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Lord Trent #2
Love's Price
CHERYL HOLT dazzles readers once again with another tale of soaring romance and breathtaking drama as she delivers the second novel in her critically-acclaimed ‘Lord Trent’ trilogy.
Helen Stewart never understood why—as a tiny girl—she and her twin sister Harriet were sent away to boarding school and never allowed home for holidays. At age sixteen, they were shocked to discover that they are the illegitimate daughters of the notorious rogue, Charles Sinclair. Cast out by their relatives, they moved to London, and Helen has made a life for herself as a lady’s companion. In her line of employment, she must maintain a stellar reputation, but she’s exhausted by the fussy whims of the debutantes she’s forced to chaperone. She’d give anything to change her fate.
James Harcourt, Earl of Westwood, is in a bind. After his father died, he learned that his estates were bankrupt. He gambles to replenish his coffers so he’s living a dissolute bachelor’s life. When his female ward arrives unexpectedly for an extended visit, he must protect her from scandal by hiring a lady’s companion. When pretty, alluring Helen interviews for the position, he’s instantly smitten. She possesses the qualifications to fill a much more intimate role.
He shocks her by suggesting she become his mistress, and when his offer is rebuffed, he begins a cunning seduction, aimed at wearing her down. Helen can’t resist the temptation he offers, but she doesn’t have the sophistication to survive in his world. And as James immerses them in a dangerous spiral of pleasure and excitement, he proves that he is determined to have her at any cost…
Helen Stewart never understood why—as a tiny girl—she and her twin sister Harriet were sent away to boarding school and never allowed home for holidays. At age sixteen, they were shocked to discover that they are the illegitimate daughters of the notorious rogue, Charles Sinclair. Cast out by their relatives, they moved to London, and Helen has made a life for herself as a lady’s companion. In her line of employment, she must maintain a stellar reputation, but she’s exhausted by the fussy whims of the debutantes she’s forced to chaperone. She’d give anything to change her fate.
James Harcourt, Earl of Westwood, is in a bind. After his father died, he learned that his estates were bankrupt. He gambles to replenish his coffers so he’s living a dissolute bachelor’s life. When his female ward arrives unexpectedly for an extended visit, he must protect her from scandal by hiring a lady’s companion. When pretty, alluring Helen interviews for the position, he’s instantly smitten. She possesses the qualifications to fill a much more intimate role.
He shocks her by suggesting she become his mistress, and when his offer is rebuffed, he begins a cunning seduction, aimed at wearing her down. Helen can’t resist the temptation he offers, but she doesn’t have the sophistication to survive in his world. And as James immerses them in a dangerous spiral of pleasure and excitement, he proves that he is determined to have her at any cost…
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2013
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About the author
Cheryl Holt
92 books396 followersCHERYL HOLT is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon “Top 100” bestselling author who has published seventy novels.
She’s also a lawyer and mom, and at age forty, with two babies at home, she started a new career as a commercial fiction writer. She’d hoped to be a suspense novelist, but couldn’t sell any of her manuscripts, so she ended up taking a detour into romance where she was stunned to discover that she has a knack for writing some of the world’s greatest love stories.
Her books have been released to wide acclaim, and she has won or been nominated for many national awards. She is considered to be one of the masters of the romance genre. For many years, she was hailed as “The Queen of Erotic Romance”, and she’s also revered as “The International Queen of Villains.” She is particularly proud to have been named “Best Storyteller of the Year” by the trade magazine Romantic Times BOOK Reviews.
She lives and writes in Hollywood, California, and she loves to hear from fans. Visit her website at www.cherylholt.com.
She’s also a lawyer and mom, and at age forty, with two babies at home, she started a new career as a commercial fiction writer. She’d hoped to be a suspense novelist, but couldn’t sell any of her manuscripts, so she ended up taking a detour into romance where she was stunned to discover that she has a knack for writing some of the world’s greatest love stories.
