A Scoundrel of Her Own

Well-written and fast paced, A Scoundrel of Her Own has what it takes to make a romance that you don’t want to put down. Devlin and Ophelia are the perfect pair, destined to be together since they met as children. When they meet again, they deal with class prejudice, disdain, secrets, lies and betrayal. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles and be together? An interesting plot that holds your attention; strong, determined characters, and an exciting and steamy romance come together to make a delicious story. I enjoyed and recommend it. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

I enjoyed reading Fifi and Devlin’s amazing story in A Scoundrel of Her Own by Stacy Reid, book three in her Sinful Wallflowers series. Devlin Niall Byrne and Lady Ophelia Darby met years ago when they were children and he saved her from drowning and then kept her safe for days before they were found. Back then they were simply Niall and Fifi: with 12-year old Niall falling in love with her, swearing to always keep her safe and asking her to marry him. Then 8-year-old Ophelia agreed, not realizing the difference in their stations would keep them apart. When she was returned to her parents, her father made it very clear to Niall that he would never be good enough for Ophelia and sent him on his way. But Niall knew that from that moment on, he would do whatever was necessary to become worthy of his Fifi. Many years later Devlin Byrne has become a very rich man who has just about given up trying to find his Fifi when fate steps in; bringing these two together again. Ophelia has had a good life which becomes upended when she learns that she was the product of a dalliance her father had when he first married. If only that was the only secret her father kept from her. Ophelia becomes devoted to learning all she can about her birth mother; risking her safety by visiting the darker side of London. It is there she finds Devlin. Devlin is a wonderful hero and Ophelia is his perfect match. Their story has a bit of everything, secrets, lies, betrayal, forbidden love, magnetic chemistry, sizzling love scenes, and an ending that will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. Ms. Reid wrote an emotional, love story that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, secrets, wonderful dialogue, and engaging characters giving Fifi and Devlin a chance to have a forever love. I highly recommend A Scoundrel of Her Own to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

4.5 stars — Well, I am entirely addicted to these books. This one had some parallels to another historical I read that I ended up being disappointed in…and this book basically did all the things I was hoping for with the other one. We have a wonderful prologue that I was not expecting, and it delivered the most beautiful beginning glimpse of our MCs. I loved the instant connection they formed in such trying circumstances, and I ached from their innocence. Devlin was definitely a complicated