Liked the book, reminds me of Jackie Collins books. The characters are rather interesting and I feel it was a great storyline. Look forward to reading more by Sasha Morgan in the future.

I didn't really engage with the characters and found their motivation mixed and contradictory.

Got annoyed at the particular scene with a rather block cast character and put book door to go to sleep, several days later I'm still not really that bothered to pick it back up again so am calling it quits. I could be missing a really gem but I think i'll take that chance.

DNF: 11%

I received a copy of this book for free from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

This was a pretty fun read I liked both Megan and Tobias they were great characters. They meet after she moves into her late Grandmothers cottage after finding her boyfriend cheating. Tobias is taken by surprise when he meets her as she looks a lot like his deceased fiancee who was killed by a drunk driver. They are drawn to each other but she is worried he just likes her because she reminds him of the woman he lost. This was a good read and I look forward to trying more in the future

Many thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for an ARC of this book which I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed - for me it makes a nice change from the gritty murder mysteries I usually read. Yes it is a pretty predictable story of love, betrayal, jealousy, hurt and eventually happiness but as long as you know what to expect you will really enjoy this book! the characters are warm and I love the setting - the scenes were set really well and you could definitely imagine them in your mind. This would be a great summer holiday read!

I had a lot of fun reading this.

Megans grandmother dies and she heaves her little cottage to Megan. Megan has been having trouble with her boyfriend Adam and so decides that she will quit her job and start afresh at the cottage. She gets a job in a local pub and makes new friends, enters a relationship with the local Lord of the Manor Tobias whose father has passed away and has left the entire estate to Tobias to run except the fact that his dad has left the estate in massive debt.

We also get side storys of the local horse Jockey Dylan who is a it of a tart and falls for a woman who ignores him for most of the time, and Nick and Sebastian, and Aunt Celia and the neighbour Ted. Also huck in some lottery winners and some funny goings on in the village and you have a great recipe for a page turner.

There is also a mystery box full of pictures that will turn Megs life upside down but bring love into her life.

Great book and is perfectly set up for the next book with Finula and the handsome green eyed stranger who walks into the pub.

Scandal by Sasha Morgan.
Tobias Cavendish-blake discovers his newly inherited home treweham hall is facing financial ruin. Can he start to bring the money back in?
Megan Taylor inherits her grandmother's country Cottage in treweham Village. She decides to make a fresh start.
When Tobias and Megan meet it is hard for her to resist him.
A very good read. I liked the story and the characters . 4*.

A fun, frothy gallop of a read! Most enjoyable. Great characterisation and a solid storyline which will keep you reading - possibly in one sitting! Jilly Cooperesque in nature, this is a real guilty pleasure of a read. Fans of Jilly Cooper and Fiona Walker will be sure to enjoy.

5☆ Your in for a treat!

Scandal is exactly that is full of juicy stories bursting to be uncovered. There's Romance, Sex, Secrets, Jealousy, family dramas, friendship, relationships, oh and a gorgeous dog.

All the characters are quirky, they are all very different but add lots of charisma to the story.
You have the lottery winners who have just moved into the Gate House adjoining the Manor,
the Lord of the manor Tobias so to speak who is desperately trying to save the Manor as they are in financial trouble  and his eccentric family and friends ,
 you have the famous jockey Dylan who is a lothario leading on all the women.
you have the pub landlord Dermot and his fiesty daughter Finula,
 you have Megan who is an artist who is shy and has had her heart broken by her Ex Adam, yet is being led astray by the local vet Nick and Tobias the Lord of the manor as they fight for her attention.

There are alot of characters but you easily get to know each one and quickly fall in love with them.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Scandal.
It's was a nice paced book, short chapters that weaved together perfectly.
Each chapter tells a story about a different character but don't worry you won't get confused as the just flow.

I just want to say I love the cover. However I'm not sure It represents the story.

Sasha has beautifully captured the essence of the Cotswold and it's tranquil setting and village life.

I really do hope Sasha decides to turn Scandal into a series as it's fantastic!

So if your looking for a juicy book that is bursting with charismatic Characters and the lush Cotswold then this is the book for you!

Treweham is a quintessential English village, full of camaraderie, family life, gossip and the occasional scandal. There are a plethora of characters who are realistic; each has their role in the village life and a story to tell.
An easy to follow the plot, written from multi-points of view, in short chapters, interlocks nicely as the book progresses. Fast- paced the story has multiple themes; saving the ancestral home, winning the lottery, secret love and tabloid scandals being the main ones. Gentle romance, sensual affairs and a mystery hidden in the depths of the cottage Megan inherits from her beloved Grandmother are all explored and make this an interesting read.
This story is pure escapism and has the makings of an excellent series of books.
I received a copy of this book from Aria via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I haven’t read a ‘bonk-buster’ for years and approached this one with a little uncertainty .. but this is so much MORE than the blurb says. What a great read!

