After having dealt with a devastating loss, Evelyn escapes to London to become a maid to Princess Mary. Having been gone for three long years, she never expected to see Nathan Grey, her estranged husband, walk into the ball held at Carlton House looking for her. Now he’s walked back into her life, demanding she come back to East Church Abbey in pretense of saving their marriage. She knows the only reason he’s here is to save face among the ton when word gets out that she could be part of a book known as The Book of Scandal written by Princess Caroline, Princess Mary’s sister-in-law.

While Evelyn refuses to leave, Nathan decides to take drastic measures and kidnaps her. He has never stopped loving Evelyn, and it devastated him to lose her the way he did. Now with her life possibly in danger due to this scandal, he vows to protect her life and win back her heart. East Church Abbey doesn’t seem as lonely with her back in it. Is it too late to save a love that at one time blossomed with hope?

The Book of Scandal was a real treat. Evelyn and Nathan’s feelings about their tragic loss were very real to this reader. Nathan’s heartfelt plea would make hearts melt as you got to know his side of what happened right before Evelyn left to go to London. Although some might say Evelyn took the cowards way and ran, to this reader it seems to be the route so many would, take making Evelyn’s character, and actions, incredibly realistic. Julia London has brought us a breathtaking story of tragedy, love and hope. By far The Book of Scandal is one of Ms. London’s best books bringing her readers two characters to cherish and fall in love with.

Reviewed by: JoAnn