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Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List #1
Tempted by Scandal
Her boss is off limits but their chemistry is off the charts. The stakes couldn’t be higher in the glamorous, seductive world of Secrets of the A-list.
Nadia Gonzalez has too much at stake to fall for her boss. But billionaire entrepreneur Matt Richmond has a way of getting past her defenses. When she finally gives into her feelings, the price couldn’t be higher. Soon the tabloid vultures are circling and the fate of Nadia’s career—not to mention her relationship with Matt—lies in the balance. Can she trust her boss to stand by her…or must business come first?
Matt’s power and wealth make him a target, and he can hardly afford the scandal rocking Richmond Industries right now. But he got this far by knowing right from wrong, and he won’t abandon Nadia. He trusts her, and their passion for each other is only growing… until a second scandal puts them to the ultimate test.
From Harlequin Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.
Don’t miss a single Secrets of the A-list novel
Book 1 - Tempted by Scandal by Karen Booth
Book 2 - Taken by Storm by Cat Schield
Book 3 - Seduced by Second Chances by Reese Ryan
Book 4 - Redeemed by Passion by Joss Wood
Nadia Gonzalez has too much at stake to fall for her boss. But billionaire entrepreneur Matt Richmond has a way of getting past her defenses. When she finally gives into her feelings, the price couldn’t be higher. Soon the tabloid vultures are circling and the fate of Nadia’s career—not to mention her relationship with Matt—lies in the balance. Can she trust her boss to stand by her…or must business come first?
Matt’s power and wealth make him a target, and he can hardly afford the scandal rocking Richmond Industries right now. But he got this far by knowing right from wrong, and he won’t abandon Nadia. He trusts her, and their passion for each other is only growing… until a second scandal puts them to the ultimate test.
From Harlequin Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.
Don’t miss a single Secrets of the A-list novel
Book 1 - Tempted by Scandal by Karen Booth
Book 2 - Taken by Storm by Cat Schield
Book 3 - Seduced by Second Chances by Reese Ryan
Book 4 - Redeemed by Passion by Joss Wood
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 18, 2019
About the author
Karen Booth
272 books414 followersKaren Booth is a Midwestern girl transplanted in the South, raised on 80s music and repeated readings of Forever by Judy Blume. She writes steamy contemporary romance and women's fiction. When she isn't creating fictional hunky men and the women who test them, she's listening to music with her kids, honing her Southern cooking skills or sweet-talking her astoundingly supportive husband into whipping up a batch of cocktails.
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April 30, 2019
This was my first time reading Karen Booth. I enjoyed the story but I needed more character development between the couples. The book focused on two different couples and it felt like everything happened so fast at times. I found it difficult to connect fully to each couple. It felt like every time I started to make progress we switched to the next couple. This was a fast paced read that was filled with steamy, sad and sexy moments with a dash of unrequite love and family drama. Overall, I enjoyed the read as the story did hold my attention I just wish I would have connected better with the couples. I am curious to see what happens in the next book.
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September 27, 2019
I really don't think it's possible for Karen to write anything but stellar romance!
Her characters have real depth and her stories never fail to captivate.
And Tempted by Scandal is all of that and so much more...
Her characters have real depth and her stories never fail to captivate.
And Tempted by Scandal is all of that and so much more...
June 4, 2019
This is the first book in the new Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List series. Karen Both introduces us to some of the characters in this new book. Nadia Gonzalez has worked hard to prove herself in the Richmond Corporation. She is the assistant to the CEO Matt Richmond. There was an attraction there that neither one of them acted on because they worked together. A night of passion after a fundraiser, and they could not stay away from each other. Unfortunately, the office gossip became too much for Nadia. Shayla, who has designs on Matt, helps to spread the gossip. She is very duplicitous. Finally, Nadia quits and goes to work for her friend Teresa St. Claire. Teresa is an event planner working for Matt. She is planning a big event to announce a secret project that Matt and Liam Christopher, Matt’s friend are working on. Seems Teresa and Liam have a history. Liam’s father was Teresa’s mentor and his mother believed they were having an affair. As a result, Liam believed that Teresa was the cause of the end of their marriage. As they both had to work together because of the upcoming event, Liam started getting closer to Teresa. He began to believe that what his mother said about Teresa couldn’t possibly be true and thought he had a second chance with her. This continues until Liam’s father dies and they read the will. His father has left Teresa 25% of the business. Liam is furious and believes she is everything his mother said she was.
