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The Penwich School for Virtuous Girls #2
In Scandal They Wed
What kind of woman would marry a man she only just met?
The kind with nothing to lose.
Long ago, Evelyn Cross sacrificed her good name, her freedom, and any hope for love. Now, in the remote English countryside, she struggles to survive and avoid the scandal threatening to destroy all she holds dear . . . until a sinfully handsome viscount arrives on her doorstep, offering marriage, salvation, and tempting her with so much more . . .
What kind of man would marry a woman he only just met?
The kind bound by duty.
Fresh from war, Spencer Lockhart returns home to claim his title and right the wrong his cousin perpetrated upon Evelyn Cross. In need of a wife, his marrying her is a small price to pay for duty. But when he meets her, the fiery chit is not what he expects to find in a ruined lady. As desire flares hotly between them, honor is the last thing on his mind . . .
What kind of man and woman would marry when they've only just met?
The kind who could ignite a scandal with just one touch.
The kind with nothing to lose.
Long ago, Evelyn Cross sacrificed her good name, her freedom, and any hope for love. Now, in the remote English countryside, she struggles to survive and avoid the scandal threatening to destroy all she holds dear . . . until a sinfully handsome viscount arrives on her doorstep, offering marriage, salvation, and tempting her with so much more . . .
What kind of man would marry a woman he only just met?
The kind bound by duty.
Fresh from war, Spencer Lockhart returns home to claim his title and right the wrong his cousin perpetrated upon Evelyn Cross. In need of a wife, his marrying her is a small price to pay for duty. But when he meets her, the fiery chit is not what he expects to find in a ruined lady. As desire flares hotly between them, honor is the last thing on his mind . . .
What kind of man and woman would marry when they've only just met?
The kind who could ignite a scandal with just one touch.
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2010
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About the author
Sophie Jordan
84 books9,013 followersPseudonym:
Sharie Kohler
Sophie Jordan took her adolescent daydreaming one step further and penned her first historical romance in the back of her high school Spanish class. This passion led her to pursue a degree in English and History.
A brief stint in law school taught her that case law was not nearly as interesting as literature - teaching English seemed the natural recourse. After several years teaching high school students to love Antigone, Sophie resigned with the birth of her first child and decided it was time to pursue the long-held dream of writing.
In less than three years, her first book, Once Upon A Wedding Night, a 2006 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Nominee for Best First Historical, hit book shelves. Her second novel, Too Wicked To Tame, released in March 2007 with a bang, landing on the USA Today Bestseller's List.
Sharie Kohler
Sophie Jordan took her adolescent daydreaming one step further and penned her first historical romance in the back of her high school Spanish class. This passion led her to pursue a degree in English and History.
A brief stint in law school taught her that case law was not nearly as interesting as literature - teaching English seemed the natural recourse. After several years teaching high school students to love Antigone, Sophie resigned with the birth of her first child and decided it was time to pursue the long-held dream of writing.
In less than three years, her first book, Once Upon A Wedding Night, a 2006 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Nominee for Best First Historical, hit book shelves. Her second novel, Too Wicked To Tame, released in March 2007 with a bang, landing on the USA Today Bestseller's List.
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April 5, 2010
In the interest of full disclosure, I should say that I love Sophie Jordan's books. There isn't one that I don't think is incredibly well-crafted, and so it seems inevitable that I would love In Scandal They Wed. And I did. ISTW is reminiscent of the very best of the genre -- the Johanna Lindsey and Julie Garwood days, when heroes were handsome and troubled and heroines made mistakes that mucked everything up, and we, as readers, just chewed our nails, wondered how happily ever after would ever happen for these two, and then sighed when it finally came.
That's the way it felt to read ISTW. Spencer is gorgeous and troubled, haunted by his dead cousin and devastated by what he perceives and his personal failures. Evie makes a snap decision that sets her on a path that any other woman in her position would make without question. And it is so so so fun to watch them struggle to get together. And when they finally do, it's oh-so-satisfying.
That's the way it felt to read ISTW. Spencer is gorgeous and troubled, haunted by his dead cousin and devastated by what he perceives and his personal failures. Evie makes a snap decision that sets her on a path that any other woman in her position would make without question. And it is so so so fun to watch them struggle to get together. And when they finally do, it's oh-so-satisfying.
December 26, 2013
This should not be categorised as a historical romance. There's nothing historical about it. For the millionth time:
1.- ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN GOT SHIT (NO TITLES, NO ESTATES)
2.- THERE WERE NO ADOPTION PROCEDURES IN ENGLAND (AND WALES) BEFORE 1901.
3.- NO ILLEGIMATE OFFSPRING COULD BECOME LEGITIMATE BY MARRIAGE, OR OTHER MEANS, ONCE HE/SHE WAS BORN.
