Politician and senate hopeful Bennett Browning knows nothing about babies. When his former girlfriend dies and leaves him with a daughter he knew nothing about, he’s left scrambling until he meets Emma Kuan, his daughter’s aunt, who volunteers to be the nanny. Emma is used to keeping secrets. She and her sister have always hidden their tragic past, but she’s stunned her sister hid the baby even from her. Meeting her niece captures her heart, and she would do anything to be with her, even living with a stranger. Worried about potential scandal, Bennett and Emma juggle jobs, living arrangements, and parenting until a doctor gives them bad news about their baby girl. Then their priorities change drastically.
MY REVIEW
If you’re looking for a sweet beach read, Scandalous in Huntington Beach is just the read you’re looking for.
Senate hopeful Bennett Browning’s life is turned upside down when his former girlfriend dies and leaves him with a daughter he knew nothing about. He’s trying his best and couldn’t be more grateful when his daughter’s aunt, Emma, steps in to be the nanny. Together, Bennett and Emma juggle jobs, living arrangements, and even parenting.
Overall, I thought this book was a quick and easy read. Despite being thrown for a loop that he has a secret daughter, Bennett really takes it all in stride and is one devoted father. Emma was totally enamored when she met her niece. I loved how willing she was to step in and help. I also really loved the connection and bond she formed with Bennett.
As far as pacing goes, I would say the pacing of this story falls somewhere in the middle. It wasn’t crazy slow, but it wasn’t fast either; which in this situation worked really well.
All in all, I found Scandalous in Huntington Beach to be a solid read. This is the third book in the Love is a Beach series and can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. If you’re a fan of second chance, marriage of convenience stories that focus on resilience and healing, you won’t want to miss this sweet read.
This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
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Thank you for the lovely review of Scandalous in Huntington Beach. Thank you, too, for taking the time to read my book. I appreciate it.
Melody DeBlois
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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure reading and reviewing for you. Thank you again for the opportunity.
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