True Love

Nantucket Brides Trilogy, Book 1

By: Jude Deveraux

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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

©2013 Jude Deveraux (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

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

"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, New York Times best-selling author)

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

Great book, once you get over the narrator

As a Jude Deveraux fan for many years, I found this book to have a classic Jude Deveraux story line . However, I found the narrator's voice annoying, over acted, and shrill at times. Once I got over the narrator (and I'm glad I did), I enjoyed the story very much. Just finished the 2nd book in this series (much better narrator), and am about to listen to the third.

Love

Love love love! The reader was great and the I enjoyed the different tone for the characters

love deveraux

always a pleasure to read a jude deveraux book. she never disappoints. looking forward to the rest of the series.

It Picks up about half way through

The story started off slow and did not become interesting until near the end. It was worth it.

Review

I thought the narrator did not distinguish between the voices well enough. It was hard to differentiate between the characters at times. Also, she made the characters sound like the were snobby, for lack of. another word! I don't think people sound like that at all.

Very good

Good flow. Interesting and not confusing at all even with all the different characters from past lives.
I will buy next in series soon.

Great read!

I found this book really interesting and well written, with a happily ever after ending!

Hard to finish

The storyline was cheesy and the narrator was whiny and did not fit the characters. I had planned to read the series, but I’ve changed my mind.

Good read

Fun book. I listened to it and was swept away from everyday reality quite nicely. I wish it wasn't over.

Kingsley Ghost

I enjoyed this book and can't wait until the next book in the series comes out. I will definitely be getting this one.