Scandalous

(Sinful Surrender Quartet Book 3)

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Pub Date Feb 07 2019 | Archive Date Sep 29 2019

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Description

Xander was my heaven, filling me with life.

After surviving my worst nightmare, Xander proved to be my hero once again, shielding me the best he could. Our peace is cut short, brutally destroyed when a vicious killer strikes too close to home, revealing devastating secrets that should have remained forever buried.

Sin was my hell, his desertion complete.

Cutting me out of his life with the cruelest words possible, Sin left me broken, my heart shattered in pieces. After weeks without him, his unexpected reappearance catapults me into a tailspin, torn between the fierce desire that never seems to diminish and my inability to trust him again.

I still wanted both but could only have one.

Ultimately, finding justice had destroyed us all, inciting a violent war in which there could be no winner. Two men, one accused of murder, the other seeming just as guilty, both withholding the truth. Caught between them, I was forced to choose, a heartbreaking decision that, in the end, was sure to ruin me.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Scandalous is a ménage romance that's all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes. Scandalous ends in a cliffhanger.

The Sinful Surrender Quartet is now complete and should be read in the following order:

Sinful

Sensuous

Scandalous

Shameless


All titles are available on NetGalley at the moment.

Xander was my heaven, filling me with life.

After surviving my worst nightmare, Xander proved to be my hero once again, shielding me the best he could. Our peace is cut short, brutally destroyed...


Advance Praise

"Outstanding! This series gets better and better with each book. There is so much drama the character's world seems to be falling apart and it is written so well that you will get lost in the story, but then there is a cliffhanger and you almost want to pull out your hair. I can only thank heaven that I have all four books trying to wait for an installment would have been hell. Expect dark and intense in this installment it is so good." Crystal Crossings, Amazon's VINE VOICE

"Can I just say how much I love this series? I am completely hooked into the battle for Belle's affections...the spicy scenes only accent a very emotional, action filled, fast moving, dangerous plot."Sparkymom

"Wow! Can't put it down! Best series ever! OMGoodness!!! Katherine Hawthorne continues to amaze me. She gets better and better! I couldn't put this book down, and when I did, I couldn't stop thinking about it. Ms. Hawthorne knows how to write. I appreciate the fact that she is an author of menage genre, but more than that, I appreciate the fact that she knows that well written steamy sex, is complimented by a wonderful storyline. We get the best of both worlds. Belle, Sin and Xander are hot,hot,hot, the plot is riveting and keeps you glued to the pages." Pamela L.

"5+++++ Sinfully, Sensuous, & Scandalous STARS. Please read this series!!!!! 10 OUT OF THIS WORLD STARS FOR SCANDALOUS. WOW this series has been amazing & Scandalous is no exception!! I read in a 24 hour period & would classify this one as well as all in the series "Just can't put this book down " & I should have learned by now I will be up reading into the early hours of the morning anything Katherine Hawthorne writes."" Sheila J. "

"Outstanding! This series gets better and better with each book. There is so much drama the character's world seems to be falling apart and it is written so well that you will get lost in the story...


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10 OUT OF THIS WORLD STARS FOR SCANDALOUS

ARC received from author & Netgalley in exchange for an honest review ...

Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way ....

Scandalous is Book #3 in this series & not a standalone - highly recommend reading in this order :

Sinful - Book 1
Sensuous - Book 2

WOW this series has been amazing & Scandalous is no exception !!

I read in a 24 hour period & would classify this one as well as all in the series “Just can’t put this book down “ & I should have learned by now I will be up reading into the early hours of the morning anything Katherine Hawthorne writes ...

This book gets a Night🦉 Award from me - it’s just that good ...

Where to start ...

This book starts off where Sensuous leaves off & without giving anything away we find out not only what happened to Belle’s parents but how both Sin & Xander are involved & impacted ...

There are a number of major plot twists & at times especially the last few Chapters I was anxiously reading word for word to find out what happens ...

This story has intrigue / suspense & a great story line !!!
Characters are OFF THE CHARTS 🔥 together ❤️ so much so that I can’t see any way that all (3) are not going to find a way to be together !

I rarely get this emotional when reading but this book had me feeling like my heart was being pulled out of my chest - so much angst - & for me there can only be hopefully / fingers crossed one ending !

Highly recommend this book & PLEASE start with Book One / read the entire series - you will not be disappointed....

SO GOOD rating should be well over 5 Sinfully - Sensuous & Scandalous Stars !!!!!

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I actually bought these books on Amazon because I couldn't wait for the next in the series but today NetGalley offered them as a digital ARC so thank you.

If there was ever any doubt, this author can write about more than just a love triangle and mind blowing sex! This book has so many twists and turns i couldn't stop reading it!! I was so drawn into this story i have to end this post so i can start the next book!!

