I'm giving up on this at 28%. It's very "tell-y" and the first chapter is a big ol' info dump. Also for an oldest sister who is apparently very protective (mama bear-like) with her two younger sisters - I found it extremely curious that as they're sneaking out at night to party like flappers they don't share one single conversation in the first 28% of the story. And their father is supposedly this tyrant, hyper-protective sort that cares only for money - hence them sneaking out to have lives - and the only conversation featuring this ogre is a brief exchange near the 28% mark that the heroine must start spending time with the guy he's arranged for her to marry. It's hard to me to see the man as a villain when there's nothing to set that up or support it other than the author telling me.

This is the 2nd book in a trilogy. Maybe all this ground-work is laid out in book 1? Although book 1 heroine is still unattached in this book - so they're running on parallel timelines. So yeah, I got nothing.

I was bored and not engaged so I'm moving on.

This was a decent read. It was light and quick to read. The characters were likable and the overall plot was good. I recommend.
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This was one that caught my attention since it takes place in the twenties. I will say that the depth of explanation as the writer tells you about the scenes, clothing, etc make you feel as though you are right there. You can easily since yourself standing in a speakeasy. While this is a romance it does have a touch of mystery to it that I enjoyed.

This is the second book in the series and while I hadn't read the first I would recommend it as this one takes up just after that one. Betty and her sisters would sneak out to visit a speakeasy called the Rooster’s Nest. It is there that she meets Henry, a FBI agent.

Henry is a bit of a loner and Betty leaves him very confused. He never expected to become involved with her. I feel a little for Henry in this one since he goes from working alone (the way he likes it) to having a team of flappers and a newspaper agent. I mean that sounds like a comedy in the making.

This is simply a wonderful story! It has poor Betty agreeing to marry the man her father arranged for her. W are left (as is Betty) hoping and praying that Henry will recuse her from this farce of a arrangement. She loves Henry and he loves her but there are issues to deal with and a case to solve.

Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of the book via NetGalley.

I absolutely adored the romance between Betty Dryer and FBI Agent Henry Randall. Set in the 1920s, this is one of the rarer times to find a Harlequin Historical romance set in, and the surprise pregnancy trope is definitely an intriguing one to explore! The characterization is fun and the setting is immersive. You can almost hear the jazz bleeding through the book. The pregnancy aspect, a challenge for the time, is well handled and appropriately tense. Betty and Henry’s relationship develops a bit slowly, but there’s definite feeling between them and the author uses Henry’s POV to keep the reader in the loop and aware of his own growing feelings for Betty. When the end comes, you’re really rooting for Betsy and Henry and their Happily Ever After.

It’s nice to know that the book is one of a trilogy as well, each Dryer sister having her own story for readers. The first and second seem to happen simultaneously, meaning that there are hints of Patsy and Lane’s romance and the goings-on that they get up to as Betty and Henry’s story progresses. This doesn’t detract from this volume, and does pique the curiosity to read the first story in the series at the same time.

I really enjoyed the book, and am looking forward to reading the other books in the series.

I really enjoyed reading Betty and Henry's story! It is refreshing to read a historical romance not taking place in Victorian England. This story takes place in 1920s America - very fun setting with flappers and prohibition! At first it was really fast paced, but it did slow down and drag a bit. I did not realize this book was a part of series with each sister getting their own story - so I look forward to reading those other titles

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and author Lauri Robinson for providing me with an ARC of this novel!

Who doesn't love a good Harlequin romance? If you don't, you're crazy. Also add in a historical spin, (especially the Roaring Twenties), and I am IN. I loved the setting of this book; the world building was done beautifully and made me feel as if I were completely immersed within the era. The clothes, the characters, and many other things did not disappoint. I haven't read the first in the series, but that didn't hurt my experience at all! I will be picking it up, though.

Thank you again to those named above for providing me with an ARC of this novel!

The Flapper's Baby Scandal is book 2 in the Sisters of the Roaring Twenties but you don't really need to read the previous book .



I did enjoy this one. I found the story entertaining and I just love Betty and Henry.



I do recommend this.



I give this 4 out of 5.