Monday, February 25, 2019

Review - - The Scoundrel In Her Bed


The Scoundrel In Her Bed
by Lorraine Heath
Sins for all Seasons - Book 3
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: February 26, 2019
Reviewed by PJ




The bastard son of a nobleman, Finn Trewlove was a shameful secret raised by a stranger. As Finn came of age, he had secrets, too—the clandestine nights spent with an earl’s daughter. But her promise of forever ended in betrayal.
Driven by a past that haunts her, Lady Lavinia Kent seeks redemption in London’s underworld, engaged in a daring cause inspired by the young man to whom she gave her innocence, and who then proved himself a scoundrel by abandoning her.
When their paths cross again, they can’t deny the yearning and desire that still burns. As they discover the truth behind the deceptions that tore them apart, Finn and Lavinia must fight to reclaim what they’ve lost, no matter how dangerous—because love is worth the risk . . .


My thoughts:

Angst, betrayal, redemption, sacrifice, gut-wrenching emotion, and a cross-class, soul-stirring love that will rip your heart to shreds then slowly, carefully, completely, mend it back together, stronger than ever. They all take center stage in this beautifully written novel by Lorraine Heath. 

I usually enjoy Lorraine Heath's books but this one takes a special place among my Heath keepers. I was hooked from the opening pages and remained immersed in the story until the very end, not just reading about these characters but experiencing their journey with them. Heath filled me with just about every emotion possible with this tale. Keep the tissues handy. You're going to need them. 

I'm not usually fond of flashbacks but they worked for me in this case. By using them in the first part of this book, Heath gives us an intimate look into a young, tender, and forbidden first love between Finn and his Vivi...before everything goes to hell, both believing they've been betrayed by the other. The price each pays is devastating and life-altering. When next they meet, several years later, each has undergone a transformation, making a reconciliation nearly impossible. Yet, the deep love they once shared still lurks beneath the pain and bitterness that has festered over the years. What follows is a deeply emotional opportunity to begin again, right the wrongs, and recapture the happiness that was stolen from them.

My heart absolutely broke for these two. What they went through was so heart-wrenching and what was done to them, absolutely despicable. The phrase, "forged in fire" seems appropriate for what they are forced to endure before finally finding happiness together. I fell hard for Finn. He has such a tender heart. And Lavinia. She's been through hell, dealing with it in the only way she feels she can, and faced with decisions no one should have to make. I wanted to wrap my arms around both of them and make everything better, make those decisions they are forced to make less devastating. 

When characters still linger in my mind weeks after reading their story, when what was done to them still elicits tears of outrage and sorrow, when their hard-won love soothes the pain of their journey and leaves me confident in their happiness, that is a book that's deserving of my highest recommendation and a place on my Best of 2019 list. Keep your tissues handy - it's going to be a roller-coaster ride of emotions - but do not miss The Scoundrel In Her Bed by Lorraine Heath. 


Are you reading this series?

Do you enjoy romances that take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride?

What's your favorite Lorraine Heath novel?




  

16 comments:

  1. I have read the others in the Sins For All Seasons Series. Can't wait to read this one as well as the following one "The Duchess In His Bed" which comes out in August of 2019.

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    1. I've enjoyed all three books in this series but Finn and Vivi's story is extra special. Hope you enjoy it.

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  2. I have not yet started reading this series. And yes, I get involved with stories which have emotional ups and downs. Like you, I have read stories which hold onto me for long times. I get involved with some characters more than I should. That doesn't make me a bad person does it? ;) At times, I become involved because of the drama and at other times it is because they make me laugh.

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    1. Annette, if that makes you a bad person, you're in plenty of equally bad company! LOL!

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  3. I haven't read Ms. Heath recently but I do like books that take me on an emotional roller coaster. Some of my favorite books fall in that catergory.

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  4. Wow! Sounds fantastic, PJ. I guess I know which book I'll be buying this weekend! Thanks for the great review.

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  5. Another author that is waiting in my tbr pile - I'm sure I'd enjoy this series.

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  6. This sounds like an absolutely wonderful romance read. I am a long time fan of this author's books. Adding this title to my list!

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  7. I do like Lorraine's books, but I absolutely loved her "Texas" trilogy.

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  8. I think this is the best one of the series. Definitely a tearjerker and it gave me ALL the feels!

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