A SEASON FOR SIN is a short novella introducing Vicky Dreiling's new series the Sinful Scoundrels. In this book, readers meet the Earl of Bellingham, who goes by the name of Bell. Bell is a man of order and control. Every aspect of his life is carefully managed. Also, as a man of lusty appetites, Bell has a mistress who is worthwhile in bed, but not worth the constant yammering of complaints. Bell decides that it is time for him to cut her loose and find a new mistress. What he doesn't know is that his mistress has plans on replacing him as well and before he can say the words to disown her, she has left him.

As the days go on, it seems that more and more people are leaving Bell's side. First his mistress, then his renowned chef, and now his friends are slowly, but surely settling down with a nice wife, leaving Bell alone.

This is where Dreiling introduces readers to the other Sinful Scoundrels, Colin Brockhurst, Earl of Ravenshire and Harry Norcliffe, Viscount Evermore. These men force Bell back into society where he finds interests in a sweet widow named Laura Davenport.

A SEASON FOR SIN is meant to introduce the Sinful Scoundrels and entice readers to look forward to this new series. Dreiling does it well, but readers should know that this novella does not have a solid conclusion. It will continue on in the first book of the series, which makes up for the fact that this novella ended rather abruptly.

However, Dreiling crafts an intriguing hero in Bell. So used to having his way, Bell must now loosen the grip he has on life and let fate take him where it wants it. Bell doesn't fight too much because once he sets his eyes on widow, Laura Davenport, he sees the allure of having someone like her at his side.

A SEASON FOR SIN is a short but sweet glimpse into Vicky Dreiling's new series. Filled with intrigue and seduction, readers are sure to enjoy this treat and the prospects of what's to come.