A horse race in trousers on Rotten Row. Visiting a gaming hall in a dress that would make her mother faint. Sneaking an invitation to a masquerade ball attended by only the wickedest, most debauched members of society…
None of these things are scaring off bookish but strong-willed Amelia Bishop’s stuffy, egotistical fiancé.
The only thing left is to entice childhood friend Nicholas Wakefield into a truly engagement-ending scandal. The Wakefields are the height of propriety, and Nicholas’s parents have made it clear a wife from the neighboring Bishop family would be unacceptable…
But Nicholas would give up his family and his fortune if Amelia would ever see him as more than just a childhood friend. He’ll go along with her scheme, even if it means ruining them both, because he’s got a plan that will change her mind about him being merely the boy next door.
5 Stars: “...everything I could want in a romance novel. Romance, adventure, and shenanigans abound. Being scandalous has never seemed more fun!” - Amy, Goodreads.com review
5 Stars: “I fell for Nicholas immediately. His unconditional love for Amelia is tested throughout the novel, but his strength and charactercreate the hero needed to match wits with his lady love.” - Lindsey Gray, author of Fireworks
5 Stars: “I loved it!… I think this book is a must read for historical romance fans, and I'd definitely be recommending it to my friends.” - Books Eater
5 Stars: “If a book can push my funny buttons then this one did for me...I highly recommend this book. This one is going on my yearly “best of” list.” - La Deetda Reads
5 Stars: “It had everything I enjoy reading in a historical romance. It was well written, engaging, and full of wonderful surprises. The characters (Amelia & and her sister Julia) were smart, witty, strong, and so very likable...I would love to have them as friends.” - Lady Heather’s Reviews
4 Stars: “This was just a fun read. I loved every second of it!” - Brittany, Goodreads.com review
5 Stars: “This book was such a delightful read. Ms. Bell has created characters that are not your typical Regency hero and heroine. I loved that!” - Debra L. Martin, author of the Assassin’s Curse
5 Stars: “Kimberly Bell's descriptions are wonderful. They make things come to life, and become more vivid.” - Candy B., Goodreads.com review
4 Stars: “...a light, fun read. Adventure abounds from the start.” - Pamela, Goodreads.com review
5 Stars: “This book was amazing! I couldn’t put it down...Humorous, witty, charming, wonderfully romantic & touchingly poignant the end. A definitely keeper.” - Linda, Goodreads.com review
5 Stars: “A riveting read! I must say page one on, I was hooked!” - Anna S., Goodreads.com review
Release Date: July 25, 2017
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"5 - A Scandal Will Only Make Me More Determined Stars!"
I absolutely LOVED this book!
It had everything I enjoy reading in a historical romance.
It was well written, engaging, and full of wonderful surprises.
The character ...more
You know that feeling when you click with a book and the whole world around you fades away? That's exactly what happened to me. I found myself addicted to the story and completely obsessed with these characters. So if you adore romance that makes your heart race, has strong friendships, and is laced ...more
'THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SCANDALOUS" by Kimberly Bell is the First Book in the new series "Tale of Two Sisters Series ". This story is about Amelia Bishop and Nicholas Wakefield.
Amelia and Nicholas have been friends and neighbors since they were young. Secretly they both love each other but have ne ...more
How can anyone not love a heroine, smart enough to know what she wants and brash enough to set about trying to get it? Strong women characters are a huge plus for me, because so many times they are portrayed as secondary, more than the stars that they are. Amelia is a stunning example of independenc ...more
I have previously read Kimberly Bell and was pleasantly surprised by her shockingly forward heroine in "A Dangerous Damsel". Well, Bell has surpassed herself in this new historical in every way, and I am giddy with excitement to see this author burst onto the scene with such a strong offering.
The S ...more
I received this book from net galley for an honest review. Thank you!!
This novel was a good read. It contains love, romance, action, adventure, and mischief. This story involves fighting for what you want, finding your own happiness and overcoming obstacles that try to come and ruin the happiness on ...more
Amelia and Nicholas have been close friends since childhood. They also harbor deep feelings for one another, which everyone but themselves is aware of. Unfortunately though, Amelia is engaged to another. This is an amusing story about how she tries to end her engagement by becoming an unsuitable fia ...more
Series: Tale of Two Sisters #1
Publication Date: 07/25/17
I think 3.5 stars for this one
This is my first book by Kimberly Bell. I’m sure Julia’s story will be next and I definitely want to read it. It will be interesting to see where the families progress in their relationships and acceptance of each ...more
Nicholas Wakefield returns home after two years travelling in Europe to find his father is ill & forgetting things & the love of his life Amelia Bishop is engaged. Amelia also loves her best friend Nicholas, her fiancé Embry the Earl of Montrose doesn’t make her tingle like Nicholas does. Then Embry ...more
Amelia likes to tell Nick her thoughts, "Amelia wanted to do married things with Nick. They could hide away in the woods and be naked all the time. And she told him so." Drunk Amelia means a handsy Amelia, “do you have hair everywhere? How far does it go?” She reached for the buttons on the fall, bu ...more
Is there anything better than discovering a new author and being utterly charmed!
