From bestselling author L.J. Shen, comes a new, standalone, contemporary romance. On special sale for only 99 cents for a LIMITED TIME.“Best book of the year” – Angie’s Dreamy Reads.“Best book I HAVE EVER READ” – Bookalicious Blog Babe.They call him The Mute for a reason.Hard, cold and calculated, he rarely speaks.When he does, it’s with disdain.When he does, his words aren’t meant for me.When he … does, his words aren’t meant for me.
When he does, my stomach flips and my world tilts on its axis.
He is thirty-three.
I am eighteen.
He’s a single dad and my father’s business partner.
I’m just a kid to him and his enemy’s daughter.
He’s emotionally unavailable.
And I am…feeling. Feeling things I shouldn’t feel for him.
Trent Rexroth is going to break my heart. The writing isn’t just on the wall, it’s inked on my soul.
And yet, I can’t stay away.
A scandal is the last thing my family needs. But a scandal is what we’re going to give them.
And oh, what beautiful chaos it will be.
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Can this author write a book where no matter how cold and hard the main character is you end up falling in love with him. This is Trent Rexroth’s story the fourth member of the Hot Holes and the one who they refer to as The Mute. Trent and Edie’s story is complex and at times you will loathe both of them but beware when their story becomes clear and they climb their way under your skin, into your heart and bind with your soul their words will not be needed to fall in love with them. It will be the words that are not spoken, the feelings that they both hide deep inside that will capture and grip you. I craved Vicious, I adored Ruckus but I fell head over heels for Scandalous.
Trent & Edie are the perfect storm! Forbidden romance at it’s finest. Love/Hate that is unrivaled. Absolutely delicious. Every detail, every word executed with utter precision!
These two beautifully broken characters couldn’t have been more contradictory. Edie is a young surfer but a mature soul. She recently graduated but instead of heading to college, she stays home to care for her ill mother. This puts her at the mercy of her cruel and corrupt father, Jordan. Trent is cold and calculating. Nothing gets by him. Despite earning the nickname as The Mute, Trent has plenty to say to young Edie. She tests him at every turn. Tempts him fiercely while she burns for him. Their attraction is tumultuous, explosive and destructive in so many ways. Yet they can’t fight the pull. Trent knows she could end him. He still can’t help himself. They both could lose everything.
I love when a book wrecks me emotionally and leaves me feeling wrung out! Scandalous is perfection. From these amazing characters to this twisted, impeccably written storyline. I will never look at shells and seahorses the same. I will probably blush with delectable memories of hair pulling and spankings.
I am a huge fan of Leigh’s and have followed her shamelessly. She’s incredibly talented and every book exceeds my expectations. Our beloved HotHoles hold a special place in my heart. This is a series I will re-read, listen to and recommend for years to come.
I had the honor of reading an early edition and happily offer my opinion.