Review: Scandal in the Night – Elizabeth Essex

When the Reckless Brides set their sights on England’s eligible bachelors, nothing can stop them. But when they are strangers in a strange land, anything can happen…

The Spy Who Loved Her

Assuming a false identity as a prim and proper governess, the bold and beautiful Cat Rowan thinks she has finally escaped the wild misadventures of her past—and the wickedly handsome spy who seduced her in India. Imagine her surprise when her employer introduces his brother: the very same cad who destroyed her heart!

The One Who Got Away

The Honorable Thomas Jellicoe cannot believe his eyes when he sees his beloved Cat—the Scottish beauty who nearly jeopardized his mission in India. Disguised as a horse trader from the bazaars of the Punjab, the British spy risked his life for one night of passion in her arms. But here and now—breaking all rules of decorum—one heated kiss ignites a flurry of gunfire. For their enemies have followed them home. And love is the greatest danger of all…

Series: The Reckless Brides #3
Release Date: July 2, 2013
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Source: Provided by Publisher
Reviewer: Michelle
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Scandal in the Night is a historical romanctic suspense novel.  The novel begins at a certain point in history and reflects back to earlier times throughout the novel.  That was my major problem with this novel.  It was a constant back and forth with the two main characters,  Thomas Jellicoe and Catriona Rowan.  I found it very difficult to keep up with the jumps back in time with two different characters.  Thomas’ character might jumpt back two years ago and then Catriona might jump back to when she was with her family.  I just had trouble making sure that I could keep up with the storyline and assimilate the information from the reflections on the past.

There were a few times in the novel that I felt like it was longer than it needed to be.  It was suspenseful up to the end, but the romance was a little lacking.  It’s near the end before the characters reflect on any intimacy.  The middle was a little tough for me to get through, but I enjoyed the ending.  Elizabeth Essex definitely is talented in writing and her ability to weave a compelling story.