Slightly Scandalous (Bedwyn Family Series) Book

3.5 stars.
Original review Oct 2016:
Not the best in this series, but still an enjoyable HR read. I have been rereading this series, slightly out of order, and enjoying it all over again. This one is Freya Bedwyn's story, and her slightly reluctant romance with Joshua, Marquess of Hallmere.

I like that Freya is portrayed as being a strong woman, full of character, but not having the most beautiful face in the world. But she is still attractive, sexy, and charismatic. It's nice to have an appealing heroine who isn't your traditional gorgeous beauty, but as a reader you like her and are rooting for her. And Joshua is likeable, charming, hot, and a man of integrity.

But in spite of all, this book isn't quite as fun as some of the others. Something just didn't quite gel. I didn't really like the Bath setting in the first part of the book (not sure why??) and the plot of the whole book is also a little too complicated. Some of the 'baddies' are very unpleasant characters, and perhaps too much time is spent with them and the complications they create. I also didn't like the shadow hanging over Joshua. You knew all would be well in the end, but along the way it was a bit uncomfortable. Maybe that's why I didn't like this book as much?

Anyway, overall still an enjoyable addition to this series.