A review by talknerdybookblog
The Taming of a Scandal by Kathleen Ayers

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine goes on a date with the (unknown to her) Hero's guardian's brother, which hurts the Hero's feelings
• Does have OW drama
- There's a rumour the Hero is to wed a business partner's daughter, and the Hero confirms the partner favours the alliance. But the Hero doesn't even contemplate it because he's so gone for the Heroine. 
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a brief separation
- Both celibate

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Sexual harassment
• SO MUCH benevolent sexism (the Heroine's brothers to her UGGH)
• Knife violence
• Physical violence
• Attempted murder
• Kidnapping
• Classism
• Recounting of child abuse (including whippings, starvation)
• Murder of the Hero's guardian recounted
• Grief (see above)
• Infidelity (between side characters)

Ending:

HEA