I feel like I should apologize for adding yet another Regency Romance to the Bookish Souls blog, but I couldn't resist. Last Night's Scandal has a tongue-in-cheek humor that sets it apart from other Regency books and I found it a lot of fun to read.
The novel begins with a letter from Olivia to her dearest friend, Lisle. The letter is filled with capitalization and underlining and cross-outs at key points. The author uses the letters as a clever way to bring Olivia's independent and witty side out. Lisle has been her friend from childhood and has spent the past several years in Egypt. His parents want him home and when he finally returns home for a visit, cut him off and demand he restore an old castle passed on by a cousin.
What makes this story so much fun is there is never a question that Olivia and Lisle like each other. After all, they have been friends for quite some time. It's just that they've never looked at one another in that way. And when they do, it's a rather daunting prospect on both sides. I love Olivia. She's a great foil for Lisle who has his own unique personality.
While the author did use the words "Mine", at least the heroine didn't say please and Lisle never growled. A great regency and worth a look.
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