I enjoyed Maya Rodale's Writing Girls series, so finding this novella was a plus. Three Schemes And A Scandal is a lovely way to tie up lose ends. Take the phone off the hook, kick back, and enjoy this fun, funny story.

Our heroine is Lady Charlotte Brandon, sister of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon. He's the hero from A Groom of One's Own, the 1st book in the series. Charlotte causes trouble, loves matchmaking, and has promised her long suffering brother no more schemes. She doesn't mean any harm but the tale of the "Fashion Disaster of 1825" will be told for a long time. Things backfire a lot.

James Beauchamp is our hero. He's back in London after a 5 year Grand Tour of the continent. He just didn't want to come home. He notices right away that his childhood playmate has grown into a lovely young woman. Things get tricky as they had a falling out for which Charlotte never forgave him.

Charlotte cooks up a scheme (did you think she wouldn't?) to pair James with her "Fashion Disaster" victim. Of course things backfire and James is drawn into an adventure such as he hasn't experienced since childhood. You'll want to pay attention to a cute part of the plot that is revieled along the way. Don't miss it, it's tragic and funny. Who is George Coney? Has anyone read his autobiography? All will be made clear in good time. Happy reading. ( )

3 stars. Cute and fun. ( )

3 stars. Cute and fun. ( )

This is my first Maya Rodale story, but it won't be my last. This novella features childhood friends who have become estranged until Charlotte's attempt to set up James with one of her friends backfires. A cute, fun story.


Thank you to Edelweiss and Avon for give me the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. ( )

normally I hate short stories. they eat up one of my library downloads and have no substance. but this one was ridiculous and cute. and now I want a fox. ( )