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Secrets of a Scandalous Bride (Widows Club, 4) Mass Market Paperback – February 23, 2010

by Sophia Nash (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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“[Sophia Nash] ignites the page with wit and passion.”
—Julia Quinn
 

Sophia Nash’s clever, witty, and wonderfully romantic novels have already won numerous accolades and prizes—including the RITA® Award, the most prestigious honor the romance genre has to bestow. In Secrets of a Scandalous Bride, the incomparable Nash returns to Regency England for the fourth in a connected series of books featuring the notorious Widows Club. If you haven’t already experienced Sophia’s “warm, romantic, and sensual” (Mary Balogh) and “warm and wickedly fun” (Julia Quinn) fiction, there’s no better time than now!

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  1. Book 4 of 4
    Widows Club
  2. Print length
    366 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Avon
  5. Publication date
    February 23, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    6.84 x 4.12 x 1.09 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0061493309
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0061493300
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*Starred Review* Elizabeth Ashburton had been running from her past for two years, but now it’s about to catch up with her with a vengeance. The minute Elizabeth spots Leland Pymm, now General Pymm, and his contingent of soldiers, she knows she has to escape. Unfortunately, the only person who can help Elizabeth is Rowland Manning, the last man on earth Elizabeth would ever wish to ask for a favor. Elizabeth thought she was a bad judge of character because it was the only thing that could explain how she could be so easily deceived by Leland. But it turns out Elizabeth is really better at judging a person’s real worth than she thought because she turns out to be the only one who sees Rowland for the man of honor he truly is. Expertly spiced with a deliciously subtle sense of wit, deftly seasoned with a superbly nuanced cast of characters, and featuring a plot brimming with lusciously sensual romance and a dash of dangerous intrigue, Secrets of a Scandalous Bride is Nash’s best book yet. --John Charles

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“Graced with empathetic characters, emotional intricacy, and unexpected plot twists, this final book in the ‘Widows Club’ series ties up a variety of loose ends and is a perfectly delicious series finale.” — Library Journal (starred review) on Secrets of a Scandalous Bride

“Expertly spiced with deliciously subtle sense of wit, deftly seasoned with a superbly nuanced cast of characters, and featuring a plot brimming with lusciously sensual romance and a dash of dangerous intrigue, Secrets of a Scandalous Bride is Nash’s best book yet.” — Booklist (starred review) on Secrets of a Scandalous Bride

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (February 23, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061493309
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061493300
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.84 x 4.12 x 1.09 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Sophia Nash

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Sophia Nash was born in Switzerland, raised in France and the United States, but says her heart resides in England. Her ancestor, an infamous French admiral who traded epic cannon fire with the British Royal Navy, is surely turning in his grave.

Before pursuing her long-held dream of writing, Nash was an award-winning television producer for a CBS affiliate, an international television producer in Moscow, a congressional speech writer, and CEO of a nonprofit. She lives on the coast of the Pays Basque and in the Washington, DC suburbs with her two children.

Sophia's novels have won twelve national awards, including the prestigious RITA Award, and two spots on Booklist's "Top Ten Romances of the Year." Her books are translated and published in a dozen countries. Whispering in French, published in 2017 by William Morrow/HarperCollins, is her first work of Women's Fiction.

Readers may may contact her or learn more about her award-winning books via her website www.sophianash.com, or follow her on www.facebook.com/Sophia-Nash, twitter@SophiaNash1, or instagram @snashy64.

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Virginia Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars love tames a worthy beast
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2011
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If you are attracted to heroes with a darker side, one terrific example of a redeemed villain is found in The Widows Club Series by Sophia Nash. In the third book of the series, Love With the Perfect Scoundrel, we are introduced to the villain of the piece, Rowland Manning. Driven by the hardships of his early life, Rowland is ruthless in his actions, even attempting at one point to kill his own brother. In the fourth book, Secrets of a Scandalous Bride, Rowland is the tortured hero of his own story. We get to know the reasons for his harsh, often brutal behavior. The cruelty and deprivations he suffered in his youth made him a lean, mean, vengeance machine. To keep himself "fighting mean," he even deprives himself of the pleasures of good food, surviving on a daily regimen of rigidly bare meals. One of the ways the heroine breaks through to him is to continue to ply him with delicious food. Gingerbread, with its deep, dark spicy goodness, is a loaded weapon to man so self-deprived. When the gingerbread is served to him by a beautiful, caring woman, how could Rowland not succumb to temptation? Just like The Grinch, Rowland's heart grew three sizes that day! Enjoy this book while indulging in your favorite gingerbread recipe, which, like Rowland, is unexpectedly sweet beneath the tartness!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015
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Like the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper shelf worthy...
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010
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Really loved this book. Although it is the conclusion of a series, I was able to really enjoy the story without having read the previous books in the series.

Rowland and Elizabeth's story is wonderfully told by Sophia Nash. What I liked most is that Rowland is more of the anti-hero (especially in previous book where he was the villian). He is the bastard son of an Earl. He went out of his way to torment and persecute his half-brother, Michael, but in this story we see that he is really just a product of his circumstances. He was raised in a rookerey and is as described a chameleon. He is no gentleman at all until he meets Elizabeth. Elizabeth sees the haunted soul and falls in love with a man that she is warned off from everyone including his half brother. At the same time Elizabeth brings out the good that is hidden beneath the muck that he was raised in.

