Candace Camp

When Thea Bainbridge finds an abandoned baby accompanied by a broach bearing Lord Morecombe's insignia, she agrees to help Morecombe find the child's mother and soon finds it difficult to resist him as scandal swirls around them.

A Winter Scandal

Lover of Romance 

Thea is now at the age that is considered to be titled 'Spinster', and as the Vicar's sister has certain responsibilities. So when she attends a gathering, where she see's Gabriel Morecomb, a man whose tender kisses has haunted her all of these years. She is shocked and even hurt to discover that he doesn't even recognize her. Then she finds an abandoned baby in a manger at the nativity scene at the church, with the only idenitifying item, a brooch with a signia of Lord Gabriel Morecomb. So she is outraged to think that he has abandoned this innocent child, so enraged she storms into his home demanding that he takes responsibility for his actions. Then when certain truths come to light, she starts to become captivated by him once more and she finds herself falling in love with a rake.Whenever I have read a book by Candace Camp I have always enjoyed her stories and A Winter's Scandal is no different. I am always amazed by how well she writes and the way she makes the story and the characters come alive, and are so vividly portrayed. I just feel in love with Thea from the beginning, I really rooted for her when she confronts Gabriel directly and how much spunk she has. Gabriel is a very likeable character, and I liked him even more as the story progressed and we see beneath the surface...and little Matthew was too adorable to resist. Overall a fun and delightful read. It had many aspects that made it an entertaining read. Full of mystery, a tender romance, and a engaging plot. A story that will bring the magic of the Christmas season and true love to life....

Louise 

Thea is not my idea of a strong heroine. She has low self-esteem, is immediately swooned by the hero and keeps thinking she isn't worthy of his love. Even when he's going to propose to her she still thinks he's there to reject her. The author tries to portray her as strong, intelligent and well-read, but Thea happily replaces buying books with buying dresses. TO SUMMARIZE: I WAS REALLY ANNOYED BY HER. 

Note: I read this in a cheap paperback translation that was probably shortened quite a bit (for example: there were mentions of preparations for a Christmas play but the play itself was never mentioned?).

A Winter Scandal

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