The crime against basic background knowledge (necessary and uncircumventable, if you want to call yourself a writer of historical romances, irrespective of what your target readership knows or does not know)is compounded by a writing that never rises above the amateur.
1.- ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN GOT SHIT (NO TITLES, NO ESTATES)
2.- THERE WERE NO ADOPTION PROCEDURES IN ENGLAND (AND WALES) BEFORE 1901.
3.- NO ILLEGIMATE OFFSPRING COULD BECOME LEGITIMATE BY MARRIAGE, OR OTHER MEANS, ONCE HE/SHE WAS BORN.
The crime against basic background knowledge (necessary and uncircumventable, if you want to call yourself a writer of historical romances, irrespective of what your target readership knows or does not know)is compounded by a writing that never rises above the amateur.
January 10, 2021
Better than book one, but Jesus, why is it always the heroine's fault that men are dicks towards her? Also not a fan of the heroes in this series pushing the heroine towards sex that she's stated she doesn't want, because he "knows better". That's fucked up.
January 8, 2021
2,5 / 5
İkinci kez okumaya hiç gerek yokmuş 🤔
İkinci kez okumaya hiç gerek yokmuş 🤔
June 5, 2014
Reviewing at 70%, after speed-reading/skimming this novel all afternoon. Personally, I would DNF if it wasn't for the fact that I will most likely need some of the information within in order to understand the last book in the trilogy.
I see an alarming trend, one I fear will persist in the final book in this trilogy. Book 1, the heroine pretends to be someone she wasn't, which was original at the time. Book 2, the heroine pretends to be someone she isn't, which is now a slight variation on its predecessor. & I could swallow Fallon being a man before I could swallow anyone believing Evie is her sister.
The father wouldn't have sent Spencer to Evie, he would have simply said his daughter was DEAD. Spencer didn't ask the man about the boy (he didn't know the kid existed or not yet). He asked of Ian's old girlfriend, and the father would have said, "she is dead."
Why prolong the inevitable? That made absolutely no sense, as did all of the inconsistencies with what happened with the sister. Once she was happily married before her death. Next, she was ill after having the boy, only to die later. In this weakened state, how did she land a husband and get married? It was contradictory.
Basically, the foundation of the entire story toppled the novel, making it all hard to digest.
This book hit all of my annoyances: a premise built on misunderstanding/miscommunication. A female who is beyond irrational, with actions belying her inner monologue. Lastly, repeating what worked in book 1 within book 2. <-- I read book 1 and loved it. If I wanted to read it again, I would.
I didn't feel a connection between the MCs, seeing as how the majority of the time was spent on the misunderstanding because she refused to tell the truth <-- that is not what a story should be built on. While it is frustrating for the character, it is beyond annoying for the reader. We know what's going on, the withholding character knows what's going on while the other does not. In the end, I never connect with the story or its characters because I can't feel the warmth, the pain, the heart of the story because the frustration of stupid decisions, stupid misunderstandings, overpowers the meat of the story.
This is my opinion, but I feel this is one that is held by many readers.
We want more than frustration from a book. If you show me a responsible adult who has raised a child who is not her own, after living her childhood within a home for girls, she would not act as such. Do not dumb down a character. Require more from her, as you are the person who created this strong character. If you want her to feel real, give her weaknesses, but not weakness of character. If you don't understand what I am trying to express, then that is why she was so... I needed more.
As for the Hero: a strong man, who fought in a war, living a life of honor would not allow his ex/sister-in-law to take over his home, not expecting her to bully the new wife and create utter havoc. If a man allowed this, he is weak. See my above explanation about weakness of character vs weakness that makes a character human. These plot threads meant to create more angst went against the core the characters were build around, leaving me feeling confused, which made me lose my interest.
I read this feverishly, trying to get through it, skimming a LOT of the SAME inner monologue by both MCs. It's the same thoughts written out time and time again, and for once it's not description that is needless filler.
Am I disappointed: yes. Book 1 was a hard novel to follow. What was original and unique turned repetitive in book 2.
Will I read book 3: Yes. But book 3 will determine if I read any more by this author, as I do not wish to repeat history over and over again with a one-trick storyline.
I see an alarming trend, one I fear will persist in the final book in this trilogy. Book 1, the heroine pretends to be someone she wasn't, which was original at the time. Book 2, the heroine pretends to be someone she isn't, which is now a slight variation on its predecessor. & I could swallow Fallon being a man before I could swallow anyone believing Evie is her sister.
The father wouldn't have sent Spencer to Evie, he would have simply said his daughter was DEAD. Spencer didn't ask the man about the boy (he didn't know the kid existed or not yet). He asked of Ian's old girlfriend, and the father would have said, "she is dead."
