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The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall #1)

by Sabrina Jeffries (Goodreads Author)

4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 · rating details · 3,618 ratings · 239 reviews

ï»¿ HELLIONS OF HALSTEAD HALL

They're the scandalous Sharpes, five hell-raising siblings tainted by a shocking family legacy. Now each faces a daunting ultimatum: marry by year's end -- or kiss their inheritance good-bye.

In the two decades since a tragic "accident" took the lives of his parents, Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has survived the scandal surroundin...more

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Published January 19th 2010 by Pocket Books (first published December 28th 2009)

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Mar 10, 2012 Nisha rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historicalromance, marriage-of-convenience-or-arranged, rake-player-heroes, to-buy, re-read, hot-hero-award

For everything I heard about this book, I wasn't expecting much from Ms. Jeffries new series. I picked it up only because it was about the rakish Lord Stoneville who had graced the previous books as the notoriously wild bachelor who I was hoping to see as Cousin Michael. The fact is, SB made Stoneville's story even better since it has a largely new cast of siblings and suitors (with future love stories), a grandmother forcing them to marry (or suffer being cut off), and an American heroine. I ca...more For everything I heard about this book, I wasn't expecting much from Ms. Jeffries new series. I picked it up only because it was about the rakish Lord Stoneville who had graced the previous books as the notoriously wild bachelor who I was hoping to see as Cousin Michael. The fact is, SB made Stoneville's story even better since it has a largely new cast of siblings and suitors (with future love stories), a grandmother forcing them to marry (or suffer being cut off), and an American heroine. I can't help it, I'm a sucker for the American-British pairing.

Blond, buxom Maria, named after the Virgin Mary, ventures into a brothel (now what do you say about Irony) with only her cousin to protect her as she searches for a lead on her missing fiance. Lo and behold, she meets our shameless hero, Oliver (it's not often you find a HR hero named 'Oliver', kinda reminded me of Oliver Wood *drool) who proposes to have her pose as his fiancee to convince his grandmother to cease her new stipulations to marry off her grandchildren within the year. In return, he would help her find her missing fiance.

When you really think about the situation, especially from Maria's side, Oliver is hardly complimentary toward her person as he parades her to his grandmother, it all seems so unlikely and just plain crazy that they would end up together. But I guess that was the point. Stoneville was thought to NEVER marry, and he gets up and affiances with an unknown American.

Stoneville's past is a bit melodramatic and the self-loathing is a little over the top, and Mr. Hyatt's character is very cliche, but I still enjoyed it, possibly for the very reason. SJ just never takes her stories too seriously and lets us just enjoy the fantasy and humor she creates.

The future pairings are already clear for the girls, though I am pretty sure the Halstead boys will meet their one true love soon enough. I really enjoyed this but it's a book that should be enjoyed for its melodrama. I loved the cast and pairing, however unlikely, and I cannot wait until the next books. (less)

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Jul 03, 2011 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rakes-rogues-womanizers, hr-georgian-regency, dangerous-or-bad-boy, 1st-in-series, dukes-earls-viscounts-etc, my-4-star-romances

Likable characters and a fun read. Gran has decided her grandchildren need to marry and gives them one year to do so or they will be disinherited. In an attempt to change her mind, Oliver decides to look for his "bride" at a brothel. Maria has come to England to look for her fiance who has disappeared. Her and her cousin, Freddie, end up at a brothel where they followed a lead to. Oliver persuades Maria to pretend to be his fiance and he will asists her in locating her real one. But he didn't co...more

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Jan 19, 2010 Juliana rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, 2010-reads, 2010-jan-reads, 2-stars, set-in-england, do-not-recommend, 0-reviewed, almost-dnf-skimmed-through-a-lot

I'm sorry to have to say it and apparently most readers don't agree with me, but I was very disappointed by this book. I rushed out to get it before work this morning and was anticipating getting home this evening, snuggling up, and enjoying a great new read. I *never* start a book without finishing - I'm just unable to do it - but here I skimmed through about the second half of the book and will be posting it on Paperback Swap after I finish writing this review.

I'm not even going to split my c...more

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Feb 10, 2012 Erika rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical, gone-with-the-wind, romance

My first read by the author. After three chapters I couldn't read it any longer. Lots of readers enjoyed this series. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for being so patient.

IMHO, it was a super-fast-turbo-paced story. Parents die, kids blame grandmother, kids grow up, make themselves very busy, avoid marriage, grandma's pissed off, kids get ultimatum: marry or no money, deadline in one year, oldest son first in line, he loves whores, meet the heroine at brothel, heroine of course accidentally the...more

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Jun 08, 2010 Jill Dunlop rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rt-2010, own

The Truth About Lord Stoneville is the first in a new series by Sabrina Jeffries, The Hellions of Halstead Hall. Lord Stoneville, or Oliver is the eldest of five siblings in the Sharpe family. His grandmother, the owner of a successful brewery wants her grandchildren to settle down, marry and have babies. The only way she figures she can force them is to threaten to disinherit them from her will if in a year’s time all of them do not wed. Oliver thinks to get around this by choosing an unsuitabl...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Julie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Historical/Regency Romance Lovers

