By Sophie Jordan
The Scandalous Ladies of London Book 1
Star rating: ★★★★★
Blurb
New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan kicks off her amazing new high concept series, The Scandalous Ladies of London, which chronicles the lives of a group of affluent ladies reigning over glittering, Regency-era London, vying for position in the hierarchy of the ton. They are the young wives, widows, and daughters of London’s wealthiest families. The drama is big, the money runs deep, and the shade is real. Life is different in the ton.
“My husband is a good man… just ask all the women he has bedded.”
Wealthy society maven Lady Gertrude knows how the world works. If her husband is less than faithful, it’s an acceptable price to pay for her coveted position at the apex of London’s most fashionable set. No exclusive soirée or lavish ball is complete without her and her group of decadent, well-connected friends. And this Season promises more excitement than usual: Tru is launching her daughter into Society, helping her navigate the cutthroat Marriage Mart, complete with fortune hunters, jealous debutantes, and malicious gossips.
As skilled as Tru is at playing the high-stakes games of the ton, she never expects to meet her match—until Jasper Thorne begins to court her daughter. Jasper needs a titled bride, but when he meets Tru, all his carefully laid plans go up in smoke. The attraction between Tru and Jasper is undeniable…and unacceptable. To indulge in an affair with her daughter’s suitor would be ruinous. If it becomes public, she’ll never survive the scandal. Especially as it becomes clear that he wants more than one night…he wants the impossible. He wants forever.
A sizzling story of scandalous ladies, irresistible temptation, and the dangers—and joys—of being true to yourself.
Genre: Historical Romance
Read if you Like:
❤️ She is unhappily married
❤️ He's her daughter's suitor
❤️ Multiple POVs
❤️ He has a self-made fortune
❤️ Mature heroine
My Thoughts:
This was my first book by Sophie Jordon but it won't be my last! I loved that the heroine was a woman in her late thirties with a daughter. Often older heroines in historicals are in their late twenties which is still young. When heroines are older they are usually childless widows. It added a lot of interesting elements to the story.
One aspect that may be a deal breaker to some readers is that Gertrude the heroine is married. While she and her husband live separate lives, and he's terrible, if cheating in any form is a no go for you this one isn't for you. In this case, I didn't mind it. I really liked that Thorn saw something in Gertrude she had lost sight of in herself. I would have loved to see Gertrude interact with Thorn's daughter but I do see what that wasn't possible.
I am interested to see where this series goes! I am super glad I have an arc of the next book because I want to know what happens with the duchess.
🎧🎧🎧🎧 - Justine Eyre is one of my favorite audiobook narrators. If you listen to historical romance audiobooks you will have heard her. However, I will note this audiobook is dual pov but not dual narrator. I know some listeners don't like that.
🌶️🌶️ - One open door scene and several kisses. Adult content but not a major focus by any means.
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