This story has some suspense in it as you try to figure out who keeps leaking information to the press/gossip rags. We see Matt and Nadia get their happily ever after as they realize they are better together than apart. Now Liam and Teresa are another story. We are left with Liam furious with Teresa and making all kinds of accusations. These are great characters and I enjoyed the overlapping story lines. I am hooked. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This story has some suspense in it as you try to figure out who keeps leaking information to the press/gossip rags. We see Matt and Nadia get their happily ever after as they realize they are better together than apart. Now Liam and Teresa are another story. We are left with Liam furious with Teresa and making all kinds of accusations. These are great characters and I enjoyed the overlapping story lines. I am hooked. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
April 17, 2019
I just loved this Desire book by Karen Booth. This was a book that I read in one afternoon of rain sitting and just loved it . This had the she said no she said. Throughout it and all the fighting was so good. This had everything in it to make it a perfect rainy day book. Karen hit it out of the infield for a triple!
April 24, 2019
I liked the premise of Tempted By Scandal and found it amusing and over the top but it fell short for me when it came to character development. However I'm still very much interested in reading the next book in the series.
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January 13, 2020
4.5 Stars ~ This is a must read book!!! Seriously. You have to read it.
Going into reading Tempted by Scandal, I knew it was the first book in the Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List series. I knew the series consisted of four books, written by four different authors. I knew each book would have an HFN or an HEA. And I knew there was a mystery arc which carried over all four books.
What I didn't know or expect was to have so many characters thrown at me. Almost every hero or heroine from the series makes an appearance in this story. I definitely didn't expect to find myself in the middle of a nighttime soap opera. Tempted by Scandal was Dynasty and Dallas combined, on speed. You literally have no idea who you can and cannot trust.
Written by Karen Booth, Tempted by Scandal’s primary hero and heroine are Matt Richmond and Nadia Gonzalez. Matt is a billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Richmond Industries. Nadia is his personal assistant of less than two years. After attending a charity gala together, the two fall into each other's arms. The next morning Nadia's photographed sneaking out of Matt's home in the early morning hours. The photograph ends up making a gossip website, thus putting pressure on Matt. The question becomes is Nadia someone Matt can trust, or did she tip off the photographer in order to get something out of him? This is a mystery that will surprise you.
Karen also laid the solid groundwork for Liam Christopher and Teresa St. Claire, the hero and heroine of the fourth book, Redeemed by Passion, written by Joss Wood. Liam and Teresa have a complicated relationship, to say the least. Their awareness of each other goes back seven years when Teresa was one of his father’s students. Liam has a huge distrust of Teresa and she has no idea why. Most of Tempted by Scandal deals with Liam and Teresa. I will say things are not as they appear between these two.
There's a reason why I made a promise to myself to read Karen Booth past and future. She's an incredible storyteller. She has this ability to suck you into a story and make you invested in what's happening. In my opinion, she had a tough job in setting up the series and establishing the relationships of not only her characters, but the characters of all the other authors. A lot of her story dealt with Liam and Teresa, thus truly making her central story of Matt and Nadia seem more like a novella. Their story is complete but Tempted by Scandal ends on one heck of a cliffhanger. When I say shockwaves, there are shockwaves.
I have no idea where the next story will take these characters. I’m sure there will be more sexy times, more lies, more backstabbing, more scandal, more blackmail and more “oh my gosh” moments. The mystery arc has started. How that will all play out will be anyone’s guess. Bring on Cat Schield’s Taken by Storm.