Shelves: historical-romance, regency-romance

Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, an unrepentant rakehell, and the oldest Hellion of Halstead Hall, has strived to live a life that laughs at honor and responsibility. His outrageous conduct may have marked him a wanted lover, but has earned him little else in the eyes and ears of society which is just as he wishes. His grandmother and matron of the family, however, has certain and definite contrary plans. Afterall, Oliver is passed the age of sowing his aristocratic oats, and she has...more Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, an unrepentant rakehell, and the oldest Hellion of Halstead Hall, has strived to live a life that laughs at honor and responsibility. His outrageous conduct may have marked him a wanted lover, but has earned him little else in the eyes and ears of society which is just as he wishes. His grandmother and matron of the family, however, has certain and definite contrary plans. Afterall, Oliver is passed the age of sowing his aristocratic oats, and she has waited long enough for him to realize this and take up serious actions to ensure her enjoyment of grandchildren. The line has been drawn, and now the fate of Oliver and his siblings lies in his ability to find a proper wife and quickly. Of course, Oliver is not about to be dictated to nor threatened, but it is his grandmother after all. So, what better solution for all concerned than to "outplay" the "player". Since he's been very successful at avoiding responsibility and a proper, respectable life up to this point. Surely he has learned a little something about manipulation and deception, and Maria Butterfield appears to be the answer to his every prayer. Unfortunately for Maria, it's all about being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Or was it? Fate is definitely fickle!
Ms. Jeffries has delivered another entertaining romance with this book in the "Hellions of Halstead Hall" series. It has all the necessary elements that make a romance worth reading -- humor, adventure, drama, wit, passion, and innocence. Although this is Oliver's story the four other siblings are introduced and given enough room to make their presence known and even entice the reader to search out their individual stories, as well. Oliver has a big secret that he keeps close throughout most of this story, but when it is divulged, it's one of those that truly knocks your socks off! I just love those types! You know, the kind of secret you think you've figured out in chapter 2 and by the end of the story you're confident there is really going to be no surprise at all? Well, think again because this isn't one of those kind. I encourage you to read and find out!(less)

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Aug 07, 2011 RomReader rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical

American heroine meets dissipated rake Hero in a London brothel when she was looking for her missing fiancé. Her shipowning father just died & his will entails for her to marry her fiancé. Hero blackmails heroine to pretend to be his fiancée both to appease his grandmother's marriage demands & to shock her into changing it. In exchange Hero will find heroine's fiancé & not report her young skittish cousin to authorities. Their pretend engagement draws them closer together & chall...more

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Mar 03, 2011 Amanda The Book Slayer rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 1st-books-in-must-read-series, historical-romance

This was a great start to a good series. I would give this a 3.5 not quite 4 but still good. Oliver's Grandmother will write all the Sharpe children out of her will if they don't all marry within the year. Oliver is the first to try his hand in getting his grandmother to take the threat back. Oliver comes up with a plan to go to a Brothel and pick a girl to pay to be his "fake" fiancee. Maria Butterfield finds herself in that exact brothel trying to get her cousin out who is helping her track do...more

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Aug 10, 2010 Mom rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-during-2010

I liked it - I really liked the characters. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

HELLIONS OF HALSTEAD HALL
They're the scandalous Sharpes, five hell-raising siblings tainted by a shocking family legacy. Now each faces a daunting ultimatum: marry by year's end -- or kiss their inheritance good-bye.

In the two decades since a tragic "accident" took the lives of his parents, Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has survived the scandal surrounding that fateful night by living as an u...more

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Mar 21, 2010 Jessi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has just been informed by his grandmother that she will no longer be supporting he and his four brothers and sisters. Because of the scandal caused by their parents deaths, the Sharpes have lived up (or, down, as it were) to their family's reputation. Granny is sick of it so she's laying down the law.
When he hears the news, Oliver is shocked. He can't get married; he's not ready. But he can't disobey his grandmother because that would leave his sibling...more

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Mar 16, 2010 Katie(babs) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville revels in his reputation as a rake of the first water. Rumors have always persisted ever since Oliver was sixteen and his mother ended up shooting his philandering father and then herself. Oliver has always felt responsible for the death of his parents since the events leading up to the murder-suicide were increased because Oliver’s mother found him in an embarrassing situation.

Now at thirty-five, Oliver is way past the age where he should be married and...more Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville revels in his reputation as a rake of the first water. Rumors have always persisted ever since Oliver was sixteen and his mother ended up shooting his philandering father and then herself. Oliver has always felt responsible for the death of his parents since the events leading up to the murder-suicide were increased because Oliver’s mother found him in an embarrassing situation.

Now at thirty-five, Oliver is way past the age where he should be married and settled down. His beloved grandmother Hetty Plumtree, who owns a very profitable brewery, is fed up with her five grandchildren. She states that if they all don’t marry before the year is out, she will cut them off and they will be destitute. Oliver refuses and will hire an unsuitable woman to be his fiancé and rub it into his grandmother’s face.

American and Massachusetts native, Maria Butterfield and her bumbling, yet lovable cousin Fred have travelled to England to find her missing fiancé, Nathan Hyatt. With the recent death of her father, Nathan is now the sole owner of her father’s shipping company, the New Bedford Ships. Nathan traveled to England to negotiate a lucrative sale of clipper ships, which would prove himself in the eyes of her father and thus speeding along their engagement. When she and Freddy spot a man with a satchel she made for Nathan, they follow him into a brothel to take it back. Oliver accuses them of being thieves and blackmails Maria into becoming his mock fiancé. In turn he will help her find Nathan who he doesn’t have a high regards of based on what Marie has told him. Maria has no choice but to accept.

Maria and Freddy will stay at Halstead Hall, a place his grandmother resides at, and one that holds too many horrible memories for him. When Hetty meets Maria, she tries to pay off Maria, but is in on Oliver’s trick. She thinks Maria is delightful and believes that Maria can help Oliver get over the demons that haunt him. All too soon Oliver can’t get Maria off his mind and would like nothing more to introduce her to the sexual acts he has enjoyed for so long. Maria doesn’t want to be another one of his countless women and refuses to stop her search for Nathan. Oliver will do whatever he can to make Maria forget this other man and uses all his experience and rakish ways at his disposal. Maria may be the only one to know the truth behind Lord Stoneville and what happened that night almost twenty years ago to turn him into a the desolate lord the world considers him to be.

