The Scandalous Lady Mina by Kara Temple #Review

 

The Scandalous Lady Mina by Lara Temple was published by Mills and Boon on April 23rd.  I also have a great giveaway for you. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.

A Victorian enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance

Lady Wilhelmina, once the darling of the ton, fled England in shame after jilting her fiancé. Following a decade in disgrace, Mina’s returning to Society’s ballrooms on a luxury steamship…and encounters her ex-fiancé’s distractingly handsome cousin, Max Cavendish—her once friend, now enemy!

Max’s guard is up, yet being in close quarters with Mina sparks a wave of dangerous attraction that makes him want to discover the truth behind the scandal. Wealthy engineer Max is used to being in command of his world and his emotions, but his complicated feelings for Mina are making him feel decidedly out of control…

 My Thoughts

Lady Wilhelmina, known as Mina, is an intriguing character with a past. Having fled England some years before, she finds herself on a prestigious liner, steaming towards her mother country against her better wishes. Her skills at knowing how to behave in polite society have prompted her employment to mentor a talented but naive singer who it is hoped, will take society by storm.  When Mina meets up again with Max, Mina feels her control of her destiny to be under threat as past secrets are just below the surface.

    I enjoyed getting to know Mina who has an independent streak and the ability to survive on her own. A helpless female  she certainly is not! When the reason for her broken engagement and abandonment of her country becomes known, you realise that she has tried to protect feelings and take some of the blame on herself. Max has also tried to bury his feelings and concentrated on keeping up appearances but in the end, you sense his sincerity and kindness. 

In short: second chances 

About the Author

Lara Temple is an award-winning author of strong and sexy historical romance. She lives in London with her husband, two children, and one very fluffy dog, and they are all very understanding about her disappearing into her little office where she looks out over the garden as she dreams up her Happy Ever Afters.

 

Social Media Links –

website: www.laratemple.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laratempleauthor1

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/LaraTemple

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaraTemple1

Amazon author page US: http://bit.ly/LaraTemple

Amazon author page UK: http://bit.ly/LaraTempleUK

Book links:  Amazon UK  |  Amazon US

  Thanks to Lara Temple, Mills and Boon and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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Giveaway (International)

 

 

Giveaway to Win an e-copy of The Scandalous Lady Mina by Lara Temple (Open INT)

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