Book description
"Adriana Herrera is once again here to upend any outdated notions of historical romance." —Entertainment Weekly
"Adriana Herrera is a fun, frothy, feminist voice in historical romance." —New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean
One last summer.
For Manuela del Carmen Caceres Galvan, the invitation to show her paintings at…
Why read it?
1 author picked An Island Princess Starts a Scandal as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is historical for people who usually roll their eyes at unrealistic regency historicals.
Our firecracker Manuela wants a debauched summer before she gets married off, and Duchess Cora is who she wants. But besides the sumptuous 1889 Paris setting we get a beautiful love story that fits in its time but also eschews it. I love this whole series and can’t wait for the next one.
From Ali's list on The best romances with complicated heroines.
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