**Received a copy of the book from the author and voluntarily reviewed.**
Going into reading Tempted by Scandal, I knew it was the first book in the Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List series. I knew the series consisted of four books, written by four different authors. I knew each book would have an HFN or an HEA. And I knew there was a mystery arc which carried over all four books.
What I didn't know or expect was to have so many characters thrown at me. Almost every hero or heroine from the series makes an appearance in this story. I definitely didn't expect to find myself in the middle of a nighttime soap opera. Tempted by Scandal was Dynasty and Dallas combined, on speed. You literally have no idea who you can and cannot trust.
Written by Karen Booth, Tempted by Scandal’s primary hero and heroine are Matt Richmond and Nadia Gonzalez. Matt is a billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Richmond Industries. Nadia is his personal assistant of less than two years. After attending a charity gala together, the two fall into each other's arms. The next morning Nadia's photographed sneaking out of Matt's home in the early morning hours. The photograph ends up making a gossip website, thus putting pressure on Matt. The question becomes is Nadia someone Matt can trust, or did she tip off the photographer in order to get something out of him? This is a mystery that will surprise you.
Karen also laid the solid groundwork for Liam Christopher and Teresa St. Claire, the hero and heroine of the fourth book, Redeemed by Passion, written by Joss Wood. Liam and Teresa have a complicated relationship, to say the least. Their awareness of each other goes back seven years when Teresa was one of his father’s students. Liam has a huge distrust of Teresa and she has no idea why. Most of Tempted by Scandal deals with Liam and Teresa. I will say things are not as they appear between these two.
There's a reason why I made a promise to myself to read Karen Booth past and future. She's an incredible storyteller. She has this ability to suck you into a story and make you invested in what's happening. In my opinion, she had a tough job in setting up the series and establishing the relationships of not only her characters, but the characters of all the other authors. A lot of her story dealt with Liam and Teresa, thus truly making her central story of Matt and Nadia seem more like a novella. Their story is complete but Tempted by Scandal ends on one heck of a cliffhanger. When I say shockwaves, there are shockwaves.
I have no idea where the next story will take these characters. I’m sure there will be more sexy times, more lies, more backstabbing, more scandal, more blackmail and more “oh my gosh” moments. The mystery arc has started. How that will all play out will be anyone’s guess. Bring on Cat Schield’s Taken by Storm.
**Received a copy of the book from the author and voluntarily reviewed.**
May 23, 2019
Tempted by Scandal
is the first in a collaborative series and as a beginning, it has me excited by what's to come!
What Worked:
*Characters
Tempted by Scandal revolved around a couple - Nadia and Matt. A few other characters were introduced, primarily Teresa and Liam, who will be the focus in the next installment. Nadia and Matt become involved intimately despite working together. Nadia is Matt's assistant and he's the CEO of his company. Yeah...scandalous. ;) I liked them together. The seem to have a brilliant working relationship that's helped develop their romantic feelings. And outside of work, they seem to have much in common despite vastly different upbringings. I liked that the both considered family to be very important.
*Plot/Subplots
I'm unsure what the over-arching plot of the series will be but perhaps it will involve the project Matt and Liam have been working on? The sub-plots were obstacles in the development of Matt and Nadia's relationship as well as that of Liam and Teresa. They created a bit of tension and even some suspense. I'm keep to see the outcomes.
*Romance
I don't mind an office romance from time to time ;) and KBooth delivered a nice romance for Nadia and Matt. As I said, they work well together but literally and figuratively. And we see the beginnings of the romance between Teresa and Liam. The two have a more contentious relationship and it'll be interesting to see whether Liam can give his trust to Teresa.
What Could Have Worked Better:
*Sub-plot
The sub-plot concerning Matt and Nadia's relationship was a bit predictable. I'd figured out whodunit early on. This didn't detract from the story, I simply felt a little more complexity would have enhanced it.
*Romance
A lot of the courtship between Matt and Nadia took place off-page prior to the beginning of the story. I think their relationship would have felt more solid if a bit more of the start had been on-page.
Overall, Tempted by Scandal was an engaging read and has me invested in these characters and the series.
