Synopses & Reviews
~Chosen by NPR as one of their Great Reads of 2014~ and#160; In this spellbinding romance by the acclaimed,and#160;USA Todayand#160;bestsellingand#160;author of The Luckiest Lady in London, a beautiful and cunning woman meets her match in a man just as dangerous and seductive as she is, putting both her heart and her future at riskand#133; and#160; Hidden beneath Catherine Bladeand#8217;s uncommon beauty is a daring that matches any manand#8217;s. Although this has taken her far in the world, she still doesnand#8217;t have the one thing she craves: the freedom to live life as she chooses. Finally given the chance to earn her independence, who should be standing in her way but the only man sheand#8217;s ever loved, the only person to ever betray her.
Despite the scars Catherine left him, Captain Leighton Atwood has never been able to forget the mysterious girl who once so thoroughly captivated him. When she unexpectedly reappears in his life, he refuses to get close to her. But he cannot deny the yearning she reignites in his heart.
Their reunion, however, plunges them into a web of espionage, treachery, and deadly foes. With everything at stake, Leighton and Catherine are forced to work together to find a way out. If they are ever to find safety and happiness, they must first forgive and learn to trust each other againand#133;
Review
"Searing, tender, and filled with passion, [Sherry Thomas's] writing is nothing short of a revelation." --LISA KLEYPAS
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"Tender, discerning, and lushly romantic, Thomas's latest offering drills down into the characters' emotional depths to produce a devastating love story that may appeal to fans of Mary Jo Putney and Laura Kinsale." --Library Journal (starred review)
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“With the first in a new trilogy, RITA Award winner Thomas distills superbly nuanced characters and flawlessly re-created settings worthy of Merchant and Ivory into a gracefully witty and potently passionate love story that sets a new gold standard for historical romances.” --Booklist (starred review)
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"I enjoyed
Beguiling the Beauty tremendously. Ms. Thomas is a writer whose craft grows more dazzling with each book she writes. In this novel, she explores deftly the nature of love, the power of beauty, and the damage men and women do to each other in the pursuit of both. If, as Keats said, 'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever,' readers will be enjoying
Beguiling the Beauty for years to come." --
All About RomanceReview
andquot;Sizzling....Helena's self-possessed intelligence makes her a standout heroine, and Thomas has an exquisite ability to transport the reader into the outstanding story.andquot;andmdash;
Publishers Weekly (starred review) on
Tempting the Bride andquot;Searing, tender, and filled with passion, her writing is nothing short of a revelation.andquot;andmdash;LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times bestselling author
andldquo;Thomasandhellip;has made a name for herself with her exquisite use of language.andrdquo;andmdash;Library Journal
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Praise for Tempting the Bride: ~Chosen by Library Journal as one of the Best Books of 2012~
"Sizzling....Helena's self-possessed intelligence makes her a standout heroine, and Thomas has an exquisite ability to transport the reader into the outstanding story."and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Thomasand#8217; splendidly nuanced characters and emotionally compelling plot give the third book in her latest lushly sensual, exquisitely written historical trilogy... a rare richness and depth readers will treasure." --Booklist
"Exquisitely beautiful prose...heartwrenching emotion....A profoundly beautiful romance that I absolutely adored." --All About Romance [Desert Isle Keeper]
Praise for Sherry Thomas:
and#8220;Thomasand#8217;s lyrical writing is really the star of the show.and#160; There are writers who can tell a great story, and writers who can tell a great story with beauty and artistry. Thomas is in the latter category, and her writing is, quite simply, a cut above.and#8221; and#8212;All About Romance
"Searing, tender, and filled with passion, her writing is nothing short of a revelation."and#8212;Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorand#8220;Thomasand#8230;has made a name for herself with her exquisite use of language.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journal
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andquot;With lush sensuality, intense emotion, lyrical writing, and exquisitely realized characters, Thomas has delivered another unforgettable winner.andquot; (Starred Review) --Library Journal
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Raves for The Dark Lady
“A tale of love, determination, scandal and plenty of angst.”—Publishers Weekly
“A book to savor.”—Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author
“Dark, dramatic and intense.”—Anna Campbell, author of Seven Nights in a Rogues Bed
"Richly detailed and... unforgettable.” —Romance Junkies
"With the first in the Mad Passions trilogy, Claremont establishes herself as a force in the genre — to be kept on readers shelves alongside Anne Stuart, Anna Campbell and Jennifer Ashley.” —Romantic Times
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Praise for the novels of Sherry Thomas "Ravishingly sinful, intelligent, and addictive."and#8212;Eloisa James,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author
and#8220;Thomas tantalizes.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journal (starred review)
"Sublime."and#8212;Chicago Tribune
"One of the rising stars of historical romance."and#8212;Booklist
