She’d clearly read my blog, she’s witty, she was personable AND she chatted with me about antique jewelry. Rose Lerner sent me the best blind book pitch email I’ve ever seen.

Because of your interests, we feel you would appreciate this novel!”) to the completely off-base. They range from the delicately vague (“We always enjoy your insightful articles about your topic, especially the recent ones. I appreciate the interest, but almost all of them are from people who haven’t bothered to glance at my website. I get a fair number of emails from authors who want me to read their books (and publishers who want me to read their authors’) books. Read it: if you like well-written, plot-driven romances. 'The romance was lovely Lerner is on my list of authors to follow because of her characterization and spin on otherwise familiar historical settings.Other elements: con men, family duty, steamy hijinks in carriages, forbidden love, secrets and pies. 'The romance was lovely Lerner is on my list of authors to follow because of her characterization and spin on otherwise familiar historical settings.' -The Book Pushers 'Rose Lerner writes such rich, engaging characters. ' True Pretenses is a wonderful book, and one I'll definitely be re-reading in the not too distant future.' -All About Romance 'I highly recommend this book and all of Rose Lerner's back list.' -Smexy Books '.a moving, memorable romance.' -Heroes and Heartbreakers '.as thought provoking as it is spicy a wonderful sequel to Lerner's Sweet Disorder.' -Library Journal Leaving Ash to wonder-did he choose the perfect woman

Rafe disappears, and Lydia asksĪsh to marry her instead. Is forced to reveal a terrible family secret. When Lydia's passionate kiss puts Rafe's future at risk, Ash The attraction seems mutual and oh so serendipitous-until she realizes Ash isĭetermined to matchmake for his younger brother. Married, she could use the money from her dowry for her philanthropic schemes. Unassuming stranger who asks to tour her family's portrait gallery. Heiress Lydia Reeve is immediately drawn to the kind, Her to fall in love with Rafe, his brother will be set. It seems simple: find a lonely, wealthy woman. He's heartbroken to learn Rafe wants out of the life, but determined to grant

His younger brother from the London slums to become the best of confidence men. Through sheer force of will, Ash Cohen raised himself and Never steal a heart unless you can afford to lose your own.

True Pretenses by Rose Lerner