Why prolong the inevitable? That made absolutely no sense, as did all of the inconsistencies with what happened with the sister. Once she was happily married before her death. Next, she was ill after having the boy, only to die later. In this weakened state, how did she land a husband and get married? It was contradictory.
Basically, the foundation of the entire story toppled the novel, making it all hard to digest.
This book hit all of my annoyances: a premise built on misunderstanding/miscommunication. A female who is beyond irrational, with actions belying her inner monologue. Lastly, repeating what worked in book 1 within book 2. <-- I read book 1 and loved it. If I wanted to read it again, I would.
I didn't feel a connection between the MCs, seeing as how the majority of the time was spent on the misunderstanding because she refused to tell the truth <-- that is not what a story should be built on. While it is frustrating for the character, it is beyond annoying for the reader. We know what's going on, the withholding character knows what's going on while the other does not. In the end, I never connect with the story or its characters because I can't feel the warmth, the pain, the heart of the story because the frustration of stupid decisions, stupid misunderstandings, overpowers the meat of the story.
This is my opinion, but I feel this is one that is held by many readers.
We want more than frustration from a book. If you show me a responsible adult who has raised a child who is not her own, after living her childhood within a home for girls, she would not act as such. Do not dumb down a character. Require more from her, as you are the person who created this strong character. If you want her to feel real, give her weaknesses, but not weakness of character. If you don't understand what I am trying to express, then that is why she was so... I needed more.
As for the Hero: a strong man, who fought in a war, living a life of honor would not allow his ex/sister-in-law to take over his home, not expecting her to bully the new wife and create utter havoc. If a man allowed this, he is weak. See my above explanation about weakness of character vs weakness that makes a character human. These plot threads meant to create more angst went against the core the characters were build around, leaving me feeling confused, which made me lose my interest.
I read this feverishly, trying to get through it, skimming a LOT of the SAME inner monologue by both MCs. It's the same thoughts written out time and time again, and for once it's not description that is needless filler.
Am I disappointed: yes. Book 1 was a hard novel to follow. What was original and unique turned repetitive in book 2.
Will I read book 3: Yes. But book 3 will determine if I read any more by this author, as I do not wish to repeat history over and over again with a one-trick storyline.
April 14, 2010
This was the first novel I've read by Sophie Jordan. After reading several review that indicated she was a fabulous writer, I purchased this book. I was not impressed. Don't get me wrong, Ms. Jordan can write but I did not like the character Spencer, the so called hero of this story. He is arrogant, vindictive, and just plain horny which he concludes is love. After the distasteful way he treats Evie, I was hardpressed to believe she could be in love with him or why she would want to be. Sophie's parents have treated her badly, her former employer mistreated her and now she is saddled with Spencer. Another thing that bothered me about this story is the language did not appear to match the 1850 Londan era. The storyline seemed rush and quite frankly I even grew tired of the endless conflicting emotions within Evie. Far to many scene after scene we had to endure Evie's should I sleep with him? No. I won't, why didn't he come to sleep with me? moments. Ugh! What a waste of money.
April 14, 2010
I love Sophie Jordan's books so I am probably not very objective when I read them. I like this current series (a lot) she has written and am looking forward to Margerite's story next!!!
September 19, 2016
Güzel, heyecanlı ve bol bol fantezi… Tuttum bu kitabı.
September 11, 2017
Neden o sonu öyle kestirip attınız sayın yazar?!?! Sonu için kocaman beklentilerim vardı ama gel gör Ki sadece minicik bir kısmı karşılandı.
Birincisi olayın aslında Nicholas etrafında dönmesi gerekirken çocuk uzak bir yan karakterden başka hiç bir şey olamadı.
Spencer, çok fevri bir adamdı. Anlayıp dinlemeden tam bir barbar gibi davrandı.
Evie de ailemi koruyacağım derken hayatının aşkından oluyordu. Ki aile dediği de onu sevmeyen insanlar topluluğu.
Anlayacağınız tam bir hatenlove :((
Birincisi olayın aslında Nicholas etrafında dönmesi gerekirken çocuk uzak bir yan karakterden başka hiç bir şey olamadı.
Spencer, çok fevri bir adamdı. Anlayıp dinlemeden tam bir barbar gibi davrandı.
Evie de ailemi koruyacağım derken hayatının aşkından oluyordu. Ki aile dediği de onu sevmeyen insanlar topluluğu.
Anlayacağınız tam bir hatenlove :((
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2020
This was so close to being a 5 star book but how Spencer treated Evie in the woods towards the end of the book was not very nice. Yes he had been lied to but he acted like a jerk and she didn’t deserve that. He should of groveled more for her forgiveness.
