Finally, Warren and Matty’s story in To Sketch a Scandal! I was so excited to jump into the Lucky Lovers of London series Book 4 and it did not disappoint!

In To Sketch a Scandal, Warren’s the bartender at the underground and highly illegal Curious Fox, a queer club in 1880s London. He’s worked to support his mother and had lots of casual fun at the club, and doesn’t see that ending anytime soon. Until his long-lost brother returns with plenty of money and encourages Warren to do something different. Warren has always loved art and decides an art class would let him try a new hobby and keep his family off his back.

Matty (aka Detective Inspector Matthew Shaw) is charged with going undercover to find information about an art fraud ring, and where does he end up but in Warren’s class. The attraction simmers, but Warren’s boss explicitly forbade him from seeing Matty. And Matty’s already in hot water at Scotland Yard, as the higher-ups have heard rumors about his queerness. He can’t be suspected of carrying on with Warren.

But of course they can’t resist each other for too long (though they try)! I loved them both—trying to stay true to themselves and their hearts in a society that wants to punish them, finding love and support from each other, growing into themselves and what they really want. I really enjoyed their journey, the found family elements, and all the Curious Fox characters. You can enjoy To Sketch a Scandal as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the rest of the series first, especially David and Noah’s story.

Thank you to Harlequin Books and NetGalley for my advance copy of To Sketch a Scandal. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Rating: 4
Themes and Tropes: Queer Romance, LGBTQ+, Forbidden Love, Opposites Attract, Found Family
Steam: Low
Pair With: Your favorite underground cocktail

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