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Another great instalment, this picks up straight from where the author left us at the end of book two, another great read, a wonderful writer, not just sex and love triangles , this series is so addictive you won’t be able to put it down. Highly recommended but go buy book one and two first.


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Scandalous is a fabulous addition to the Sinful Surrender Quartet by Katherine Hawthorne, and I’ve enjoyed experiencing the growth of the series with each new story. This book has an intense, emotional and suspense laden plot, and wonderful characters to round out a thrilling story. Essentially the book has everything that an erotic romance reader could want, and so much more. I look forward to the final instalment in book four.

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I found this book to be very intriguing and i found it to be an entertaining read. Great book overall.

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Well written, sexy, hot, read. Interesting storyline, good characters...
Beautiful cover too!

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read and review.

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Each of the stories in this series has been good and none of them lack for action but I am ready for the final book.

I would say this is more of a 3 1/2 stars.

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I didn’t think this series could get any better and then here we have book 3!


Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this free ebook in exchange for an honest review!

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When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Katherine Hawthorne is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this books.Can't wait for the next book.After surviving my worst nightmare, Xander proved to be my hero once again, shielding me the best he could. Our peace is cut short, brutally destroyed.

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The author has a way of sucking you into the story and helps you relate to the characters and get emotionally invested in their stories.

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Scandalous by Katherine Hawthorne, a great addition to the Sinful Surrender Quartet series. I was glad to read Scandalous to find out more about these characters and look forward to reading the final book in the series Shameless. The books are on the extreme spicy side but still has a storyline that you keep picking up the book to see what happens next.

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Each book is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Not predictable. Great storyline, Great writing..

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Belle, Sin and Xander fighting to find balance and the twists and turns keep on coming. These books are suspenseful and unpredictable, and yet once you know, everything makes perfect sense. A little less steamy than the previous book, but definitely not lacking in action. Looking forward to the conclusion.

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I have to confess that I have already read the series and am so excited for others to discover Katherine's writing here on NetGalley. This is the third book in the series and oh my it does not disappoint! You really do need to read them all in order.

I loved it, there was a lot going on at the beginning of the book whilst I reminded myself where the last book finished. The story takes a few twists and turns and ends up somewhere where I never would have thought of, however it makes total sense for the three main characters. A really well planned story arc.

The hot scenes were HOT! Need I say more?

Thank you to NetGalley & author for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Belle, Sin and Xander are the best characters a reader could ask for. They all have different lovable parsonalities. Belle fell inlove with 2 different guys whose main mission in life is to protect her no matter how muxh she put herself in arms way. Belle is an orphan whose life is in danger from people that want to sell her into prostitution and kill her at the same time. This is an intense book that i will gladly recommend to anybody who loves romance with a hint of danger and bad boys.

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I love the suspense. I don’t know who the bad guys are. I don’t know if she is going to end up with one or both men. Another great book in a wonderful series!

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Crime, mystery, and scandalous romance. It’s Hot!

Just when I thought the great crime part of the story was over when Belle learned who killed her parents, I find out that there is more involved. The writer, Katherine Hawthorne does such an awesome job of making these terrific crime/mystery books with great romances as well as scorching love scenes.

Most romance books have some storyline to tie it all together. Mystery, thriller or suspense novels have a romance thrown in, but you rarely find truly good stories like this which includes hot steamy romances, especially between three characters. There are enough sexy scenes to keep a reader who likes that stuff awfully happy. More than that though, the crimes, detective work, lies, mystery and suspense is pretty great. I have been enthralled throughout these three books.

In this book, there is a murder and Belle is not sure if Xander and/or Sin committed the crime. They often keep her in the dark about things “for her own protection”, which is stupid on their part because she always finds out and usually she ends up endangering herself more because she sets out to find the answers on her own. But that’s one thing I really like about her.

Sometimes she seems to fall in to their demands a bit too easily. Though If you look back at it later you can sort of see that when she does that it is because she really wants to anyway. When she wants to do something that they don’t want her to do, she goes ahead and does it when they aren’t around to stop her. Though in this book Xander and Sin put her in an awful position because they are both so jealous of each other and want her for their own. So they force her to make a choice.

I have to admit it’s kinda fun watching her torment, going between one and the other. Like I said in the last review, she was pissing me off with the way she always would choose Xander and hurt Sin whenever she did that. I was hating her and Xander and feeling bad for Sin. But in this book we get to see more of how Xander actually feels about her. So I was starting to feel more for him also. Belle was more tormented but also stronger in this book and she was more likable as well.

Xander seems to hold a lot inside, he is such a mystery man. Not only because of his secret Government job, whether it is as an assassin or spy. But a lot more came out about his background in this book. Again, I can’t wait to start the next book. Of course there was another humongous cliffhanger!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Scandalous is the third book in the Sinful Surrender Quartet series. I really enjoyed this and would recommend.