Sabrina Jeffries is one author you can count on to write an enjoyable read. The Truth About Lord Stoneville is pretty much a wallpaper type historical romance, but in the hands of Ms. Jeffries, she really makes it shine. We have everything a historical romance enthusiast can’t get enough of from a scarred and lonely hero who finds the one woman who can look deep down inside him, see the goodness he has, and help him heal.

Olive and Maria have excellent chemistry and their passionate embraces and smoldering kisses will have you asking for more. Olive is a pretty easy going individual, even with his unfortunate past, and Maria stands her ground and won’t allow him to push her around. Watching Oliver begging for a small taste of Maria’s affection was too good to be true.

The Truth About Lord Stoneville is a light and fluffy, comfort read that has me anxious for the next story in her new Hellions of Halstead Hall series.(less)

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Feb 06, 2010 Lexie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-romance-historical, review-blog, books-owned

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I made no secret of my love of Lord Stoneville and how I wanted him to be Cousin Michael in Jeffries other series School For Heiresses. This book, the first in a series about the Sharpe siblings dubbed 'The Hellions of Halstead Hall', is rather a spoiler for the School For Heiresses series since obviously Stoneville was not 'Cousin Michael' if he's looking for a new bride already! That being said though characters from Heiresses pop up from time to time, most of Stoneville's friends married one...more I made no secret of my love of Lord Stoneville and how I wanted him to be Cousin Michael in Jeffries other series School For Heiresses. This book, the first in a series about the Sharpe siblings dubbed 'The Hellions of Halstead Hall', is rather a spoiler for the School For Heiresses series since obviously Stoneville was not 'Cousin Michael' if he's looking for a new bride already! That being said though characters from Heiresses pop up from time to time, most of Stoneville's friends married one of the Heiresses, you don't need to have read Heiresses to read this. Its self-contained and focused on Stoneville's family.

And what a family! All three brothers are rakehells, though Oliver far out stripes them in that regard, Jarrett (the second oldest) is a venerate gambler, Minerva (the middle child) writes gothic romances under her own name, Gabe (the fourth child) is addicted to racing and Celia (the youngest) likes nothing better to go out to the shooting range and show up all the men. Their parents died under scandalous terms as well, though even before their death their father was the worst sort of philandering debauched rakehell you could ever ask for. Their grandmother who raised them finally puts her foot down--she wants great-grandchildren, but more then that she wants to see them all properly settled and leading fulfilling lives free of scandal. Or they all become penniless bums.

I'll say this much I loved Gran. Say what you will about crotchety old folk, she is (as Stoneville puts it) 'Machiavelli in a dress'. Even when they think they've got her they really don't, she's got plans for everything and back up plans to boot. Its great when they all decide that one of them needs to be sacrificed to thwart her plans, sadly she accounted for that too.

Stoneville in Heiresses is a different sort of man. Since he was only a peripheral character for much of those 6 books we didn't learn a whole lot about him. I remember the scandal in his family being mentioned, as well as his rakish ways though very little else is known about him. He was endearing though and I was very eager to hear about this new series being based around him and his siblings. He doesn't disappoint. Though older and a tad more cynical (anyone would be with the ultimatum their Gran gives him) he is still wickedly dashing and charming. His scheme to use a fake fiancee to convince their Gran the errors of her ways was amusing (if only because he obviously underestimated that woman's tenacity and nerves of steel).

His love interest, Maria, doesn't play to type for Americans you ordinarily see in Regency set historical romances. Its not that she isn't independent or loud, its more that she has an understanding of British society and doesn't go out of her way to flaunt her American values in their faces. Her ability to thwart Oliver's various seduction attempts is also entertaining, though he does learn to counter even those measures.

Oliver's siblings were an interesting mash of types. I don't think they would ordinarily be anywhere near each other, but their blood relations make them close as close can be. Though that affection is what lead to their Gran's scheme. Together they are a force to be reckoned with--I don't think I've seen a group of individuals more determined to undermine, counter or find a loophole in a scheme before.

The scandal that changed all of their lives, and which Oliver feels is completely his fault, is brought up and dissected at various points. Oliver's part in his parents' deaths is explained, though his siblings see it from a new angle. From how it played out, as well as hints left in the final chapter, I feel as if we won't hear the whole story of what happened that night until the final book in this series. Which I am okay with, like the 'Cousin Michael' mystery in the Heiress books, I'm curious to see in the end how this weaves itself throughout the other books. This mystery is more personal to the main characters of the books themselves, instead of being a mystery attached to a secondary character of the series, and from the comments/reactions just in this book alone promises to warrant a lot of fun. (less)

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Jan 18, 2010 Bookaholics rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall) by Sabrina Jeffries
Regency Romance – Jan. 19, 2010
4 ½ stars

The Truth About Lord Stoneville is a winning tale that is sure to please Regency fans. Sabrina Jeffries’s sure touch carries this story as I quickly found myself attracted to the characters in her newest series.

In this series, the members of the Sharpe clan are all summoned by their canny and rich grandmother to their old home Halstead Hall. The Sharpe brothers and sister are...more
The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall) by Sabrina Jeffries
Regency Romance – Jan. 19, 2010
4 ½ stars

The Truth About Lord Stoneville is a winning tale that is sure to please Regency fans. Sabrina Jeffries’s sure touch carries this story as I quickly found myself attracted to the characters in her newest series.