What Worked:
*Characters
Tempted by Scandal revolved around a couple - Nadia and Matt. A few other characters were introduced, primarily Teresa and Liam, who will be the focus in the next installment. Nadia and Matt become involved intimately despite working together. Nadia is Matt's assistant and he's the CEO of his company. Yeah...scandalous. ;) I liked them together. The seem to have a brilliant working relationship that's helped develop their romantic feelings. And outside of work, they seem to have much in common despite vastly different upbringings. I liked that the both considered family to be very important.
*Plot/Subplots
I'm unsure what the over-arching plot of the series will be but perhaps it will involve the project Matt and Liam have been working on? The sub-plots were obstacles in the development of Matt and Nadia's relationship as well as that of Liam and Teresa. They created a bit of tension and even some suspense. I'm keep to see the outcomes.
*Romance
I don't mind an office romance from time to time ;) and KBooth delivered a nice romance for Nadia and Matt. As I said, they work well together but literally and figuratively. And we see the beginnings of the romance between Teresa and Liam. The two have a more contentious relationship and it'll be interesting to see whether Liam can give his trust to Teresa.
What Could Have Worked Better:
*Sub-plot
The sub-plot concerning Matt and Nadia's relationship was a bit predictable. I'd figured out whodunit early on. This didn't detract from the story, I simply felt a little more complexity would have enhanced it.
*Romance
A lot of the courtship between Matt and Nadia took place off-page prior to the beginning of the story. I think their relationship would have felt more solid if a bit more of the start had been on-page.
Overall, Tempted by Scandal was an engaging read and has me invested in these characters and the series.
September 25, 2019
I met Karen Booth through Duranie fan circles, but I instantly became a fan of her writing when I first read her novels Bring Me Back and Back Forever. Since then I've read other Karen Booth titles, but I confess this was my first of her Harlequin Desire catalog.
Tempted By Scandal, the first of a four-part series (each book in the series written by a different author), is set in Seattle and features a cast and setting of glamorous, sexy, and seductive people and places. Karen Booth always crafts a great story, and knows how and when to turn up the heat, both in the bedroom and in the plot. As the reader follows the dramas of two sets of characters--billionaire Matt Richmond and his assistant Nadia Gonzalez, who can't keep their attraction contained, and Matt's best friend and tech mogul Liam Christopher and event planner Teresa St. Claire, who have a complicated past. As we sort through what is rumor and what is fact, the two pairs struggle to keep their private lives private while pulling off the launch an important business merger. And yet, all the while they equally struggle to keep their feelings at bay and not let their temptations undo all their hard work.
This is a quick read, which is not to say it is lacking; rather, I turned each page in eager anticipation, and needed to fan myself off after some steamy scenes. This is what Karen Booth is best at: blending passion with tenderness, brevity with beauty, sex with sensuality. The result is an introduction to a world you want to keep spying on, anticipating what comes next. Fortunately, there are three more books to take you there. Tempted by Scandal is an excellent springboard to them.
Better yet, there are other Booth-penned worlds and series to delve into. No doubt I'll be doing so in the near future.
Tempted By Scandal, the first of a four-part series (each book in the series written by a different author), is set in Seattle and features a cast and setting of glamorous, sexy, and seductive people and places. Karen Booth always crafts a great story, and knows how and when to turn up the heat, both in the bedroom and in the plot. As the reader follows the dramas of two sets of characters--billionaire Matt Richmond and his assistant Nadia Gonzalez, who can't keep their attraction contained, and Matt's best friend and tech mogul Liam Christopher and event planner Teresa St. Claire, who have a complicated past. As we sort through what is rumor and what is fact, the two pairs struggle to keep their private lives private while pulling off the launch an important business merger. And yet, all the while they equally struggle to keep their feelings at bay and not let their temptations undo all their hard work.
This is a quick read, which is not to say it is lacking; rather, I turned each page in eager anticipation, and needed to fan myself off after some steamy scenes. This is what Karen Booth is best at: blending passion with tenderness, brevity with beauty, sex with sensuality. The result is an introduction to a world you want to keep spying on, anticipating what comes next. Fortunately, there are three more books to take you there. Tempted by Scandal is an excellent springboard to them.
