Scandalized
the perfect steamy Hollywood romcom
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4.3 • 19 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'The most steamy, scorching, smart, sweet, exhilarating, passionate, swoony book I could ever imagine' ALI HAZELWOOD
A one-night stand between two old friends ignites a passionate romance, but when a celebrity scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love - a perfect steamy romance for fans of Tessa Bailey, Helen Hoang and Rosie Danan. Originally published under the pseudonym Ivy Owens by Christina Lauren co-author Lauren Billings.
Exhausted and on deadline with a career-defining story, investigative journalist Georgia Ross is at her breaking point when a cancelled flight leaves her stranded overnight. But things start looking up when she runs into a familiar face - her childhood best friend's older brother - who offers a helping hand.
Alec Kim is handsome, humble, and kind - the type of man Gigi had forgotten existed. One night of reconnection and no-strings-attached passion feels like a gift . . . until she realizes that their childhood connection isn't the only reason he seems so familiar.
Determined to prove he's more than his fame, Alec comes clean - even revealing his family's connection to the story Gigi has been chasing. But as their feelings grow deeper, Gigi and Alec must face a new reality . . . one in which both of their hard-won careers are put directly in the path of an international scandal.
Praise for SCANDALIZED:
'This book is pure magic!' HELEN HOANG
'Scandalized is the definition of spicy - bursting with tension and teasing, banter and blistering chemistry' ROSIE DANAN
'Sizzling chemistry, with a tremendous amount of heart, it's the oh-hey-that's-my-friend's-brother-and-wowza-has-he-grown-up book that we all need in our lives right now' SUSAN LEE
'Blistering hot chemistry and an edge of suspense that demands a one-sitting read!' TESSA BAILEY
'A perfect blend of passion, emotion, and fun' KATE CLAYBORN
'A frothy, seductive escape . . . Gigi and Alec's chemistry positively burns up these pages' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON
'Achingly raw, breathlessly passionate, and authentically warm, capturing the thrill of falling into bed with your dream guy, only to discover a deep, effortless love' ERIN, co-host of the Heaving Bosoms Podcast
'Alec and Gigi are a romantic fantasy that feels so viscerally real, it's nothing short of magical' SONALI DEV
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Owens's debut brings the perfect amount of humor and heart to the story of childhood friends reunited under unusual circumstances. L.A. Times journalist Georgia "Gigi" Ross's investigation into a shady London nightclub will be the biggest story of her career. When she unexpectedly runs into Alec Kim, her first crush, at the airport on her way home, the pair share a steamy night together—all while Gigi has no idea that Alec has become a heartthrob star of British TV. Alec's heading to L.A. for two weeks of meetings, and the pair decide to spend the time together, working hard to blend their busy schedules and stay out of the limelight. When Alec reveals his personal connection to the scandal Gigi's investigating, however, she worries about the potential harm to his family if she publishes, and the conflict of interest in sleeping with a source. Whatever she does, she risks both her career and the man she's come to love. Owens imbues a fraught situation with more humor than angst, and readers will fall instantly for the charming, charismatic characters. The heated love scenes and intense emotional connection between the leads are sure to win Owens legions of fans.
