The Truth About Love: A Cynster Novel (Cynster Novels)

Bold, passionate and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. Gerrard Debbington, Vane Cynster's brother-in-law, is one of London's most eligible gentlemen. Uninterested in marriage, his driving passion is to paint the fabled gardens of Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall -- an opportunity that is now at hand...if Gerrard agrees to create an honest portrait of Tregonning's daughter as well. Gerrard chafes at wasting his talents on some simpering miss, only to discover that Jacqueline Tregonning stirs him as no other. Certainly, she is beautiful, but it is her passionate nature that strikes sparks with Gerrard's own, igniting desire and sweeping them into each other's arms, convincing Gerrard that he has found his ideal soul mate -- the lady he must have as his wife. But something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Evil and lies are reaching out to ensnare Jacqueline -- and Gerrard will have to move Heaven and Earth to protect the remarkable woman who, for him, personifies the truth about love... 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, protege 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. 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, protg 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 s

stephanie Laurens Has Written Her Most Romantic And Powerful Novel To Date, One That Dares Tell the Truth About Love.

gerrard Debbington, Protégé And Brother-in-law Of Vane Cynster, Is Part Of The Charmed Cynster Family Circle. One Of The Most Eligible Gentlemen In The Ton, And Its Foremost Artistic Lion, There's Only One Offer He Wants To Accept--the Chance To Paint The 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 A Portrait Of The Man's Daughter. Gerrard Loathes The Idea, But With No Alternative, He Agrees...only To Discover That Jacqueline Tregonning Inspires Him As No Other Lady Has.

but Something Is Horribly Wrong At Hellebore Hall And Evil Reaches Out To Ensnare Jacqueline, Trapping Her In A Web Of Insidious Whispers That Paint Her As A Double Murderess.

convinced That Jacqueline Is Innocent, Gerrard Is...

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Bold, passionate and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. Gerrard Debbington, Vane Cynster's brother-in-law, is one of London's most eligible gentlemen. Uninterested in marriage, his driving passion is to paint the fabled gardens of Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall -- an opportunity that is now at hand ... if Gerrard agrees to create an honest portrait of Tregonning's daughter as well. Gerrard chafes at wasting his talents on some simpering miss, only to discover that Jacqueline Tregonning stirs him as no other. Certainly, she is beautiful, but it is her passionate nature that strikes sparks with Gerrard's own, igniting desire and sweeping them into each other's arms, convincing Gerrard that he has found his ideal soul mate -- the lady he must have as his wife. But something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Evil and lies are reaching out to ensnare Jacqueline -- and Gerrard will have to move Heaven and Earth to protect the remarkable woman who, for him, personifies the truth about love Gerrard Debbington, Vane Cynster's brother in law, is one of London's most eligible gentlemen. Uninterested in marriage, his driving passion is to paint the fabled gardens of Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall an opportunity that is now at hand. If Gerrard agrees to create an honest portrait of Tregonning's daughter as well. Gerrard chafes at wasting his talents on some simpering miss, only to discover that Jacqueline Tregonning stirs him as not other. Certainly, she is beautiful, but it is her passionate nature that strikes sparks with Gerrard's own, igniting desire and sweeping them into each other's arms, convincing Gerrard that he has found his ideal soul mate the lady he must have as his wife. But something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Evil and lies are reaching out to ensnare Jacqueline and Gerrard will have to move Heaven and Earth to protect the remarkable woman who, for him, personifies the truth about love Gerrard Debbington is one of the chosen few who've learned their social and amorous skills from the masters. Handsome and wealthy, the protege and brother-in-law of Vane Cynster is one of the most eligible gentlemen in the ton, besieged by offers from London's beauties. Yet as the ton's foremost artistic lion, there's only one offer he seeks--to paint the fantastical but selfom-seen gardens of reclusive Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall. That chance is dangled before Gerrard on the condition that he also create an open and honest portrait of the man's daughter. Loath to waste his time and talent on some simpering miss, Gerrard reluctantly agrees ... only to discover that she inspires him as no other lady has Gerrard Debbington is besieged by offers form London's most sought-after beauties, but there's only one offer he wants to accept; the chance to paint the gardens of reclusive Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall. Yet to do so Gerrard must also create an honest portrait Lord Tregonning's daughter. With no alternative, he agrees... only to discover that Jaqueline Tregonning inspires more than just his artistic talents. He is stunned by the deep emotions she stirs within him. But something is horribly wrong at Hellebore Hall. Evil lurks in the beautiful gardens - and when a long-dead body is discovered there, Jacqueline is enmeshed in a web of danger... and she and Gerrard are running out of time Gerrard Debbington travels to Helleborn Hall, a dark and mysterious place. His lure - unlimited access to sketch the Hall's famous but rearly seen gardens. But what seems like a simple exchange grows more more complicated from the moment Gerrard meets Jacqueline, the beautiful daugther of the house. Artist Gerrard Debbington accepts a commission to paint a young woman's portrait in exchange for access to her father's celebrated yet strictly private gardens, but when he learns the woman may be in danger, he appoints himself her protector Loath to waste his time and talent on some simpering miss, Gerrard reluctantly agrees to paint Lord Tregonning's daughter in exchange for painting the lord's gardens Mr. Cunningham, as I've already made clear, I have no interest whatever in painting a portrait of Lord Tregonning's daughter.