March 18, 2017
Vay, vay bu yazar böyle güzel kitaplar yazar mıydı? Düğün Gecesi dışında pek beğenemediğim yazar, özüne dönmüş sanırım. Gayet de iyi yapmış.
Şimdi tarihî aşk romanlarında kızacak çok unsur oluyor, kabul edelim. Bunda da vardı tabii. Ama ben burada sapına kadar kıza hak verdim. Mecbur kaldığı için yaptı bazı şeyleri. Ha tabii gerçekler ortaya çıkmadan itiraf etse daha iyi olurdu tabii ama abartmaya gerek yok. Kadının hiçbir hakkının olmadığı dönemlerde -sahi şimdi var mıydı?- yaptıkları doğru olmasa da gerekliydi.
Ben bu seriyi sevdim. 3. kitabını da merakla bekliyorum. Redaksiyon içinse, Aşkın Günahı'nda ne dediysem geçerlidir.
Şimdi tarihî aşk romanlarında kızacak çok unsur oluyor, kabul edelim. Bunda da vardı tabii. Ama ben burada sapına kadar kıza hak verdim. Mecbur kaldığı için yaptı bazı şeyleri. Ha tabii gerçekler ortaya çıkmadan itiraf etse daha iyi olurdu tabii ama abartmaya gerek yok. Kadının hiçbir hakkının olmadığı dönemlerde -sahi şimdi var mıydı?- yaptıkları doğru olmasa da gerekliydi.
Ben bu seriyi sevdim. 3. kitabını da merakla bekliyorum. Redaksiyon içinse, Aşkın Günahı'nda ne dediysem geçerlidir.
February 19, 2025
Damn, this book was intense AF. This story is definitely not for the weak-hearted. The hero and heroine killed me and revived me with all their fights.
I completely sided with Evie in the beginning. I completely understood why she lied to Spencer. She couldn't have trusted him at that point in the story. She needed to be assured that Nicholas wouldn't be taken away from her. I totally get that. What bothered me was how hot and cold she was afterwards! It was really hard to understand where she was coming from. She had already agreed to marry Spencer and give him an heir. She even went to an ex-mistress to ask for advice because she needed to ensure that the truth wouldn't come out. But then she got cold feet and refused to consummate the marriage. I was still on her side as she said she needed more time, but omg, there was just too much tension between her and Spencer. She kept changing her mind constantly and I was getting so frustrated. Evie is such a strong woman, yet she came across as a coward many times. Her vacillation really got annoying, to the point where I cheered for Adara's machinations. At least that meant we were moving forward, past all the back and forth. Regardless, I couldn't hate Evie because I felt so much empathy for her
Spencer also lied to Evie and she was rightly angry when she found out. But at least Spencer was not hold and cold. I did not appreciate his reaction when he found about Evie's deception. I could not fault him for feeling betrayed, but omg, he was so harsh towards her. Neither Spencer nor Evie is particularly likable, but I felt for them. I connected with them on an emotional level and their personalities were interesting enough for me to invest time and emotion in their relationship. I really wish the author had included an epilogue. After all Spencer and Evie went through, they deserved a happy and cheesy epilogue.
I completely sided with Evie in the beginning. I completely understood why she lied to Spencer. She couldn't have trusted him at that point in the story. She needed to be assured that Nicholas wouldn't be taken away from her. I totally get that. What bothered me was how hot and cold she was afterwards! It was really hard to understand where she was coming from. She had already agreed to marry Spencer and give him an heir. She even went to an ex-mistress to ask for advice because she needed to ensure that the truth wouldn't come out. But then she got cold feet and refused to consummate the marriage. I was still on her side as she said she needed more time, but omg, there was just too much tension between her and Spencer. She kept changing her mind constantly and I was getting so frustrated. Evie is such a strong woman, yet she came across as a coward many times. Her vacillation really got annoying, to the point where I cheered for Adara's machinations. At least that meant we were moving forward, past all the back and forth. Regardless, I couldn't hate Evie because I felt so much empathy for her
Spencer also lied to Evie and she was rightly angry when she found out. But at least Spencer was not hold and cold. I did not appreciate his reaction when he found about Evie's deception. I could not fault him for feeling betrayed, but omg, he was so harsh towards her. Neither Spencer nor Evie is particularly likable, but I felt for them. I connected with them on an emotional level and their personalities were interesting enough for me to invest time and emotion in their relationship. I really wish the author had included an epilogue. After all Spencer and Evie went through, they deserved a happy and cheesy epilogue.