Nicholas Wakefield has been summoned home after two years, he’s the marquess’ second son and highly disposable. Nothing seems to have changed, but in fact, a lot has. Nicholas’ father is not well, he has been showing mo ...more
Historical romances were how I first started with my taboo romance readings. The forbidden fruit my mother kept from me only made it that much sweeter. Starting with Barbara Cartland back when I was a tender age of 13, my how the genre grown. Full disclosure, this book is a prize from a Shameless 20 ...more
I really love Nicholas and Amelia's story of childhood sweethearts separated by the social mores of the time. Amelia is the younger daughter of a wealthy merchant/minor noble whose older sister Julia was born with a birth defect. Consequently, the girls are viewed as "tainted goods". Amelia is sweet ...more
Kimberly Bell’s start to her Tale of Two Sisters series is everything I could want in a romance novel. Romance, adventure, and shenanigans abound. Being scandalous has never seemed more fun!
Nicholas, the second son of Lord and Lady Wakefield, was summoned home after two years abroad. Home should b ...more
LOVED IT. LOVED IT. LOVED IT. I can’t seem to say it just once. I loved this read. I loved the boy next door. I loved the unacceptable girl next door. I loved that they were childhood friends. I loved they made it work for each other. I loved they found love with each other. I loved their romance. I ...more
How do you get rid of an unwanted fiancée? Being rude to his family members isn’t working, wearing trousers and racing in the park isn’t working, even spending the night dressed scandalously in a gaming hell isn’t working. Amelia Bishop is running out of ways to chase off her unwanted fiancée af ...more
I loved it! It's a well-written story. Characters are also well developed. I especially adored Mia. She is exactly the kind of heroine I love to read about. She is funny, strong, fiercely loyal to those she loves, and a beautiful person inside and out. I think this book is a must reads for historica ...more
A great love story with many twists and turns- I do mean the crazy characters! The story flowed well and I felt a part of the story. I wanted it to keep going even if we got our happy endding. What about the secondary characters? They were awesome. I hope there is more to come. ...more
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book.**
Perfection. This book was darn near perfection.
Amelia is engaged to the wrong man. When her childhood crush returns home, she can't help but to imagine a life with him instead of her rigid fiance. Yet, when finally finds the courage to bre ...more
How do you get rid of an unwanted fiancée? Being rude to his family members isn’t working, wearing trousers and racing in the park isn’t working, even spending the night dressed scandalously in a gaming hell isn’t working. Amelia Bishop is running out of ways to chase off her unwanted fiancée af ...more
Red has always been my favourite colour. So the cover had my eyes transfixed and had me reading the blurb. Seeing that it has a friends-to-lovers theme, I was interested to read the book. This is the first time I am reading a book of Kimberly Bell so I was pretty happy to find that I loved it!
The ch ...more
This book was such a delightful read. Ms. Bell has created characters that are not your typical Regency hero and heroine. I loved that! Amelia Bishop is engaged to Lord Montrose and when she tries to end it, he refuses to call the engagement off. Amelia enlists the help of her childhood friend, Nich ...more
The Importance of Being Scandalous was a fun, historical, friends to lovers tale. It was witty, charming, and I can't give it enough stars!
Amelia and Nicholas are lifelong neighbors. While Nicholas was away on his grand tour, he's now back just in time to help out his friend. I loved the interactio ...more
Lord Nicholas Wakefield has been summoned home by his mother from his grand tour. He has been having a marvellous time with a friend he made there. He can't wait to tell his best childhood friend all about his adventures , and let her know how much he missed her.
Miss Amelia Bishop is the youngest d ...more
Amelia and her sister are inseparable. She has become engaged. Nick is their neighbor and the three use to be together all the time, until he was sent away.
Kimberly Bell's descriptions are wonderful. They make things come to life, and become more vivid. The characters, Julia with her bad spine, her ...more