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The Truth about Love: A Cynster Novel
By: Stephanie LaurensRomance eBooks eBook Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books
Series: Bar Cynster #13
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Reader Review: I fell in love with Gerard, although not a Cynster, he is well related to them, and to their special rules, that make them so wonderful. I highly recommend this novel, the love scenes are beautiful, you will not regret it.
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When New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens created the Cynsters, a phenomenon was born. Now, Stephanie Laurens has written her most romantic and powerful novel to date, one that dares tell The Truth About Love. Gerrard Debbington is one of the chosen few -- the gentlemen who've learned their social and amorous skills at the feet of the masters. Handsome and wealthy, protégé and brother-in-law of Vane Cynster, Gerrard is part of the charmed Cynster family circle. Now Gerrard travels to Helleborn Hall, a dark and mysterious place. His lure-- unlimited access to sketch the Hall's famous but rarely seen gardens. But what seems like a simple exchange grows more and more complicated from the moment Gerrard meets Jacqueline, the beautiful daughter of the house. Determined to understand her , he tries to dig deeper into Jacqueline's identity, but she is shrouded and secretive. The gardens have been hidden from outside eyes for so long because they are hiding something themselves, and though Gerrard knows he should leave these secrets undisturbed, his developing passion for Jacqueline cannot be ignored, even as danger grows ever closer to them both.
When New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens created the Cynsters, a phenomenon was born. Bold, passionate, and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. Now, Stephanie Laurens has written her most romantic and powerful novel to date, one that dares tell The Truth About Love.
Gerrard Debbington is one of the chosen few -- the gentlemen who've learned their social and amorous skills at the feet of the masters. Handsome and wealthy, protégé and brother-in-law of Vane Cynster, Gerrard is part of the charmed Cynster family circle. 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.
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. Gerrard loathes the idea of wasting his time and talents on some simpering miss, but with no alternative, he agrees ...
Only to discover that Jacqueline Tregonning inspires him as no other lady has. Certainly she is beautiful, but Gerrard is stunned by the deep emotions she stirs and is captivated by her passionate nature and innate goodness. He is soon convinced that Jacqueline is the soul mate he needs as his wife.
But something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Evil lurks in the beautiful gardens and along the rambling pathways. And that evil reaches out to ensnare Jacqueline, trapping her in a web of insidious whispers -- whispers that paint her as a double murderess.
The rumors are false, but someone is actively spreading them. 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 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.
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| Title of Romance eBook: The Truth about Love: A Cynster Novel | Series: Bar Cynster, , #13 |
| Release Date: 03-15-2005 | |
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| Publisher: HarperCollins e-books |
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The Truth about Love: A Cynster Novel
Chapter One
London, Early June 1831"Mr. Cunningham, as I've already made clear, I have no interest whatever in painting a portrait of Lord Tregonning's daughter." Gerrard Reginald Debbington lounged elegantly in an armchair in the smoking room of his select gentleman's club. Concealing his mounting frustration, he held Lord Tregonning's agent's gaze. "I agreed to this meeting in the hope that Lord Tregonning, having been informed of my refusal of the commission to paint the portrait, had agreed to allow me access to the Hellebore Hall gardens."
He was, after all, the ton's foremost landscape painter; Lord Tregonning's famous gardens were long overdue a visit from such as he.
Cunningham blanched. Clearing his throat, he glanced down at the papers spread on the small table between them.
Around them, a discreet hum held sway; Gerrard was peripherally aware of occasional glances thrown their way. Other members saw him, but on noticing Cunningham, they checked; recognizing that business was being conducted, they refrained from intruding.
Cunningham was in his mid-twenties, some years younger than Gerrard's twenty-nine. Attired in sober, rusty black over serviceable linen and a biscuit-colored waistcoat, his round face, faint frown, and the intent attention he gave to his papers marked him clearly as someone's business agent.By the time Cunningham deigned to speak, Gerrard had a sketch assembled in his head, titled "Business Agent at Work."
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Title: The Truth about Love: A Cynster Novel February 10, 2011 In “The Truth About Love”, the 12th book of the Cynster Series, we meet Gerrard Debbington, the younger brother to Patience from “A Rake’s Vow”. He is a wonderful painter, renowned for being able to show the truth of a person in their portrait. He travels to Cornwall to paint the legendary gardens of Hellebore Hall. Once there Gerrard won’t be allowed to paint the gardens, unless he also complete a portrait of the owners daughter, Miss Jacqueline Tregonning. But not because she is pretty and Lord Tregonning requires a picture of his only offspring. There is murder afoot, and the neighbors all believe Miss Tregonning is responsible. Gerrard must prove her innocence.
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Number of Comments: 2 Rating(s) 2 Review(s)
Cynster # 12
Reviewer: A reader from RHINEBECK, NY USA
We get reacquainted with many of the rest of the Cynsters, and so continues the wonderful Cynster Series. I love this book and the rest of the series.
I fell in love with Gerard, although not a Cynster
May 28, 2009
Reviewer: A reader from BARRANCO - LIMA, NA PE
I fell in love with Gerard, although not a Cynster, he is well related to them, and to their special rules, that make them so wonderful. I highly recommend this novel, the love scenes are beautiful, you will not regret it.
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