Author: L.J. Shen Publisher: Hodder Paperback Title: Scandalous (Book 3 in the Sinners of Saint series)
Overview: A provocative and emotionally charged standalone novel set within the Sinners of Saint universe.
Main Characters: Trent Rexroth: Hard, cold, and calculating, Trent is a single dad and Edie Van Der Zee’s father's business partner.
He is emotionally distant and disdainful, often speaking with a sharp edge. Edie Van Der Zee: An intern at Trent’s office, she is drawn to him despite the dangerous and forbidden nature of her feelings.
Her father is blackmailing her to gather dirt on Trent to eliminate him from their business. Plot: Edie finds herself falling for Trent, even as she lies, steals, and plots against him to satisfy her father's demands.
Trent, though emotionally unavailable, begins to feel a forbidden attraction to her. Their relationship is fraught with danger, secrets, and scandal, threatening to destroy their worlds.
Themes: Forbidden love, betrayal, blackmail, redemption, and the destructive allure of danger. Series Context: Part of the Sinners of Saint series, recommended to read all the books for full immersion.
Tone: Intense, steamy, and filled with forbidden passion, mixed with elements of betrayal and emotional conflict.