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Dangerous Virtues: Honesty
Honesty, Purity, Chastity—three sisters, three very different women, all three possessed of an alluring beauty that made them...Dangerous Virtues.
When the covered wagon that was taking her family west capsized in a flood-swollen river, Honesty Buchanan's life was forever changed. Raised in a bawdy Abilene saloon by its flamboyant mistress, Honesty learned to earn her keep as a cardsharp, and a crooked one at that. Continually searching for her missing sisters, the raven-haired temptress found instead the last person in the world she needed: a devastatingly handsome Texas Ranger, Sinclair Archer, who was sworn to put cheats and thieves like herself behind bars. Nestled in his protective embrace, Honesty found the love she'd been desperately seeking ever since she'd lost her family...a love that would finally make an honest woman of her.
When the covered wagon that was taking her family west capsized in a flood-swollen river, Honesty Buchanan's life was forever changed. Raised in a bawdy Abilene saloon by its flamboyant mistress, Honesty learned to earn her keep as a cardsharp, and a crooked one at that. Continually searching for her missing sisters, the raven-haired temptress found instead the last person in the world she needed: a devastatingly handsome Texas Ranger, Sinclair Archer, who was sworn to put cheats and thieves like herself behind bars. Nestled in his protective embrace, Honesty found the love she'd been desperately seeking ever since she'd lost her family...a love that would finally make an honest woman of her.
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 1996
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About the author
Elaine Barbieri
57 books51 followersAKA Elaine Rome
Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.
Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.
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May 12, 2022
I keep on searching for the goodness that was "Defiant Mistress" in Elaine Barbieri's other books and being disappointed when none of her other books live up to that. If you haven't read that book, go read it. It's amazing.
The prologue & the epilogue almost made me cry. What I didn't understand was on the back of the book, the blurb mentions a guy named Sinclair Archer as the hero. In the book, I read Wes Howell was the hero. Both are good names. I wonder what happened. The name difference made me wonder if Wes Howell was a cover name for his real name, Sinclair Archer, and that that was going to be revealed at the end of the book.
The romance between Wes & Honesty was just a little odd, from how it started out especially (lust). I don't know how to explain it, but if you read it, you'll know what I mean. I've noticed that all her heroes call their ladies "darlin' ". It's funny for me. There's also another guy, named Jeremy, the same age as Honesty who's been in love with her since forever. She loves him but only as a friend. I was .
This book also reminded me of the last Elaine Barbieri book I read last week: "To Meet Again" because both have a gang of bad guys trying to rob a bank/steal shipments of money, and the hero as a lawman.
Maybe I'll read the second book in the series because I want to know how Honesty reunites with her other sisters, but I'm taking a break from Elaine Barbieri books at the moment.
The prologue & the epilogue almost made me cry. What I didn't understand was on the back of the book, the blurb mentions a guy named Sinclair Archer as the hero. In the book, I read Wes Howell was the hero. Both are good names. I wonder what happened. The name difference made me wonder if Wes Howell was a cover name for his real name, Sinclair Archer, and that that was going to be revealed at the end of the book.
The romance between Wes & Honesty was just a little odd, from how it started out especially (lust). I don't know how to explain it, but if you read it, you'll know what I mean. I've noticed that all her heroes call their ladies "darlin' ". It's funny for me. There's also another guy, named Jeremy, the same age as Honesty who's been in love with her since forever. She loves him but only as a friend. I was .
This book also reminded me of the last Elaine Barbieri book I read last week: "To Meet Again" because both have a gang of bad guys trying to rob a bank/steal shipments of money, and the hero as a lawman.
Maybe I'll read the second book in the series because I want to know how Honesty reunites with her other sisters, but I'm taking a break from Elaine Barbieri books at the moment.
July 11, 2019
Dangerous Virtues
Honesty by Elaine Barbieri is book 1 of the series. It's a book full of action that keeps you turning its pages. The romance is spicy and the characters are wonderful.
Honesty by Elaine Barbieri is book 1 of the series. It's a book full of action that keeps you turning its pages. The romance is spicy and the characters are wonderful.
December 13, 2023
Didn’t like this like the other two books in the series. Any way you phrase it, Honesty is a bitch of a character and I couldn’t stand her!
January 30, 2026
Not bad.
I generally like most of this author’s work, and this book was good too.
The hero was awesome. I’m a sucker for characters like him—completely devoted to the heroine, never wavering. He doesn’t let his ego come between their relationship, and I really admire that kind of man.
The heroine, on the other hand, was annoying. She was too stubborn and honestly a bit stupid at times. She focused way too much on the welfare of the OM, even though she only considered him a friend.
The suspense started off fine but got boring after a point.
Overall, it’s an okay one-time read.
I generally like most of this author’s work, and this book was good too.
The hero was awesome. I’m a sucker for characters like him—completely devoted to the heroine, never wavering. He doesn’t let his ego come between their relationship, and I really admire that kind of man.
The heroine, on the other hand, was annoying. She was too stubborn and honestly a bit stupid at times. She focused way too much on the welfare of the OM, even though she only considered him a friend.
The suspense started off fine but got boring after a point.
Overall, it’s an okay one-time read.
September 28, 2015
Really good
I truly enjoyed every chapter of this book. I plan to read the entire series. The characters are flawed but real. This is a great plot with romance, adventure and great sadness. I was drawn in by the good writing, and would definitely recommend this book.
I truly enjoyed every chapter of this book. I plan to read the entire series. The characters are flawed but real. This is a great plot with romance, adventure and great sadness. I was drawn in by the good writing, and would definitely recommend this book.
August 10, 2016
Well it look's like Honesty found her man, but......
Can she find her sisters as well.. Can she complete her Happy family by reuniting with her sisters Purity and Chastity??
Can she find her sisters as well.. Can she complete her Happy family by reuniting with her sisters Purity and Chastity??
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