Better yet, there are other Booth-penned worlds and series to delve into. No doubt I'll be doing so in the near future.
May 1, 2019
Tempted by Scandal is so much more than it says on the back cover. It gives no hints about another love line that is not only very prominently featured in this book, but it looks like Teresa and Liam's story will run through this entire series. I have seen this concept used in historicals, but it's the first time I personally encounter it category romances.
As for the two main characters, Nadia and Matt, I found them to be very likeable. They tried to stay away from each other, but we all know how that usually works :) To be honest, I kind of wished there was a bit less of Liam and Teresa because they took so much page space that could have been dedicated to the main couple, but at the same time I enjoyed their interactions so much that I can't wait to read more.
Of course, you get a glimpse of another couple that will get their own story, but what I want to know is who The Fixer is?! I'm intrigued by this mysterious man and I'm crossing my fingers that he gets his own book.
Bottom line, I highly enjoyed the book. To me it played like a TV series about rich and famous: you can't relate or understand their problems, but at the same time you are fascinated by their lavish life style and keep turning paiges to discover more. I'm hooked and I look forward to what comes next.
Favourite quote:
"You have to understand that my first loyalty is to Matt. If you are about to tell me something that could hurt him, I can't promise to keep it to myself."
As for the two main characters, Nadia and Matt, I found them to be very likeable. They tried to stay away from each other, but we all know how that usually works :) To be honest, I kind of wished there was a bit less of Liam and Teresa because they took so much page space that could have been dedicated to the main couple, but at the same time I enjoyed their interactions so much that I can't wait to read more.
Of course, you get a glimpse of another couple that will get their own story, but what I want to know is who The Fixer is?! I'm intrigued by this mysterious man and I'm crossing my fingers that he gets his own book.
Bottom line, I highly enjoyed the book. To me it played like a TV series about rich and famous: you can't relate or understand their problems, but at the same time you are fascinated by their lavish life style and keep turning paiges to discover more. I'm hooked and I look forward to what comes next.
Favourite quote:
"You have to understand that my first loyalty is to Matt. If you are about to tell me something that could hurt him, I can't promise to keep it to myself."
December 15, 2019
The first book in the new Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List series. Karen Both introduces us to some of the characters in this new book. Nadia Gonzalez has worked hard to prove herself in the Richmond Corporation. She is the assistant to the CEO Matt Richmond. There was an attraction there that neither one of them acted on because they worked together. One night of passion they could not stay away from each other. Sad, the office gossip became too much for Nadia. Shayla, who has designs on Matt, helps to spread the gossip. Nadia quits and goes to work for her friend Teresa St. Claire. Teresa an event planner working for Matt. She is planning a big event to announce a secret project that Matt and Liam Christopher, Matt’s friend are working on. Seems Teresa and Liam have a history. Liam’s father was Teresa’s mentor and his mother believed they were having an affair. As a result, Liam believed that Teresa was the cause of the end of their marriage. They both had to work together because of the upcoming event, Liam started getting close. He began to believe that what his mother said about Teresa couldn’t possibly be true and thought he had a second chance with her. Liam’s father dies. His father has left Teresa 25% of the business. Liam is furious and believes she is everything his mother said she was. Some men always believe the worse. Some suspense in it as you try to figure out who keeps leaking information to the press/gossip rags which was obvious to me. Matt and Nadia get their happily ever after. Taken by Storm book #2 is waiting.
May 1, 2019
Explosive chemistry from start to finish! With the first book in the brand new Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List quartet, Karen Booth hits the floor running with introducing us to the characters and their drama. One couple finds their happily ever after and a second couple hits a pinnacle at the end of the book that will carry forward into the next book, TAKEN BY STORM by Cat Schield which is out next month. Ms. Booth does a fantastic job of weaving an electrifying tale of scandal, betrayal and outright lust. Really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to the continuation!