In this series, the members of the Sharpe clan are all summoned by their canny and rich grandmother to their old home Halstead Hall. The Sharpe brothers and sister are known for their reckless and independent ways. But when one has an unfortunate accident the grandmother finally commands them all to marry within the year or all of them will loose their inheritance. Outraged they try to reason with her but without avail.

But Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville has a cunning plan of his own. He means to find the most wretched and unappealing fiancée. One that his grandmother will never approve of and therefore call off the ridiculous plan to force him to marry.

Maria Butterfield is a dreadful American who is stubborn, independent and dreadfully ‘inexperienced.’ But Oliver soon finds Maria is more attractive than he knows what to do with and her American charm has a way of getting under his skin. A woman that is the complete opposite of what he usually prefers may just be what he needed all these years. But can he convince her of his true affections after blackmailing her to pretend to be his fiancée?

This was a fun romance. I was charmed with Oliver’s brothers and sisters as they tried to match make Maria and Oliver. Even they knew before Maria and Oliver that they were destined for each other! As they tried to get the 2 together (They also think if only Oliver marries then they won’t have to!), the story gets more entertaining and outrageous. I can’t wait to read how each of them gets caught in the marriage trap!

Sabrina Jeffries is one of my favorite writers. The only reason I did not grade this story higher is because I actually found myself becoming more interested in Oliver’s siblings as the story progressed! This is a solid story with very engaging characters. I am eager to find out more about the rest of the Sharpe clan and their devious grandmother.

This series is one sure to delight Regency fans and keep them coming for more!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

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Aug 27, 2012 Anorielt rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Erster Sarz: Geneigte Leserin, geneigter Leser, mein Name ist Hester Plumtree, aber die meisten nennen mich Hetty

Mit diesem Satz und der Erklärung von Mrs. Plumtree, wird dem Leser schon am Anfang des Buches erklärt worum genau es eigentlich geht. Hetty möchte das ihre Enkelkinder ihr skanalöses Leben aufgeben und endlich sesshaft werden, heiraten und eine Familie gründen. Die alte Dame ist einem wirklich sofort sympathisch und bei den wenigen Seiten die aus ihrer Sicht geschrieben sind, kam ich...more Erster Sarz: Geneigte Leserin, geneigter Leser, mein Name ist Hester Plumtree, aber die meisten nennen mich Hetty

Mit diesem Satz und der Erklärung von Mrs. Plumtree, wird dem Leser schon am Anfang des Buches erklärt worum genau es eigentlich geht. Hetty möchte das ihre Enkelkinder ihr skanalöses Leben aufgeben und endlich sesshaft werden, heiraten und eine Familie gründen. Die alte Dame ist einem wirklich sofort sympathisch und bei den wenigen Seiten die aus ihrer Sicht geschrieben sind, kam ich nicht umhin zu grinsen, denn sie weiß es gekonnt eine Rolle zu spielen um Oliver dorthin zu bekommen wo sie ihn haben will.

Die Eltern der Sharpe Kinder sind auf tragische und skandalöse Art ums Leben bekommen, ein Schatten der die Geschwister selbst nach all den Jahren noch verfolgt. Vor allem der älteste, Oliver oder auch Lord Stoneville, wird Tag für Tag von der Vergangenheit geplagt, denn er gibt sich die Schuld für die Tragödie. So führt er ein lasterhaftes Leben das er nicht aufgeben möchte, weshalb er einen Plan ausheckt um seiner Großmutter einen Strich durch die Rechnung zu machen. Diese hat ihm und seinen Geschwistern ein Ulitmatum gestellt - wenn die fünf nicht innerhalb eines Jahres einen Ehepartner finden, werden sie alle enterbt. Eine Drohung die wirkt, denn die Großmutter ist sehr vermögend, was man von den Geschwistern leider nicht behaupten kann.

Als Oliver dann Maria und ihren Vetter Freddy kennenlernt, nutzt er die Gunst der Stunde und bringt Maria dazu sich als seine Verlobte auszugeben, von der er hofft, das seine Großmutter sie für unpassend hält und ihr so nichts anderes übrig bleibt ihre Meinung zu änden, wenn sie möchte das diese Frau nicht in ihre Familie einheiratet. An und für sich ein guter Plan, wäre

Ich bin von der Geschichte richtig begeistert. Maria ist eine bewundernswerte Frau die keine Scheu hat zu sagen was sie denkt und die sich auch nicht einschüchtern lässt. Freddy ist der etwas trottelige Vetter den man wunderbar mit Essen bestechen kann. Zusammen geben sie wirklich ein unterhaltsames Gespann ab und auch Olivers Geschwister sind sehr nett und ich freue mich schon auf die weiteren Bände der Reihe, schließlich gilt das Ultimatum für alle Sharpes.

Schnell wird klar das hinter Olivers lasterhaftem Leben und seinem schamlosen Charaktere ein ganz anderer Mann sitzt. Maria kitzelt diese Eigenschaften Stück für Stück aus ihm heraus, ohne es wirklich zu merken. Beide kommen sich langsam näher, haben aber auch einige Rückschläge. Vor allem was das Thema Nathan, Marias verschwundenen Verlobten angeht, sind sich die beiden uneinig und geraten desöfteren aneinander. Das Ende ist nicht überraschend, aber sehr schön geschrieben und absolut befriedigent. Jetzt heißt es bis Dezember zu warten, denn dann erscheint der zweite Band der Hellions of Halstead Hall Reihe, in der Olivers jüngerer Bruder Jarret die Hauptrolle spielt.

