Lord of Lies

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Pub Date 01 Jul 2017 | Archive Date 14 Jul 2017
SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca | Sourcebooks Casablanca

Description

“You do strange things to me, Dell Turner. Tell me I am not alone in what I feel.”

His voice was low and rough. His eyes burned. “You are not alone,” he said.

Portia Chadwick longs for a life of adventure. When a dangerous moneylender kidnaps her sister, she dares to seek help from a man known only as Nightshade. Soon she finds herself charging headfirst into his world of intrigue and danger—and unexpected passion.

Dell Turner grew up in London’s back alleys and gin lanes. Vowing to escape his low beginnings, he hires himself out to society’s elite. When he accepts a job from a beautiful debutante, he doesn’t anticipate her relentless determination to join his mad occupation…or her unnerving ability to inspire emotions he thought long buried. She’s as dangerous to him as his world is to her, and yet Dell can’t bring himself to turn Portia away—even if it means risking her life.

Fallen Ladies series: 
Luck Is No Lady (Book 1) 
The Untouchable Earl (Book 2) 
Lord of Lies (Book 3) 

“You do strange things to me, Dell Turner. Tell me I am not alone in what I feel.”

His voice was low and rough. His eyes burned. “You are not alone,” he said.

Portia Chadwick longs for a life of...


A Note From the Publisher

USA Today bestselling author Amy Sandas continues her bold and sexy Fallen Ladies series

USA Today bestselling author Amy Sandas continues her bold and sexy Fallen Ladies series


Advance Praise

What Reviewers are Saying: 

“Pure perfection.” —Romancing the Book for The Untouchable Earl

"Smart and Sexy." —Booklist for Luck is No Lady

"SEXY AS SIN!" —Addicted to Romance for Luck is No Lady

"Lively plot, engaging characters and heated love scenes make this a page-turner…Sandas has created a book readers will enjoy." —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Luck is No Lady

What Reviewers are Saying: 

“Pure perfection.” —Romancing the Book for The Untouchable Earl

"Smart and Sexy." —Booklist for Luck is No Lady

"SEXY AS SIN!" —Addicted to Romance for Luck is No Lady

"Lively...


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ISBN 9781492618782
PRICE $7.99 (USD)
PAGES 416

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Lord of Lies is the most latest release in this stunning series of these family of sisters. I truly adored this book in many ways however it did have its issues as well. The story did start out a bit slow, and I wasn’t sure where it was really going. I do think that you can read this as a stand a lone, but I do recommend reading this series in order, since all three books are connected and deal with one major situation and seeing the way that these sisters deal with it in their own individual way. In Lord of Lies, our heroine Portia, is out looking for her sister. Portia isn’t shy or reserved. She goes after her own share of adventure. But when her sister gets taken, she goes out looking for her and help to find her. Her help comes in a man of danger of different looks every time she sees him, but she can recognize him anywhere.

I really liked the chemistry that we see happen between Portia and Dell, and its pretty sexy in many ways. I love the way these two see each other as they are at the core from the beginning. I love their interactions with each other. Dell is a loner, reclusive and likes to keep to himself and hides himself away and doesn’t get close to anyone. Portia is the complete opposite, she is social and can make friends anywhere and goes after what she wants including Dell. As Portia and Dell work together to find the mystery behind her sisters kidnapping and a missing little girl, we see some wonderful character growth from Portia. She realizes working with Dell, the importance of doing good and helping others and I like seeing how she finds more meaning in her life than just balls and parties of the Ton. She wants to be more than who she is and to be part of something important. I like seeing her discover her strengths and what she really wants in life. The romance is wonderful, I enjoyed the way these two dance around each other, their chemistry is off the charts but I also found the dynamics very stimulating and loved seeing Portia’s story come to life.

But another intriguing element that I really liked was our villain from the first two books, the one behind Lily’s kidnapping, isn’t who you think he is and isn’t the true villain. I actually liked his character so much in this book, and we see how much he loves his missing daughter. I wouldn’t mind if he had a story, he is one of those anti heroes you want to find their happy ending. Excited to see what this author has up for us next.

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Amy Sandas continues to deliver beautifully entertaining stories, characters who grab hold of your heart and never let go and every time I finish reading one of her books, I think "This is my new favorite". Portia is the definition of "intrepid" and Dell, is as endearingly flawed as he is intelligent. Together they make a stellar team in every way possible. Kudos to Ms. Sandas for a job VERY well done!

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I adore the Chadwick sisters books and Ms. Sandas has written another winner with "Lord of Lies." Portia Chadwick is bored with the life of a debutante. She craves something more out of life than going to endless rounds of balls, parties and dinners. When her sister is kidnapped, she learns there is only one man who can save her and he's the elusive Nightshade. From the moment Nightshade, aka Dell Turner, lays eyes on Portia, he knows she trouble--trouble that stirs his blood and makes him want sinful things. Can these two work together to find Lily before she's lost to them forever?

Ms. Sandas is a talented author. I loved Portia--the no nonsense, passionate, unpredictable heroine. It's a pleasure to read a regency romance that offers something different. The chemistry between Portia and Dell is undeniable and I was routing for them all the way. The book kept my interest throughout and there were a few twists and turns I didn't see coming. That's always a good thing. Fans of regency romance who long for a book that doesn't stay in the ballroom will thoroughly enjoy this story.

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What a refreshing and unique theme for an historical romance book! Read hundreds of this genre but this one is far and above the others. At times the author gets somewhat bogged down with too much information that adds little to the storyline otherwise would've given it 5 stars.

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Portia Chadwick's sister has just been kidnapped. Her one and only priority is finding her sister. With the help of her aunt Angelique, Portia seeks out a mysterious man named Nightshade. He is rumored to do most anything for a price, and Portia is willing to pay him any cost to return her sister home safely.

