Catherine Miller escaped with her young brother 10 years ago from their murderous relatives who were intent upon stealing her brother's title. Arriving with only the clothes on their backs, Catherine takes refuge in an orphanage with her brother. For the past two years, Catherine has been secretary to the dear Headmaster Dunn, never divulging their true background. Instead, she leads a lackluster life while trying to prepare her brother for eventually receiving his title. A title she has no idea how to regain.

Seven years ago, Major Marcus Dunn left Andersen Hall after a brutal argument with his father. He swore he'd never return. However, Marcus' superior officer suspects a spy operating in his hometown and blackmails Marcus into returning. Upon his homecoming, memories assail him of his father's diligent care of the orphans and his father's neglect of his mother and him. With the passage of time dampening the anger, Marcus and his father reach a tentative truce, which abruptly ends with his father's murder.

Catherine's infatuation with Marcus returns full force upon his arrival, but thankfully, Marcus is unaware of her. Before, Marcus only saw a quiet mouse following him and his friends around, now he sees a lion protecting his father and the other orphans. Together they work to find the killer and spy, while denying the growing attraction between them.

MORE THAN A SCANDAL is a pleasant romance. Ms. Robins has created appealing characters and adds a delightful Robin Hood twist at the end.