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Ein absolute vergügnlicher erster Band und der Auftakt zu einer guten neuen Reihe mit starken Charakteren die zu überzeugen wissen.(less)

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Jul 08, 2012 Janusz rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Coincidence or probability? This is the second of two historical romances I read back-to-back, both with identical premises. The wealthy patriarch (or, in this case, matriarch) of an large family decides that a financial ultimatum is the only way to make his/her children or grandchildren forsake their irresponsible ways, get married, and raise a family.

If the unwed offspring are incorrigible rogues who are squandering the family's fortune, the threat to cut off their allowances or inheritances m...more

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May 27, 2012 Aldy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: regencia, historica, favorito, reread-d

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Nov 29, 2011 Cecilia rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I used to really like Sabrina Jeffries' books, but hadn't read any for a few years. I wanted to like this one more, but it was really hard. There were a couple of sparkling moments, but more tiresome ones. The hero is 35, but acts like a sulky adolescent, with way more "wah wah wah - nobody likes me everybody hates me I think I'll be a man whore" than I personally find attractive. And never at any point did any of this even feel authentic.

The prose was surprisingly clunky for such an experienced...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Andi Ruggles (Rywn) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The Truth About Lord Stoneville is the first in the series of 6, beginning with the eldest hellion - Oliver. Every one of the Sharpe's are unique in their own ways - Oliver is a rake, Jared is a gambler, Minerva writes Gothic Novels, Gabriel races, and Celia can be found most comfortably firing a gun. When the Sharpe's Grandmother has finally had enough, she puts down her foot. All of them would marry within the next year or be cut off from their inheritance. While they all rail against the inju...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Ashley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oliver Sharpe, Lord of Stoneville, has been involved in scandal half his life. Between his parents deaths and his lifestyle choices, he is in the scandal sheets more times that his grandmother can stand. She issues and ultimatum for olive and his siblings. They all have to marry with a year or face being cut off completely. Marriage is the last thing Oliver has on his mind sine his parents ended so horribly. He rustles up a plan and hopes to fool his grandmother to get her off their backs. While...more Oliver Sharpe, Lord of Stoneville, has been involved in scandal half his life. Between his parents deaths and his lifestyle choices, he is in the scandal sheets more times that his grandmother can stand. She issues and ultimatum for olive and his siblings. They all have to marry with a year or face being cut off completely. Marriage is the last thing Oliver has on his mind sine his parents ended so horribly. He rustles up a plan and hopes to fool his grandmother to get her off their backs. While searching for her missing finance Maria happens upon Oliver in a brothel after her cousin, Freddy, was falsely accused of thievery. The whole reason they were at the brothel was to follow a man carrying her missing fiance’s satchel. He has to have some answers for her, right? Wrong! He claims he purchased the satchel in a pawn store. With little money and no references, things are not looking good for Freddy and her. Oliver, therefore, takes it upon himself to bring up a proposal. If she will pretend to be engaged to him for two weeks, he will vouch for them both and help her search for her fiance, Nathan. Without much of a choice, Maria regretfully agrees and is taken immediately to his estate to meet this dear old grandmother of his. Maria is shocked when halfway through the meeting his grandmother tries to pay her off to get rid of her! She decides then and there to see this farce through. She will stick around for the next two weeks to spite her. What she had not expected was her attraction to Oliver growing quickly. The more he seduced her the more she gave in . In an attempt to pull them closer together, his siblings kept appearing at every corner whisking Maria away. His attraction to her drove him to madness. He soon realizes he was becoming quite protective of her and even JEALOUS! Oliver, the man who swore never to marry and never to have a mistress! He had come to the conclusion only pain and suffering followed in their wake. So why could he not stop thinking about her? Where did this jealousy come from, and why did he feel the need to keep her after this whole charade blew over? He even went as far as to “set-up” the drawing at the St. Valentine’s ball just to have a dance with her, since his siblings fooling him into missing out on all her other dances. When they went to dinner, Maria was called out on her second hand dress and Oliver accidently let slip they were engaged. Now what would they do? Maria was still looking for the other fiance she had! In an attempt to right the wrong he went to assure her he could fix this whole mess, but one thing led to another and before he knew what he was doing he actually proposed. He wanted her for himself, but could he remain loyal? Maria does not seem to think so and, therefore, turns him down. He will not be swayed. He feels that he has ruined her and they must marry. The next day he rushes off to grab a special license and misses Mr. Pinter’s, the private investigator, arrival. Maria is informed of Nathan’s whereabouts and just what he has been up to. She decided to go immediately and escape Oliver. Although his grandmother and siblings beg her not to, she leaves. Oliver returns later that night to receive the news of Maria’s escape. She cannot be gone! He has only just realized how much she means to him. He makes a decision to rush after her. Upon arrival in the town Nathan has been hiding, Maria comes to the realization this is not the Nathan she knew. This is a manipulative jerk! How dare he threaten her with court for a broken engagement that he seemed not to be worried with these past couple of months. What would she do now? Oliver was correct about Nathan all along. But in a change of events, the ball ends up on her side of the field. She has figured out a way to stop Nathan and marry Oliver. How? Make sure to read this amazing story and find out!(less)

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Dec 06, 2012 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The only downside of this book is that it does not go on forever! Luckily though, it is the first in a series and I'm eager to read about the other Hellions of Halstead Hall.

