In addition to showcasing many variations on the theme of scandal, Carolyn Jewel returns to historical romance with a deeply emotional story featuring two characters I liked very much. The Earl of Banallt and his beloved Sophie Evans have both lived through various scandals in their pasts and each carries the scars of their experiences. As Scandal develops, they learn to trust and allow for second chances in a love story that beautifully combines passionately steamy scenes with emotions that run deeply. This is a partial review. You can find the full text at All About Romance: http://likesbooks.com/cgi-bin/bookReview.pl?BookReviewId=7118