“I’m the fixer your board hired to clean up your mess.”“So you show up here, break into my house, and take a bath?”Emily Stanton’s perfect life just became a disaster. She has a trust fund brother looking for a handout, a father who is more board member than dad, and a mother who thinks she should give up on this whole billionaire CEO thing and meet a man with a pre-nup and a yacht. Oh, and then … meet a man with a pre-nup and a yacht.
Oh, and then there’s that “misunderstanding” with law enforcement witnessed by Miami’s paparazzi. Now her billion-dollar deal is on the line, and there’s a naked man in her bathtub who claims he’s going to make all her problems disappear.
Charming—and happy to bend the rules when necessary—Derek Price has made a living polishing the tarnished images of the rich and famous. He’s never lost, and he never takes clients to bed. Until the dazzling Emily. Derek promised her a win and offered up a lifetime supply of orgasms as part of the deal. But if he can’t stop her enemies, he’ll end up losing much more than he bargained for.
Author Notes: An enemies-to-allies-to-lovers workplace romcom with a meet-nude, four lady billionaire BFFs, a hero whose many talents include styling hair and picking pockets, the best dang drag queen brunch in Miami, and a shameless romance novelist cameo.more
Lucy Score does it again! She’s developed a whole new set of characters for us to love, befriend and fall in love with. To say I’d like to be a friend of Emily Stanton ‘s is an understatement… her inner circle of friends is every woman’s wish. I’m not sure how Lucy Score keeps developing Hero’s that a so swoon worthy they can’t be real….oh, they’re not lol. Derek Price is the ultimate book boyfriend….alpha male, witty, driven, can give a badass haircut, pick out an outfit, and pack an overnight bag…the man can do absolutely anything and I love him. So much to love in this book!! Don’t miss this one!
Who doesn’t love a heroine named Emily? I love the fact that you don’t have to a man to be a billionaire, or extremely hard working and smart. I loved Derek as the Hero. Their first meeting was great. This book was a wonderful combination of smart, sassy and sexy.
Did someone say lady billionaire?! I’ve been waiting my whole life for this! Book one of four in the Bluewater Billionaires series, The Price of Scandal did not disappoint!
Emily Stanton, secret science nerd & ice princess CEO. She may have the looks of VS model, but she’s got the mind of Marie Curie.
110% focused on growing her company, Emily finds herself in the midst of a scandal. Soon after the board of her company hires corporate fixer Derek Price. Forced to work together, Emily and Derek don’t see eye to eye, on most things, however neither of them can deny the chemistry that is brewing between them. Getting to witness Derek charm the ice queen is a delight.
With signature Lucy Score charm and humor, you have your secondary characters you can’t help but love, but also love to hate. A quirky animal thrown in that you wish was your pet, and a girl gang you just can’t help to want to be apart of.
Welcome to Bluewater!
I’ve never met a Lucy score book I didn’t love and this one is no exception. From the first time you meet Emily you know that her life isn’t as glamorous as it seems from the outside, and from the first meet with Derek you know he’s going to be a handful. This book is hilarious from the three legged crocodile to the vulgar parrot I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series you’ve got to love the fictional towns/ residences that Lucy(and her writing buddies) creates and the characters that’s fill them.
Lady billionaires who are smart, sexy, savvy and sassy?!? Leave it to Lucy Score to tackle a genre I didn’t think existed and make it one of my favorites. In this first of a four book series in the Bluewater world, we meet Emily Stanton. She is the founder and owner of Flawless, a purveyor of high-end skin care products. After she finds herself embroiled in a bit of scandal enter Derek Price, a “fixer” hired by her own board to clean up her image. The dance these two do around each other is flammable. I was amazed at the many layers of Emily and how delicately Derek was able to peel them back to reveal the real woman underneath.
“Emily Stanton was a challenge. A razor-edged, high-walled challenge. And there wasn’t anything in this life that I enjoyed more.” – Derek Price
“A smiling Derek Price was dangerous, a weapon of mass destruction.” – Emily Stanton
Besides the witty banter, we get a glimpse of some favorite past characters, some mystery cameos, fanciful free-range pets, and a drag queen brunch! Emily’s three billionaire besties also make appearances and showcase what a genuine friendship entails. I can’t wait to see how their individual stories unfold.
In the end this is a tale of how one small mistake can lead you on a journey you didn’t know you needed to take. You will want, no, need to check out how his babysitting gig turned out to be the best decision for both. Emily and Derek are the embodiment of a happily ever after!
A new series, a new cast of characters and Lucy Score starts it off with a fantastic story!
This introduction to a new series is phenomenal and classic Ms. Score. You get heart, you get heat, a bit of a mystery and oh the laughs!
This is the story of Emily Stanton. Billionaire, science geek and the boss of her domain! When scandal rocks her world, she is introduced (in a hilarious and outrageous way) to Derek Price, fixer and crisis manager extraordinaire!
