~ 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