Paige Marcus finds herself in dire financial straits, burdened with debts that demand immediate attention. Meanwhile, Joshua Samuels is caught in the delicate web of his mother’s demanding expectations, desperately yearning to secure his rightful inheritance. In their pursuit of personal gain, both individuals agree to maintain the facade of love, upholding the esteemed Samuels family name through an elaborate wedding. Adhering to the Samuels’ cardinal rule of not disrupting their carefully orchestrated plan becomes paramount. However, the resurgence of Chelsea, the wedding planner, threatens to unravel their schemes. Armed with their deepest secrets, Chelsea harbors a vengeful agenda, prepared to stoop to unimaginable depths to exact retribution. Yet, for her plan to come to fruition, she must coax the guardians of these secrets out of hiding. Will Paige and Joshua be coerced into assisting Chelsea’s quest for revenge? What unsavory skeletons lie concealed within their closets, capable of jeopardizing their picture-perfect scheme?

Zachary Ryan’s Something Scandalous, Treacherous, and Black thrusts us into a world centered around the intertwining lives of Paige Marcus, Joshua Samuels, and their relentless antagonist, Chelsea Mann. With a festering grudge stemming from Paige’s past transgressions of stealing Chelsea’s boyfriend, an opportune moment arises when Paige decides to enter into marriage with Joshua, motivated by personal gain and ulterior motives. Seizing this opening, Chelsea meticulously crafts her revenge, enlisting the aid of various accomplices. While Paige wrestles with conflicting emotions about her union with Joshua, he conceals a series of past mistakes and a double life that could shatter his family’s cherished reputation. As the specter of Chelsea becomes aware of this grave web of deception, her intention shifts from creating a grandiose wedding spectacle to orchestrating a ceremony that would forever mar the annals of socialite history.

Within the pages of Something Scandalous, Treacherous, and Black, Zachary Ryan skillfully weaves a captivating narrative brimming with intricacy and suspense. The notion of revenge permeates the story, offering a compelling foundation. The true triumph of this work lies within its characters. Chelsea’s enigmatic persona, unapologetic nature, and masterful manipulation make her a force to be reckoned with. However, the character of Leo remains enigmatic and perplexing. While empathy emerges for the hardships he has endured, the choices he subsequently makes elicit frustration. As the secrets Joshua conceals come to light, one cannot help but anticipate Chelsea’s inevitable delight in exploiting this newfound vulnerability.

Zachary Ryan’s Something Scandalous, Treacherous, and Black is a riveting tale of vengeance and subterfuge that draws readers into a whirlwind of lies and deceptions. With well-constructed characters, each flawed in their unique ways, and an expertly crafted plot riddled with tantalizing secrets, Ryan successfully hooks his audience from the very first page. The novel delivers an engaging read filled with dramatic tension, emotional depth, and unexpected twists. For anyone seeking a sophisticated narrative of scandal, revenge, and clandestine love, this book offers a deliciously dark foray into the hidden corners of the human psyche and the dire consequences of unchecked ambition.

Pages: 406 | ASIN : B0BY7SDT53