Nadia Gonzalez has been secretly longing for her handsome boss for the entire year plus that she's been his assistant. When a magical fundraiser event turns into a secret night of passion between the two of them, she's confused of how to continue. Can they go back to boss/employee after such a passionate night together or will there be this constant awkwardness between them now?
Billionaire Matt Richmond knows that Nadia is the best assistant he's ever had and after the night they had together, he doesn't want to go back to all work and no play with her again. Can they make personal and professional co-exist for them? When her secret dash out of his door winds up being spread all over the local tabloid, trouble is likely to tear them apart!
Nadia Gonzalez has been secretly longing for her handsome boss for the entire year plus that she's been his assistant. When a magical fundraiser event turns into a secret night of passion between the two of them, she's confused of how to continue. Can they go back to boss/employee after such a passionate night together or will there be this constant awkwardness between them now?
Billionaire Matt Richmond knows that Nadia is the best assistant he's ever had and after the night they had together, he doesn't want to go back to all work and no play with her again. Can they make personal and professional co-exist for them? When her secret dash out of his door winds up being spread all over the local tabloid, trouble is likely to tear them apart!
April 14, 2019
I’m pleased to have received an advanced copy of this in exchange for my honest review! This is the first in the Dynasties A list series collaboration collection . With that said I was to assume it would involve multiple main couples and various side characters. I was quick to focus and enjoy the ride as the complex plot thickened . Matt & Nadia are introduced along with Liam& Teresa ALONG with a few other characters with all kinds of back stories . The story is most certainly action packed with secrets & filled with plenty of chemistry & passion to keep you entertained. Another notable attribute for this particular Karen Booth book is that she is very generous with the level of 🔥🔥& passion between Nadia & Matt! I’m looking forward to seeing how many things move forward in upcoming books by other authors who’ve collaborated with this series ! With that said , I think Karen has the series all set to begin... you just need to stay focused reading because of the fast paced , ever changing plot thickening moments throughout this story .
May 21, 2019
It’s as though my new favorite soap opera was just put into a book! Dynasties: Secrets of The A List is going to be a four book series each with different authors.
The first installment from Karen Booth, Tempted By Scandal, introduces us to Nadia Gonzalez and Matt Richmond. Nadia has just slept with her boss Matt and she now fears her career is done for at Richmond Industries. She’s swooned over him the entire time she’s worked for him and when he was at his sexiest she let her desires win. Now she fights to stay ahead of the building rumors and tabloid pictures and let Matt know them being together can’t happen.
Matt is in the mindset that this relationship with Nadia can make it, board members, family members and tabloids be damned! He does his best to keep her floating in the clouds but when everyone around them clearly won’t let them have what they really want he realizes Nadia was right. When he finds out who is behind all his personal leaks, Matt decides he’s going to make things right with Nadia and win her love back.
I enjoyed this book and it makes me look forward to the next installment. I became invested in finding out where things were going with Nadia and Matt and all of the other characters that were introduced such as Teresa and Liam who are the other couple in the book with nearly as much drama as Nadia and Matt.
The first installment from Karen Booth, Tempted By Scandal, introduces us to Nadia Gonzalez and Matt Richmond. Nadia has just slept with her boss Matt and she now fears her career is done for at Richmond Industries. She’s swooned over him the entire time she’s worked for him and when he was at his sexiest she let her desires win. Now she fights to stay ahead of the building rumors and tabloid pictures and let Matt know them being together can’t happen.
Matt is in the mindset that this relationship with Nadia can make it, board members, family members and tabloids be damned! He does his best to keep her floating in the clouds but when everyone around them clearly won’t let them have what they really want he realizes Nadia was right. When he finds out who is behind all his personal leaks, Matt decides he’s going to make things right with Nadia and win her love back.
I enjoyed this book and it makes me look forward to the next installment. I became invested in finding out where things were going with Nadia and Matt and all of the other characters that were introduced such as Teresa and Liam who are the other couple in the book with nearly as much drama as Nadia and Matt.
