Is his on-again lover plotting his downfall? “Did you think I’d kiss you and then agree to your terms?” Back in town after sixteen years, Tennessee attorney Maty Taylor has to persuade her ex-lover–billionaire bourbon maker Sam Hawkins–to sell his priceless distillery. The stakes are high, since Maty’s being blackmailed to persuade him. Sensing trouble, Sam refuses the offer, even as … trouble, Sam refuses the offer, even as renewed desire surges between them. But will his hidden agenda cost him a second chance with Maty?
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Scandalous Reunion is a great romance, with many turns. Sam has a caring heart and will do anything to protect those he loves. Maty will do the same, willing to do anything to protect her brother. They both underestimate what the other one will do to get what they want, and neither expect the heat from their teenage romance to still be alive. A page-turner romance, with a twist of mystery and the strong ties of family. I can’t wait to find out who the third brother is and what he is all about, and how he will fit into the family. Looking forward to Scandalous Engagement!
I absolutely love this series! This book had so many secrets and scandals going on you are instantly hooked!! Maty and Sam had history and now she is back trying to get Sam to sell his distillery. She is keeping secrets from Sam. Sam has uncovered news about who his father might be and he may even have brothers he didn’t even know he had!
Scandalous Reunion!
This book is the second in the Lockwood Lightning Series by Jules Bennett. Like the first book, there’s an underlying mystery that runs throughout the series. In this book, Sam owns the distillery in town and has teamed up with Nick (from book 1) to give Rusty a run for his money. Rusty refuses to allow anyone or anything other than his business offer spirits in the area. Doesn’t matter that there’s different markets, etc., Rusty is in control. We learned in book 1, Nick is Rusty’s son, but Rusty will not admit or agree to that truth.
In book 2, Sam is surprised that his previous lost love, Maty, is back, and she’s working for Rusty! She’s back and trying to get Sam to sell his bourbon distillery to Rusty! What Sam doesn’t know, is that Maty is being forced to convince Sam. If she fails, the financial support she receives for her invalid brother will disappear. Sam has no desire to sell his distillery and certainly not to a man like Rusty! Meanwhile, Sam has to face his own family problems, with a gambling mother who once again owes money. Then he discovers who his father is, and learns he has 2 half-brothers.
As with the previous book, this book takes us on the journey with Sam and Maty. I was turning pages quickly, waiting for … everything! Recommended!!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
Scandalous Reunion by Jules Bennett is book #2 in the Lockwood Lightning series and is a winner in my book. This story reunites two people who haven’t seen each other for 16 years. Maty Taylor is an attorney who works for Rusty Lockwood who is unscrupulous and greedy. Sam Hawkins is a billionaire Bourbon maker who was involved with Maty 16 years ago. Rusty forces Maty to try to get Sam to sell his distillery to him, if she doesn’t convince Sam of this Rusty will withdraw the money support for Maty’s invalid brother. Sam can’t understand how Maty can work for a man like Rusty and is dead set against selling his distillery to Rusty(Maty hasn’t told Sam about her brother). Sam also has problems of his own, a mother who gambles and owes money again. Sam also finds out he has two half-brothers by a father he never knew about and can’t stand. I encourage you to read this story to find out the details. The book has secrets, deceptions, reunions, chemistry and love. Check it out!
4 ½ stars
Scandalous Reunion is book two in the new Lockwood Lighting series. We pick up with Sam’s story, we met him in book one as an cohort to Nick trying to take down big bad Rusty and gain some control in town. Sam and Maty knew each other almost 2 decades ago and now she was back. And working for public enemy number one, Rusty, who is blackmailing her for her help. They have a second chance at love but they have to work out their issues first. Sam has learned a big secret, but will that affect his relationships with Maty and Nick?
This new series is fast paced and has me wanting the big payoff to come quicker than it is. Event unfold at a rapid pace, secrets and second chances at love are only just the tip of the storyline here. I voluntarily read an advance copy without expectation for review, all opinions expressed are my own. This book will hook you from the beginning and you’ll consume in one setting, I’m sure.
4 1/2 STARS!
Temptation galore! Returning with book two in her Lockwood Lightning series, Jules Bennett brings SCANDALOUS REUNION to life with the introduction of Maty Taylor returning to Green Valley after leaving Sam Hawkins 16 years ago. This reunion of first loves is quick to catch the reader’s eye as the characters are captivating and the plot development is fast paced. I’m looking forward to more in the series!
