The Truth About Love
A Cynster novel

By Stephanie Laurens

     Once again, Stephanie Laurens takes us to the world of the Cynster family with Gerrard Debbington, brother-in-law of Vane Cynster. Gerrard is an artist, but the last thing he wants to do is paint some doting father's daughter. However, in order to paint the famous gardens at Hellebore Hall, he must paint Lord Tregonning's daughter. After being giving an ultimatum, Gerrard agrees to do the portrait.

     His first encounter with Jacqueline Tregonning leaves him sppechless as he is captivated with her beauty. She is the one woman who has captured his total attention. Not long after his arrival, Gerrard learns that the Hellebore household is expecting more than just a simple portrait. They are expecting the finished portrait to prove with one glance that Jacqueline is innocent of the death of her mother. Upon learning this, Gerrard is determined to paint the very best painting he has ever done, for he knows that Jacqueline is innocent. There is no way she can be guilty. Gerrard wants more than just to prove her innocence; he wants Jacqueline for himself and will do all he can to win her heart.

     Jacqueline has lived over a year with the whispers behind her back that she had killed her own mother. Her father is not sure that she is innocent either. Now with the help of her Aunt Millicent, they have brought the most sought after artist to paint her portrait to prove her innocence.

     With the secrets at Hellebore Hall, Gerrard and Barnaby set out determined to prove Jacqueline's innocence. . However, the discovery of Jacqueline's long missing beau Tom, in the gardens sets off a completely new set of rumors in the small town. This time, with the help of Barnaby and his special training in solving mysteries, there is proof that Jacqueline could not have murdered Tom. Someone close to the family had to have committed both murders. But who? In addition, how do they flush him out?

     Once again Ms. Laurens gives fans a story that will keep your eyes glued to the pages from the beginning till the end. With a magnificently enthralling plot full of mystery and romance, The Truth About Love is one book that you will definitely want to put on your keeper shelf to read over and over again. As a big fan of the Cynster Series, I recommend everyone that hasn't already read the other books in this series, to grab these books and catch up on the Cynster family. These books are most definitely worth reading.

     As a fan of Stephanie Laurens books, I can tell you that I am waiting impatiently for the next installment of another great series The Bastion Club #4 A Fine Passion, which is to be released in September of 2005.