Dell Turner has many aliases, Nightshade being only one of them. When Portia enters his home demanding he come to her aid, Dell is first annoyed, but something about Portia calls to him. Going against his better judgement, Dell agrees to track down her sister, but before he can do much of anything, Portia's sister returns home seemingly none the worse for wear. Dell thinks his dealings with Portia are over, but he has no idea they are just getting started.

Scandal and adventure abound in author Amy Sandas' latest novel, LORD OF LIES. Although it is book three in her FALLEN series, I must admit that so far it is my absolute favorite. Side note, if you haven't read the first two books, LUCK IS NO LADY and THE UNTOUCHABLE EARL, you're missing out! Back to LORD OF LIES... the heroine, Portia is ballsy, witty and a real whirlwind. Here is a real lady who is also not afraid to show her devilish side. Dell, the hero, has no idea what hit him when he encounters the spirited Portia. Oh, the trouble these two got up to! What a wicked good time.

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What a treat. This is the second book in this series that I had the pleasure of reading. “Luck is no Lady” was the first in the series, and it was pretty enjoyable. I was looking forward to book number two but then it was released, and I was not so sure. Now after reading Portia and Dell’s story I am going back to read Lily’s story!

Before doing that, let me share that Lord of Lies was definitely a good book. I was a little skeptical at first since it actually runs a bit parallel with book one and two, and I must say that it took a bit to warm up. But once it did, boy did it ever.

I love the chemistry between Portia and Dell. I enjoyed that she was no delicate little miss and really was looking for something outside of the glittering ballrooms and beautiful ball gowns. Portia was looking to live and she found it with Dell. She was definitely no shy miss and I think at first threw Dell off balance. I don’t think he was ready for a spunky heroine that was not afraid to go toe to toe with him.

I enjoyed Dell’s story and how he had become the man of many disguises. It was fascinating and enjoyable. He also had respect for Portia and recognize the hunger that she had for adventure. I love the chemistry that these two put forth.

Definitely a book worth your time!

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Passionate and adventurous! I love love the way Sandas intertwines romance and adventure. It makes for a most seductive plot!

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Steamy love scenes, well-drawn characters, and an engaging plot-- loved it!

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Book 3 in Amy Sandas' Fallen Ladies series was just wonderful. Passionate, adventurous, emotionally gripping, and a just plain wonderful story. I loved it. I think book 3 is my favorite in the series so far. The chemistry between Portia and Dell was fantastic. She was such a strong female character who was well-developed. The plot was strong and the conflicts fit the story line. It coincides with the same timelines as book one (Emma's story, Luck is No Lady) and book two (Lily's story, The Untouchable Earl), so you revisit their stories a bit but with a different perspective. The author doesn't lose clarity, and details from all three plots are not lost. They merge and play out well side-by-side. This was a great story and I highly recommend the series.

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Thanks SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and netgalley for this ARC.

Portia and Dell's story is so scorching , shocking, and exciting - it should have a warning on it- flammable.
I love how Amy Sandas has made each sister unique and independent in her own right. This series is in its own awesome class.

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This is the 3rd book in the Fallen Ladies series and I enjoyed it! The 3 books run concurrently. This is Portia, the youngest sister’s story. When her sister, Lily, is kidnapped, Portia goes to the infamous Nightshade to find her. Nightshade is Dell Turner’s moniker. Dell grew up poor and is determined to better himself. He is doing very well as an investigator, using many disguises. Dell normally works alone, or with a few of his men, but Portia is determined to help him find her sister.

He reluctantly lets her help if she follows his orders. Surprisingly, Portia is good at disguising herself and getting information. Lily returns home safely (see book 2), but there are other dangers lurking. While we might expect the danger to come from Mason Hale, he may not be the only danger. No spoilers from me, but I can recommend this one.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me an ARC. They did not ask or require me to write a favorable review. I liked this book!

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at first i thought i wasn't going to be able to stand portia. she's the youngest of the chadwick sisters and her nosiness and impatience were evident even in the earlier books in the series, but at least in small doses. lord of lies is her book to lead.

but you know what? she won me over. just like she wins over dell turner. she's relentless but also open and honest about who she is and what she wants. she knows she doesn't fit in with polite society. and when she meets dell she knows that she's finally found her place in the world. being with him, doing his work, that is what she wants for her life.

now to convince him of this. after all, he's very aware of the chasm in their backgrounds. he's a commoner who believes he has nothing to offer her. except he doesn't realize that his very acceptance of who she is as a person, a whole person is so very freeing. that the strictures that society places on women, on her are killing her little by little.

this novel is the perfect conclusion to this series. the sisters' stories all overlap and cross paths at different times, and this really works. the stories are all independent of each other, and the sisters are so different that the books don't feel as if they are retelling the same story in any way.

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Lord of lies is the story of the final sister, Portia. Portia was never interested in society or the men her sister wanted her to marry. She played along for awhile until she meets Dell Turner. Portia is fascinated by the life of deception, intrigue, and salvation Dell lives and wants to join him. He is skeptical not only because she is a proper lady of the ton, but because he is attracted to her.

I adored their adventures! Lord of lies really ties all the books together. This event is happening at the same time as the events of the previous two books and involves some of the same characters. I enjoyed seeing a different side of Hale and am dying to know more about Freddie!
Portia is such a delight and I am glad she found a way to be happy. I loved her moments with Angelique as well!

My biggest struggle was Dell’s stubbornness. He pushed Portia away frequently with only bad excuses and reasons. I wanted to throat punch him!

Lord of Lies gives you the historical feel but with more progressive characters that transcend the time!

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