May 26, 2019
If you’re looking for gasp-worthy drama and spine tingling romance that unfolds like a tv soap opera then pick up Tempted by Scandal. You so won’t be disappointed.
Karen Booth whips up a fabulous story in this brand new Harlequin miniseries quartet called Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List! Her writing is effortless, beautiful and powerful and I couldn’t get enough!
I was transported to a world of chic, dynamic, high society lifestyle where fierce characters, scandalously engaging drama and tantalizing romance brimmed from each chapter.
Tempted by Scandal is posh and sexy and emotional and deeply satisfying. I savored every bit of this story and can’t wait to delve into the other books in the quartet.
Highly Recommended
4.5 ⭐️
Karen Booth whips up a fabulous story in this brand new Harlequin miniseries quartet called Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List! Her writing is effortless, beautiful and powerful and I couldn’t get enough!
I was transported to a world of chic, dynamic, high society lifestyle where fierce characters, scandalously engaging drama and tantalizing romance brimmed from each chapter.
Tempted by Scandal is posh and sexy and emotional and deeply satisfying. I savored every bit of this story and can’t wait to delve into the other books in the quartet.
Highly Recommended
4.5 ⭐️
September 15, 2019
“Tempted by Scandal” by Karen Booth begins Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List quartet.
There is drama from the very beginning as Nadia Gonzalez and Matt Richmond deal with crossing the line between professional to personal.
This story also has an unexpected second romantic couple—Teresa St. Claire and Liam Christopher—that ramps up the drama when they have to decide if they should trust each other.
Filled with scandal, secrets, and sexiness, “Tempted by Scandal” is an impressive beginning to the Dynasties miniseries.
It also has a shout-out to the “Secrets of the A-List” 12-episode series (the Marshall’s and The Fixer).
Ms. Booth’s story-telling will have you adding her to your auto-buy author list.
There is drama from the very beginning as Nadia Gonzalez and Matt Richmond deal with crossing the line between professional to personal.
This story also has an unexpected second romantic couple—Teresa St. Claire and Liam Christopher—that ramps up the drama when they have to decide if they should trust each other.
Filled with scandal, secrets, and sexiness, “Tempted by Scandal” is an impressive beginning to the Dynasties miniseries.
It also has a shout-out to the “Secrets of the A-List” 12-episode series (the Marshall’s and The Fixer).
Ms. Booth’s story-telling will have you adding her to your auto-buy author list.
July 7, 2019
Nadia works for Matt. She is caught sneaking out of his house by a paparazzi. They are trying to take Matt down anyway they can because he and his friend Liam are about to make a big announcement about a project they have been working on for a while. Nadia and Matt can't be close to each other without wanting to tear their clothes off but there is people against them being together. Also Liam and the party planner Teresa are at odds because they knew each other in the past. Just when things are going good for them a will threatens to tear them apart. A really good story that follows both these couples
May 5, 2020
This is the first book that I have read by Karen Booth and I must say that "Tempted By Scandal" grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I truly enjoyed it, looking forward to reading more books by Karen.
Matt Richmond is a billionaire and Nadia Gonzales is his assistant. Nadia has had feelings for her billionaire boss Matt for sometime now.
The two attend a fund raiser which turns into a night passion of which neither is so willing to go to back to the way things were before the fund raiser and I totally agree the two are so good together.
This is the first book in the "Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List" and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Matt Richmond is a billionaire and Nadia Gonzales is his assistant. Nadia has had feelings for her billionaire boss Matt for sometime now.
The two attend a fund raiser which turns into a night passion of which neither is so willing to go to back to the way things were before the fund raiser and I totally agree the two are so good together.
This is the first book in the "Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List" and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
May 8, 2019
Will Matt deny the feelings he has for Nadia?
This is my 1st book by the author which I picked up because I love the Harlequin Desire series. Nadia works as Matt’s PA for over a year. After they spend a night at Matt’s house, Nadia tries to deny her desire for Matt. But when Matt’s company lands on shaky ground, will Nadia still be in the picture? You have to read to find out. With some added tension between Matt’s friend, Liam and his event coordinator, Teresa and the story keeps you turning the pages.
