“I have no self-control around you.” Now they’re the talk of Texas… Melinda Perry has always been the well-behaved twin–until Slade Bartelli. Rumor has it that this billionaire has ties to the mob. All Melinda knows is that his touch is hotter than fire…and now she’s expecting his baby. A fake engagement might protect them from tabloid gossip. But will Melinda’s reputation–and heart–be … reputation–and heart–be safe given Slade’s dangerous past?
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This book was a funny and at the same time sad romance novel. I found myself pulling for Melinda and hating Slade. He’s suppose to be a hot shot business man with all the common sense of a flea at times. But then I watched him grow up right before my eyes. While one sister achieves her happily ever after, her twin, Angela, is left with the kind of relationship I thought Melinda was going to end up with. I’m not certain where this story ends but I’m very curious about what happens in the next book that I am assuming will follow this one as it left me with questions and I’m excited to see where these wonderful characters go. It is also prompting me to see what the previous books held that leads up to some of the crimes alluded to. But this book can be read as a standalone too. It is my first book by this author and I’m excited to read more. Thank you for letting me read and review the ARC.
A great addition to the Texas Cattleman’s Club. Classic Katherine Garbera with a strong heroine and a very sexy hero. I haven’t read many of the TCC books but this one made me curious about the others.
I won a copy of this book from the author, I was not required to give a favorable review. This is great series of books that are based in the Texas area. This one has to deal with twin sisters Melinda and Angela who have different relationships. Melinda has always been the quite sister, keeping out of the spotlight and not garnering media attention. They have gone through a lot with their father being accused of bad business. But she was caught kissing bad boy, only by name, Slade outside the Opera and it made the society pages of The Houston Chronicle. They have been seeing each other for a while and have kept it quite. This changes everything. But the big surprise is going to be for Slade when Melinda is trying to draw back from the relationship, but she is also 6 weeks pregnant. This is a great series of books. It will be great to read more.
Texas Sized Scandal is Katherine Garbera’s contribution to Harlequin Desire’s Texas Cattleman Club: Houston. I think I’ve read every Texas Cattleman Club book through the years and they never disappoint. Both characters have parental issues. Melinda’s father has been accused of a Ponzi scheme while Slade’s father runs in the wrong circles. It was fun watching Melinda and Slade dance around their issues and deal with their own relationship.
I thoroughly enjoyed these characters and cheered right along with them as their relationship found the right path. It was tumultuous at times, but in the end, their love for one another won.
I received an advanced copy of Texas Sized Scandal which I chose to read and review. I highly recommend this book along with the other books in this series.
Melinda finds out she is pregnant. Slade can’t give her future and he doesn’t want to be a father.
Both of them have family issue, Melinda’s dad was released from prison recently and Slade’s is in mob. To protect her from scandal, Slade propose temporary engagement. They think this will work. We learn more about Angela and Ryder .
I enjoyed very much this book, loved the story and characters.
I like family books with a little romantic and page turning.