Trully a well written novel. For all those who love to root for the underdog, go out and buy this novel. In the end you might just fall in love with Rowland too.
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Theresa May
5.0 out of 5 stars What a romantic story should be
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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I started the widows club series on a whim, and just kept reading- till this wonderful ending to the series. I would compare them to Stella Riley's Rockliffe series,rhey are just that good.This the entire series.tory has two wonderful endings, a twist at the end that I never saw coming, and characters that you could fall in love with.Worth reading from start to finish.
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OLT
4.0 out of 5 stars A surprise winner from Nash.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2010
I did not expect to like this book, because the previous two releases by Nash in this Widows series were not all that great, especially not LOVE WITH THE PERFECT SCOUNDREL. But I loved the hero of this SECRETS OF A SCANDALOUS BRIDE (even while being puzzled by the book's title. Yes, the heroine had a secret, but where was the scandalous bride?). Our hero, Rowland Manning, is a villain in the previous book and the redemption theme here is quite believable and well drawn. Also the romantic relationship that develops between crusty, grumpy, undemonstrative Rowland and friendly, outgoing Elizabeth is a joy to watch. It brought to mind the H/h relationship in Loretta Chase's LORD OF SCOUNDRELS but, mind you, Nash's book is not quite on a par with Chase's. (Few romances I have read come close to that great SCOUNDREL Jessica/Dain romance, with the exception of Darcy and Elizabeth in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.) The events and happenings in the book are not as well done as the actual romance, with oftentimes puzzling actions on the part of some of the characters. So I'm giving this book 4 stars for the feel-good romantic romance, something that I find lacking in many historical romances lately. Yes, you can find lots of sex and lust in all of the new books, but the additional warm and fuzzy feeling I get with a good romance is usually not there.
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Bvpreadsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars Aaah! So satisfying.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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I loved this book. Hero and heroine had real issues to overcome, and their coming together helped each other ... And all that was background to a very engaging, compelling, attraction then romance between the two. And - I loved the food-related element. I recommend this book.
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Whytnee
3.0 out of 5 stars it was alright
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014
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Honestly, it was nicely researched. She had a great grasp of the language. It was just a bit twisted up, the plot. It kept jumbling and wasn't a straight path. I've read other works by Nash and liked them a lot more. I'm glad I finished it. If you feel like reading it, you shouldn't be disappointed.
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Christa J. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent end to series
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2012
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The last book in the Merry Widows saga.... this one is my favorite. I have to admit that Sophia Nash is my new favorite author! Her books are the type that you don't want to miss one word!! Elizabeth is my favorite widow character by far... excellent read! Could not put it down! Sophia keep them coming!
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lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Stalked by a war hero
Reviewed in Australia on April 2, 2016
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All the elements of good HR are present and work to make this a fun ride. Heroine on the run. Hero who makes surliness into an art form. And the romance is steamy. Some other reviewers feel the plot is too jerky but I like all the action. There are no dull moments.

Elizabeth Ashburton hides from her stalker General Pymm in the carriage of disreputable Rowland Manning. Pyrmont is a gaslighter who convinces the heroine’s friends he is a great guy. Rowland despises the upper class - his duke dad impregnated his mother and threw her onto the street. He takes Elizabeth home with him while he works out her story. There is fun banter as Elizabeth cooks meals to tempt Rowland's appetite. While Rowland refuses to eat, his workers gobble everything up and line up for more. In contrast to the fun is Elizabeth's hopelessness as she is blackmailed by evil Pymm who the nation worships as a war hero.

Rowland’s character is the most interesting in this book. After a horrible childhood he is bitter and likes making people uncomfortable. But he has some truly witty moments...look out for a scene where he takes command of an afternoon tea. While there are welcome moments of humour, this is definitely more drama than comedy. Highly enjoyable.
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ROMANCE JUNKIE
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Dimentional Story- Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2010
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This is by far the best in the series - I think that the reader often gets discouraged because it is a series but each book can be read solusly. Also I am not sure that the previous review is warranted- were they reading the same book? Anyway what makes this story is the depiction of the dark brooding hero in Rowland Manning who is afraid to harbour any feelings or even enjoy the simple parts of life, daren't even get close to anyone for fear of being let down. Along comes Elizabeth Ashburton to disrupt all of those preconcieved notions. He reluctantly rescues her from the clutches of an army officer who had a hand in cuasing the demise of her father during the war. She lives in constant fear that he is to expose her as a spy!!
What is brilliant & well executed is the way that Rowland looks at life & addresses different situations with a very hard exterior & very solid morales. Elizabeth gets to experience this first hand & falls for him instantly as she ends up staying with him. SN writes a very compelling story where the intercation between the two make the pages sizzle in a unique way. All the time you look forward to the word play & scenes between these two- from their first meeting where she forces herself into his carriage, to the meals that she cooks that he discards to the time that he rescues her from the evil army officer, to the climatic confrontation with the prince regent.
The short sharp interaction between the two are well written- another masterpiece by this author- well worth the read.
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DIANA.I.SLATER
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2013
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I am glad I did not trust the poor reviews of this book, it is worth reading and it is the best book in the widows club series. I have enjoyed these stories .
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