Reviews
Lessons in Corruption delivers a powerful, deeply emotional finale to the Astoria Royals series, and Cormac’s redemption arc is everything I wanted and more. This sizzling Professor/Student and Marriage of Convenience romance weaves together the Astoria Royals and Quinlan Empire worlds seamlessly, yet still stands strong as a true standalone.Cormac’s battle with addiction is written with raw honesty, and watching him claw his way toward stability had me fully invested. The emotional push and pull, vulnerability and the slow build of trust made Scarlett the perfect match for his chaos. Their chemistry practically crackles off the page, turning every scene between them into pure addiction.This was my first Deborah Garland book, and I’m officially hooked. I loved that I could jump in at book four without feeling lost, but I’ve already gone back to start the series from the beginning because I need more of this world.A gripping, steamy, heartfelt finale that sticks with you long after the last page.