If you read the first book in the series you will be familiar with bourbon maker Sam from his interaction with Nick to try to take Rusty Lockwood down. He’s easy to connect with and earned my loyalty from the start.
Maty however has to redeem herself a little bit. She left Sam heartbroken years ago to pursue her career and now she’s back in town with the sole reason of convincing him to sell his beloved dream company because she’s being blackmailed.
I highly recommend this book and the series as a whole to anyone who enjoys a fast paced story line that involves romance, drama and a family saga in the making.
The second book in a series ! In this story Sam & Maty must somehow learn to work together regarding the imminent purchase of his Distillery . These two have crazy chemistry from years ago that still burns between the two of them ! I highly recommend this story if your looking for a good steamy romance with deception & secrets that will continue to evolve with the upcoming third book as well ! Great job Jules!!
The second book in this series! Another great book that was hard to put down. I loved reading about Sam & Maty. Sam owns Hawkins, where he makes bourbon. But he has Rusty Lockwood after him to sell it to him! He sends a blast from Sam’s past, his ex Mary to try to get him to sell. Even after 16 years there are major sparks between the two. Can they get over everything in their pasts and right now to become a happy couple. I am not a drinker but the sound of his first bourbon release has me wanting some! Great story!
An interesting start to book two in the Lockwood Lightning Series. Your ex calls out of the blue and is working for your enemy and you also receive a letter with the identify of your father. This story had so much going on and I really like Sam and meeting Maty was nice but then to find out she is being blackmailed, very interesting. I was glad that Sam finally got Maty to tell him the whole story and I loved how he stepped in and took care of her brother and did not expect or want anything from Maty. The gala was also an eye opener for both Sam and Maty and it brought some truths to light but at the end of the day, I am excited to see what is next for these two. I also loved the backstory on the bottle design, great part of the story. The next book in this series should be very interesting with Reese coming into the picture and the news about Rusty which will make him even more hell bent on revenge. Cannot wait for Scandalous Engagement.
Scandalous Reunion by the wonderful romance author Jules Bennett is a wonderful quick read! After breaking Sam’s heart by leaving town 16 years ago, Maty shows back up, however, she is now working for “the enemy” Rusty.
This is a fast paced, give-you-all-the-feels romance. There is drama, family, deep findings, and reconnection. I love the flow of the book, the characters, and the continued storyline. Read book 1 (An Unexpected Scandal) of the Lockwood Lightning series before reading this, and then be ready for the next release in the series, when we find out who the 3rd brother, and son of Rusty Lockwood, is. 4.5 stars!
Another amazing story. This is the second book of a series.
We find out in this one that Sam Hawkins is the 2nd son of Rusty Lockwood. And his first love, Maty Taylor is back after 16 years.
This is a great story of second chances, complete with secrets, scandal, deceptions and off the charts chemistry.
Scandalous Reunion is about a second chance at a first love but under harsh circumstances. Sixteen years ago Maty left Sam to pursue her law degree and do great things while Sam stayed behind to build his dream distillery. Now she is back, working for his enemy to convince him to sell, and Sam knows that she is in trouble. Sam is not only dealing with Maty’s return, but he finally convinces his mother to get help for her gambling problem, and now he has learned that his hated enemy is his father and that he has two half brothers. The events that unfold, secrets revealed, and love re-imagined create a wonderful story that will keep you entertained until the very end. This is a fun, easy to read story that is hard to put down.
I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher but all thoughts and feelings are my own.
Well this story was different.
I read the book in one sitting. The fast pace keeps your interest.
Maty and Sam together are dynamite.
Loves it and can’t wait for the third brother.
Scandalous Reunion. Another solid read, just like I always expect and receive from Jules Bennett. Sam and Maty are great together. I really enjoyed it.
Very good story. Maty came back to town 16 years after she left and called Sam (her old boyfriend). She wanted him to sell his distillery to Rusty, who was a crook, but she didn’t have a choice. The story took most of the book to tell us all of the details, but it was well worth reading. The reconnection of Sam and Maty was sweet. Sam finding out he has some half brothers was shocking to him but I have the feeling they will end up fast friends. It was fun to read, but that didn’t surprise me. I enjoy all of Jules Bennett’s stories.
I got this book from the author for an honest review.