As a big fan of Rumoured, I was very excited to read Scandal and it did not disappoint.

A must read for thriller fans who enjoy the WAGs tabloid gossip with some surprising twists.

I was hooked if you like WAGs and celeb gossip this book is definitely for you! I'm so jealous of people reading this book for the first time. I wish I could unread it, just to feel that ending again what a shocker! Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor.

One more chapter became the whole night. It was one hell of a rollercoaster twists, turns at full-throttle speed! It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down and I absolutely loved.

This is a definite FIVE STAR read! Do not miss this book. Grab it, devour it and tell everyone about it!

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

There were so many questions throughout the book, and the twists and turns were well developed and thought out. For fans of "Rumoured" there were a few mentions to Harlow Hayes which brought a smile.

As someone who lives very close to where the book was set, it was great to see a well written book set in the UK. Special mention for the accuracy of the football (or soccer) matches and players.

Great use of mixed media with internet forums, and articles well used throughout. I had so many what the hell moments throughout and the last 40% of the book was genuinely unputdownable. Even the cliffhanger at the end had a huge sense of foreboding.

I adored "Rumoured" and "Scandal" is an amazing sophomore novel from these talented sisters,

If you are a fan of Ted Lasso, or Footballers Wives then this is the perfect book for you.

This book is a juicy, fast‑paced drama full of secrets, ambition, and bad decisions. Pure binge‑read energy.

Okay I’m absolutely obsessed with this! I loved the story I thought I knew what has happened and then everything flipped, i absolutely loved the end, it left me jaw dropped!! Would absolutely recommend- no notes except please keep writing more books

Scandal reads exactly like its title: messy, addictive, and impossible to look away from. I was hooked from page one all the way to the final reveal. I went in thinking it would be a light, dramatic ride, but it turned out to be a full-on roller coaster with wild twists, sharp turns, and characters who keep you on guessing. The story leans heavily into Kaleigh’s glamorous-but-fragile world as a former beauty queen married to a famous footballer, all while carrying the weight of surviving the brutal attack that killed her two best friends. Every chapter pulled me in deeper and I found myself guessing (and second-guessing) right until the end. It’s fun, fast, and absolutely delivers all the right amount of drama.

What I Enjoyed
* Survivor trope
* First-person narrative
* Fast-paced

What Felt Off
* Brutal attack scenes
* Trashy, toxic female friendships
* Kaleigh’s naivety

Breakdown
* Setting: 4⭐️
* Characters: 4⭐️
* Writing: 5⭐️
* Message: 4⭐️
* Overall: 5⭐️

Final Verdict
A highly entertaining thriller with a juicy twist I genuinely did not see coming. I’m still a bit stunned but in the best way. Perfect for readers who love messy secrets, high-gloss drama, and a survivor at the center of it all. Huge thanks to NetGalley, Aria & Aries, and authors Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso for my advance copy.

~ JaNnA ~

Superb..
Utterly and completely addictive. A dark and unexpected suspense with a cast of well drawn, credible and colourful characters and a swiftly moving plot. Certainly will not disappoint, wholly entertaining and a worthy addition to the authors’ canon. Superb,

Let me start by saying if you read this book, make sure you have a buddy to read it with because there are so many OMG moments!!!

Scandal is the new thriller novel written by Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso, authors of the brilliant ‘Rumoured.’
After enjoying Rumoured immensely, I was desperate to read Scandal, and was over the moon when I was offered an ARC copy from the authors and publishers!

England hopeful footballing ace Harry and his wife Kaleigh have a seemingly perfect life 5 years after moving on from a horrific attack that left Kaleigh’s 2 best friends Emma (Harry’s ex) and Leila murdered in the forest during a girls trip, while Kaleigh luckily escaped. When Emma suddenly appears back from the dead, accusations fly, the media smell a story, and the guilt, lies and secrets all start to emerge.

The story has me hooked right from the very first page, the drama starts punching from chapter 1 and doesn’t stop until the very final line, and even then, keeps you guessing long after you’ve finished reading. Every single chapter ends with a twist, a suspicion, or a line that means you just HAVE to read on…

I particularly loved the references to Harlow Hayes from Rumoured dotted throughout the story. Short chapters with multiple POV’s are always a win for me.

A clever and thrilling mix of celebrity, scandal, tension and murder - this book is a masterclass in suspense.

If you like twists and turns in your thrillers, or are a fan of celebrity gossip - this book is for you!
This book would make an EPIC tv adaptation…..

Happy to report that if it’s binge-worthy celeb-fueled murder you’re after, the Mancaruso sisters have done it again.

Scandal centres on the Turner family - owners of a luxury car dealership catapulted into the headlines when Harry Turner becomes an England striker, and, less happily, when his girlfriend Emma and her friends Leila and Kayleigh are viciously attacked on Emma’s 24th birthday.

5 years later, Harry is happily married to the one who got away, Kayleigh, with a little boy, Alfie, and a little girl on the way. Life feels perfect until an emaciated and injured Emma staggers out of a pub cellar having killed the landlord.

The Turners are in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again. Can Kayleigh and clinical psychiatrist Charlie get to the bottom of what’s happening before someone else is killed?

Un-put-downable, so only pick it up when you have the whole day to spare …

🙏 Head of Zeus

Another fabulous novel by the authors.
In 2020, during a friend's birthday trip, Kaleigh's life changed forever. She and two friends, Emma and Leila, were violently attacked and Kaleigh was the only one that escaped.
Now, in 2025, she is married to a famous footballer and has a family. Those days are far behind her. That is, until Emma is found alive. And her version of events does not match Kaleigh's.

Another fabulous novel by the authors! The duo really know how to keep you in suspense and this certainly did that. As I went along, there were so many twists and secrets uncovered that I could never have anticipated. There were hints of deceit from all different characters which made me question everyone. We get a glimpse of the way the three girls friendships were back then and as the truth unfolded, I still could not guess who was to blame for chaos that changed their lives. Such an enjoyable one. 4.5*