title: The Book of Scandal
author:  Julia London 
description: London (<i>Highlander Unbound</i>) sets this convincing tale of romance and intrigue in the early 1800s, an obscure period of strife in the English monarchy. Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, lost himself in liquor and debauchery after the death of his infant son, while his wife, Evelyn, abandoned their loving but superficial marriage and began flirting with another peer. Three years later, when Nathan learns that Evelyn could be named in Princess Caroline's infamous Book of Scandal, he kidnaps her from court, pretending they've reconciled. Nathan's attempt to guard the family's reputation soon blossoms into a genuine desire to rebuild their marriage, but Evelyn resists. Meddling by servants and both sets of parents provides needed backstory and also unites the couple against their helpful interference. The only sour note is Nathan's insistence that Evelyn apologize for adulterous thoughts that pale compared to his unabashed actions. Despite the confusing court scandals, this reunion story is mostly a joy. <i>(Sept.)</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
zlib_text: **Scandal Takes a Holiday**
  
   **Deborah Hale**
  
  Copyright © 2017 Deborah Hale.
  
  All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or retransmitted
  without the written permission of the author.
  
  This is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people,
  or real locales are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places and
  incidents are the product of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to
  actual events, locals or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
  
  Cover by The Killian Group Inc.
  
   **Contents**
  
  Chapter 1
  
  Chapter 2
  
  Chapter 3
  
  Chapter 4
  
  Chapter 5
  
  Chapter 6
  
  Chapter 7
  
  Chapter 8
  
  Chapter 9
  
  Chapter 10
  
  Chapter 11
  
  Chapter 12
  
  Chapter 13
  
  Chapter 14
  
  Chapter 15
  
  Chapter 16
  
  Epilogue
  
  Reader Letter
  
  Excerpt from _Scandal on His Doorstep_
  
   _To Sue and The Girls, who so deserve their Happily Ever After_
  
   **Chapter One**
  
   _Surrey, England, December 1809_
  
  “ **D** ASH IT ALL! What is that wretched pirate doing at an earl’s countr