This book was expertly written and the audio version was well done. Oliver is a troubled rake hell bent on drinking and winching to cover up pain of a childhood innocence cut tragically short. When his grandmother gives him and his siblings an ultimatum - marry or be cut off from their inheritance - Oliver is forced to take...more

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May 29, 2012 Danielle (Bookwhoreblog) Perez rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

So this week I was feeling a bit emo, partially because I am a woman and we go through spurts of being emotional, and partially because I just had a crazy week! I set out to find a cheesy romance to get lost into, and found myself diving into the world of the Hellions of Hallstead Hall with full force. This is the first time I’ve read a Sabrina Jeffries novel, even though I do have several on my shelf in that massive ever growing TBR pile. I have to say this author has made it to the top of my m...more

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Feb 17, 2013 Danae rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Maria, an American heiress of a shipping company, has come to England in search of her missing fiance. Oliver is in search of an inappropriate bride to punish his grandmother for trying to force him and his siblings to marry. Their unconventional meeting and Maria agreeing to be a hoax fiancee to get Oliver's help in finding Nathan makes up the premise of the story. Oliver's growing fascination for Maria but inability to express it in an acceptable form is matched by Maria's attraction to him th...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Annika rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Im Prolog der Geschichte wendet sich Mrs. Hetty Plumtree, die Großmutter des Protagonisten - Besitzerin einer Brauerei und eine Bürgerliche, die sehr stolz darauf ist, dass ihre Tochter einen Adligen heiratete -, an den Leser/Hörer und erklärt, wie leid sie es ist, dass ihre Enkel (drei Männer und zwei Frauen) als "Höllenbrut von Halstead Hall" bekannt sind und zählt auch die diversen "Vergehen" der Enkel auf. Außerdem möchte sie, dass die fünf endlich heiraten und ihr Urenkel schenken. Das war...more Im Prolog der Geschichte wendet sich Mrs. Hetty Plumtree, die Großmutter des Protagonisten - Besitzerin einer Brauerei und eine Bürgerliche, die sehr stolz darauf ist, dass ihre Tochter einen Adligen heiratete -, an den Leser/Hörer und erklärt, wie leid sie es ist, dass ihre Enkel (drei Männer und zwei Frauen) als "Höllenbrut von Halstead Hall" bekannt sind und zählt auch die diversen "Vergehen" der Enkel auf. Außerdem möchte sie, dass die fünf endlich heiraten und ihr Urenkel schenken. Das war schon ein guter Einstieg in das Buch und ich musste hier beim Hören schon schmunzeln.

Die fünf Geschwister werden also von ihrer Großmutter mit dem Ultimatum konfrontiert: Entweder sie heiraten alle innerhalb eines Jahres, oder sie erhalten von ihr kein Geld mehr. Oliver, der Älteste der Geschwister trifft in einem Bordell auf Maria Butterfield, die dort mit ihrem Vetter Freddy auftaucht, weil sie einem angeblichen Dieb folgen, der die Tasche von Marias Verlobten bei sich trägt. Mit der Drohung, Freddy ins Gefängnis werfen zu lassen, bringt Oliver Maria dazu, seine Verlobte zu spielen. Er plant, seine Großmutter von ihrem Vorhaben abzubringen, indem er ihr eine unmögliche Braut vorstellt. Zunächst dachte er an eine Prostituierte, doch Maria, Amerikanerin, Katholikin, Tochter des Inhabers einer Schiffswerft und unehelich geborenen Mannes, die ausspricht, was sie gerade denkt, scheint für seine Zwecke noch viel besser geeignet.

Doch Oliver hat einige Dinge nicht in Betracht gezogen, zum Beispiel, dass seine Großmutter die Scharade sehr schnell durchschaut, ihn jedoch mit einer schauspielerischen Glanzleistung im Glauben lässt, sie könne Maria nicht leiden, nachdem sie sich zunächst davon überzeugt hat, dass die junge Frau keine Mitgiftjägerin ist. Oder seine Geschwister, die sehr schnell erkennen, dass Oliver und Maria hervorragend zueinander passen und genau wissen, wie sie den Frauenhelden Oliver reizen können: Seine Brüder flirten offen mit Maria während seine Schwestern sie in Beschlag nehmen und ihm kaum die Möglichkeit geben, allein mit ihr zu sein. Und allein sein würde er bald schon nur zu gern mit ihr. Denn ob es ihm gefällt oder nicht, er verliebt sich in die junge Amerikanerin.

Sie ist auch die Erste, der er sein dunkles Geheimnis verrät: Er glaubt sich Schuld am Tod seiner Eltern, bei dem die Mutter erst den Vater und dann sich selbst erschoss. Das Rätsel um diesen Tod zieht sich durch die ganze Reihe und ich bin gespannt, wie es sich auflöst, denn dass Oliver keine Schuld trifft, ist natürlich klar, doch was nun wirklich vorgefallen ist, wird sich wohl erst im Verlauf der Reihe (oder gar im letzten Buch) auflösen.

Doch Maria ist ja auch noch verlobt. Auch wenn Oliver der Meinung ist, Marias Verlobter verdiene sie nicht und treibe ein falsches Spiel mit ihr. Weshalb sonst sollte er plötzlich verschwunden sein? Weil es jedoch Teil der Abmachung mit Maria war, engagiert er Mr. Pinter, um Marias Verlobten zu suchen. Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters, wird dieser nämlich auch zur Testamentseröffnung gebraucht.

Marias Verlobter stellt sich natürlich als Taugenichts heraus, doch wie nicht anders zu erwarten, gibt es für Oliver und Maria (und auch für ihren Vetter Freddy) ein Happy End. Für seine Geschwister hingegen nicht: Oliver bittet seine Großmutter nicht von ihrem Plan abzusehen und so müssen die vier die restlichen Monate damit zubringen, sich passende Ehepartner zu suchen. Als nächstes ist Jarret an der Reihe, der einen Hang zum Glücksspiel hat.

