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| Truly Yours (Signet Eclipse) | 
| Author: Barbara Metzger
Publisher: Signet
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 108761
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0451222059
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780451222053
ASIN: 0451222059
Publication Date: September 4, 2007
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Condition: Some wear on cover and pages, ex-library, some stamps and stickers on book, some spine creases.
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Alone in the world, Amanda Carville has no dowry, no reputation left, and no one who believes her to be innocent of murder, since she was found holding the gun that killed her stepfather. Viscount Rexford also has his troubles. He's scarred by war, and cursed-or blessed-with the family trait of knowing the truth when he hears it, and his success at extracting the truth from military prisoners has left many doubting his honor and his methods. When Amanda tells him she didn't do it, he believes her. Tired of the truth business, Rex refuses to get involved...until his heart leaves him no choice.
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 LOVED IT! - Metzger is the May 9, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Amanda Carville has no family, no friends, no dowry, and absolutely no one who believes her innocent of murdering the man who was the cause of all her problems. Of course, being caught with the murder weapon in her hands standing over the body, did not help her situation.
Viscount Rexford (Rex) has been physically scarred by the war but more importantly his very honor has been questioned over the work and methods he and his cousin used in their work for the war department; methods, which Rex was not at liberty to divulge. Rex had inherited a special gift; the ability to tell immediately whether people told the truth or lied; some would call it a gift, he thought of it as the bane of his existence. Rex just might be Amanda's only hope, though he'd believe in her innocence, he'd still have to find the real killer to keep her from hanging.
*** Author Barbara Metzger is at the top of my list of favorite authors and with TRULY YOURS, she retains that distinction by continuing to produce the most fabulous Regency era stories with fantastical plots, and the most creative and inspired characters.
Rex was truly a hero, when knowing little of the charges brought against Amanda he used his influence to rescue Amanda (his mother's godchild) from the abusive treatment she had received in jail. By portraying Rex as wanting to bury himself away from all society, Metzger brought him back to life by giving him purpose - one to rescue Amanda, whom he felt an immediate attraction to, and secondly, to look at his `gift' in a whole new light.
Metzger's characters are extremely likeable and in TRULY YOURS, both Rex, his dog Verity, along with his cousin Daniel (who has a similar affliction) provided numerous laugh out loud moments. One of the funniest episodes was how Daniel's reaction to lies, had him tossed out and barred for life from the hallowed halls of Almacks! This was really hilarious and way too funny of an episode you should not miss!
All of the secondary characters were plentiful and congenial (for the most part) adding depth to the story, both in the way of mystery, and humor - especially Rex's slobbering dog, Verity whose voracious appetite was equal to his cousin Daniel's. There were some funny, poignant, and tense moments from one of the masters of the very best in Regency-era romances who wove a lovely twist into this highly entertaining story in solving the murder. I loved the portrayal of Rex's fantastic `gift of truth' which I truly enjoyed, and Metzger's allowing Amanda the opportunity to shed her inhibitions in order to seduce Rex before facing the hangman was also a favorite moment. Bottom line - Metzger is still the `bomb' when it comes to Regency Era Humorous Romances and TRULY YOURS is highly recommended.
Marilyn Rondeau, [...]
TRULY YOURS May 4, 2008
Barbara Metzger is an excellent writer, and anyone reading this book will know it.
I enjoyed reading it immensely.
 Not that great February 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I didnt read the reviews on this book until after I finished it. I dont even know how this book came to be in my collection but it did sound good.
The first few chapters had me mesmorized. What a great gift. 'Seeing' the truth in colors. Too cool. And Amanda was a great character. Wrongfully charged, but strong enough to retreat into herself to avoid the abuse while incarcerated. The other characters in the book all were entertaining. Rex's father, his cousin, his Nanny, and his mother were all charming and interesting.
My major problem with the book was that Rex and Amanda didnt have a romance. They kissed a couple of times and then bam they were in love? I didnt see it. I was so busy trying to keep the culprits in line. Who was who? Why did we have to hear about every person he questioned? The heroine is barely in the book at the end.
And when they were together I felt like I was reading about teenagers. There is one part where she asks if he likes her? He says 'Yes, do you like me?' 'Yes' and his heart soared. I actually laughed. Maybe they could pass a note in study hall. That is about halfway through the book and it goes down from there.
This book has a great premise but completely loses focus. I wished the beginning of the book Rex (tortured by his war experience and parents) and Amanda (cast aside and wrongfully accused of murder) made it to the end.
Historical romance with paranormal touch February 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Viscount Rexford has the special gift or should we say curse, to tell if someone tells the truth or not. He used this family gift during the war, which left his reputation in shreds. So he decided to retire from the truth business, until he is asked to help Amanda.
Amanda Caville is alone in the world and no one believes her that she didn't kill her stepfather, because she is found with the weapon in her hand. At first he doesn't want to help her, but soon he has no other choice because he falls in love with her.
Mrs. Metzger wrote with TRULY YOURS a really interesting and unusual Regency story. The light paranormal elements make this book unique and set it apart from other Regency tales.
Amanda and Rex are both really wounded characters who need each other to find true happiness in life. Both of them never thought it would be possible to find true love in their life, but destiny brings them together although it isn't an easy journey for them.
The secondary characters in the book also play a huge part in making the story so special. This reviewer is looking forward to seeing more of them.
TRULY YOURS is the first book in Mrs. Metzger's new series and it is full of interesting characters that are so worthy of having their own stories. Keep you eyes open for the next book of the series, The Scandalous Life of a true Lady, which will be released in June.
Courtesy of Loveromances and more
 WHY DID I BOTHER AGAIN WITH HER BOOKS! November 12, 2007
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I completely agree with Donna M's review, though she was more generous with her rating - I am only giving it 1 star. After terrible frustrating time with her last book - THE HOURGLASS - which was preposterous, boring and uninspiring, I thought to give a second attempt at Barbara Metzger's books. After reading the back cover description, it seemed like an original setting and story... DEAD WRONG!!!!!!!!
The book lacked character development and it was bland throughout - it banked on the mystery surrounding the novel, not in the characters themselves as it seemed the romance was a subplot to the story.
Though the writing is descriptive and plot was worthy of note, the book was dreadfully BLAND, monotonous and unexciting. There was no romance development between the hero and heroine, lacking in depth and their dispositions were so nondescript. The situations in the story were trite and contrived. I got halfway through and I was tremendously disappointed by the lack of passion and lackluster aspect of this book. Not just the lack of passion between the characters but the lack of passion in Metzger's writing. The heroine was insipid and the hero, though at times seemed interesting enough, his demeanor and behavior was rather annoying and bothersome and just as dull as the heroine.
Sorry if my review is less that fabulous - but I was very disappointed. After receiving numerous recommendations to her books, I can't quite fathom what all the uproar is about for this author.... This is the last time I waste time and money in her novels... trite and tiresome.
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