Five months pregnant and on her own. Even so, she can’t resist this rugged rancher… Solely responsible for her unborn child, Abigail Stewart is desperate for the art commission at Royal Memorial Hospital. Winning over the sexy Texan on the board seems impossible, but Vaughn surprises her with his response. And his attention. And a sizzling connection that defies all logic. But even if he can … if he can accept her baby, will Vaughn’s dark past tear them apart?
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This book is #4 in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Impostor Series.
This is Abigail Stewart and Dr. Vaughn Chambers” story.
Abigail is an artist who is 5 months pregnant. The father of the baby is an impostor, and she is doing this on her own. Abigail is working on an art commission at Royal Memorial Hospital. She wants to do a sculpture to the memory of her sister, who has passed in a tragic accident.
Vaughn is a sexy Texan doctor and on the board for the hospital. He struggles with PTSD, after a tour as a doctor on a military medical deployment for the U.S.Army Reserves.
Even though she is pregnant, Abigail has an instant attraction to Vaughn. She has to be careful because she is solely responsible for her unborn child. When he surprises her with the news that she has won the commission, he pays her all kinds of attention. Their connection defies most logic but can his dark past tear them apart? or bring them closer? Can he accept her baby?
Really enjoyed this story. I feel I need to read the other books in the series even though this story can be read as a stand-a-lone. Their chemistry is sizzling & I like seeing them both come out of their shells.
Fantastic characters in a unique situation. Sensitive handling of timely issues (PTSD). The author is such a wonderful storyteller!
Expecting a Scandal by Joanne Rock is part of the Harlequin Texas Cattleman’s Club: Imposter series. I always enjoy Rock’s writing and this was no exception. She brings a realism to her writing that resonates with me as a reader. She treats PTSD with sensitivity and grace not always found. I really loved Vaughn and Abigail and this story was the perfect escape. I highly recommend this novel.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
I really enjoyed this book and read it through without stopping. A surgeon with PTSD and a pregnant artist find an instant attraction, but his PTSD makes him afraid to commit to a deeper relationship. Underlying the story is the imposter and possible murderer who got her pregnant in a one night stand. Definitely need to read the next book in the series for the continuing mystery of the imposter. A love story well worth reading.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Please make sure to check out the letter from the author. She gives you a little insight into how she developed this story. Her dedication, you can tell, comes from the heart.
Abigail Stewart starts the story with a question of “what happened?” It felt as if there’s another story that I’m missing – will have to do a little research. Vaughn Chambers regrets his behavior and goes about making amends. This author knows her characters. She shows that a man who seems so stoic can be shocked. It fits perfectly in the scene and a great way to end one chapter and begin the next.
I found myself very interested in what Abigail was creating. I don’t feel that my mind’s eye was doing it justice – just my opinion. Would have loved a chance to sit off to the side and watch both the process and the progress – I’d be perfectly quiet, I promise. Vaughn is a man who served his country and is now trying to readjust to life after. The whole story was sweet. If you like a book where you get lost in what’s happening than you have that here. It’s a book that you can finish in one or two days – it just depends on how lost you get. Than once you finish, the next decision you have to make is read another book by Ms. Rock or another book in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Impostor Series.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Vaughn craves the normalcy, he previously took for granted. Abigail needs a helping hand and a sturdy shoulder to cry on. Their choices have made them vulnerable, but can their connection help them heal? Expecting a Scandal is a tale of hope, a journey of love and a quest for happiness. Vulnerability does not make a person weak. It makes them human. That’s the moral of the story. At our weakest, is when we become our strongest.
Whenever I pick up a book by Ms Rock, I know it will be worth my time, and this one , exceeded my expectations. Be aware that it’s part of a series, but it’s truly a stand alone. I for one, have not read the previous stories and had no problems with it.
This one gives us Abigail Stewart and Dr Vaughn Chambers. Abigail, an artist, is pregnant from a one night stand when she was most vulnerable and the man she spent the night with, was an impostor. Now, about to be foreclosed on her home, , she desperately needs to be awarded the commission of an art piece for the Royal Memorial Hospital. Not only for monetary reasons, but also as a way to honor her deceased sister. Vaughn , a doctor at Royal Memorial has his own demons to fight. He came back from serving as an Army physician , with PTSD. Thanks to his service dog, Ruby, he is able to function, but remains removed from socializing with others. Somehow , these two develop a friendship , and as the relationship deepens, Vaughn fears he will never be good enough for Abigail.
The story is at times heartbreaking. A reminder that many of those that serve to keep us and the troops safe, frequently suffer not only physical wounds but also psychological ones. We need to support these brave men and women.
Another engaging, heartbreaking but also heartwarming romance by this talented author.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
“Expecting a Scandal” by Joanne Rock is book 4 of Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Impostor continuity by Harlequin Desire. While the story is focused on the romance between Vaughn Chambers and Abigail Stewart, there is the overall story arc about the imposter being carried over from the previous books.
Vaughn is a surgeon at Royal Memorial Hospital and suffers from PTSD from his time spent as a brigade surgeon in the military. To help him cope with nightmares, he has a service dog named Ruby.
Abigail is an artist and her work is commissioned by the hospital to create a sculpture for the children’s ward. She is also five months pregnant by a man who was not who he said he was.
When Vaughn meets Abigail, he is immediately intrigued by her. They form a friendship though the attraction they feel toward the other moves to the forefront quickly.
Their feelings for each other, while laced with passion, are also very sweet and endearing. Neither of them wants to cause pain to the other, they want each other to be happy.
“Expecting a Scandal” has an authentic storyline and characters that will warm your heart.
With this story and others, Ms. Rock has definitely moved onto my list of auto-buy authors.