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Jude Deveraux, the bestselling author of unforgettable romance, returns with a breathtaking first book in a fantastic new series—the Nantucket Brides trilogy. Set on the magical Massachusetts island, True Love introduces characters from a new generation of Montgomery-Taggerts, the beloved family from Deveraux’s classic novels.

Just as Alix Madsen is finishing up architectural school, Adelaide Kingsley dies and wills her, for one year, the use of a charming nineteenth-century Nantucket house. The elderly woman’s relationship to the Madsen family is a mystery to the spirited Alix—fresh from a romantic breakup—but for reasons of her own Alix accepts the quirky bequest, in part because it gives her time to plan her best friend’s storybook wedding.

But unseen forces move behind the scenes, creaking Kingsley House’s ancient floorboards. It seems that Adelaide Kingsley had a rather specific task for Alix to solve the strange disappearance of one of the Kingsley women, Valentina, more than two hundred years ago. If that wasn’t troubling enough, Alix must deal with the arrogant (and extremely good-looking) architect Jared Montgomery, who is living in the property’s guesthouse.

Unbeknown to Alix, Jared has been charged with looking after her while she lives on the island—an easy task for him, considering the undeniable chemistry between the two. But Jared harbors secrets of his own, which, if revealed, may drive a wedge between the pair.

With a glorious Nantucket wedding on the horizon, sparks fly, and the ghosts of the past begin to reveal themselves—some of them literally. Finding their lives inextricably entwined with the turbulent fortunes of their ancestors, Alix and Jared discover that only by righting the wrongs of the past can they hope to be together.

Praise for True Love

“Jude Deveraux’s Nantucket Brides series will sweep you away. A beautiful island, a sexy man, and plenty of secrets—this is a wonderful writer at her best.”—Susan Mallery

“A new Jude Deveraux novel means a very late night turning the pages straight through to the delicious end.”—Susan Elizabeth Phillips

“True Love, with its star-crossed lovers and twisty plot, evokes everything that makes Nantucket so special—the history, the atmosphere, the secrets, and the magic.”—Susan Wiggs

“Destined to be an instant romance classic . . . [It] will haunt you long after you read it.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Deveraux is at her spellbinding romantic finest.”—Booklist

“A novel about star-crossed love, life, death and reincarnation . . . a romantic story of love so deep it survives centuries.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Product details Series Nantucket Brides Trilogy (Book 1) Mass Market Paperback 528 pages Publisher Ballantine Books (May 27, 2014) Language English ISBN-10 9780345541819 ISBN-13 978-0345541819 ASIN 0345541812

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True Love A Nantucket Brides Novel Nantucket Brides Trilogy Jude Deveraux 9780345541819 Books Reviews

• I didn't hate it, but I wish I had liked it better. I always loved Jude Deveraux's historical romances but the contemporaries, not so much. I find it increasingly difficult to relate to the characters, most of whom I find insipid. I have, however, been in love with Miles Montgomery for thirty years.
• Love some of her books like Summerhouse and the Edilean series and the Forever trilogy but others I just couldn't get into. This isione of them, I could barely get through the Prologue. Don't understand why her mother couldn't tell her where she rally goes every summer and Alix just came across as childish and immature. Just didn't have the Deveraux spark for me. I love books with ghosts and time travel but this book lost me.
• I read this some time back in paperback. Then, I got it for my . I enjoyed reading it again.
  I liked the sci fi element. I liked the jumble of characters even if they are all fairytale beautiful.
  I have now read the book three times which is unusual for me. I don't usually read books a second,
  never mind a third time. But I do love romances, sci fi and fairy tales, and this book has them all
  rolled into one.
• I have to say, within the first 10 pages or so, I was already regretting this purchase. SPOILERS-Jared came off super whiny and immature at first as he complained to his grandfather about the will situation, but it got better after that first few chapters. At least he didn't act that way for the rest of the book and was gentlemanly, if not exactly manly. For me, I just prefer a more alpha male lead. And I prefer a stronger female lead. Alix (and that spelling annoyed me throughout the entire book) came off very naive and almost babyish. I understand she was young, but she cried to her dad on the phone that Jared was lying to her after that first night. She didn't seem to have much resolve or maturity to stand up to him or figure out her own problems until later in the book, and then it was barely there. At first when Jared was complaining about how this young girl would be drilling him for information about architecture, I thought we would see a female lead who would be too proud to ask him or confident enough in her skill that she wouldn't seek his approval. But no. Instead, she planned to do exactly what he was thinking! At that point I was afraid it was just another predictable story, and honestly, lots of parts were. I didn't understand the whole thing about the chapel; her designing it, her wanting to keep it a secret, why it was so important to build it, etc. It seemed poorly explained and a weird part of the story.
  
  While those things all bothered me, I still liked the story (I just didn't LOVE it). I just thought it could have been amped up to another level and been totally awesome if the characters weren't so predictable. And, I will most likely read the next 2 installments, though I don't see myself paying for them so I'll wait for them to be available at the library. I'm looking forward to the story of Lexie and Roger most.
• An implausible plot and dull storytelling made me skip parts just so I could get to the end. All the characters were one dimensional and boring. Everyone was beautiful and talented and rich. When I first started reading Ms. Deveraux's novels, her stories were so moving that they would make me cry. This time, I yawned
• I have been reading Jude Deveraux books for more than half my life, and I voraciously read anything she publishes--guest blogs, her novels, short stories, her Vook. If her name is on it, I'm buying it. My absolute favorites are A Knight in Shining Armor and Remembrance. I feel like I know the Montgomery and Taggert families and have a deep fondness for her characters. What got me hooked on Jude Deveraux books are her wonderful stories. They are well-written, wildly entertaining with witty dialogue that makes me laugh out loud frequently. Most of all, they are heartwarming and make me feel happy inside. When I deployed to Iraq, I brought A Knight in Shining Armor and Remembrance with me to read for comfort and saved them for when I was having a particularly difficult time. It was like visiting old friends and provided me with an escape.
  
  True Love reminded me of Jude's earlier books. She brought the Montgomerys and Taggerts back, and introduced distant but equally charming relatives of theirs, the Kingsleys.
  
  True Love was like a love letter to Nantucket and made me very much want to visit there and eat breakfast at Downyflake and wander around and look at the houses. After reading the book, I know to swap my usual stiletto heels for some stylish flats that would be appropriate for walking on cobblestone. The level of details on Nantucket culture and history was masterful, yet weaved in so seamlessly throughout the story, it did not feel like reading a textbook or guidebook.
  
  I loved the characters and their relationships and interactions with one another. Victoria was larger than life, Alix sweet and likable, smart and talented, Jared amazing and dreamy. I fell in love with him during the scene where he and Alix were babysitting. The friendship between Alix and Izzy was so genuine, it made me miss my best friend.
  
  The writing is exquisite and tickled my imagination with beautiful imagery of beaches, gorgeous scenery, and a diamond sparkling in a room full of candles. Also, two ladies trying to outdo each other with jewelry until they were so ostentatiously accessorized that they would have shined in a dark room. LOL
  
  If you want a book that will make you smile, laugh, sigh at how romantic it all is, and will have you rooting for the characters to get their happily ever after, True Love is a must read! I'm so happy that it is the first in a trilogy as I'm not ready to say goodbye to these characters yet. This is my second time reading True Love and it was even better reading it the second time around! Well done, Jude!