HIS OUTRAGEOUS PROPOSAL By Tracy Cooper-Posey

How does one get what they want, without having to marry to get it? As a woman, she wants freedom from the constraints of men, especially men of ill intent; he doesn't want to marry just to become part of high society when all they want is his money. Meeting each other during a business conversation leads to an unexpected and quite unusual proposal. It's a win-win situation, she can be free to be the woman she wants to be and he can continue business as usual without the constraints of a woman he doesn't care for while her family enjoys the fruit of his labor. As sometimes happens, things get in the way of agreed-upon plans i.e. those aforementioned men of ill intent, past problems causing current ones, and let's not leave out unexpected passion and love. The author uses all these things to write a great story of women's rights, men getting their just desserts, and even the beginnings of correcting past wrongs. Of course she not going to leave out the beautiful and exciting part of the unexpected passion and love. The continuation of the Great Families' adventures through their now-grown children is perfect for her fans who didn't want their fascinating, adventurous, amazingly passionate stories to en

I was excited to know that another episode in the sprawling epic saga of the Great Family was forthcoming, and here it is at last!

In this fourth entry of the Scandalous Family series, readers take a journey with Alice and her ambition to open a store. Since the story is set in Victorian England, we know that she has challenged herself to achieve something that is difficult for anyone to accomplish today, and in that era was all but impossible for women. Knowing that it was difficult did not stop Alice, though she has many obstacles to overcome.

The story is so involving, the characters so well-drawn, and the events are “so relatable” (to quote another reviewer), that it was all but impossible to put the book down. By the end I almost felt like a distant member of the family, watching anxiously or happily over Alice and her family members as events unfurled — it was that much of an immersive experience. I think this may be my favorite of this series to date, and that’s really saying something. This is an honest and voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

We see more of The Family, who as one member is accused of a crime, the whole family is snubbed by the ton. Alice, who chooses to work at her uncle's solicitor office, is inappropriately approached by a sly legal clerk. She wants control over her life, but cannot own or run a business without a male family member to sponsor her. She has an excellent proposal and goes to a man who funds such ventures.

He does not realize when he agrees to meet, she is a woman. His initial disapproval results in an “outrageous proposal”. They will marry, he will allow her freedom, fund her venture, and he will gain attachment to a ton family. What begins as a purely business arrangement slips a bit into the person. They both have clever minds, and have much to teach each other.

The reality of living in that time, the different mores and customs, the expectations of society, and the relationships make this a stellar read.

The complex main character struggles to make her way as an independent woman but successfully meets the challenge head-on. Tracy Cooper-Posy transports me to the Victorian era with interesting details that build a picture of a slowly changing society and the individuals who learn by trial and error how to make life better for themselves and others.

I love the sweet and passionate moments as much as the suspenseful tension throughout which has a very satisfying conclusion. Friends, loves and foes are all interesting and complex characters whom we come to know (or revisit from past novels in the series).

It makes me so happy to read books like this! I have read all the books in this series, as well as the two preceding series, and never fail to be enthralled by new characters and situations relevant to the times.

Each book is so different that I never get bored of The Great Family.

This is a gorgeously written story. Fully developed characters moving through a realistic setting make this an intriguing, involving story. I loved every second of it, even the most difficult parts. This is a wonderful addition to the series. Tracy Cooper-Posey has done it again!

I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this excellent book and loved it. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves great storytelling.

Another of Mrs. Tracy Cooper-Posey's books I finished with a content and happy sigh. Since the story of Alice's parents (Marriage of Lies, from the Scandalous Scions series) is my favourite, I awaited this book eagerly and wasn't disappointed.

His Outrageous Proposal, by Tracy Cooper-Posey, is the latest installment in the Great Family saga, The Victorians. It’s a business arrangement, disguised as a marriage, between Lady Alice Thomasina Balfour and Garrick Lawrence Wortham. She’s of the ton; he’s a wealthy commoner. Garrick will gain recognition from the upper class, Alice will achieve her dream of owning her own business. Throw in a reprobate clerk, social mores of the time, a little blackmail, and you get a great story. A great addition to the saga. I love this series.

His Outrageous Proposal is the latest in the Scandalous Family: The Victorians. It's not the first time I've said it, but I'm very pleased to find the series is still fresh and to still be surprised in every book.

This is the the turn of Alice and Garrick. The character development is so good I've been suffering along with Alice to the point of having to put it down. The story is so relatable it hurts. Glad they found their happy ever after in each other at the end.

This story fits nicely into the Scandalous Families series. I really enjoyed this story. It features Garrick and Alice who are a pair of interesting characters. This is a perfect addition to a wonderful, long running series of characters I care about. I love each of these stories as each member of this wonderful extended family finds their mate.

Beautiful, entertaining love story featuring Alice and Garrick, two individuals who are independent, hard working, trying to survive the ton’s harsh judgements, and NOT looking for love. You will love them both! This is a worthy addition to the Scandalous Families series!

I reviewed a free Advance Reader copy of this book with no strings attached.