Yours in Scandal

A Man of the Year Novel

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Fresh off being named Citizen Magazine’s Man of the Year, the youngest mayor in NYC history turns his gaze towards the governor’s mansion, only to learn that the governor’s daughter with a secret past is the key to his victory … and his heart.

Yours in Scandal

Addie & Robert

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Trope: Forbidden Romance

Man of the Year  |  Book One

“Well paced, laced with humor and witty dialogue it’s a perfect novel to distract you from real-life drama.”

A political golden boy and the woman of his dreams take the risk of their lives in a sexy romantic comedy of strange bedfellows and second chances by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.

Fresh off being named Citizen magazine’s Man of the Year, New York City’s youngest mayor, Robert Davenport, decides it’s time to strategize. Next move: a bid for the governor’s seat. In his way: an incumbent with a flawless reputation. He also has an Achilles’ heel: an estranged wild-child daughter with a past so scandalous it could be Robert’s ticket to victory. And a charm so irresistible it could be Robert’s downfall.

Rebellion is a thing of the past for Adeline Blake. As New York’s premier event planner, she’s all about reform and respectability. Then she’s approached by Robert to organize the party of the season. Curious, considering he’s her father’s most formidable opponent. And alarming, too. Because Addie can’t help but fall for the righteously popular candidate with the movie-star smile.

Now it’s Robert’s choice. Does he pursue a future that holds his legacy? Or the woman who holds his heart?

about the story

if you're wondering...

Is this book for me?

I TRY TO BE AS UPFRONT AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EACH OF MY BOOKS. EVERYONE HAS UNIQUE PREFERENCES!

You enjoy your contemporary romance with a touch of luxury and glam: think stilettos and suits!

This book is written in third-person, with alternating POV. Some people only like first-person. You've been warned!

This is not one of my popular books! If you find you don't love the same books everyone else did, this may be for you 😘

Fair warning: Robert is a politician, and a rich one. But I promise, he is really, truly a good, decent guy!

The "win the girl" speech at the end of this is one of my favorite things I've written.


🔥 This book is steamy with explicit sex scenes.

Excerpt

Adeline lifted a palm and set it to the center of his chest, her gaze locked for a long moment on her own fingers as she gathered her courage. Then she lifted her eyes to his. “And if I say yes?”

Robert’s eyes turned immediately gold, and she saw a flash of cocky grin. Then he slid a hand around the back of her head and closed the distance between them as his mouth took hers.

All of the lies she’d been telling herself for weeks crashed down around her feet with each gentle, persuasive pull of his lips against hers.

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❗️This series is published by Montlake, an imprint of Amazon Publishing. Because of this, the ebook version is only available in Kindle format.

Famous Hero Series

Man of the Year

I knew I wanted to write a "hot guy" series in line with my Oxford and Wall Street series, but didn't want to do another office series.

The muse surprised me on the second—I set it in a small town instead of NYC!

❗️This series is published by Montlake, an imprint of Amazon Publishing. Because of this, the ebook version is only available in Kindle format.

These books are connected in theme, but have no overlapping characters. No need to read in order!

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