February 7, 2017
I ended up liking this. Much better than While the Duke Was Sleeping. But I do have to say, Jordan really likes to write her heroes aggressively domineering. The whole 'ssssh you'll like it, now come here' I thought pushed it a little too much. And I'm usually not one who's sensitive to these kind of things (unless it's flat out rape) but I was cringing a little at some of the dialogue and how Spencer kept cornering her. Same thing Struan kept doing in WTDWS, but it wasn't as antagonistic and aggressive in here. Here the saving grace was there was actual feelings and development between the two, so you got a better understanding where the hero was coming from. I liked the tension between the two and the fact that heroine was the one hiding a big secret and deceiving him. Nice reversal of roles IMO.
April 3, 2010
Ouch! This book was painful.
The concept had potential, it truly did. However, It was executed very poorly.
I found myself, scanning the last 100ish pages, only reading the dialouge, just to get to the end.
I have read worse books than this, not many, but some. It was so bad, In fact, I actually spent more time feeling empathetic towards the author then I did actually relishing what I was reading.
After enduring, page after page of this flowery drivel, I think I must take a reading break, just to clear my head...
Yes, It was that bad.
The concept had potential, it truly did. However, It was executed very poorly.
I found myself, scanning the last 100ish pages, only reading the dialouge, just to get to the end.
I have read worse books than this, not many, but some. It was so bad, In fact, I actually spent more time feeling empathetic towards the author then I did actually relishing what I was reading.
After enduring, page after page of this flowery drivel, I think I must take a reading break, just to clear my head...
Yes, It was that bad.
October 3, 2021
No real grab. Started off well, but then got to the point where it was just kind of skimming over repeated ideas/conversation. Do you really want to be with someone who gets mad at you, orders you to strip naked in the snow so he can have sex with you against a tree, and then leaves? That's not appealing to me.
January 30, 2019
Skandal Aşıklar (The Penwich School for Virtuous Girls Serisi 2)
Sophie Jordan,
Hızımı yakaladım sanırım. Serinin ikinci kitabı daha bitti çıkıp kitabında sonu 😢 özelikle üçüncü Kızımızı çok merak ediyorum
Kitaba gelirsek konu olarak
Hangi kadın yeni tanıştığı bir adamla evlenir? Cesur bir kadın. Evelyn Cross itibarını, özgürlüğünü ve aşk umutlarını uzun zaman önce feda etmiştir. Artık İngiltere kırsalının ücra bir köşesinde hayatta kalma mücadelesi vermekte, önemsediği her şeyi yok edebilecek bir skandaldan kaçınmaktadır. Ta ki baştan çıkarıcı, yakışıklı bir vikont ona sayısız olanaklar sunarak evlilik teklif edene kadar…
Başta okurken acaip tanıdık geldi özelikle mahzen kısmı. Karanlık Korkusu
Ama bilmiyorum okuduğum kitapların sanırım çoğu benzer olduğu için öyle hissettim.
Kitap yorumuma gelirsek kızın adamı gördüğü an etkilenmesi ve adamın kızı gördüğü an evlilik teklif etmesi bana göre acaip garipti😃
Spencer kuzeninin aşık olduğu kadını aramaya gelir ve onu gördüğü an etkilenir😆 evlenme teklif eder tek istediği bir varistir gerisini siz düşünün 😅 çok çok olmasada beğendim sayılır😇
Sophie Jordan,
Hızımı yakaladım sanırım. Serinin ikinci kitabı daha bitti çıkıp kitabında sonu 😢 özelikle üçüncü Kızımızı çok merak ediyorum
Kitaba gelirsek konu olarak
Hangi kadın yeni tanıştığı bir adamla evlenir? Cesur bir kadın. Evelyn Cross itibarını, özgürlüğünü ve aşk umutlarını uzun zaman önce feda etmiştir. Artık İngiltere kırsalının ücra bir köşesinde hayatta kalma mücadelesi vermekte, önemsediği her şeyi yok edebilecek bir skandaldan kaçınmaktadır. Ta ki baştan çıkarıcı, yakışıklı bir vikont ona sayısız olanaklar sunarak evlilik teklif edene kadar…
Başta okurken acaip tanıdık geldi özelikle mahzen kısmı. Karanlık Korkusu
Ama bilmiyorum okuduğum kitapların sanırım çoğu benzer olduğu için öyle hissettim.
