Three Schemes and a Scandal: A Novella [Kindle Edition]

Maya Rodale (Author)

Book Description

Enter the Regency world of the Writing Girls series in Maya Rodale's charming tale of a scheming lady, a handsome second son, and the trouble they get into when the perfect scandal becomes an even more perfect match.

Scheme: A folly, a swan, a little lie . . . a compromising position

Lady Charlotte Brandon is always up to something . . . but somehow her best schemes for matchmaking often end in disaster.

Scheme: A family feud, outrageously false rumors, a shattered priceless vase . . . an even more compromising position

It's no wonder she's considered by at least one devastatingly handsome man to be devious, destructive, and dangerously appealing.

Scheme: A fox, a rabbit, a childhood foe, and a dashing rogue . . . the proposal to end all proposals

It's high time someone turned the tables on the lovely Lady Charlotte, and James Beauchamp is just the man to do it. Even if it means beating Charlotte at her devious game with a scandalous scheme of his own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Delightful, frothy fun with an irrepressible heroine. One of the best."
--Fresh Fiction

"If you need a quick pick me up with a feisty heroine and dashing hero, a runaway fox, and a scheme so romantic it will make your heart melt, this is the perfect novella for you!"
--Rogues Under The Covers

"This book met all of my requirements: a charming hero, a fiesty heroine, and a thrilling chase to the happily ever after."
--The Examiner

From the Author

If you're in the mood for a sweet and humorous novella featuring a dashing rogue seducing a feisty heroine, Three Schemes and a Scandal is for you! Love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton sisters? You'll adore Charlotte! Can't resist charming, seductive heroes? You'll fall in love with James.

This book also includes the first three chapters from each of the Writing Girl romance novels by Maya Rodale including A Groom Of One's Own, A Tale of Two Lovers, The Tattooed Duke and Seducing Mr. Knightly.

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Product Details

• File Size: 477 KB
• Print Length: 276 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0062230808
• Publisher: Avon Impulse (October 2, 2012)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008VYRHMQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,573 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and Charming Read October 10, 2012

By Ramblings From This Chick Blog

Format:Kindle Edition

There aren't enough words to describe just how much I loved this novella. Quite simply I adored it and it only solidified my love of Maya Rodale's work all that much more. Three Schemes was such a cute and charming read filled with humor and romance. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. I loved Charlotte's antics and simply adored the relationship between her and James. I just wanted more but in a good way. I would have loved to have seen them the stars of a full length novel because Charlotte is hilarious.

As children Charlotte and James were the best of friends but after an incident involving Charlotte's beloved pet rabbit they had a falling out and have not spoken since.

Charlotte is a troublemaker and schemer and is somehow always up to mischief, though her intentions are noble. She considers herself a matchmaker but somehow her matchmaking schemes always go awry.

James has always known that Charlotte is up to no good. She's always up to something and his plans are to stay as far away from her schemes as possible. This backfires on him when Charlotte gets him and herself locked in a Folly during a garden party. Charlotte's goal was to get James and her friend Lucy locked in the Folly, not herself. Now they both must work together and quickly before they are found in a compromising situation and forced to wed.

The hijinks these two go through throughout the novella are laugh out loud funny. Charlotte has the best of intentions but somehow something in her plans always go wrong and because of this Charlotte and James are constantly being thrown together in compromising situations. Soon both are realizing just how attracted to one another they really are.

I loved, loved, loved these two together.... Their scenes together were simply hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud more than once. Not only were these two funny but their relationship and chemistry between them was explosive. These two were sexy together. Not only that, they have a bond that transcends the pages.

If you are looking for a quick read that is charming and funny, you definitely won't go wrong with this one.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Three Schemes and a Scandal is a Joyfully Recommended Read November 11, 2012

By M. Nix

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Though she's made a promise not to concoct any more schemes, Lady Charlotte Brandon simply can't help herself. She has a friend in need of matchmaking and she knows just the gentleman who'd be the perfect husband: her childhood companion, James Beauchamp. Only Charlotte's schemes have a way of going wrong, which is how she finds herself locked in a folly with James. Charlotte certainly doesn't want to marry James herself, no matter the scandal that would occur if they were found together. She still hasn't quite forgiven him for the disaster that ended their friendship when she was twelve.