I want to live in the world that Ms. Score has created, from the beautiful Miami scene with its style and drag bars to the beautifully described enclave of Bluewater. The residents, both human and animal are fabulous and bring levity to the story.
Emily and Derek’s chemistry is hotter than the asphalt in Miami and the quick dialogue and sparring between the two of them is epic.
The secondary cast of characters and the introduction to the other “vagillionaires” in this series are done with wit and style! I loved the cameos of other romance authors and I cannot wait for Daisy, Cameron and Luna’s stories!
If you are looking for a fresh, funny and swoony story get your hands on this!
Lucy is a genius! The Price of Scandal is just another way to see how amazing she is! I love the concept of WOMEN billionaires, it’s our time to shine!!
Emily is on top of the world, or so she thinks. She runs an empire and has more money than she knows what to do with, what else could she want or need? The day her world turns upside down, who can she turn to? Her so called family only cares about their image. Luckily she’s got 3 best friends and one hired “fixer” to get her back on track!
Derek’s job is to clean up his clients image. When he is hired to help Emily, it quickly becomes more than a job. He has rules that seem to fly out the window when she is around. Will he be able to do his job and protect her image or will he end up loosing more than he bargained for?
So hot!! Emily and Derek are on fire! Love the powerful women vibe! Can’t wait to read the next books in this series!!
On a different note – I loved the shout out to Aiden & Franchesca!! 🙂 And the 4 romance novelists
Nerds are cool!
Secret science nerd Emily Stanton is an ice princess. Calm, cool and in control as CEO of her Flawless skin care company, working 24/7 to prove her worth. Seamlessly running her high-powered corporate job, and the exclusive enclave she created along with her best friends. Unruffled, that is, until she encounters corporate fixer Derek Price. Forced to work together to fix her image after a little kerfuffle, Derek and Emily butt heads in the most delightful way with Lucy Score’s signature banter and snark. Watching the fiery Derek melt the icy Emily is one of the best things I’ve ever read! And as usual, there is a lovely cast of side characters that you’ll love and hate equally!
I cannot say enough good things about this book! I loved Derek and Emily and how their story progressed. It almost makes you want to have scandal of your own…. Of course, the ending might not be as good as this one. The surprises in this were so good, you did not see them coming.
I didn’t want the book to end, but at the same time could not put it down.
This is the first of four books in the Bluewater Billionaires series. I know, I know, there’s a lot of billionaire books and you might be sick to death of them, right? Well, get this–the Bluewater Billionaire world focuses on LADY BILLIONAIRES. That’s right, folks–this is girl power to the nth degree. I love this twist on a favorite trope.
In this first book, closet science nerd and wealthy businesswoman Emily Stanton finds herself in a bit of a predicament when some bad press comes her way. No worries though! Not when Derek Price, “fixer” of high-profile scandals is hired by her company to save the day by changing her image. These two do NOT hit it off at their “meet-nude” (you’ll see ) and a wonderful, hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance ensues. This book also introduces us to the group of friends who have built a community (Bluewater) and will each have their own book in the series–Emily, Cameron, Luna, and Daisy.
“We’d accidentally built a community of eccentric, lovely weirdos who were as invested in the community as it’s founders.”
I really loved this book. There are a ton of laugh out loud moments, as well several heartwarming moments–many of these coming as Emily shows us who she really is under that tough exterior. As is usual with Lucy Score’s books, the supporting characters are just as endearing as the main characters (Jane is my FAVORITE!) and we meet a few unexpected characters along the way, too (keep an eye out for Frank and Steve. ) The relationships between these four women is exactly what a girl gang should be and what most of us long for. Derek is one of the swooniest heroes I’ve seen and he and Emily have chemistry that if off the charts. Add to that all the great one-liners and some fun cameos and this is definitely a must-read. Highly recommend!
I can’t wait for the next lady billionaire–up next is Claire Kingsley with The Mogul and the Muscle (Cameron!)
This book is absolutely everything. Just when I thought Lucy Score couldn’t get any better, she releases this, and it’s absolute perfection. Easily one of the best books I’ve read so far this year, and that’s really saying something, since it’s a great time to be a reader!
I am such a huge fan of Demily. They are absolute perfection. There really isn’t another way to describe them. They are both damaged and flawed, but in ways that make them more endearing, more human. They are both funny and determined in a way that had me cheering them on both individually and as a couple. I fell for both of them, and I fell hard.
I love that Emily is smart, fun, and not afraid to be in charge. When things get tough, she digs in and works harder. She is so determined to make it on her own. She feels such a responsibility to everyone who relies on her, and she refuses to let them down. She doesn’t know how to ask for help, because she has had so few people to rely on.