Die Geschichte hat mich gut unterhalten, die Charaktere sind glaubwürdig und sympathisch, auch wenn mich einige der Geschwister mehr interessierten, als Oliver und Maria, aber das ist bei einer solchen Reihe normal. Dadurch, dass Maria als Amerikanerin zum ersten Mal in England ist und auch zum ersten Mal unter Adligen weilt, bietet sich auch die Möglichkeit für den Leser Dinge über die Zeit und Gesellschaft zu erfahren, ohne, dass es lehrerhaft oder fehl am Platz wirkt.

Lord Stonevilles Geheimnis ist ein guter Auftakt einer neuen Reihe und ich freue mich auf die Fortsetzungen. Auf Minervas Geschichte bin ich schon besonders gespannt, da sie als Autorin von Schauerromanen arbeitet. (less)

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Apr 29, 2010 Marsha rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance

The first thing I would need to do to have truly enjoyed this story was to acquire the ability to ignore stupid characters or suck it up and learn to like it. The premise is so contrived and weak that it makes the characters look silly for playing it out. Stoneville is a jerk and not particularly bright and almost everything he does exemplifies that. He never considers the possibility of actually finding a reasonable and adult way of dealing with his grandmother's decree. He immediately jumps to...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Petra Sýkorová rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sabrina Jeffries se i do paměti českých čtenářů zapsala celou škálou historikých sérií. Mezi nejoblíbenější patří například Škola pro dědičky, Sestry Swanleovy nebo nově vydávaní Výtečnici z Halstead Hall. Několikrát se umístila v žebříčku bestsellerů New York Times či USA Today. Svou první knihu prodala v roce 1991 a od té doby vydala na 35 dalších. Kdykoliv má s nějakým příběhem problém, prostě vypne počítač a začne skládat puzzle. A pak bum, bingo! Problém vyřešen a může v psaní pokračovat.

Sa...more Sabrina Jeffries se i do paměti českých čtenářů zapsala celou škálou historikých sérií. Mezi nejoblíbenější patří například Škola pro dědičky, Sestry Swanleovy nebo nově vydávaní Výtečnici z Halstead Hall. Několikrát se umístila v žebříčku bestsellerů New York Times či USA Today. Svou první knihu prodala v roce 1991 a od té doby vydala na 35 dalších. Kdykoliv má s nějakým příběhem problém, prostě vypne počítač a začne skládat puzzle. A pak bum, bingo! Problém vyřešen a může v psaní pokračovat.

Sabrina byla vychována dobrodružnými rodiči, kteří ji mimo jiné vychovávali také v Thajsku, mimo jiné ráda tvrdí, že se ke psaní donesla na hřbetu slona. Díky pobytu v Thajsku se mohla plně věnovat četbě románů Jane Austen , když se později vrátila do Států, získala titul z Anglické literatury na Tulane Universtiy. Momentálně žije s manželem a synem v Severní Karolíně.

Marie Butterfildová se po smrti otce vyadává spolu s bratránkem do Anglie, aby našla svého snoubence a vyřešila s ním dědickou situaci. Sňatek s ním se jí kdysi jevil jako celkem rozumná záležitost a je rozhodnutá dostát svému slovu. Jenže nic není tak, jak by si představovala a místo, aby svého snoubence našla, ocitne se v nevěstinci, kde narazí na někoho, kdo jí ještě víc zamává životem. Na markýze.

Markýz Oliver Stoneville má velice bouřlivou pověst a to ve všech společenských kruzích. Od smrti svých rodičů se o něm šeptá jedna podivnější zvěst za druhou. Lamač dívčích srdcí je rozhodnutý neopakovat chybu svých rodičů a nikdy se neoženit. Ale pak přijde babička se svým směšným ultimátem a Oliver musí jednat. Shodou okolností mu do klína spadne možnost, kterou si nehodlá nechat proplout mezi prsty a tak Marii zatáhne do jedné velké šarády. Ta ovšem ze všech nejvíc obalamutí hlavně jeho…

Většinou při historických knihách dávám bedlivý pozor na to, jestli události, vykreslení prostředí a i takové oblečení postav v knize opravdu souhlasí s historickým vývojem. Divili byste se, kolikrát nám autoři servírují naprosté bláboly, aniž by si jich byli vědomi a zmínili je alespoň v dovětku. U této knihy jsem ovšem ve střehu nebyla a nechala se unášet příjemným dějem. Nevzpomínám si, že bych v textu narazila na žádné vylomeniny ani na typické připodobňování typu mušlička a pevný kyj. Což jenom kvituju, člověk si pak říká, co to vlastně čte. Takže za mě překlad na jedničku.

Hlavní hrdinka mi byla sympatická a líbila se mi verva, s jakou se dívala na svět, i s jakou jednala se samotným markýzem. Sice se nechala vmanipulovat do něčeho, co jí nebylo dvakrát po chuti, ale slovo dodržela a nakonec se všechno vyvrbilo úplně jinak, než by si sama představovala. Markýz své pověsti rozhodně dostál, i když bylo hned od začátku jasné, že mu Marie pořádně zamotala hlavu. Ačkoliv se snažil tvářit, že tomu tak není. Korunu příběhu ještě nasadila jeho babička a jeho stejně vyvedení sourozenci.

Možná byl příběh krapet klišodiní, ale to se od tohoto typu románů tak nějak i čeká. Mně to vůbec nevadilo, přestože bylo docela jasné, jak celý příběh končí. V těch správných chvílích mi začalo bušit srdíčko, v jiných jsem nevěřícně kroutila hlavou a nadávala a v dalších zase čekala, co se bude dít dál. Jestli se v podobném duchu ponesou u další příběhy sourozenců, mám se na co těšit.