"A masterpiece...A beautifully written, exquisitely seductive, powerfully romantic gem of a romance."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Praise for My Beautiful Enemy: "VERDICT With incisive character development, deft pacing, and lyrical, nearly poetic prose, Thomas transports readers....A gripping, mesmerizing romance that is one of Thomasand#8217;s most unforgettable yet." --Library Journal (starred review)
"Finding her new book (My Beautiful Enemy, Berkley Sensation, Aug.) was like running into an old friend. Thomas has honed her craft to a fine edge, penning exquisite stories of depth and emotion....and#160;I see another RWA RITA Award in Thomasand#8217;s future." --Library Journal (BEA pick)
"Fun and beguiling....In Thomasand#8217; talented hands, the complex plot flows smoothly...while also exploring ideas of identity, loyalty and love." --Kirkus Reviews
"I loved this book!....Sherry Thomas could have added 200 more pages to this book and I would have kept reading well into the night for a chance to spend a few more hours with this delicious couple." --All About Romance
~Chosen by NPR as one of their Great Reads of 2014~
~Chosen as one ofand#160;Library Journal'sand#160;Best Romances of 2014~
Praise for Sherry Thomas's previous noveland#160;The Luckiest Lady in London:
~Chosen as One of 2013's Best Romances byand#160;Library Journaland#160;andand#160;Kirkus Reviews
~Chosen as One of 2013's Best Love Stories by NPR
and#8220;Thomas is known for a lush styleand#8230;[and] transporting prose even as [she] delivers on heat and emotion and a well-earned happily ever after.and#8221; and#160;--The New York Times Book Reviewand#160;
"A masterpiece...A beautifully written, exquisitely seductive, powerfully romantic gem of a romance.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviewsand#160;(starred review)
"Stellar....Thomas's characters are intelligent and multidimensional, and each scene is espertly crafted and rich in details. and#160;Readers will be immersed in the story from the very first page until the breathtaking conclusion."and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;(starred review)
and#8220;Thomas continues to be a refreshing voice in the genre with her lively plots, witty dialogue and intelligent characters. She compels readers to think, feel, laugh and#8211; and, ultimately, heave a deep sigh of satisfaction.and#8221;and#8212;RT Book Reviewsand#160;and#160;(Top Pick)
Further praise for the novels of Sherry Thomas
and#8220;ONE OF THE RISING STARS OF HISTORICAL ROMANCE.and#8221; and#8212;Booklistand#160;
and#8220;THOMASand#8230;HAS MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF WITH HER EXQUISITE USE OF LANGUAGE.and#8221; and#8212;Library Journaland#160;
and#8220;Sherry Thomasand#8230;is a rebel, a rule-breaker, and, above all, a romanticand#8230;[Her] writing is nothing short of a revelation.and#8221;and#8212;Lisa Kleypas,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author
and#8220;Ravishingly sinful, intelligent, and addictive. An amazing debut.and#8221;and#8212;Eloisa James,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author
and#8220;Enchantingand#8230;An extraordinary, unputdownable love story.and#8221;and#8212;Jane Feather,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author
and#8220;Sublimeand#8230;An irresistible literary treat.and#8221;and#8212;Chicago Tribune
and#8220;Sherry Thomasand#8217;s captivating debut novel will leave readers breathless. Intelligent, witty, sexy, and peopled with wonderful charactersand#8230;and sharp, clever dialogue.and#8221;and#8212;The Romance Readerand#160;
and#8220;Thomas makes a dazzling debut with a beautifully written, sizzling, captivating love story...Her compelling tale of love betrayed and then reborn will make you sigh with pleasure.and#8221;and#8212;RT Book Reviews
and#8220;Deft plotting and sparkling charactersand#8230;Steamy and smart.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;(starred review)
and#8220;Thomas tantalizes readersand#8230;An enchanting, thought-provoking story of love lost and ultimately reclaimed. Lively banter, electric sexual tension, and an unusual premise make this stunning debut all the more refreshing.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journaland#160;(starred review)
and#8220;Historical romance the way I love it.and#8221;and#8212;All About Romanceand#160;
and#8220;Big, dramatic, and romantic.and#8221;and#8212;Dear Author
Sherry Thomas's accolades for her previous novels include:
Best Romances of 2010,and#160;Kirkus Reviewsand#160; Best Romances of 2012,and#160;Library Journaland#160; # 10 in Top Romances Since 1970 Listand#160;Dear Authorand#160; Top Read of 2009,and#160;All About Romanceand#160;
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Review
Raves for Lady in Red
“Dark and intriguing Victorian romance.”—Publishers Weekly
“The second of Claremonts Mad Passions series is wonderfully dark and intense. By drawing on characters from the previous volume and keeping the tension high, Claremont thrills her fans and will no doubt garner new readers seeking emotional intensity and angst not often found in romance. Think the Brontës, du Maurier and Holt. For those who relish the dark side, Claremont is their new queen.”—Romantic Times, Top Pick
Raves for The Dark Lady
“A tale of love, determination, scandal and plenty of angst.”—Publishers Weekly
“A book to savor.”—Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author
“Dark, dramatic and intense.”—Anna Campbell, author of Seven Nights in a Rogues Bed
"Richly detailed and... unforgettable.” —Romance Junkies
"With the first in the Mad Passions trilogy, Claremont establishes herself as a force in the genre — to be kept on readers shelves alongside Anne Stuart, Anna Campbell and Jennifer Ashley.” —Romantic Times
Synopsis
When the Duke of Lexington meets the mysterious Baroness von Seidlitz-Hardenberg on a transatlantic liner, he is fascinated. Shes exactly what hes been searching fora beautiful woman who interests and entices him. He falls hard and fastand soon proposes marriage.
