This delightful story outlines Robert and Addie’s journey to HEA. Robert is the mayor of NYC. His 8-year term in office is winding down and his goal is to run for governor of NY. Robert and others believe (like most politicians) the Governor Brennan is not what he appears to be. Robert campaign manager devise a plan for Robert to get close to the Governor’s estranged daughter (Addie) to get “dirt” on the Governor. Alas, Robert is an honest politician with integrity and since this is a romance novel I strongly recommend that you give this book a read to find out what happens next.

I enjoyed the slow burn romance between Robert and Addie, the witty banter, and the culmination of their emotional journey as they finally decide on what is most important. I read the book in one day and I read some chapters more than once.

I enjoy romance novels which gets the readers into the privacy of the bedroom and then close the door and this is one aspect I respect about Lauren Layne’s books.

I would love to see a second book with Rosalie’s story and Robert's campaign as the subplot.

I read this book on a cold afternoon, snuggled under a blanket and it was like eating a nice meal you want to savor and continue to enjoy. A truly delightful emotional read.

Mayor and a party girl 💕 At first the story was a little slow but when I came to the part that they are together already it was good and not the story I was expecting. Hope the next books will be about Rosalie and Jane.

This is the second book that I have read by this author and have enjoyed them immensely. The characters are interesting and I quickly found myself drawn into their stories. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

I love Lauren Layne. I know every time I pick one of her books it will be hard to put down and I will definitely have a great time. She has a way of introducing us to fresh and fun characters that we love and root for.

Robert and Adeline’s, Addie, story is just another example. I enjoyed how their story was introduced, slowly introducing us to Adeline the reason why she has been hiding in plain sight and her battle to fight the attraction. Robert is a hottie! He is not a jerk, or an over bearing guy, but truly a nice guy that loves the rewards that his career in politics has introduced him to. He is a charmer and you can’t help to fall in love with him.

Their dance was entertaining and engaging and you couldn’t help to grin like a fool in certain scenes!
It does have a slow simmer in the beginning but quickly heats up mid point. I really enjoy it and look forward to many more from Ms Layne!

How fantastic was Robert???? I just adored him!
I am so in love with this book! Adeline was also an amazing character!

I loved how real they seemed (aside from the fact that he was a politician that ACTUALLY told the truth). Awesome book and I can't wait to see what's next!

Lauren Layne is one of my all-time favourites. I love her snappy dialogue and the chemistry between her characters. That being said, this title fell a little flat for me and I was quite disappointed at how easily the couple's obstacles were overcome.

Yours in Scandal is about politician Robert Davenport who falls for his opponent's daughter, Addie Blake. He's been named a magazine's Man of the Year (think People's Sexiest Man Alive) and is getting ready to end his second term as mayor of New York City while debating on running for governor. His campaign manager suggests for him to befriend Addie Blake, the estranged daughter of the incumbent governor, in hopes of getting some dirt on the governor. What Robert does not expect is the instant attraction and growing affection for her. However, Addie is known for her wild past and her image would not be suitable for any politician. Can Robert choose between the woman he loves and his career?

Lauren Layne has quickly become one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. Her stories are always so sweet and well written - there's humor and the perfect amount of romance. I recently finished her Central Park Pact series and was so happy and excited to see a new one available for request. I have a feeling i'm going to like the rest of this series (besides the cover...)!

Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for a copy of his ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Robert is a JKF Jr. like NYC politician trying to forge his own identity while honoring his beloved late father’s legacy. He has his eye on the governor’s mansion but begins to think his laser focus on his political life might be shortchanging his personal life.

Adeline is the current governor’s estranged daughter. A former wild child who’s trying to reform herself. She’s working on finding balance between who she was and who she wants to be, a respected and professional party planner.

Robert and Adeline’s paths meet. Not by chance but by a political campaign manager’s machinations.

