I totally get the urge to find free reads—budgets can be tight, and books are expensive! For 'Scandal,' I'd start by checking if your local library offers digital loans through apps like Libby or OverDrive. Many libraries have partnerships that let you borrow e-books legally without spending a dime. If that doesn’t pan out, Archive.org sometimes has older titles available for free borrowing.
Just a heads-up, though: be cautious of shady sites promising free novels. They often violate copyright laws, and the quality can be spotty (missing pages, weird formatting). If you’re desperate, maybe look into fan translations or forums where readers share legal freebies—sometimes authors promote their work that way!