Kitap yorumuma gelirsek kızın adamı gördüğü an etkilenmesi ve adamın kızı gördüğü an evlilik teklif etmesi bana göre acaip garipti😃
Spencer kuzeninin aşık olduğu kadını aramaya gelir ve onu gördüğü an etkilenir😆 evlenme teklif eder tek istediği bir varistir gerisini siz düşünün 😅 çok çok olmasada beğendim sayılır😇
January 27, 2014
Nothing original in the plot - marriage of convenience, lies, betrayal. There was so much floundering back and fourth between the characters feelings for each other. It started out strong, but really stalled in the middle. The whole marriage was supposed to be for young Nicholas' sake, but he seemed to be an after thought for 3/4 of the book. I just wanted Evie to confess to Spencer sooner and trust him. She was all about just pushing the horndog away! And Spencer had a lot of anger issues, except the true "bad guys" in this story got off easier than Evie did. There were two sub-plots I wish were explored further, which would have added depth to the characters. One, the trauma Spencer experienced in the war, and two, what happened to Evie in Barbados. These two things could have connected them on a deeper level, but didn't. All in all, 2-3 stars, because it wasn't so bad that I put it down, but it is ultimately pretty forgettable.
March 24, 2023
While I completely understand Evie’s dilemma in refusing to consummate her marriage: DO WE HAVE TO SUFFER, TOO? I wanted to wring her teasing neck, I was so annoyed by her I wanted the hero to annul the marriage, leave her and take Nicholas with him because no child should be raised with the example of someone as stupid and frustrating as Evie is in this book.
The way Jordan sprinkles in som kind of but not really PTSD from a sexual assault was sloppy, extraneous, and a pathetically insensitive foray into dabbling in using sexual assault trauma as a plot device. Do better Sophie Jordan.
The way Jordan sprinkles in som kind of but not really PTSD from a sexual assault was sloppy, extraneous, and a pathetically insensitive foray into dabbling in using sexual assault trauma as a plot device. Do better Sophie Jordan.
April 21, 2015
Serinin ikinci kitabı ilkine göre daha iyi idi. Çok basit sıradan bir konuyu yazar kendine has tarzı ile çok da güzel işlemişti.
Spencer ve Evie'nin hikayesin de beni en çok etkileyen Evie'nin fedakarlığı oldu.
Spencer ve Evie'nin hikayesin de beni en çok etkileyen Evie'nin fedakarlığı oldu.
April 13, 2010
I loved the characters and the plot was great. The writing wasn't as lush as it could have been, but it was hard to put it down once I'd started.
April 26, 2021
naaah muy malo...
Los protagonistas me parecieron desagradables y no me gustaron las actitudes de Evie, muchas veces se buscó que Spencer le respondiera como lo hizo pero él también fue muy imbécil en muchas partes... entonces se puede decir que eran tal para cual!!
Toda la razón para que ella aceptara ese matrimonio fue por el niño y si acaso este tuvo una participación del 1% en la historia fue mucho.... la autora pudo haberle sacado provecho a ese personaje, dándole un toque más tierno a toda la trama
Ha sido el libro de esta serie que menos me ha gustado
Los protagonistas me parecieron desagradables y no me gustaron las actitudes de Evie, muchas veces se buscó que Spencer le respondiera como lo hizo pero él también fue muy imbécil en muchas partes... entonces se puede decir que eran tal para cual!!
Toda la razón para que ella aceptara ese matrimonio fue por el niño y si acaso este tuvo una participación del 1% en la historia fue mucho.... la autora pudo haberle sacado provecho a ese personaje, dándole un toque más tierno a toda la trama
Ha sido el libro de esta serie que menos me ha gustado
December 27, 2017
Secretly, in her heart,
she had considered Linnie weak and stupid
to ever let a handsome face addle her judgment and leave her compromised.
And then she’d thought her sister even more stupid
to continue to love the scoundrel after he’d abandoned her.
But now she knew.
Now she understood how one’s heart could overrule logic. Now she knew love.
She’d never been more miserable.
February 16, 2019
#33 - 2019 RC
Genre: Historical Romance
Genre: Historical Romance
June 8, 2020
I wasn’t really keen on this one BUT the aunt was 10/10
August 27, 2021
if hed groveled and begged and i got an epilogue itd be five but ofc i never win
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May 26, 2013
Every time I get a chance to read from Sophie Jordan I find myself in for one hell of a ride of a story. I always know that it will be easy to read and I will be thoroughly entertained. Even though I enjoyed this one, there was just something I felt was missing. It was very easy and a quick read, which is the norm for Jordan's book. But I felt like there wasn't much of a "romance", I wish there had been a bit more development between the couple. The end seemed a bit rushed, however I would slightly recommend this, just it wouldn't be at the top of my list of favorites of this author.