With a good mix of characters from all walks of life, readers would do well to leave their preconceptions behind. There is sadness, happiness and a bit of naughtiness too .. country life will never seem simple again! A couple of loathesome characters really add flavour and there are plenty of giggles along the way. I definitely got caught up in the story and raced my way through this one .. a very enjoyable book, and one I have no hesitation in recommending.

My thanks to publishers Aria for pre-approving my requests via NetGalley. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this book once I had got into it, but I did find it took me a few pages to get over the very stereotyped names and situations - I'm also not a fan of the cover or title really and I don't think they do the book any justice. It's a lovely story about friendship and love and family. It's much better than I expected and although I figured out the little mystery it was a nice addition to the story and I enjoyed all the different relationships in the book, I would have liked a bit more 'meat' from the lottery winners as they were rather wonderful.

A riotous romp Jilly Cooper and Fiona Walker fans are simply going to love, get ready to be seduced by Sasha Morgan’s fabulously addictive bonkbuster Scandal.

Living in a stately home might be most people’s idea of the perfect dream, but as Tobias Cavendish-Blake discovers when he inherits Treweham Hall, his ancestral home, that dream can turn into a nightmare if the necessary funds are not available. If Treweham Hall is to survive and have a future, then an injection of cash is desperately needed and with the house hemorrhaging money, debts are steadily piling up forcing Tobias to make heart-breaking decisions, such as selling the Gate House on the estate to a pair of lottery winners who are as far removed from his idea of the ideal neighbours as it is possible to get. But just when a weary Tobias was getting ready to throw in the towel, he meets the village’s latest resident: Megan Taylor, a woman who gets under his skin and whom he simply cannot stop thinking about. Tobias is determined to charm Megan and seduce her, however, Treweham’s latest resident will not be so easily persuaded…

Tobias Cavendish-Blake might look as if he’s just stepped out of every woman’s romantic fantasy, but Megan is determined to give him a wide berth and not to succumb to his tempting kisses or expert seduction. Keeping her heart under lock and key is imperative for Megan, especially as she had moved to Treweham to make a much-needed fresh start after inheriting her grandmother’s cottage. Taking a job in the local pub, Megan does not want or need the added complication of an attraction to Tobias Cavendish-Blake. With his reputation, not to mention his rakish friends, Tobias is not the kind of man who would ever want to settle down – however, Megan soon realises that resisting him is going to prove easier said than done!

However, when giving into temptation proves inevitable, Tobias and Megan are ill prepared for the maelstrom of emotions that are unleashed. But are they prepared to put their hearts on the line? Or is their fling destined to be short-lived?

It would be an absolute scandal to miss Sasha Morgan’s decadent tale of desire, temptation and red-hot romance! Scandal is a juicy page-turner packed with steamy goings-on, hi-jinks and mischief that you will struggle to put down as you get swept up in this enthralling, engrossing and enjoyable escapist treat you will find absolutely impossible to resist!

If you like your women’s fiction sassy, sparkling and oh so sexy, then download Sasha Morgan’s Scandal onto your e-reader – you certainly won’t be disappointed!

Oooh this book was fabulous!! I loved it!!

The story is really well written, I loved the characters and the plot is just great – there is scandal, intrigue, sex, jealously, money – everything you need for a great story! The writing style is brilliant, the chapters are just the right length to keep you addicted!

Five stars from me – grab your copy now – you are in for a treat!!

Excellent book with a brilliant storyline and great main characters. I would recommend this book.

Okay- give it up and just enjoy this frothy fun novel. Megan and Tobias are both hurting because of how their last romantic relationship ended. In his case, his fiancé died while in hers, well, he was just a rat. Both of them have retreated to a village in the Cotswalds where they've inherited property. You'll meet all (sometimes it seems like too many but it does take a village...) the locals and you'll root for them as well as they try to deal with economic changes and move forward with their lives. These felt like very real people to me. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is not entirely escapist but it's definitely a good one for a lazy afternoon or a long plane ride.

I was blown away by this book and so it HAD to be one of my 5 star books. When I first saw the title, I thought it would be all about hot and steamy sex, or a story about falling in and out of love. Believe me, there IS some of that, but there is a lot, lot more to this book!

Tobias Cavendish- Blake is wealthy and lives in Treweham Hall in the picturesque Cotswolds, but economic problems mean he has to find a solution to be able to save the family's finances and preserve the historic home. His father spent a lot of money on maintaining the building and his mother is disinterested about solving the Hall's economic situation, so the task is left to Tobias.

The grandeur of the Hall is well portrayed and it is very realistically described. I have visited many a stately home with my family and have also watched a lot of period dramas and films set in them. For people who are not from England as I am, the book will give a glimpse into English country houses and the Cotswold area. Having been bought up near Oxford, I visited the Cotswolds a few times and the picture postcard village feel is very accurate and strong in this book.

Megan arrives after her Gran's death She spent many a happy time at her Gran's during her kchildhood, and is amazed to find she was left the cottage.
In an effort to settle into the area, she takes a job at the local pub.

