[PRE-ORDER] Scandal (Ladies of Infamy, #1) by Navessa Allen

Release Date: 12/01/2026

historical romance • why-choose romance • marriage of convenience • MMF romance • bisexual awakening • forbidden desire

A marriage of convenience, a husband with secrets, and an unexpected attraction that changes everything. Set against the intrigue and extravagance of the Napoleonic Wars, Scandal is a seductive historical romance exploring desire, unconventional relationships, and the complicated boundaries between duty and passion.

The Vibe

Katherine, the Duchess of Hampshire, has built her marriage on necessity rather than love. Her arrangement with her enigmatic husband, John, serves a purpose, but maintaining the appearance of a conventional marriage becomes increasingly complicated when she finds herself drawn into the orbit of Henry Fletcher, John's lover and an artist with an intriguing presence of his own.

As unspoken feelings begin to surface, the carefully constructed boundaries between the three become harder to maintain. What begins as an arrangement rooted in convenience opens the door to desires and possibilities Katherine never expected.

Set amid the political tensions and social expectations of the Napoleonic era, Scandal combines historical atmosphere with an unconventional romantic dynamic. Expect complicated relationships, forbidden attraction, and a sensual exploration of love that refuses to follow the rules.

Spice Level

• 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

Tropes & Tags

• Historical romance
• Why-choose romance
• MMF romance
• Bisexual awakening
• Marriage of convenience
• Throuple romance
• Forbidden desire
• Unconventional relationship
• Historical setting
• Napoleonic Wars era
• Duchess heroine
• Aristocratic society
• LGBTQ+ romance
• Sensual romance
• Relationship exploration

Books in Series (In Order)

• Scandal, #1
• #2, TBA