A Scandal in Scandinavia by Kelly Maher
02/13/2018
A huge fan of Scandinavian crime novels, Missy is indulging in a long-wished for vacation, exploring the cities her favorite series were set in, after finally severing ties with her long-time best-friend. The dramatic break-up of their friendship (triggered by an ugly scene in the 2nd Capital Kisses novella, The Bridesmaid and the Hurricane) is having Missy reevaluate much of her life and the many poor relationship choices she has made over the years under her former friend's bad influence. She is determined to avoid romantic or sexual entanglements on this trip as she has a lot of emotional work to do for herself.
Rik's is trying to breakup an international thieving and smuggling ring that is using his family's tour company as cover, while dodging his mother's determined matchmaking by going undercover on a tour led by the chief suspect. His attention is captured however by Missy and trying to figure her frequently mixed signals.
15. Kelly Maher’s A Scandal in Scandinavia. Missy is traveling & soul searching after ending toxic friendship & Rik, security for the family tour co. is undercover trying to crack a smuggling ring. Lots of nice travel details, sweet hero, promising HFN https://t.co/noFkFTRiYO
— Ana Coqui (@anacoqui) February 13, 2018
There was a lot to like in this little novella, the third in the Maher's Capital Kisses series. I particularly appreciated the authentic travel details, including the rhythm of multi-city motorcoach tours. I though Maher captured the tension and tentativeness on faces after friendship implodes and Missy hesitation, and mixed feelings felt believable. She is not yet done sorting through her feelings of regret and has a way to go before she can recapture confidence in her choices. I quite enjoyed the investigation subplot, including its dramatic conclusion the romance itself felt a little unfinished. Although the ending was a promising HFN, and Rik is sweet, A Scandal in Scandinavia, could have benefited from a epilogue as Rik and Missy have a lot of growing and exploring to do before a HEA is assured.
I received a review copy of A Scandal in Scandinavia from the author for review consideration.
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