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‘An incandescent gem of a book’ – Rachel Lynn Solomon
‘This is one summer romance read not to be missed!’ – Emily Rath
‘Vasti has solidified herself as an absolute star!’ – Danica Nava

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As sparks fly, deceptions run wild…

Lady Ruby Ballimore has had enough of the Marriage Mart. After offending yet another Marquess, Ruby flees London for the holiday house of a glamorous yet absent princess. Armed with a forged invitation and her like-minded friends, Ruby arrives in Cornwall expecting a summer of freedom.

Instead, she’s greeted by a derelict mansion and the most suspiciously charming man she’s ever met.

Rakish privateer turned con artist Captain Malcolm Archer has dragged his misfit crew into posing as staff at the princess’s estate. It’s the perfect cover for Archer’s smuggling scheme (not to mention free rent). That is, until a feisty London heiress crashes the party.

In this Great Cornish Fake Off, the only thing riskier than telling the truth is falling in love…

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Praise for Alexandra Vasti
‘Vasti has a gift for mixing mayhem and genuine emotion’ – Oprah Daily
‘Superbly written and sensationally funny’ – India Holton
‘Forever in awe of Alexandra Vasti’s talent’ – Sarah Adler

Readers LOVE Scandal of the Summer
‘A perfect read’ *****
‘Top tier yearner’ *****
‘A joyous historical romance’ *****
‘Delightful hijinks, stolen kisses, fraudulent endeavours’ *****
‘Perfect amount of spice’ *****
‘Full of heart’ *****

Publisher Review

Alexandra Vasti writes with a clever, glittering voice that makes each page sing. I fell hard for Ruby and Archer, their delightfully bonkers antics, and the whole cast of unforgettable characters. An incandescent gem of a book. — Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW Scandal of the Summer is tremendously good fun, told with the same witty voice and depth of heart I’ve come to expect from every Alexandra Vasti novel. The outrageous plot kept me turning the pages, and the antics of the amazing ensemble cast left me laughing out loud. This is one summer romance read not to be missed! — Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL THINGS Alexandra Vasti is back with another romp full of mistaken identities, scorching hot tension, and hilarious fun. Sexy, thrilling and I was smiling from ear to ear reading every page! Vasti has solidified herself as an absolute star! — Danica Nava, USA Today bestselling author of LOVE IS A WAR SONG A delightfully diverting seaside caper, full of quirky and endearing characters, including a keenly observant, dangerously smart heroine and a roguish seafaring scoundrel of a hero with a heart of gold, that will have you kicking your feet all the way to their happily-ever-after! — Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author