The Truth About Lord Stoneville (1) (The Hellions of Halstead Hall)

By Sabrina Jeffires and Sabrina Jeffries

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries brings her "hallmark humor, poignancy, and sensuality" (RT Book Reviews) to this first of the sparkling Hellions of Hallstead Hall series following... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439167516
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

A new series from one of my favorite author The Hellions of Halstead Hall - I am so happy!

This book was delicious could not put it down! The Hellions of Halstead Hall series is about five siblings who have been living life by their own rules since their parent's apparent murder suicide. Now their maternal grandmother has said if they continue to want her money they all must marry in the next year. This is Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville story - he decides to find someone that his grandmother will hate and stop this whole scheme - he finds Maria Butterfield who is a catholic American and as her pretend to be his fiancé --- of course nothing goes as planned.... Can't wait for book two of the series A Hellion in Her Bed (Hellions of Halstead Hall) due out fall 2010.

liza

I really enjoyed this book. I waited in anticipation and the story did not disappoint. The characters were well written and very funny. Gran was very easy to like and her character was quick witted. I am so happy that Lord Stoneville got his story and I liked Maria. Marias cousin was affectionate with a loving quality and I would have liked to see him get his own book. All in all a fun and entertaining read. Sabrina Jeffries is one of my favorite authors and she did not disappoint.

Charming, what a fun read! This story only gets more entertaining and outrageous.

The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall) by Sabrina Jeffries Regency Romance - Jan. 19, 2010 4 ½ stars The Truth About Lord Stoneville is a winning tale that is sure to please Regency fans. Sabrina Jeffries's sure touch carries this story as I quickly found myself attracted to the characters in her newest series. In this series, the members of the Sharpe clan are all summoned by their canny and rich grandmother to their old home Halstead Hall. The Sharpe brothers and sister are known for their reckless and independent ways. But when one has an unfortunate accident the grandmother finally commands them all to marry within the year or all of them will loose their inheritance. Outraged they try to reason with her but without avail. But Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville has a cunning plan of his own. He means to find the most wretched and unappealing fiancée. One that his grandmother will never approve of and therefore call off the ridiculous plan to force him to marry. Maria Butterfield is a dreadful American who is stubborn, independent and dreadfully `inexperienced.' But Oliver soon finds Maria is more attractive than he knows what to do with and her American charm has a way of getting under his skin. A woman that is the complete opposite of what he usually prefers may just be what he needed all these years. But can he convince her of his true affections after blackmailing her to pretend to be his fiancée? This was a fun romance. I was charmed with Oliver's brothers and sisters as they tried to match make Maria and Oliver. Even they knew before Maria and Oliver that they were destined for each other! As they tried to get the 2 together (They also think if only Oliver marries then they won't have to!), the story gets more entertaining and outrageous. I can't wait to read how each of them gets caught in the marriage trap! Sabrina Jeffries is one of my favorite writers. The only reason I did not grade this story higher is because I actually found myself becoming more interested in Oliver's siblings as the story progressed! This is a solid story with very engaging characters. I am eager to find out more about the rest of the Sharpe clan and their devious grandmother. This series is one sure to delight Regency fans and keep them coming for more! Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club