Reviews

One Touch of Scandal by Liz Carlyle

sophiewilliams's review against another edition

2.0

It was ok. No desire to read anything else by the author though

jaimewrites's review against another edition

3.0

I really, really wanted to love this book. I love Carlyle's romances more than nearly any other author writing historicals at this point, and I love paranormal storylines beyond measure. And I did like this book, and the world she's creating for future books! But for some reason, the two main characters never quite clicked for me. They didn't feel quite as deeply drawn as some of her other heroes and heroines. And a lot of this book felt like set-up for future books in the series. I'm definitely interested in checking out future books, but this one disappointed me a bit.

yaeli's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lumbermouth's review against another edition

2.0

Would have been LESS garbage, except for the inexplicable and awkward introduction of the paranormal, by which I mean SOME PEOPLE CAN ~SEE THINGS. Cue a lot of boring garbage family history about The Gift being passed down through family lines, secret society, YAWN. At least she still had a transcendental pussy (NOTE: they always have a transcendental pussy). Pages upon pages of her transcendental pussy were skipped.

nononanette's review against another edition

not as good as her others. rather long winded and hero is a bit of a mouthful.

virginiaduan's review against another edition

3.0

I am always leery of romances that either dabble in the occult/mysticism and "foreign/exotic" (eg: Indian, Chinese, etc) religions or practices. However, Carlyle wove these elements in tastefully and not too "otherizing" (if that makes any sort of sense). The mystery was well done (even if I guessed some of it) and had a satisfying conclusion. A quick and enjoyable read.

prgchrqltma's review against another edition

4.0

Characters: Military daughter/governess. Spy/precognitive.
World Building: Algiers. India. Tantra and pranayama. Secret society.
Plot: Murder mystery.
Sex: Medium. Tantric.
Read another: Yes.

claudiap's review

2.0

This book was just ok. I found the plot dragged out a lot and felt boring. The characters were too serious. There was no humour or wit. Even the romantic scene lacked intensity and spark. The paranormal element didn’t seem quite right in the story. It’s not awful, but not remarkable either.
But let me praise the narrator. She made me go through the all book.

cleocleveland's review against another edition

4.0

This books was a little overstuffed. What with secret societies, a murder mystery, a touch of paranormal (psychic) powers and even some tantric sex there's a lot going on. But I still enjoyed it. I liked both leads and and while there was set up for the series I didn't feel like it took away from the main storyline. I just finished another disappointing historical romance so I was happy to read one where the hero was troubled and tried to distance himself from the heroine without being a complete jerk and where the heroine who wasn't a complete ninny. This is my second Liz Carlyle and I've enjoyed them both so I'm happy to find a new to me author with a rich back list to enjoy.

rissahoo's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0