Enter Derek. He’s the absolute hottie who is determined to succeed, not only for himself, but also for his new intriguing client. I love watching him fall hard for Emily. I love that he is not only a complete hottie, but he is also smart, hilarious, and has a heart of gold. He is definitely the kind of guy who will do whatever it takes to get the job done, but he knows he has to prove himself to Emily. And prove himself he does. I adore the fact that he not only shows her that he can help her solve her business problems, but that there is so much more out there for her.
I love the way Derek and Emily truly become a team. They both offer a life so much bigger than either one thought possible. They offer so much of themselves, become so vulnerable, and get back just as much in return. They are both such strong people, but they find they are even stronger together. There is no doubt in my mind that this couple can take on the world.
And this group of Bluewater Vagillionaires, they are the absolute best. I love this group of girls so, so much! The way they love and support one another is amazing. On top of that, they are absolutely hilarious! I want to be friends with them so bad!
This book has moments that will make you laugh out loud and moments that will make you swoon. You will be on the edge of your seat with anticipation of what will come next, and you will be delightfully happy. However, be careful. You may end up melting your Kindle and your heart. I adore Bluewater and can’t wait for more!
I really didn’t know what to expect from this book. I started reading it and picked out the bad guy immediately. I somehow didn’t get the impression that the writer was trying to kept it a major secret. If course, I could be wrong.
Emily grew on me. Derek, I liked from the very beginning. He was completely outrageous. I enjoyed the banter between Derek and Emily. Emily has some very loyal friends that support her through everything.
The CEO billionaire theme didn’t do much for me. Emily could have been only a CEO or only a billionaire, and it would not have changed anything in the book. At least, not for me. It just didn’t seem that relevant. More important was her intelligence and scientific ability.
Jane, the Stun Gun Queen, was too funny. She was the person that humanized Emily before Derek came along. Emily’s family was trash. Specifically Venice and Trey.
This was a lighthearted, sexy, romantic comedy with a little espionage, backstabbing, and intrigue.
Great start to the Bluewater Billionaires series.
Well edited.
Emily is running a company she started in college. She has a lot of trouble delegating and mired in micromanaging everything. Unfortunately, it means her real passion – biochemical research – is often relegated to the back burner. A wrong place, wrong time scenario lands her in a PR nightmare. Fixer Derek Price shows up to help right her image. At first, Emily is very resistant to Derek’s help, but over time, she sees his help is very needed. Derek soon realizes that the initial firestorm was a setup. But who is behind the scandals and leaks? Why is someone trying to get Emily ousted as CEO? Is it possible to fall in love while working to save Emily’s job?
This is a fun dip into Bluewater’s crazy. An alligator with a prosthetic leg, a wandering St. Bernard, and a verbose parrot add to the quirk. Add in the appearance of a certain group of authors, and the fun factor just goes up. Light with a touch of mystery and suspense. Looking forward to Cameron, Luna, and Daisy’s stories. Enjoy!
When I saw that Lucy Score was the first author *up* in this 4 author- 4 book series I was super excited. Lucy Score is known for writing kickA## RomComs and I knew she would start this series off with a Bam. AND She DID. Emily is the brains behind Flawless a cosmetics company that she wants to take public. Right when she is ready to do that weird things begin to happen that can not only cause the IPO not to happen but also have her removed from her place on the board itself. Enter Derek a corporate cleaner. He comes in and fixes corporate executives and rich folk’s images, for a price of course. We get to know both Emily and Derek really quick but also the 3 other strong women who are Emily’s best friends and co-owners of the Bluewater Community/Complex. This book has humor, mystery lots of romance and yes we even get to meet Steve.
I waited to read this book until right before the fourth book in the series came out because I personally wanted the entire experience. You can read it as a stand alone but why would you do that when you can have 4 strong beautiful women with their hot hunks. Mystery, Romance and so much laughter in ever book!
Lucy Score does it again; another 5 star read and making me want more of these smart sexy characters! Where to start…Emily freakin’ Stanton!!! #GirlBoss I want to be her! I just loved how smart, sexy, rich but humble and loveable this character was. And Derek Price (big sigh); I want to be loved like that! I definitely love him, and is currently at the top of my book boyfriend list. His character was sexy, smart, charming, loving, caring, protective, sexy, etc. etc. I had a book hangover, but it was so worth it! And that bonus epilogue…dead (in a good way). I want to re-read it and will, but after I read the next installment of Bluewaters vagillionaires . Definitely recommend this book!
I had a great time reading this. Loved all the characters and there were so many funny parts. I’m moving on to the next one!
This was my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. While it was a little wordy at times I really liked the banter between the main characters. I also loved the side characters, especially Jane. There is a good dose of intrigue as Emily and Derek try to save a billion dollar deal after she is caught up in a scandal a few weeks before. I am looking forward to reading the other Bluewater Billionaires, and they will all be new authors to me.
Lucy Score knocked it out of the park with the first installment in the Bluewater Series. This book is as fantastic as Derek Price’s ass. Am I allowed to say that? Eh, well. If I’m not, you can just feed me to Steve the alligator.