"Scandalous Lover by Lore Townsand is an emotional rollercoaster that I couldn't put down! The age gap and brother’s best friend dynamic added such a delicious tension to Sam and Naomi’s relationship. Sam’s constant internal conflict over falling for his best friend's little sister was written with such raw authenticity—it made his struggle all the more real. You could truly feel his battle between loyalty and desire.

Naomi’s character was equally compelling. Her fear of her older brother, stemming from misunderstandings in their past, gave her depth and made her connection to Sam so touching. She feels safest with him, and their secret romance felt like an escape for both of them—a beautiful balance of vulnerability and passion.

Townsend’s writing brings out all the emotions. The push and pull between love and secrecy kept me on edge until the very end. I loved every minute of it and highly recommend it to fans of forbidden romances!"