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A Most Improper Rumor: A Whispers of Scandal Novel Kindle Edition

by Emma Wildes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 68 ratings

Book 2 of 2: Whispers of Scandal

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What is society to do when the diamonds of the first water are caught in compromising situations, one after the other? Can the young ladies survive the season with their reputations intact…or will the scandalous whispers surrounding them bring about the ultimate ruination?

Once the toast of the ton, Lady Angelina DeBrooke is no longer known just for her exquisite beauty, but more for her notorious marriages. Dubbed the Dark Angel, she has fallen in love for the first time and wishes to marry, but fears finding herself a widow for the third time. With two poisoned husbands and a cloud of suspicion hanging over her head, she turns to the only man in England who might help her…

Benjamin Wallace, Lord Heathton, isn’t interested in playing detective again, but when Lady DeBrooke approaches him in a quest to clear her name, he finds the challenge irresistible. Her second husband was an old friend, and when he takes a closer look, he catches the scent of a foe he has hunted before—and knows this is his chance to finally trap the elusive prey...

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Praise for the Novels of Emma Wildes

“Deliciously wicked and tenderly romantic…I didn’t want it to end!”—New York Times bestselling author Celeste Bradley

“Deliciously erotic.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“This wickedly exciting romance will draw you in and take hold of your heart.”—USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle

“A stylish blend of dangerous intrigue and scorching desire that is bound to captivate fans of Amanda Quick and Nicole Jordan.”—Booklist --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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Emma Wildes grew up loving books, so turning to writing seemed a natural course. She has been a #1 bestselling author at Fictionwise, a WisRWA winner in historical romance, a Lories winner, a Passionate Plume winner, and a first-place Eppie winner for best erotic historical romance. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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Whispers of Scandal
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March 5, 2013
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009UYXOSC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (March 5, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1255 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,393,833 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #7,255 in Mystery Romance
- #16,910 in Historical Mystery
- #19,440 in Regency Historical Romance

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Jeanne J. Allan

A Very Mysterious Romance Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013

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This is the second book in Emma Wildes Whispers of Scandal Novel series. Her first was Ruined by Midnight where the characters of Benjamin and Alicia Wallace, the Earl and Lady Heathton are introduced. If you haven't read it you should before this book as the plot lines are continuous. In Improper Rumors, Wildes weaves an interesting and intriguing story of revenge, envy, and evil. But she also creates tender and warm love stories of not just Angelina De Brooke and Christopher Lowe but of the Heathtons.

A very refreshing concept in romance novels where there are simultaneous characters who relationships are developed as the plot unfolds. A that plot is not the usual in Historical romances. It has a tang of a mystery which enhances the story and the people. It gave me the love story and the mystery, a perfect combination and a delightful change.

Best of all the villain is still at large so we know there is another book in the future. It is risky to keep two characters continuing in multiple books but Wildes does if beautifully. The flow of the book is smooth and there are no distractions by the author going back and forth between the couples.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you are looking for some fine writing and a different slant on romance this is the book for you. I can hardly wait for the next whisper of a scandal.

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Pamela Light

Nicely Done

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013

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I'm not great at coming up with headings for these reviews, but Wildes' Whispers of Scandals series (this is Book 2) is just that--nicely done. The books aren't brilliant, but they're an enjoyable read--i got through this in one afternoon and I easily get distracted by chores, computers, whatever. It was definitely the characters that drew me in and kept me intrigued--there are two couples, as there were in Ruined by Moonlight (Book 1): the Earl of Heathton and his wife, the "sleuths" in this romance/mystery and the couple in trouble--Lord Lowe and Lady DeBrooke. The story expands on the relationship between the former couple and develops the relationship between the other two. It is a delicate balance Wildes walks, to make two couples the h/H but I like the premise and I'm already looking forward to the next in the series. My only complaint was I guessed very early on who the minor villain was (if authors don't want readers to guess, they need more potential suspects written in) and the major villain has not been revealed (the big reveal won't occur until the last book in the series--just guessing). It actually works here but it's not a plot device I like very much

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carrottop

another winner..

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013

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again, another wonderful story, i'm doing a lot of reading cuz i'm not getting around too well, i'm so glad i picked these to read. book arrived on time and is in excellent shape.. what else can i say???

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R. Price

I am loving this series!

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013

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I have read two books by Emma Wildes. Both have been very good and she leaves you waiting for the next one to find out who the villain is. A great read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2013

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I was interested in the teaser I had read before. It was a little disappointing.
Confusing too. The lady is notorious and then she has so many virtues and so beautiful it gets
unbelievable.

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Rosie

Whispers of Scandal book

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013

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Loved the book, in good shape and arrived quickly. It has added to my reading enjoyment and I will be ordering more. Thanks! P Pratt

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Nancy I

Touching and mysterious. I want the major criminal exposed ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014

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Touching and mysterious. I want the major criminal exposed!!!!!

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Romanzwriter

A Mystery, not a romance

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013

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This was a strange book. And really if this book had been labeled a mystery I probably would have given it more stars. Emma Wildes is a great writer, and I've loved all her books, but this one was not a romance. I'm not even sure who the hero and heroine was supposed to be. There were two couples in the book, but one was married and happily so, and the other couple was in love, though they had to hide it because of the mysterious killer in the book.

The married couple was a little boring and the only problem to conquer here (in their relationship) was that he wouldn't say I love you to her. The other couple had already fallen in love and because someone had killed off her two other husbands, she kept their relationship secret. This might have been a better romance if this couple had some misunderstandings or other blocks to their relationship. But there wasn't.

I think the author, in order to write something "different" stepped out of the genre all together. I hope the next book goes back to the old formula, because I won't buy it on blind faith. I'll research it a little before I spend 7.99 again.

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Liz Bennet

Enjoy Emma Wildes as an author

Reviewed in Australia on December 20, 2019

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Emma Wildes is one of my favourite authors. I especially enjoy her books which revolve around two couples . Always look forward to her new books.

Wilma

I like Benjamin and his wife

Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2013

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The central story was interesting. I like learning more about Benjamin and his wife and how their marriage is developing.

book worm

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2013

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one of her best. I really enjoyed this book I was looking forward to this one being published as the other whispers of scandal was so good. I hope there is more of this series I highly recommend them

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DCBC

Good storey, but outcome it obvious too soon

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2013

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Good story line and interesting, but it becomes obvious too soon and then end is waiting on the next book. They people are lovingly described and alter during the book. a very pleasant holiday read.

Kindle Customer

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2015

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A fascinating story. Full off drama, mystery and of course sex. All told with excellent attention to detail. So riveting.

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