This is my 1st book by the author which I picked up because I love the Harlequin Desire series. Nadia works as Matt’s PA for over a year. After they spend a night at Matt’s house, Nadia tries to deny her desire for Matt. But when Matt’s company lands on shaky ground, will Nadia still be in the picture? You have to read to find out. With some added tension between Matt’s friend, Liam and his event coordinator, Teresa and the story keeps you turning the pages.
May 9, 2019
I enjoyed Nadia and Matt's story! It's a very fascinating plot and I love the characters. A seriously good read! I cannot wait to read the other stories in the "Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List" series. I have always enjoyed a Harlequin Desire story. I have not only found some great stories by some great new writers. I discovered Maya Banks and one of my favorite stories, I have read multiple times, reading Harlequin stories. This is a new writer for me and I cannot wait to read more from her. So excited to find new talent!!!
February 13, 2019
Matt really does appreciate his woman's sense of style, " a groan escaped his lips. She loved hearing that noise, knowing that he wanted her. “The shoes stay on,” he said. She looked back at Matt over her shoulder. His normally bright eyes were dark with desire." This was an okay book, I found difficult to figure out what was going on and what character's point of view was as there was two different couples.
April 15, 2019
Tempted by Scandal is a fun Harlequin Desire book by Karen Booth. It is an opposites attract story about a handsome billionaire boss--Matt and his beautiful and talented assistant--Nadia. Someone is causing them trouble by feeding the tabloids with snippets of their affair. It is also the story of Liam and Teresa. It has a few surprises. I enjoyed it. Warning: this book ends with a cliff hanger. There are three more books in this Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List quartet.
May 4, 2019
Tempted by Scandal grabbed me and did not let go until the end. I enjoyed the story but did feel like some parts were rushed and predictable. There were some OMG moments when I did not see some things coming, it left me hanging and a lot of questions that I hope will be answered in the next book in the series. Overall this was a good read.
I voluntarily read and record an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and record an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 8, 2019
I liked the book and it had me from the beginning to the end. This is my first book by this author and she didn't disappoint. The characters were reality and believable. The couple are strong individuals who are passionate about what they do and want. Matt and Nadia are good together, but have a lot of obstacles getting in their way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by Karen Booth; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2021
Matt and Nadia. Liam and Teresa. Nadia is the executive assistant for Matt. They fall for each other which causes plenty of problems. Liam always thought the wrong things about Teresa. They're able to talk it out and come together but they have a cliffhanger ending. This was not my favorite start to a series. I'm mainly reading it to get to a book further in the series. Let's hope the story gets better. Too much soap opera versus real connection happening.
May 7, 2019
A well written story but it does end on a cliff-hanger. This is about two couples Nadia Gonzalez and Matt Richmond and Teresa St. Claire and Liam Christopher. Things look like they are turning out for one couple but not the other, I will have to wait and read the next part to see how things turn out.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 8, 2019
The two couples in this book have a lot of interesting and hurtful things thrown at them. Fun and unique characters building their lives in a paparazzi filled world is never easy. What will happen in the next installments?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2019
This contains 2 story lines in 1 book. The first couple is about Matt and Nadia you learn that Nadia works for Matt and what happens with them. The other couple is Liam and Teresa and you learn about them and the book ends with drama and a cliff hanger. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next book about Liam and Teresa! I recommend this book !!!!!
October 19, 2019
3 stars. Liked the story but there needed to be way more character development. I didn’t really like how it focused on both Matt and Nadia and Liam and Teresa. I would’ve loved to see more of Matt and Nadia relationship downfall and rise. I am surprised that this ended in a cliffhanger. I’m going to want to know what will happen with Liam and Teresa.
April 2, 2019
I loved this book! It was funny, full of entertainment and so interesting to read right until the last page. I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series, just to see what happens next. Thanks to Karen for sending me this awesome book in exchange for my review.
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