Truly Yours

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, [...]

Barbara Metzger is an excellent writer, and anyone reading this book will know it. I enjoyed reading it immensely.

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

Barbara Metzger is the living successor to the title left vacant with the death of Georgette Heyer, "Queen of the Regency Romance." With TRULY YOURS, Metzger shows a growing maturity and assurance as an author. All of Metzger's books are clever and erudite. Her prose is flawless and her plots are compelling. So steeped is she in this era in which she specializes that I am sure that she, herself, must speak exactly as an educated lady of the period would have done. And TRULY YOURS transcends the conventional Metzger themes of sweet and sassy. Her hero here is possessed of a form of second sight, either a blessing or a curse, and her heroine is framed as the killer in a murder that she did not commit. As it is with every romance novel, the ultimate conclusion of the story is inevitable. Still, seeing the turns and twists that Metzger employs to get her characters to their predictable happy ending is to read the work of an author in her prime. The only flaw in this wonderful book is that the dog in it--dog characters being a Metzger tradition--is not as endearing as it could have been; certainly, not as endearing as my own real-life pet who never, ever, slobbers. Yet this is a tiny quibble about a romance that is as close to perfect as a romance can get. I look forward to reading whatever Metzger produces next.

Contrary to the very thoughtful reviews posted above, I have to say that I liked this book. I liked the characters, I liked the premise, and I stayed interested & was enterained all the way through. True, it's not as hilarious as Miss Lockharte's Letters, nor as moving as A Debt to Delia, but those are such excellent books that I don't expect any author to hit that level every time. Anybody who's read Metzger before knows she doesn't write sex manuals, and God knows there are enough of those out there already, so I don't feel that delayed consummation, etc. should be a consideration. In fact, I am damn tired of regencies that substitute graphic sexual athletics for character, setting and story. I would recommend Truly Yours as a good read, and it's going into my keeper box.