Scandalous Ever After by Theresa Romain
Antiquities expert Evan Rhys might be a rogue, but he’s as loyal as can be. When he fell in love with Lady Kate Whelan at first sight, he hid his heart—because Kate was his lifelong friend’s new bride. And when a mysterious steeplechase accident in Ireland left Kate a widow, Evan fled to protect his late friend’s secrets…and tried to forget his unrequited love.
When Kate’s mourning is complete, she is determined to live anew—starting by clearing the debt that endangers her young son’s future. She seeks help at a race meet in Newmarket, where she is delighted to encounter her long-lost friend Evan. He agrees to accompany her back to Ireland, following a trail of false artifacts. Through travel adventures over land and sea—from stuck carriages to smutty antiquities—Kate’s feelings deepen, and the friends become lovers.
But once within the bounds of the Whelan estate, old secrets and betrayals are ready to come to light. And the truth could endanger not only Kate and Evan’s newfound love, but their lives…
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- Creator:Theresa Romain
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Table of Content
- 1. Chapter 1
- 2. Chapter 2
- 3. Chapter 3
- 4. Chapter 4
- 5. Chapter 5
- 6. Chapter 6
- 7. Chapter 7
- 8. Chapter 8
- 9. Chapter 9
- 10. Chapter 10
- 11. Chapter 11
- 12. Chapter 12
- 13. Chapter 13
- 14. Chapter 14
- 15. Chapter 15
- 16. Chapter 16
- 17. Chapter 17
- 18. Chapter 18
- 19. Chapter 19
- 20. Chapter 20
- 21. Chapter 21
- 22. Chapter 22
- 23. Chapter 23
- 24. Chapter 24
- 25. Chapter 25
- 26. Chapter 26
- 27. Chapter 27
- 28. Thank You!
- 29. Books by Theresa Romain
- 30. About the Author
- 31. The Way to a Gentleman's Heart: Chapter 1
Theresa Romain
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Scandalous Ever After was about Lady Kate Durham, the Countess of Wheland, daughter of Sir William Chandler, Baronet, and the widow of Lord Conall Ritchie Durham, the late fifth Earl of Whelan, and Antiquities expert Evan Rhys. Kate, married at the age of 17 to Conall for her dowry, was widowed at the age of 28 when he fell from a horse, was left with two small children, Nora, the oldest, and Declan, the new Irish earl at the young age of 8. Evan, having been friends with Conall since school, fell in love with Kate at first sight...as the new bride to his best friend. Though he remained loyal to Conall, he loved Kate from afar. Knowing many of Conall's secrets, Evan struggled to remain friends with him. Having fought with his friend on the very day of his death, Evan stayed away from Ireland for two long years, never expecting to see Kate and her kids again. After meeting up again two years later, Evan could no longer resist the pull he felt towards Kate and decided to return with her to Ireland. Kate, trying to salvage the earldom for her son, returned to England to visit her family and seek financial aid. After struggling for two years to overcome the debts her late husband left her with, she had no other recourse but to seek aid. Unable to find it, she and Evan returned to Ireland together, their former friendship slowly developing into something more. This story was longer than it needed to be but it was an enjoyable novel to read. There was enough intrigue to keep the reader on their toes, with a decent amount of angst and drama. The passion, though at times the hit-or-miss variety, was apparent from the start. The rollercoaster ride of secrets was often overwhelming, but not so much that it detracted from the book. The characters left a bit to be desired though. Evan seemed almost afraid of his shadow at times and was a bit of a coward when it came to revealing his true feelings for Kate. She, on the other hand, was over-the-top wishy-washy. Kate couldn't seem to make up her mind what she wanted, sometimes wanting to be everything for everybody, while at other times uncertain as to just what it was she DID want. While it was a good story, it wasn't a five-star worthy book. It meandered too much and, when secrets were finally brought to light, the answers were a bit weak for the depth of the mystery surrounding them. All in all, it left much to be desired for a novel.