Four lives tangled by an invisible thread…Prepare to be scandalized!Nolan and Piper have a lot in common, and a complicated history that has already hit the rocks twice before. But their undeniable chemistry keeps pulling them back together, and even if she’s Mistress Ice, Nolan is determined to have Piper any way he can get her — secrets and all. Famous actor, Shane Covington has almost … Shane Covington has almost nothing in common with Runway housekeeper Nalani Ione, but after one fateful meeting there’s no denying the fire between them. Dirty words and naughty fun bring them closer and closer together… but there’s danger in the halls of Black Light.
One dark force will bring these two couples crashing together, and it will take love to bring the scandal to light.
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Some times it takes your breath in a good way some times not.
Such an emotional read following these 2 sets of people through good times and bad.
Made me cry, laugh and get steamy under the collar, but mostly engaged my emotions to the max!
Black Light at its best!
I love the Blck Light series, each story is unique with the type of kink and the couple but love, care, and respect always shine through. This is another look into the BDSM world and lifestyle. Shane is a famous movie star Nalani is a housekeeper at the Black Light Mansion a chance meeting in the hall where he protects her from a threat starts them on a seductive road as a couple. This is a graphic telling of Nalani’s introduction to the physical part of this world, she has seen it as an employee but now she is feeling it. Also included is a continuation of Nolan and Piper’s relationship. I loved the way the author wove these stories together. Lots of drama and angst that will have you in tears, lots of steam that will have you squirming but what really comes across is the feelings of love and caring.
Wow, this book delivers an avalanche of feels that I don’t really think you can prepare yourself for. The well written, engaging storyline is complex and it offers a four person P.O.V. that creates a rich reading experience. Filled with drama, intense emotions and lots of steam, this is a book that will test you own emotions while causing you to squirm from all the heat.
I love Black Light books and Scandalized is no exception. It made me cringe at times with Shane’s kink but each to their own. It made me smile and it made me cry both from sadness and joy. It also made me angry and had such a ring of authenticity given everything that has been in the news recently. It is a wonderful story and the range of emotions felt are testament to the skill of Livia Grant. I loved that all the characters from Black Light West were included in the book and I loved the way the stories of Nalani and Shane were woven together with Piper and Nolan and it was great to see their happy ending. I am only sad that I have finished the book.
I started this book so excited because I love all things Black Light. Knowing that there were two complete but separate stories happening between Nalani and Shane and Piper and Nolan. Both of these couples I have been dying to know about for some time. The stories and anticipation were titillating as they always are. They were authentic and detailed and erotic. Just like every BL book, there are some fetishes that push my limits but still intrigue me because they show the many dynamics of BDSM. At around 50 percent, I began to wonder how much more could this amazing author go in another half of a book (this is a big book just fyi). Mind you I am not complaining. I never want these books to end. I just kept reading having no idea what was in store for me. Color me heartbroken and gut-punched.
I won’t give away any spoilers but this hurt. Yet, it was so artfully done that I am in awe. In a world where trust is the most important element, This stung. To see how these two stories finally overlapped was beyond powerful. Serious applause for how the author tied these two things together. This is a very sensitive subject and I cannot commend the author enough for handling it with such grace and respect. The advice from Piper to Nalani later… left me speechless and clutching my chest trying not to cry. The “aftercare” and attention that both Nolan and Shane had in handling their woman showed how powerful a BDSM relationship can be. The way that they were attuned to what their partner needed was remarkable. Nolan backing off or pushing when he needed to time and time again had me melting. I admired that he would step aside from what he was comfortable with just to make her comfortable. The give and take was remarkable. I also liked watching Shane and Nalani have to adjust how they did things but for different reasons, showing how there has to always be trust and compromise in order to have growth. The strong sense of family that so many former characters of this amazing series who showed an appearance was also much needed and appreciated.
Normally, I would say so much more about a book that touched me this much. However, I cannot without spoiling this story and I refuse to do that. I will say it a thousand times, this truly is a phenomenal series and more importantly, this might be my favorite by this author. My hat is off to her. Bravo.