Private Arrangements

Praise

~ One of the Best Books of the Year (Publishers Weekly)

~ Double-nominated for the prestigious RITA Award for Best First Book and Best Historical Romance

~ Best Historical Romance of 2008 (Tie; Romance Buy the Book)

~ WINNER of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best First Historical Romance

“A love story of remarkable depth…Entrancing from start to finish.”—Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Exquisite, enchanting…An extraordinary, unputdownable love story.”—Jane Feather, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Ravishingly sinful, intelligent and addictive. An amazing debut.”—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Sherry Thomas is the most powerfully original historical romance author writing today. She is a rebel, a rule-breaker, and above all, a romantic. Searing, tender and filled with passion, her writing is nothing short of a revelation. Private Arrangements clearly heralds the beginning of a dazzling career, and I am looking forward to more brilliantly told romances from this accomplished writer.”—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
 
“[A] superb debut, Private Arrangements…will win readers over with its elegant writing, exceptional characterization, expertly detailed late Victorian setting and exquisitely romantic love story.”—Chicago Tribune

“Deft plotting and sparkling characters mark this superior debut historical…Steamy and smart.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“Thomas tantalizes readers as she skillfully peels away the layers of Cam and Gigi’s relationship in an enchanting, thought-provoking story of love lost and ultimately reclaimed. Lively banter, electric sexual tension, and an unusual premise make this stunning debut all the more refreshing. Thomas is a writer worth watching.”—Library Journal, starred review
 
“A dazzling debut…a beautifully written, sizzling, captivating love story…Her compelling tale of love betrayed and then reborn will make you sigh with pleasure.” –Romantic Times, 4 1/2-star review
 
“Sherry Thomas breathes new life into the historical genre with her rich, sensual tale of estranged lovers finding the love that first brought them together….You’ll not want to be interrupted once you start.”–Jane Litte, DearAuthor.com
 
“I loved every single minute I spent reading it.”–Sandy Coleman, AllAboutRomance.com
 
“So if you’ve worried (as I have) about the future of historical romance, just remember two words: Sherry Thomas. Readers, don’t miss this one. It’s a keeper and be very thankful that historical romance has a new, shining star.”–TheRomanceReader.com
 
“A superior historical romance….The author’s writing style is excellent throughout this book….Her characters are vividly portrayed, faults and all….Well worth a read.”—Curled Up With a Good Book
 
“This is an excellent story and one you need to pick up and experience for yourself.” — RomanceJunkies.com
 
“Sherry Thomas has woven a wonderful tale of regrets and secret desires. Her characters are realistic and complex. Private Arrangements is definitely worth reading.” — NightOwlRomance.com
 
“Captivating, a rich and luscious romantic treat.”–Romance B(u)y the Book
 
“Once readers meet Gigi and Camden, they won’t want to put this book down.”– Romance Reviews Today
 
“A deeply involving story….I loved the complicated plot and the subplot of Gigi’s mother and the Duke of Perrin. The author does a wonderful job of recreating the late Victorian era and her characters are vividly real. This author is definitely one to look for.”—Coffee Time Romance
 
“Private Arrangements is the best romance of the year…Sherry Thomas has made me fall in love with historical romance again.”—The Mystic Castle