This Much Is True: A Novel

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USA Todaybestselling 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 bycreating 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 thetons nose.

Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James, needs to put an end to the bewitching Miss Hartleys incriminating tales. Society can never suspect that he isnt 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 theres 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.

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Lorret launches the Liars Club series with a scintillating fake fianc romance in Regency England...With big emotions, sensual love scenes, and endearing protagonist, this is sure to win hearts. Publishers Weekly(starred review) onIt Had to Be a Duke [A] sprightly and fun fake-engagement taleIt is a lovely tumble. Library JournalonIt Had to Be a Duke I love this delightful historical romance, Vivienne Lorret is one of my favorite authors andIt Had to Be a Dukeis a fun romp. The fake betrothal trope has honestly been done so many times but somehow Lorret manages to make it fresh. Its probably because on top of the fake betrothal trope, Verity and Magnus are enemies-to-lovers, my second favorite trope. Fresh Fiction onIt Had to Be a Duke In this fast-paced romance with a bit of mystery, [...] Lorret alluringly creates passion between the protagonists, and readers will be excited to watch their love story develop. Library Journal on The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount Lorret strikes the right balance of humor and swoony romance. The pages fly as this unlikely couple work for their happy ending. Publishers Weekly on The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount

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USA Today bestselling author, Vivienne Lorret transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of works including: The Wallflower Wedding Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Season's Original Series, and the Misadventures in Matchmaking series. For more information on her books, sign up for her newsletter at www.vivlorret.net.