It may have been years since James last spoke to Charlotte, but that doesn't mean he can't still spot one of her schemes a mile away. But the spirited girl he once knew with a taste for madcap adventures has turned into, well, a beautiful, spirited woman with a taste for madcap adventures. And though James hadn't planned on being drawn into one of Charlotte's schemes, he soon realizes that he doesn't want to be without Charlotte, outrageous ideas and all.

With a lot of planning -- and perhaps a touch of luck -- James will turn the tables on Charlotte, causing a scandal that could win the heart of his beloved schemer.

Like a glass of champagne, Three Schemes and a Scandal is bright, bubbly, and wholly delicious. Charlotte and James's romance is my absolute favorite story of Maya Rodale's to date! Charlotte is intelligent, clever, funny, and kindhearted. I almost wish she were real, just so I could have her as a friend. She causes quite a bit of trouble, true, but she always has the best of intentions. James is truly her perfect match. He's smart enough to keep up with Charlotte and he values her vivacious spirit and sense of adventure.... Both separately and together these two were a delight to read about. I honestly could not stop smiling the entire time I read Three Schemes and a Scandal. Ms. Rodale has outdone herself with Charlotte and James's story, for it is so much fun that I want to read it over and over and over again.

I could detail all the antics that take place in Three Schemes and a Scandal, but even if I could do the story justice by summarizing the highlights (which I couldn't), revealing what takes place in Three Schemes and a Scandal would ruin the joy of discovery for readers. So I'll keep mum on the plot and simply say that Three Schemes and a Scandal is one of the best stories I've read this year. Charlotte and James's novella is a must read for anyone who enjoys a lively, entertaining historical romance. What are you waiting for? Pick up your copy and enjoy this sparkling, romantic romp!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast,funny and sweet January 19, 2013

By CHRISTINE D., BX

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I initially considered this book because I like the author. However once I started I found true to form this book was fast, funny, and sweet. Young love at its best. Recommended to all romantics who like a laugh!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story! June 3, 2013

By Kari

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This was a great love story for Charlotte, who was featured in Rodale's Writing Girls series. Charlotte 's scheming got her into trouble (again) and finally lead to her to her true love. The novella was a perfect ending to the series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done. March 16, 2013

By C. Wright

Format:Kindle Edition

Even though this was a shot book, it had everything in it. The characters we well developed and I didn't feel like the story was rushed. Well worth reading.

5.0 out of 5 stars Maya Rodale's great novel on another character of the famous female writer and own romance March 7, 2013

By Genevieve Wyatt

Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is another novel that Maya Rodale in her Writing Girls series. This novel is not as great as the two other novel that I read which are "A Groom of One's Own" and "A Tale of Two Lovers". In "A Groom Of One's Own", the story was about Sophie Harlow and Duke of Hamilton & Brandon involving their romance. In "A Tale of Two Lovers", the story involve Sophie's friend Lady Julianna Somerset and Lord Simon Roxbury.
In this book, "Three Schemes and a Scandal", the novel is written involving Duke of Hamilton and Brandon's sister Lady Charlotte Brandon and her schemes of matchmaking. She is told by her brother to stop these schemes or be abandon to the country. The male character and love interest in this novel is James Beauchamp who knows Lady Charlotte and past schemes. He wants to teach a lesson. The story is charming in its own rights. Maya does a good job again, but her two other books interest me more and held me more captivate. If you are interested in more stories involving another character from the famous female writer series, I suggest this book. For me, I just want to finish reading all the books in the London Weekly 's Famous Female Writer series of Maya Rodale which is why I buy this book.

More About the Author

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence and it wasn't long before she was writing her own. Maya is now the author of multiple Regency historical romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own. Please visit her at www.mayarodale.com.

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