Už jě to poměrně dlouhá doba, kdy jsem četla nějakou historickou romanci. Během střední školy jsem jich čítávala víc, protože jsem pravidelně chodívala vykrádat knihovničku babičky. Stejně jako ve všech ostatních žánrech, i v tomto existují lepší a horší knihy, příběhy a postavy. Jsem ovšem ráda, že jsem natrefila právě na tuto knihu, protože se mi velice líbila.

Autorka sice nepřinese žádnou překvapivou zápletku či rozuzlení, ale o to ani nejde. Cílem knihy je čtenáře pobavit a zpříjemnit mu při četbě relaxaci. Já jsem si rozhodně odpočinula a těšila se na to, co mě čeká na dalších stránkách. Pravda o markýzi S. je velice příjemná kniha, která by vám rozhodně neměla uniknout. Splnila má očekávání, proto knize dávám 4 hvězdičky a těším se na pokračování. Něco mi říká, že se rozhodně nebudu nudit.

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Po strááášně dlouhé době nějaká historická romance. A tuhle jsem si hezky užila. Hezky napsaná, hezky přeložená, poměrně klasická zápletka, ale moc hezky provedená. Krásné odpočinkové romantické čtení.(less)

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Jan 24, 2012 Michelle Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed The Truth About Lord Stoneville. This was my first read from Sabrina Jeffries and first time being introduced to Oliver (Lord Stoneville). Loved them both!

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Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville was sure in for a surprise when the tables get turned on him. His grandmother's ploy to get her grandchildren married off seemed to be exactly what Oliver needed for healing. Whether or not he knew he needed the cure.

Oliver had a tragic moment e...more I really enjoyed The Truth About Lord Stoneville. This was my first read from Sabrina Jeffries and first time being introduced to Oliver (Lord Stoneville). Loved them both!

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Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville was sure in for a surprise when the tables get turned on him. His grandmother's ploy to get her grandchildren married off seemed to be exactly what Oliver needed for healing. Whether or not he knew he needed the cure.

Oliver had a tragic moment early in his life that scarred him for years to come. It was heartbreaking really. His mother was furious and in her anger she said some things that if she lived, she would have deeply regretted. The thing is, I understood his mom. Being a mother myself, I know that there are times where I am so angry I say something that I don't necessarily mean. I later regret and apologize profusely. I am so saddened for his mother and for Oliver that those harmful words were the last thing she ever said to him before she died. It leaves a pain in my heart and huge lump in my throat. This very incident is the core basis for how Oliver's life was shaped and how he grew into the rake he was. The burden on his shoulders was immense.

Maria was like the healing salve being gingerly applied to heart. The minute Oliver met Maria, as she threatened to stab him in the neck with a sword, he knew she was different. She was outspoken and said her mind instead of the English prudish way he was used to. Being American she didn't salivate over gossip and paid little credence to the ton's talk and rumours. I liked her right away. Even though she was strong willed women, I loved that she was still so completely soft that Oliver's kisses could still melt her.

I like that this Hellion Series has a back story mystery attached. As I head into book 2 A Hellion in Her Bed, I am eager to see the little bit of a cliffhanger continues. I'd hate to stop on just book 1 The Truth About Lord Stoneville because I am eager to read these siblings through to the end. They all have such different and awesome personalities that I can't wait to read their matches.

Teasers: hungry cousin Freddy, conniving grandmother (whom I adored), brothel encounter, fixed Valentine's Day ball (less)

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Feb 24, 2011 June rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Oliver Sharpe, Lord Stoneville is the hero of this book. He was one of the bad boys from The School for Heiresses series. He really is a bad boy, but this book had just the right amount of naughty, nice and it was funny as well. American Maria Butterfield, surprises Oliver from the first and leads him on a merry chase, along with Oliver's meddling Grandmother who wants to see all of her grandchildren married by the end of the year, and his siblings who hope to manipulate their grandmothers plans...more

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Jun 01, 2010 Cynthia (aka Artemis) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Regency Romance Readers

Shelves: historical-romance

Grandma puts her foot down and tells her five Grandchildren she has had enough of their wicked ways. In order for them to claim their inheritance, they must settle down, find a mate, and marry within the year, or they are cut off, permanently.

The first, and oldest of the grandchildren, in the Hellions of Halstead Hall Series is Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville. The others are also introduced with their various vices. As the story unfolds, it is uncovered how their parents died and they...more

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Mar 10, 2011 Vivian Archer rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-hist

Though the first in a series, it is the third I've read. Frankly, I'm glad I did. This trend of series with heavily overlapped plots is often dissatisfying as at least one point of conflict is never resolved. So, having read a few made the ending and epilogue less cumbersome. Enough of that, the story itself is entertaining and both the hero and heroine are well-developed and interesting.

Lord Stoneville's family is endearing and annoying. They feel real and not contrived, not stereotypes/archety...more

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May 07, 2010 Natalie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I didn't care for this book--I felt the hero was too much of an asshole and I hated the way he used his privilege to manipulate the heroine into going along with his scheme at the beginning of the book. It did improve a lot by the end, but I don't think I'll reading anything more from this author.

I don't read much romance any more, and this book really cemented the reasons why for me--I like moral complexity and ambiguity, I don't necessarily want a Happily Ever After (although it's nice!), and...more

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If having a colorful life turns you into a novelist, then I had no choice but to become a writer. My whole life changed when my parents moved us to Thailand when I was seven. Before I was eighteen, I'd eaten chicken heads and jellyfish, been chased by a baby elephant, seen countless cobras and pythons, had the entire series of rabies shots (yes, the ones in the stomach with those lo-o-o-ng needles...more

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