Scandalicious: A Novel (Zane Presents) Mass Market Paperback – January 27, 2015

Solay has been all work and no play because her main focus has been her bakery, Scandalicious. Her business is booming, and her delicious cupcakes are flying off the shelves so her dedication has clearly paid off, but her love life is an entirely different story. With no time for men and their drama, Solay's romantic life has suffered and honey has cobwebs! (If you know what I mean) Finally ready to get her groove back, but still not ready for messy emotions or commitments, Solay goes in search of a friend with benefits. Soon she is ordering a handsome companion from Rent-A-Man agency, and before long she finds herself addicted and catching feelings. From that point forward her life begins an unexpected ride that no one involved ever expected.Melanee is Solay's reliable baking assistant, always at the bakery before Solay whipping up the day's goods, and always hoping to mix up a brand new creation. Seemingly overnight Melanee becomes a different person, anorexic thin, withdrawn, sneaky, and then all of the sudden she's gorging food to reach a healthy weight, daydreaming throughout the work day, and whistling a tune. Solay and her employee Vidal are completely perplexed by her odd behavior and wonder what type of life Melanee leads outside of Scandalicious. They have no idea the Melanee is highly immersed in the life of masters, slaves, submission, and domination. . . always anticipating directions from her owner.Having been unfaithful and seeking forgiveness, Chevonne is willing to do anything to get her husband, Lincoln, to put her indiscretions behind them. Agreeing to go to marriage counseling, the couple is soon told that a temporary open marriage is exactly what they need. Not at all comfortable, Chevonne is repulsed, and quickly recoils at the very idea of counseling. Lincoln, on the other hand, questions if being allowed to sleep with another woman is truly a good idea. Nothing allows a couple to learn more about each other like throwing in a third party. With the complacency of their marriage completely disrupted, both Chevonne and Lincoln decide they want their marriage to work more than ever but, has too much damage already been done? Will Lincoln seek revenge in an attempt to forgive his wife? I highly recommend reading this scintillating tale to discover the answers to these questions and more! Hobbs weaves a story so fluidly and intertwined that it will have every reader on the edge of their seats!

Allison Hobbs did an outstanding job outling the very different lives of Solay, Melanee, Deon, Chevonne etc. It was so easy to put yourself into each story setting to the point I actually started smelling and wanting to cure my sweet tooth (on different levels). I love how she was able to highlight the different lifestyles yet they all were so similar. This book kept you wanting to turn the pages however I felt let down at the end. It was just the end of the book for me is the final thrill of the read that makes you want to continue to the sequel or say "That was the bomb read"! This was just a "REALLY" "Thats ALL" ending. EyeCU Reading Member gives this 3 Eyes and a "Wink" !!

I just finished reading Scandalicious and it was a pretty good book. I enjoyed Solay and Lincoln characters and Vidal sounded like a hoot. Chevonne was a trip and her actions at the end of the book took me by surprise. I was so not expecting that. Melanee and Colden were two sick individuals. I wanted to slap some sense into Melanee, but I guess there are some people who enjoy that type of lifestyle. I loved Deon but hated how he treated Solay. But at the end, everything worked out for the best. I enjoyed this book, however, at times, it was a little slow. But boy, it picked up at the end! Keep up the good work Allison!!!

I am a true fan of Allison Hobbs and I must say that she's NEVER written a book that disappoints me! I don't even have to read a review, the back cover, or ask a friend. If & when I find out she's got a new book coming, I go right ahead & pre-order it! Scanalicious is no exception to that rule! This book will take you on a heart palpatating ride, tickle your taste buds, & leave you hot, sweaty & breathless! All of the characters have their own style, swag, & flow; you just can't pick one favorite, because each one could damn near carry the book on their own! I lost a whole night's sleep reading this book, but one thing is guaranteed, I'm not complaining! This book kept me saying to myself: "WOW & where can I get those cupcakes???"

Scandalicious was an excellent read, Allison Hobbs, you out did yourself. Made me want to search the web for an actual cupcake store that made the delightful sweet treats mentioned in the book, havent come across this information as yet. I just knew that Solay and Lincoln's life would come full circle with their first encounter at her store long before the ending prove me right. I did not fault Deon for any of his actions, Solay got just what she was seeking. It wasn't his fault she want more, she shopped in the wrong place. Lincoln's wife, Chevonne, just was bored and needed someone or something new. I'm a pray for Melanee, she was too submissive for me. I personally could not take that kind of sexual torture, I guess to each his or her own.

This is my first time reading a work from Allison Hobbs. Scandalicious is a sexy title that started out strong and captivated my attention. I don't know if it was the Pink Panties or Screaming Orgasms but I sure wanted to sample those tasty treats. Scandalicious had several memorable sizzling sex scenes that kept me reading for more. Hobbs' did a good job with character development but I think she fell short on the ending. There were three different story lines merged together that didn't end smoothly. I was left wondering what about her or what happened to him? Possibility of sequel? Overall, it was a was a interesting read and I look forward to reading more from Allison Hobbs.