Lady Daphne Forysthe is a brilliant young math prodigy with a burning passion for puzzles. When she learns that the library belonging to her benefactress houses the legendary Cameron Cipher a mathematical p that, once solved, holds the key to great riches Daphne is on the case. Unfortunately, her race to unlock the cipher s code is continually thwarted by a deliciously handsome distraction she hadn t counted on. . .and cannot resist.
Dalton Beauchamp, the Duke of Maitland, is curious as to why Daphne is spending so much time snooping around his aunt s bookshelves. He s even more intrigued by her bold yet calculating manner: she is unapologetic about her secret quest. . .and the fiery attraction that develops between them both. But how can they concentrate on decoding a mathematical mystery once the prospect of true love enters the equation?
My thoughts:
I am not saying that I was lost, but for once in a HR series it did feel like I had missed out. I think it was how it started. One of the women being rushed back to the house. And I was all, what has happened? There was this whole murder plot that I got the end of and the couple in this one already knew each other so well. So yes for once I say read book 1 first. But of course it is still HR so it worked fine reading book 2 first too...just, yes I felt like I had missed the beginning.
Daphne was something else. She spoke her mind, and not in a good way. She said whatever came to mind, however wrong that was. I do not want to say it was cos she had not had any schooling in social graces. No, I would rather give her a diagnosis.
Dalton was hot, she sure thought so and how she was smarter. Yes I am glad he did not run away cos she sure said what she liked.
They fall in lust, and live happily ever after.
But before that there is a secret that Daphne want to figure out. Someone is lurking in the shadows and it gives a bit of suspense to the book.
Conclusion:
A nice romance with a couple that fits each other well despite being so different.
I am not saying that I was lost, but for once in a HR series it did feel like I had missed out. I think it was how it started. One of the women being rushed back to the house. And I was all, what has happened? There was this whole murder plot that I got the end of and the couple in this one already knew each other so well. So yes for once I say read book 1 first. But of course it is still HR so it worked fine reading book 2 first too...just, yes I felt like I had missed the beginning.
Daphne was something else. She spoke her mind, and not in a good way. She said whatever came to mind, however wrong that was. I do not want to say it was cos she had not had any schooling in social graces. No, I would rather give her a diagnosis.
Dalton was hot, she sure thought so and how she was smarter. Yes I am glad he did not run away cos she sure said what she liked.
They fall in lust, and live happily ever after.
But before that there is a secret that Daphne want to figure out. Someone is lurking in the shadows and it gives a bit of suspense to the book.
Conclusion:
A nice romance with a couple that fits each other well despite being so different.
Cover
nice
Kindle Edition, 320
Expected publication: June 27th 2017 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
Studies in Scandal #2
Historical romance
Netgalley
I like Daphne since she speaks her mind. Mystery and romance is always good for me !
ReplyDeleteShe might have a diagnosis to be honest
DeleteI'm not a fan of starting a book and being lost from the get go. Starting out running from something is the way a horror movie starts. LOL Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
It was strange cos HR is usually not like that
DeleteIt's interesting you were lost at first with this one! I'll definitely have to start at the beginning with this author, then. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI would say that is the way do do it
DeleteHmmm... this may be a Duke book that I pass on. Sounds interesting, but ... no sure.
ReplyDeleteBye bye Duke
DeleteI'm always a sucker for mystery as well as romance so I guess I will like this one. Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt is a nix mix :D
DeleteManda is a frequent visitor on my blog and although I'm not a huge fan of the genre a lot of my visitors are so I do tend to interview many of them. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteOh I had not realised that :) How fun
DeleteThat kinda sounds fun.
ReplyDelete:=D
DeleteI hate it when I feel lost at the beginning of a book. Glad this out worked out for you in the end.
ReplyDeleteIt began so suddenly and I was all who are these people
DeleteGive it a go :)
ReplyDeleteMmm a Duke with benefits! Sounds like Daphne is quite something.
ReplyDeleteA duke would be something to have
DeleteThis one is new to me!
ReplyDeleteSounds good and I like the cover.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty for sure
DeleteMystery and romance, a great combination.
ReplyDeleteTotes
DeleteDo you think you'll go back to pick up the first book? The tease of the murder plot makes it sound like it could be interesting...
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I know everything that happened there now cos of this beginning so feels weird
DeleteWoah! A rare gem in the HR world where you have to read the first book first.
ReplyDeleteI know right
DeleteGood to know I should read the first book before this.
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DeleteI'm glad the couple was good and it was a good read! I'll have to remember to start this with book 1. Usually Collins has cute mystery romances!
ReplyDeleteIt would be the way
DeleteI've read the first book and I can definitely say that the whole murder mystery plot makes way more sense if you read these in order!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine :/
DeleteErgs on feeling a little lost. Pretty cover :)
ReplyDeleteI know :/
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