The days they spend together lead to nights of sweeping passion – and Gerrard vows to move heaven and earth to protect the woman who, for him, personifies the truth about love.
Convinced that Jacqueline is innocent of all wrongdoing, Gerrard is confident his portrait will open others' eyes to the truth he sees, but when a long-dead body is discovered in the gardens, the campaign to blame Jacqueline escalates – Gerrard and she are running out of time. The rumors are false, but someone is actively spreading them. And that evil reaches out to ensnare Jacqueline, trapping her in a web of insidious whispers – whispers that paint her as a double murderess. Evil lurks in the beautiful gardens and along the rambling pathways. He is soon convinced that Jacqueline is the soul mate he needs as his wife.īut something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Certainly she is beautiful, but Gerrard is stunned by the deep emotions she stirs and is captivated by her passionate nature and innate goodness. Only to discover that Jacqueline Tregonning inspires him as no other lady has. Gerrard loathes the idea of wasting his time and talents on some simpering miss, but with no alternative, he agrees… That chance is dangled before Gerrard, but to grasp it he must fulfill Lord Tregonning's demand that he also create an open and honest portrait of the man's daughter. One of the most eligible gentlemen in the ton, Gerrard is constantly besieged by offers from London's most sought-after beauties, but as the ton's foremost artistic lion, there's only one offer he wants to accept – the chance to paint the fantastical but seldom-seen gardens of reclusive Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall. Handsome and wealthy, protégé and brother-in-law of Vane Cynster, Gerrard is part of the charmed Cynster family circle. and Laurens pulls back the curtain that has hidden it from usuntil now.Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every. But outside that glittering circle lay another world. especially the exclusive enclave of luxury in which the aristocracy lived in wealth and comfort. Gerrard Debbington is one of the chosen few – the gentlemen who've learned their social and amorous skills at the feet of the masters. New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows the world of Regency London. Handsome scion of a noble house, Adair has made a name for himself in. Now, Stephanie Laurens has written her most romantic and powerful novel to date, one that dares tell The Truth About Love. Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her - Barnaby Adair. Bold, passionate, and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. 229320 Cataloging source DLC Laurens, Stephanie Dewey number 823/.92 Index no index present LC call number PR9619.3.When New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens created the Cynsters, a phenomenon was born.
Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her-Barnaby Adair.-From publisher description Member of But now her charges are mysteriously disappearing. Yet Penelope is anything but a typical ton miss -forceful, willful and blunt to a fault, she has for years devoted her considerable energy and intelligence to directing an institution caring for the forgotten orphans of London's streets. Language eng Summary Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every advantage -wealth, position, and beauty. true Cynster family (Fictitious characters).true England - Social life and customs - 19th century.true London, England - History - 19th century.Label Where the heart leads Title Where the heart leads Statement of responsibility Stephanie Laurens Creator
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