Many thanks to Katherine Hawthorne, NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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After Sensuous I have had to wait for almost a year to read on about the murder of Belle's father and the involvement of both Xander and Sin's parents in the story. And then there is yet another murder! And although both Sin and Xander know who did it, they decide to keep the information from Belle, for her own good. Well, they certainly didn't learn from the previous two parts, because Belle will start the investigation on her own.
The plot twists and turns and keeps you on edge. Furthermore you can't help but feel torn (just like Belle) between the two men. Will Belle stay with Xander, now Sin has turned her back on her? Or did he have his reasons to stay away?
Gripping, steamy and full of suspense! And yet another cliffhanger. So, four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

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This is the third book in this excellent series and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it having read the first two books back to back - I thought that this one was excellent and the story keeps getting better and better for me as it progresses.

This is a series that has to be read in order, you can't just start part way though the series as if you do you will be missing out on a lot of content and the underlying themes that run through the series. The characters are excellent and I can't wait to read the fourth and final book in this fantastic series.

I loved them all so far and cannot recommend them highly enough! It is 5 stars from me for this one without any hesitation!!

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What? Omg! How many time do they have to be shot at and kidnapped. Let’s not for get the lovemaking. Hello who sounds sexy then Sin....maybe his brother Kade. But he sounds dangerous too. I really what to put all this behind the characters and let them live happily ever after. And honestly please tell me it was Xander who showed up at her safe place. I will be beyond pissed. These characters are amazing and draw you in from the get go!

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This book was a great read. Loving the romance, mystery and emotions expressed by the characters in this book.
We learn more about the girls that had been coerced into sex trafficking mentioned in the previous book.
Looking forward to the next book in the series and more great titles by Katherine Hawthorne. All I can say is keep up the great writing.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.

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One thing for sure, I'm very glad I didn't have to wait to find out what happens since I had the ability to read them back to back! The cliffhangers are killer (pun sort of intended) but this was a good third outing with these characters. Again I felt the men were a little overbearing for my taste but the solid romantic suspense element to the storyline was actually a stronger draw for me with this installment. As readers we are taken on an intense journey into the hidden world of human trafficking and sex slavery and how it fits into the central mystery of this series. Just when you think you have it all figured out, another twist completely changes things!

Thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to R&R, all opinions are my own.

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Wow!

This, the third book of the series, is going to keep you riveted until the end, when you will not want a break, but be straight onto the fourth and final book of the series.

The scandalous plot thickens, with love, romance, sensuous erotic sexiness, intrigue, betrayal and suspense.

So much action packed into a single book and then the whole series.

Excellent, we as readers are so spoilt.

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4.5 Stars Emotional, and twisted!

This is the third book in the Sinful Surrender Quartet, and the continuation of Xander, Sin, and Belle's story. This book picks up, right were book 2, Sensuous ends, and the whirlwind of their story, just keeps on spinning. The web of secrets, that surround Belle are starting to be revealed, leaving her unable to trust anyone. This was an amazing read, full of drama, emotion, suspense, mystery, action, and hot steamy scenes. The characters are well written, and the chemistry is intense, and explosive. This story reached into my heart, and soul, and kept me on the edge on my seat. I highly recommend this series, and can't wait to read the next book! 4.5 Stars

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I received a complimentary copy of Scandalous from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This novel did not leave me wanting! All of the steam, danger, and secrets from the first two novels continue in this one, which I practically read in one day...I loved the cliffhanger ending, but only because I could launch straight into the 4th and final novel. Great book!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

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Oh My....what a fantastic series. The story took you all over the place with all of the characters, yet you never got lost. This author is AMAZING

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My first time reading a book from this author. Steamy sexy romance book. Sexy characters. Strong female characters. Steamy sexy romance scenes that will leave you breathless and wanting more from this author.

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I’m reviewing the trilogy together because i loved them so much i read them back to back without a break, and separating particular points between the three would be near impossible!

But the fact that i needed to read them so much I didn’t stop just goes to show how much I enjoyed these! So steamy they’re almost lava, these stories are twisty in all the right places, and the chemistry between the characters may just make your ebook self combust!

Great storyline that surprises the reader at various points, individual characters and gorgeously hot hot sex scenes, these were absolutely brilliant!

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Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book!

I loved this book. THIS BOOK WAS HOT!! The atmosphere was everything I wanted it to be. I loved the plot and storyline in the book. I loved the characters in this story. It gave me all the feels I was looking for when I started reading this. I highly recommend this author. I loved the writing. I will be looking for other works in the future from this author.

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The conclusion you were waiting for! A love triangle filled with mystery and intrigue that is absolutely addictive. You’ll never want to put it down since you are absolutely desperate to find out what happens next.

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