Monday, August 29, 2022

Review: Scandalized by Ivy Owens

 


A one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan​.

Exhausted and on deadline with a story that could make or break her career, investigative journalist Georgia Ross is on the verge of a meltdown when a cancelled flight leaves her stuck in the airport overnight. But when a familiar face appears—the older brother of her childhood friend—and offers help, Gigi seems to have caught a break.

Alec Kim is handsome, humble, and kind—exactly the sort of man that Gigi has forgotten existed after her own painful heartbreaks. An evening of reconnection followed by a night of no-strings-attached passion with Alec feels like a gift—that is, until Gigi finally realizes that their childhood connection isn’t the only reason he seems so familiar to her.

Alec is determined to prove to Gigi that he is truly the man she thinks he is, even if it means coming clean about his fame—and his family’s connection to the story Gigi’s been working so hard to break. But as their feelings for each other grow deeper, Gigi and Alec must navigate a new reality…one where both of their hard-won careers are put directly in the path of an international scandal.
 

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What I thought about Scandalized

A chance meeting leads to more in Scandalized, a childhood friends to lovers story that also has a good dash of mystery and plenty of hot, steamy scenes for readers to enjoy.

Gigi Ross is a career oriented investigative journalist who meets up with a childhood friend when faced with an airline layover.  One thing leads to another and there's a whole lot of coupling going on.

As things progress, Gigi falls into insta-love with her best friend's brother who just happens to have a secret all his own.  It's a bit interesting that the investigative reporter doesn't figure this out until later? Also, she's working on sexual assault story so be aware if that's triggering.  But do they have chemistry in the bedroom -- you betcha.

If you like your romance with plenty of steamy sex and don't mind the insta-love aspects, you might enjoy this story.  It's fast paced and a bit predictable, but it's a fun ride if you're in the mood for something physical rather than emotional.



About the Author

  Ivy Owens has been writing for fun her entire life. Scandalized was a labor of love written in the wild paradox of boredom and inspiration during the pandemic. She lives in California with her husband, two kids, and two dogs, and is rarely seen without a book in hand. You can find her on Instagram at @HelloIvyOwens.

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