THIS MUCH IS TRUE
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Vivienne Lorret
RELEASE DATE:
July 01, 2025
PUBLISHER:
Avon and Harper Voyager
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9780063352506
RATING:
4.75
AUTHOR LINK:
https://vivlorret.net/
Althea Hartley is the youngest child of a thespian-entric
family. She dreams of becoming a playwright, but the callous words of another
destroy her confidence. When her third season proves lackluster, Althea invents
a tale about a highwayman. She never expected her story to be true. And the
actual highwayman does not want her repeating the story. Will this mysterious
fellow help Althea overcome her writer’s block?
Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James, plays the clumsy,
dimwitted buffoon amongst his peers. At night, he relieves men like his
diabolical uncle of their money and belongings. However, there is one
individual who looks beyond his façade. Althea’s concocted story about a
highwayman hit too close to the truth. Will Althea’s story blow his cover? Or
will she help Jasper expose his uncle’s crimes to the public?
I empathize with Althea. She is an unfortunate victim to
the insensitivity of a person envious of her ability. Althea got discouraged a
lot; however, that did not stop her from attempting to re-spark her creativity.
What I adore the most about Althea is how she never once ridiculed or looked
down on Jasper. She even defended him regardless of repercussions. Althea also
saw the man hiding behind the charade.
Jasper is such a sweetheart! My heart wept for all the
atrocities and injustices that he endured! I like how that never once jaded
him. Instead, it prompted Jasper to steal from people of his uncle’s ilk and
give it to their victims.
THIS MUCH IS TRUE is the third book in Vivienne Lorret’s
historical romance series, THE LIAR’S CLUB. The story can easily standalone. I
suggest starting with the first book to better understand the Hartley family,
their dynamic and eccentricities. The couples (Verity and Magnus and Honoria
and Oscar) from the first two stories appear near the end.
I cannot wait for Truman’s story. Plus, I kind of hope
the author plans to write a story for Jasper’s cousins, Tempest and Iris. Hint,
hint, I kind of want Tempest to be paired with a certain captain (Summerhayes).
There is only one nitpick that kept the book from
receiving a 5 stars. The situation between Althea and Kellum. It did not feel
resolved to me. I expected more. I also wanted Jasper to be involved.