This Much Is True
A Novel
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4.3 • 33 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret returns with the third book in her Liars’ Club series with a sexy and hilarious romance about a thrill-seeking debutante and a highwayman who is more than he seems on the surface…
Althea Hartley has lost her spark. As the youngest daughter of an eccentric family, playwrighting is in her blood. But two failed Seasons have left her disenchanted. In desperate need of inspiration, she takes matters into her own hands by creating a tale of a dashing highwayman. What could possibly go wrong?
But her stories prove to be a little too true for the actual highwayman living beneath the tons’ nose.
Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James, needs to put an end to the bewitching Miss Hartley’s incriminating tales. Society can never suspect that he isn’t the clumsy oaf he pretends to be. Or that, under the cover of darkness, he greets scoundrels and lightens their purses. Not too much. Just enough to keep those closest to him safe from his menacing uncle.
Then sparks fly when this unlikely pair meets one perfect night. And while she is eager to unmask him, he is determined to stay hidden. But there’s no denying the chemistry that neither of them are able to resist…
The only thing for certain is that Thea needs to guard her heart before the highwayman steals it.
Customer Reviews
A truly lovely book.
I like this one. The characters were interesting and their dialogue was fun. The story was unique in its own way. The ending was a bit short for me, but I would still recommend it.
Spectacles and flowers!
Miss Althea Hartley was really patient with the multiple gown ruiner, Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James in Vivienne Lorret’s “This Much is True” from The Liar’s Club series!
I enjoyed the dual identity aspect! We got a spectacle-wearing nobleman who turned into a mix of part super hero and part outlaw to benefit the needy. The brave hero identity was great however it was the flower maker that made me swoon.
I enjoyed Althea’s flair! She was a playwright that lost her inspiration and I loved her determination to find her source of tingles. Her character was more than a third season debutante, her dreams gave her depth and her daring made memorable scenes.
I loved Althea and Jasper together! He would pop out of nowhere and they were tethered closer together with each encounter through their wit. She would defend him and not back down. Then they had an entertaining reunion scene in front of an actual audience no less!
I highly recommend this theatrical and well-paced book containing dreams coming true for the individuals and of course a happily ever after!
Thank you to Net Galley, Avon Books, and Harper Voyager US for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
I skipped chapters
This was the most boring book of this series. So much internal dialogue! It became tedious quickly and while I was interested in Althea’s story, this is not what I had in mind.
Jasper just wasn’t that good of a character. His situation and physical attributes just didn’t mesh. Surely someone would have paid attention and noticed.
Just not a very good story.