Their relationship develops as secrets and intentions are revealed. This book did not evolve in the predictable way I thought it would, which is a compliment. The way Robert and Adeline honestly talk with each other kept the miscommunication and angst to a minimum, but in no way lessened the drama of this love story.

Looking forward to other titles in this new series from Lauren Layne, the Queen of the NYC HEA

An aside. I did not like the cover. It is lacking the sexy/sassy look of the Stiletto/Oxford series covers and the charm of the Central Park Pact series covers. I didn’t think the cover model represented the Robert Davenport Jr. described in the book.

Lauren Layne is one of my go to authors. She could write about anything and make it come alive on the pages. This series tipped a little more to the steamier side than her last series, but isn't too much so that readers who enjoy the romance without a lot of smut will still want to pick this up. You know if you stop several times during a book to read passages to a friend it's a winner! Anyone who's read her other books know that Ms. Layne sneaks in a few movie references, and the Hugh Grant was perfect. Delightful romance read that has a hot mayor (Man of the Year) in the city that never sleeps. Already have it preordered for our customers!

This is probably my favorite book of Lauren Layne.

Usually her books are hit or miss for me the synopsis seemed different and fun to read and it was. I ended up reading it in a few hours. Robert and Addie had the slow burn type of relationship "we shouldn't, should we?' type of build up. What i liked about Robert is that he never judged her for her past or was the typical alpha asshole. He was confident, a bit cocky and sexy but always respectful towards her. Addie is a strong female that went through really hard stuff and became a strong woman in her own right and they have a lot of chemistry, banter and good amount of fluff as well.

Overall, i really liked this book and if you're looking for a standalone romance with some political drama, banter, slow burn and some sexy elements, i would recommend it!

4 stars. I loved it.i love reading political romance books and this book delivered a good political romance. Loved addie and Robert.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
Lauren Layne is a great author of contemporary romance. This new book, is slightly more mature and controlled, however the characters are written just as well. The plot is interesting and easy to read and I like that there isn't any unnecessary drama. Looking forward to more books in the series.

Lauren Layne knows how to write witty banter and this book has some really fun moments. The political backdrop felt current with what is going on in the world and it was believable to me the conflict between Robert's need not to give any impression of scandal and Adeline's wild child past. I really liked how Robert came to his epiphany and his solution. This was the fairytale ending which made me smile.

There is one thing I have come to count on when reading a story by Lauren Layne, the characters will take by breath away, and there will be a thread of sexy sophistication woven throughout...Yours in Scandal did not disappoint on those fronts. What it also brought to the table, was a couple who you literally find yourself deeply emotionally invested...and that you’re glad you’re along for the journey to their HEA.

Ms Layne is masterful in creating characters with personalities that are so dynamically diverse that you may more often than not actually identify with that person(s) on an emotional level...Robert’s plea to Addie in the end was a culmination of all the sighs that I found myself having anytime the two were together...it was simple in its delivery, yet as impactful as if it had been written amongst the clouds.

This author is my “go to” for a romance I know that’ll touch me deeply, and whose characters live on in my head and heart for quite some time to come.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

If there is one thing I love about reading romance books, it's a story where the two main characters fight their attraction to each other. When there's a build up to them getting together and we the reader know what the secret is to it falling apart? Even better. As I began to read this book I could see all these elements coming together. Robert knows something about Addie and she doesn't know he knows (no, we're not going Friends style she knows he knows). I liked that Robert didn't use the information against Addie once he was aware of it. Big plus points there, I thought it was obvious where the reveal was going to come from, but hey ho, it had to happen sometime. What really surprised me was the lack of drama with the reveal. I really felt like Addie took it almost too well. I understand why, in part, because the info wasn't used against her,but in terms of trust? Personally I would have needed some time. Having said that,this story was written with Lauren Layne's usual flair for a good romance, comedic moments and a happy sigh at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved it! It took me a bit to warm up to Adeline; something about her in her portions of the book made her a tad unlikable but once the story got going, I was rooting for her and Robert to get together. Robert, like most of Lauren's characters, was great; just the right mix of hot guy, cool job, easy going, all amazing qualities. I just wish the book was a little longer so we could've had more time with these characters. I look forward to the next books in the series!