Evie is one of the three girls where they formed a friendship at the Penwhich school for girls, which was misery in and of itself. Her father sent her there when she was a girl. Now after returning from Barbados, where she was almost attacked and raped, she knows that she will have to sacrifice everything for her sister, who is the only one in her family that loves her. When her sister Linnie gives birth to a son, with the father a soldier and serving elsewhere, she is about to lose her child. So Evie claims the child as her own, and is to be taken to the countryside and will claim to be a widow. Four years have passed since, and Nicholas, she considers to be her own, especially since Linnie died shortly after giving birth. Then she meets Spencer Lockhart, who claims to be the cousin of Nicholas' father and Linnie's lover. AT first she is resistant to him, but when he proposes marriage and a life of security and opportunity for her son, she is more than willing. At first she is afraid of his reaction to the truth, but the lie starts to eat away at her, and when her feelings for him start to slowly change into love, she knows she must tell him everything. But she wonders when the truth comes out will he still care about her, or will she lost him completely?
Spencer has retired from the army, since his brothers death, he knows it is up to him to take responsibility to the title that rests on his shoulders. He is still grieving for his cousin who was his close friend, and has dreamed for years of "Linnie". Spencer is a bit arrogant, very sexual, and I had a hard time liking him for most of the book, until the end, he started to become a bit likable. So he was not my favorite, especially in his treatment of Evie, who I think has a heart of gold. Evie, has sacrificed everything for her family, and they still treat her like dirt. Spencer isn't much different, its all about sex for him, whereas Evie wishes for something more in their relationship. I loved how strong willed she is, and doesn't back down and demands respect for herself...I love seeing her develop some good backbone especially to her parents in the end. (they totally deserved it). I found something lacking in their relationship.
Overall this was my least favorite of Sophie Jordan so far. I was very surprised that I didn't like it more. I found it to be a bit brutal for Jordan's style. I didn't really like it all that much, there were some good factors involved, but I felt like there was some substance missing from it. I felt like there could have been more development in their relationship, and I didn't see how they went from sex and hating each other, to madly in love. It just didn't fit for me completely. Disappointed, but plan on reading more from this author, since I know I have just loved her other books.
Evie is one of the three girls where they formed a friendship at the Penwhich school for girls, which was misery in and of itself. Her father sent her there when she was a girl. Now after returning from Barbados, where she was almost attacked and raped, she knows that she will have to sacrifice everything for her sister, who is the only one in her family that loves her. When her sister Linnie gives birth to a son, with the father a soldier and serving elsewhere, she is about to lose her child. So Evie claims the child as her own, and is to be taken to the countryside and will claim to be a widow. Four years have passed since, and Nicholas, she considers to be her own, especially since Linnie died shortly after giving birth. Then she meets Spencer Lockhart, who claims to be the cousin of Nicholas' father and Linnie's lover. AT first she is resistant to him, but when he proposes marriage and a life of security and opportunity for her son, she is more than willing. At first she is afraid of his reaction to the truth, but the lie starts to eat away at her, and when her feelings for him start to slowly change into love, she knows she must tell him everything. But she wonders when the truth comes out will he still care about her, or will she lost him completely?
Spencer has retired from the army, since his brothers death, he knows it is up to him to take responsibility to the title that rests on his shoulders. He is still grieving for his cousin who was his close friend, and has dreamed for years of "Linnie". Spencer is a bit arrogant, very sexual, and I had a hard time liking him for most of the book, until the end, he started to become a bit likable. So he was not my favorite, especially in his treatment of Evie, who I think has a heart of gold. Evie, has sacrificed everything for her family, and they still treat her like dirt. Spencer isn't much different, its all about sex for him, whereas Evie wishes for something more in their relationship. I loved how strong willed she is, and doesn't back down and demands respect for herself...I love seeing her develop some good backbone especially to her parents in the end. (they totally deserved it). I found something lacking in their relationship.
Overall this was my least favorite of Sophie Jordan so far. I was very surprised that I didn't like it more. I found it to be a bit brutal for Jordan's style. I didn't really like it all that much, there were some good factors involved, but I felt like there was some substance missing from it. I felt like there could have been more development in their relationship, and I didn't see how they went from sex and hating each other, to madly in love. It just didn't fit for me completely. Disappointed, but plan on reading more from this author, since I know I have just loved her other books.
March 30, 2011
In Scandal They Wed is true to its genre, focusing on the development of the relationship between two people, who before finding happiness must go through the trials and tribulations. Typically these involve lies, scandal, betrayals, and misunderstandings of some form that will keep the couple apart for momentarily.
I liked the premise, simple enough and not really new but I was interested in the writing style (the author is new to me), and of course the story. The good thing was that the story definitely had emotional depths, there were moments that really made you feel. Aside from feeling some of the sadness and happiness what was a constant feeling for me was exasperation. As much as I wanted to sympathize with Evie I could not. It was not much better with Spencer. Much of the story is mired in lies which was really unbalanced considering the magnitude of the lies and how quickly and too conveniently resolved it was in the end. Not only that this trivializes the characters and their situations but it takes away from its believability.