And then she disappears without a trace
For in reality, the baroness” is Venetia Easterbrooka proper young widow who had her own vengeful reasons for instigating an affair with the duke. But the plan has backfired. Venetia has fallen in love with the man she despisedand theres no telling what might happen when she is finally unmasked
Synopsis
ONE OF
LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST ROMANCES OF THE YEAR
In this new masterpiece of historical romance from the acclaimed,and#160;USA Todayand#160;bestsellingand#160;Sherry Thomas,and#160;
a headstrong beauty is rescued by the notorious rake she has always despised...
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Helena Fitzhugh understands perfectly well that she would be ruined should her secret love affair be discovered. So when a rendezvous goes wrong and she is about to be caught in the act, it is with the greatest reluctance that she accepts help from David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings, and elopes with him to save her reputation. and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Helena has despised David since they were childrenand#151;the notorious rake has tormented her all her life. David, on the other hand, has always loved Helena, but his pride will never let him admit the secrets of his heart. and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; A carriage accident the day after their elopement, however, robs Helena of her memoryand#151;the slate is wiped clean. At last David dares to reveal his love, and she finds him both fascinating and desirable. But what will happen when her memory returns and she realizes she has fallen for a man she has sworn never to trust?
Synopsis
ONE OF
LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST ROMANCES OF THE YEAR
In this new masterpiece of historical romance from the acclaimed Sherry Thomas,and#160;
a headstrong beauty is rescued by the notorious rake she has always despised...
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Helena Fitzhugh understands perfectly well that she would be ruined should her secret love affair be discovered. So when a rendezvous goes wrong and she is about to be caught in the act, it is with the greatest reluctance that she accepts help from David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings, and elopes with him to save her reputation. and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Helena has despised David since they were childrenand#151;the notorious rake has tormented her all her life. David, on the other hand, has always loved Helena, but his pride will never let him admit the secrets of his heart. and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; A carriage accident the day after their elopement, however, robs Helena of her memoryand#151;the slate is wiped clean. At last David dares to reveal his love, and she finds him both fascinating and desirable. But what will happen when her memory returns and she realizes she has fallen for a man she has sworn never to trust?
Synopsis
The Victorian era was full of majestic beauty and scandalous secretsa time when corsets were the least of a womans restrictions, and men could kill or be killed in the name of honor.
Lady Mary Darrel should be the envy of London. Instead, all society believes her dead. For Mary holds a secret so dangerous, her father chose to keep her locked away
and have a grave made for her near her mothers. Driven to the edge of desperation, Mary manages to escape the asylum, only to find that her fate yet again rests in the hands of a man
Edward Barrons, Duke of Fairleigh, longs for some way to escape the torment of his fathers crimes. In Marys warrior spirit and haunted gazewhich so mirrors his ownhe finally sees his path to redemption. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even as she seeks revenge. But will the passion they discover in each other be enough to save them from their demons?
About the Author
2011 Golden Heart winner
Máire Claremont first fell in love with Mr. Rochester, not Mr. Darcy. Drawn to his dark snark, she longed to find a tortured hero of her own
until she realized the ramifications of Mr. Rochester locking his first wife up in his attic. Discovering the errors of her ways, Máire now looks for a real-life Darcy and creates deliciously dark heroes on the page. Oh, and she wants everyone to know her name is pronounced
Moira. Her parents just had to give her an Irish Gaelic name.