Lauren Layne books never disappoint and YOURS IN SCANDAL proves that point yet again.

Take a media savvy, handsome, honest Mayor of New York City who’s about to announce a possible run for the governor’s mansion, and a former party girl who defines the term scandal-ready and who also happens to be the current governor’s daughter, mix them together and then stand back because the you know what is gonna hit the fan!

Adeline Blake, as she calls herself these days, has done a 180 on her former partygirl status. She broke with her controlling, narcissistic father years ago when she found out her mother was really alive and not dead like daddy told her she was. Adeline’s been out of the public spotlight for years, but now that her mom has passed, she’s back in NYC and running an elite party planning business.

When Mayor Robert Davenport’s campaign manager discovers who Adeline really is, he persuades the mayor to hire her and dig up some dirt on her father. But Robert’s not that kind of politician. He’d rather win honestly than cheat. But he meets the lovely Adeline anyway and is gobsmacked from the get go. He knows her real identity and can’t quite reconcile the mature businesswoman standing in his office with the wild child of old. Plus, she’s drop dead gorgeous. When he finds himself hiring her to plan a going away party for himself after the mayoral election, he comes to realize he doesn’t care about who she was. He does, however, care very much who she is.

Flirtation, witty banter, and enough sexual tension to steam up a bathroom surround these two.

I hate spoilers, but suffice it to say any road to an HEA is going to be more than bumpy for Robert and Adeline.

Told with her usual quick and deadly banter, this story is another feather in Ms. Layne’s writing cap for sure.
Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for a sneak peek.

This one’s a five star read from me.

I absolutely loved the new book from author Lauren Layne! This is the first in a series called Man of the Year. The man of the year for Yours in Scandal is Robert Davenport, the youngest mayor of NYC. With his run ending, he is thinking about running for governor. His newest party planner just happens to be the daughter of the current governor and a former wild child. Of course sparks fly, but there is always so much more to the story. I hope that the next books in the series feature some of the same characters because I really enjoyed everyone in this story. It is as charming and sexy as the other books written by Lauren Layne.

Lauren Layne is incredibly good at writing slowburn romances, and Yours in Scandal is yet more evidence of that. But what I felt here that I haven’t generally before, was that the whole thing was just dull. Sure, I still liked it, but I was uninterested in a way I have rarely been with Lauren Layne.

Yours in Scandal is a more political romance than any of Layne’s others, if only because it involves politicians as opposed to the usual (ahem) well-off characters of her others. Here, we have Robert, the mayor of New York who, having reached the end of his two terms, is planning to run for governor. In his way is the popular incumbent, who Robert suspects is hiding a very different face behind his media image. But, as luck would have it, one of Robert’s staff has stumbled across someone who might give them the dirt, and an edge. The governor’s daughter (and ex-wild child), Addie (or Adeline as she spends a lot of the book going by).

The problem with the book was that, for me, both Robert and Addie and their relationship was wholly bland. There as nothing that made me love them or it in particular. Perhaps this is all encapsulated by the angst plotline. It’s all setting up to be this big blowout when Addie realises Robert was using her – which would have probably been dumb and involving a lot of miscommunication – but they actually end up talking everything out. Which I did like, but all that then serves to do is make the subsequent angst feel especially stupid. Because it would be ‘political suicide’ to be with Addie given her old reputation, despite the fact that it’s been several years and that Robert likely employs numerous spin doctors who could instead emphasise Addie now.

But what do I know.

So the angst ends up seeming contrived, but that would be fine, except we’re back to the characters and relationship being so bland.

I only hope the rest of the series is an improvement.

Love Robbie and Addie. This is the first book I've read by this author but won't be my last. I was totally into this book and finished it in one sitting.