A Little More Scandal [Kindle Edition]

Carrie Lofty (Author)

Book Description

Rising star Carrie Lofty, author of Flawless and Starlight, continues her Christies family saga with A Little More Scandal, a sensual eBook novella featuring William Christie and the woman who steals his heart.

Self-made industrialist Sir William Christie tempts the scorn of London society by attempting to seduce Catrin Jones, a modest but opinionated battlefield nurse who earned notoriety after surviving a naval shipwreck. His ambition to secure her exclusive story is part of his latest business plan, while her intention is to marry well before her moment of fame expires. With respectability, wealth, and security at stake, they must decide whether love is worth embracing just a little more scandal...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In the mood for something short and sweet? This novella has an intimidating hero and a heroine who is ready to take him on." ~ USA Today Books

"William Christie is a smexy beast of a man, and in 82 pages Carrie Lofty managed to make me fall totally in love with both him and his lady love." A+ ~ Smexy Books

"Lively dialogue and steamy love scenes spice up the proceedings. ...Ideal for curious newcomers and readers already hooked." ~ Wendy Crutcher, 2011 RWA Librarian of the Year

"As big and intimidating as he is to everyone else, William is just no match for the woman who is gradually bringing him to his knees. *swoon* I love that." ~ Fiction Vixen

"...Now I really want to read Alex's story, Starlight." ~ Under the Covers

About the Author

Carrie Lofty holds a Masters degree in history, which she puts to good use as a devoted historical romance writer (Flawless and Starlight) and lecturer on the craft of writing. An active member of the Chicago North and Wisconsin chapters of Romance Writers of America, she is also a long-distance runner and part-time movie buff. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two daughters.

Product Details

• File Size: 674 KB
• Print Length: 134 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star (May 29, 2012)
• Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006YDFW32
• Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,512 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delicious Morsel June 3, 2012

By B Murphy

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

A Little More Scandal is a delightful sexy romp. If you are new to Carrie Lofty's story of the Christies this is a great introduction. A passionate story with page-turner pacing, A Little More Scandal will leave you breathless and aching for more of William Christie and cheering wildly for Catrin Jones a woman strong enough to handle his fiery love.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars for a quick fun read. May 31, 2012

By Anna

Format:Kindle Edition

Catrin is the survivor of a horrible ship wreck that left only her alive. Now using her temporary fame she's out to find a husband and finally have a peaceful life.

Sir William Christie needs Catrin's story, the story that she so closely guards from everyone. So he plans to get it by seducing her. Only he has no idea how irresistible she is and how impossible it is to resist her.

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I am pleasantly surprised! I started this book knowing almost nothing about the series and the author and ended it LOVING them both. I plan to go back and read the first book now, because this little taste got me addicted! :) What a great story and for me at least pretty original. Though the book is pretty short it's not lacking details at all and the two main characters, William and Catrin, were very entertaining. I loved the banter between the two, they were made for each other. It's always nice to see a big man like William fall for a woman and boy did he fall.

I usually have some type of negative critique but I can't seem to find anything wrong with this one. Simply put, it's just a great read! Quick and fun and pretty sexy too! I don't know about anyone else but I want a big Scotsman just like William to sweep me off my feet too! ;)

I'm excited to read more of this series because if this short novella was this good then the full length novel much be fantastic. I give this book 4.5 Moons and I recommend it to romance lovers, especially historical romance. Now go Pre-Order, you won't regret it!

Reviewed by Anna @ Book Lovin' Mamas

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot prequel to The Christies' series! 4.5 Stars May 31, 2012

By J. Suarez

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In a very short period of time Carrie Lofty has become a favorite historical romance writer and her books 'must reads' for me. Ms. Lofty has the touch when it comes to penning passionate romances that combine wonderful characters with those little historical details that I love.

A Little More Scandal is a 90 page novella that can be read as a stand alone or as a prequel to Carrie Lofty's The Christies historical romance series. As a prequel, this passionate romance gives the reader insight into Sir William Christie's character, the patriarch of the family, and adds depth to The Christies' series as a whole.

Sir William Christie is a self-made man who clawed his way from the bottom rungs of Glasgow's society's ladder and gained entrance, if not necessarily acceptance, to the very top of London's ton by using his gift for business and obsession for making money. At 31 years of age, he's a widower, an absentee father, and the head of a successful industrial empire. He is a ruthless businessman who is about to find his match in the most unlikely of women.

Catrin Jones is the Welsh daughter of a country pastor who served as a battlefield nurse for five years in the Crimean War. Her only claim to fame is that she was the only survivor when the HMS Honoria was wrecked while sailing home from the war and Catrin refuses to tell the real story. London is agog with speculation and William needs her story in order to further his latest business plans. William decides to seduce the story out of Catrin, but he doesn't expect that Catrin might have her own plans and might seduce more out of him.

This novella is character driven and as a result the focus is entirely on William and Catrin. There is a sense of urgency to William and Catrin's developing relationship, dictated by events taking place around them, that serves to push them into quick action. Catrin, more so than William, is an absolute gem of a character in this novella. She is forthright and just as ruthless in her own way as William when it comes to achieving her goal. I admired her for her determination. Together, they sizzle and burn. . . sizzle and burn. . .

As previously stated, A Little More Scandal can be read as a stand alone novella since this is a prequel and already known characters from this series do not make an appearance. However, if you've read Flawless, this short is a 'must' read. Lofty delivers all around in this passionate little novella and gives readers a detailed peek into what drove both William and Catrin to build not only an industrial empire, but a beautiful and rather unique family. Of course this novella is a delicious appetizer, but now I am eagerly waiting for the main course, the second book in the series, Starlight (The Christies, #2).

Reviewed by Hilcia @ Impressions of a Reader Blog

More About the Author

Carrie Lofty holds a Masters degree in history, which she puts to good use as a historical romance writer and lecturer on the craft of writing. Active within the Romance Writers of America, she also weight trains and soaks up movie trivia like a sponge. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two daughters.

Co-writing as Ellen Connor, Carrie's RITA™ nominated NIGHTFALL, from the "Dark Age Dawning" trilogy, won RT's Reviewers' Choice Best Futuristic Romance of 2011.

And as Katie Porter, Carrie and her long-time friend and critique partner, Lorelie Brown, write contemporary erotic romance. Their "Vegas Top Guns" series debuted July 31 with DOUBLE DOWN.

Website: http://CarrieLofty.com
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