Too many opportunities to make the story better, to make me connect with the characters more were passed up. Yet, it was not a bad story but could have been better by far. I'm hoping to like other novels by Sophie Jordan more.
Evelyn Cross paid a costly price when she sacra fices her name and reputation in order to protect a new life, her half-sister newborn. Rather than be mired in scandal she makes a life for herself in a quiet town. Her immediate family no more than a distant memory, not unlike her neglected childhood. As she settles into a life with no prospects only the love she holds for her nephew and some friends and relatives, she tries to forget the ache of having true happiness. Finding love.
Having just returned from the war is the jaded Spencer Lockhart. He has no time or use for love; duty is the only thing on his mind. It is this obligation that brings him into Evie's life. Certainly unwelcome but whose presence is undeniable heart-awakening for Evie. As Spencer struggles to reconcile the woman he thinks Evie is and who she truly is, Evie must keep up her masquerade. Thus, lies become the foundation of their relationship and brings them together in marriage.
Spencer only want one thing, or so he believes. He wants an honest and loyal wife. Yet, the more time he spends with her the more he realizes he wants, no needs her love. Until the day Evie's lies are revealed and motives explained there can be no trust and love. Their happiness is dependent on it, their future is non-existent without it.
Two people from different paths find themselves linked together by their pasts, but it is their love that will dictate their future.
I liked the premise, simple enough and not really new but I was interested in the writing style (the author is new to me), and of course the story. The good thing was that the story definitely had emotional depths, there were moments that really made you feel. Aside from feeling some of the sadness and happiness what was a constant feeling for me was exasperation. As much as I wanted to sympathize with Evie I could not. It was not much better with Spencer. Much of the story is mired in lies which was really unbalanced considering the magnitude of the lies and how quickly and too conveniently resolved it was in the end. Not only that this trivializes the characters and their situations but it takes away from its believability.
Too many opportunities to make the story better, to make me connect with the characters more were passed up. Yet, it was not a bad story but could have been better by far. I'm hoping to like other novels by Sophie Jordan more.
Evelyn Cross paid a costly price when she sacra fices her name and reputation in order to protect a new life, her half-sister newborn. Rather than be mired in scandal she makes a life for herself in a quiet town. Her immediate family no more than a distant memory, not unlike her neglected childhood. As she settles into a life with no prospects only the love she holds for her nephew and some friends and relatives, she tries to forget the ache of having true happiness. Finding love.
Having just returned from the war is the jaded Spencer Lockhart. He has no time or use for love; duty is the only thing on his mind. It is this obligation that brings him into Evie's life. Certainly unwelcome but whose presence is undeniable heart-awakening for Evie. As Spencer struggles to reconcile the woman he thinks Evie is and who she truly is, Evie must keep up her masquerade. Thus, lies become the foundation of their relationship and brings them together in marriage.
Spencer only want one thing, or so he believes. He wants an honest and loyal wife. Yet, the more time he spends with her the more he realizes he wants, no needs her love. Until the day Evie's lies are revealed and motives explained there can be no trust and love. Their happiness is dependent on it, their future is non-existent without it.
Two people from different paths find themselves linked together by their pasts, but it is their love that will dictate their future.
August 12, 2016
I give this a rating of "I'm sick to death of controlling, manipulative behavior being found excusable and/or romantic in romance novels, especially when it's set in a time where women had few options." Spencer is everything I hate about romance novels "heroes." Right from the start. Right from the start, where a frankly silly, completely unrealistic plot line begins.
Evie takes her sister's illegitimate son and raises him as her own, far away from her family, while pretending to be a widow. The father's cousin tracks her down by asking her own family where Linnie was. For some reason, they stupidly don't tell him she's dead which would surely make more fucking sense. Instead, they send him to Evie, where he proceeds to basically be high-handed and stupid. Then some more stuff happens, they get married, whatever. He finds out she's not Linnie. They fight. She leaves. I gave up at the point, mostly because I skimmed through the last five chapters. It's a ridiculous, thin plot line with an unlikable "hero" and more silliness than a book should possess.
Evie takes her sister's illegitimate son and raises him as her own, far away from her family, while pretending to be a widow. The father's cousin tracks her down by asking her own family where Linnie was. For some reason, they stupidly don't tell him she's dead which would surely make more fucking sense. Instead, they send him to Evie, where he proceeds to basically be high-handed and stupid. Then some more stuff happens, they get married, whatever. He finds out she's not Linnie. They fight. She leaves. I gave up at the point, mostly because I skimmed through the last five chapters. It's a ridiculous, thin plot line with an unlikable "hero" and more silliness than a book should possess.
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