Her books have been released to wide acclaim, and she has won or been nominated for many national awards. She is considered to be one of the masters of the romance genre. For many years, she was hailed as “The Queen of Erotic Romance”, and she’s also revered as “The International Queen of Villains.” She is particularly proud to have been named “Best Storyteller of the Year” by the trade magazine Romantic Times BOOK Reviews.
She lives and writes in Hollywood, California, and she loves to hear from fans. Visit her website at www.cherylholt.com.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
May 14, 2017
Fantastic! Two love stories in one book.
Very good romance that involves twin sisters and two brothers. They each meet in different circumstances, knowing nothing about each other, but there's an instant connection.
Neither brother or sister has a clue that they are both falling in love. Great reading for all who love a good mystery and love story.
Very good romance that involves twin sisters and two brothers. They each meet in different circumstances, knowing nothing about each other, but there's an instant connection.
Neither brother or sister has a clue that they are both falling in love. Great reading for all who love a good mystery and love story.
September 28, 2014
OMG!!!
*insert my outraged screeetch here!*
The two heroes were just awful. One of them leaves the heroine without a backward glance to go off with his fiancee that he lied about not having and the other one thought nothing about making the sister his mistress in exchange for the help she desperately needed but then he didn't provide it anyways. both heroes also recieve a TSTL award for believing the evil OW... even though one of them had been warned and knew that she hated the heroine!!
So what does it take these desperately TSTL women to forgive the many (in my opinion unforgiveable) transgressions from their worthless men? Marriage proposals!
And why didn't the solicitor even try to find the girls to tell them about their inheritance? surely if he was as good as everyone said then he would've seen through the uncle's plan to get his hands on their money.
*insert another outraged shriek here*
*insert my outraged screeetch here!*
The two heroes were just awful. One of them leaves the heroine without a backward glance to go off with his fiancee that he lied about not having and the other one thought nothing about making the sister his mistress in exchange for the help she desperately needed but then he didn't provide it anyways. both heroes also recieve a TSTL award for believing the evil OW... even though one of them had been warned and knew that she hated the heroine!!
So what does it take these desperately TSTL women to forgive the many (in my opinion unforgiveable) transgressions from their worthless men? Marriage proposals!
And why didn't the solicitor even try to find the girls to tell them about their inheritance? surely if he was as good as everyone said then he would've seen through the uncle's plan to get his hands on their money.
*insert another outraged shriek here*
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August 12, 2016
I couldn't finish this book. The heroes were complete jerks and the heroines silly and too ready to believe in anything the villains told them. The hero too, for that matter. There was no real romance and friendship and trust between the H/h. There were no real redemption after the heroes treated the heroines in a awful way.
It was my first book from this author and she was recommended for the hot scenes and romance but it was terrible. Hot scenes complete bland and nothing of romance...
July 21, 2014
Better than the first book although still a bit predictable. Again I didn't mind that as the ride along with such great characters was quite amusing. The characters are great. Well worth a read if you like historical romance. I've now started the last book in the series.
July 18, 2013
another in my friend Cheryls somewhat erotic romances. Good beach reading.
July 31, 2013
4 1/2 stars - can't wait to start the 3rd book. The author mentions 3 more sisters. I hope they get books too.
August 23, 2013
Rating 3.5 Stars
2 Love stories in one.
2 Love stories in one.
March 4, 2014
Great prologue. Will read more in series.
March 17, 2014
Fun! It's far from deep, but it is entertaining to read. The betrayals, the miscommunications, the siblings, the scandals... It's a nice, light read with a bit of flair that leaves you smiling.
September 5, 2014
I preferred Harriet's adventure with her captain much more.
July 1, 2014
Enjoyed this one just as much as the first . The ending had me tears...now reading the final book of the series.
October 26, 2014
I really liked this book. I am learning to like Cheryl's style of writing. Looking forward to reading the next book.
August 24, 2015
Rated 3.5
October 10, 2013
2.5 stars. A little better than "Love's Promise".
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