Ted is an elderly man and her next door neighbour, but hides secrets. When Megan finds some letters between her Gran and a mysterious man written during the War when her Gran was a land girl. she finds she wants to know more.....What happened to bring them together?

Dylan is a succesful jockey and a bit of a ladies' man. I found him the least likeable character of all those in the book, but this mix of characters really helped to display the demographic in this small village.

In Lancashire, a couple who live in a small terraced house, are unaware what life has in store for them, and live life as best they can by working in a supermarket and care home. Is a new start on the cards for them, too?

Scandal is a very fun read with highly detailed descriptions, and a pace which is very quick but punctuated by short chapters. Despite this, the attention to detail and plot is of a very high standard throughout the book, and the pace never lagged or meant the story lacked interest for me.

It is also a story about how circumstance throws strangers from all walks of life together, and about how change can happen when, and how, you least expect it. It's a story of hope, friendship love embracing life and being brave enough to take a chance and of being happy with what you have.

It could also be a good read for Downton Abbey fans or equally for those who love the close-knit feel of village life. It's definitely for anyone who loves a good dramatic story with people making life-changing decisions. Finally, of course, it is one for all the romantics out there!

Thanks to Sasha Morgan and Aria for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review

While I enjoyed some of the funny moment, this book has an insane number of characters and I found myself having to flip back to the character guide in the front MANY times just to figure out what was going on. Too many people in this one.

Tobias has inherited Treweham Hall. He finds that his father left it in huge financial straits. He starts working on ways to gather enough funding to care for the estate and all the people dependent upon the estate. Many of the ideas are put into action immediately.

Tobias meets Megan. She has recently moved to the village. Two things happened which changed her life. She walked in on her boyfriend with his hand up his assistant's skirt. And her beloved grandmother died and left her cottage to Megan.

Megan looks very similar to Tobias' late fiance. Since her death at the hands of a drunk driver, he has avoided any kind of meaningful connection. Now he is so drawn to Megan, he cannot resist.

Tobias is a very good man. He is intelligent, responsible and very caring for the people in his life. He has created a past filled with lurid adventures which made news in the tabloids. But, he has put that kind of life behind him.

Megan is a young woman who looks at people with expectations of finding goodness. She is leery of men because of her ex-boyfriend's betrayal but she is trying to regain her sense of trust. She is an intelligent young woman who is a talented artist. She is willing to work hard at the local pub and make friends with her co-workers and the customers who come in for a meal or a drink. Within short order, she has become welcome in the village.

This story has an interesting plot filled with stories about the people in the village. These are interesting stories about interesting people. Lives are changing and those changes reflect personal histories as well as personal futures.

I enjoyed this story very much. It is well constructed and provides the reader with insights into the village and the people who live there. The descriptions of the village, the estate, the people and the relationships all add to the entertainment.

If there were a shortcoming anywhere, it seemed at times the men were acting like male chauvinists. Being too possessive at times became too much for me.

Ms Morgan is a new to me author. I look forward to reading more of her books. She is a talented writer.

I received this book from the publisher, Aria, through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

I guess you could say this was an enjoyable romp.

Tobias Cavendish-Blake has inherited Treweham Hall. His father had previously poured all the family money into it just to maintain the upkeep. His mother is oblivious to the state of affairs and it has come to Tobias’s attention the he should now ‘grow up’ and take on the responsibility.
Megan meanwhile, has caught her boyfriend in a compromising position with a secretary at work and upon learning that her beloved grandmother has left her Bluebell Cottage in the village of Treweham, it seems the perfect opportunity for a new start.

This reminded me so much of the old Jilly Cooper books eg Riders, Rivals etc. It even has a list of characters in the front of the book but don’t be put off by that, it seemed a lot but many only appear fleetingly.
Basically it was just great to not have to think too much and just sit back and enjoy the venture into Treweham Village and the inhabitants. It doesn’t encompass ‘Scandals’ so much as the title suggests but secrets and a family mystery.

It was fun and flirty and I sincerely hope this may be first in a series. I could quite happily return to the village of Treweham and be reacquainted with everyone.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for a copy to read and review.

Scandal
Sasha Morgan
Available: February 1, 2018

Thank you to NetGalley.com for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Based on the inviting cover and tantalizing description – I thought I had stumbled on my first smutty British boink-buster of 2018. Almost -
What I loved: It’s British smut – what’s not to love?
What I didn’t love: Overall – it was a great read there just could have been a little more…
Megan and Tobias had one of the smoothest courtships on earth - they needed more drama. Nick could have been a terrific villain/foil for Tobias but a) can you really hate a man that lovingly takes care of animals and b)isn’t really around to stir up enough trouble. Finula was too nice – best friends In a boink-buster do sometimes stab you in the back or at least get into one fight with you. Seamus – the Fox wasn’t really in this book at all. Unless she’s plotting a sequel???
What I learned: I’m not a horse person
Overall Grade: B+

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