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True Confessions Kindle Edition

by Rachel Gibson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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“I must confess—WOW!” exclaims Jayne Ann Krentz on this hilarious romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of See Jane Score.

Welcome to Gospel, Idaho, where everyone knows that there are two universal truths. First, God did His best work when He created the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Second, every sin known to heaven and earth—from the hole in the ozone to alien abductions—is all California’s fault.

This is the story of what happened when a Californian came to visit . . .

Hope Spencer knows wacky: as a writer for The Weekly News of the Universe she’s “spotted” Bigfoot, Elvis, and the face of Jesus on a tortilla. Arriving in Gospel hoping for some peace and quiet and normal . . . she quickly figures out that there’s nothing normal going on in Gospel. From the Barnes sisters with their color-coordinated hair, to the toilet-tossing sportsmen . . . to the murder victim whose body had been found in her house years before, the Gospel truth really is stranger than fiction—even tabloid fiction. Hell, she should have stayed in L.A.

And then there’s local sheriff Dylan Taber. He’s no made-up character from one of her stories. She could never create anything that good. Dylan’s all too real . . . and soon Hope is forced to face the awful truth—she’s been too long without a man. But once she gets wind of a Hollywood actress somehow mixed up in Dylan’s life, Hope realizes that if they are to have any chance together, he has some true confessing to do.

“[A] frisky, fun read.” —Publishers Weekly
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Sheriff Dylan Taber takes one look at city girl Hope Spencer and bets she won't last a week in Gospel, Idaho. But Ray Bans, tiny spandex tops, and a silver Porsche are not the sum total of a woman, and Hope not only stays more than a week, she makes an indelible impression on the local population while she's driving Dylan crazy with lust and longing. Not that she plans to make the sheriff crazy. Hope just wants to end the writer's block that has plagued her for months so she can return to being a star reporter for an L.A. tabloid.

Fortunately for her, the residents of Gospel provide inspiration for her fertile imagination and she's soon cranking out new stories that her publisher loves. Meanwhile, she's making new friends and falling in love--with the Sawtooth Mountains, with small-town life, and with Dylan Taber. Dylan is keeping a secret, however, and when he finds out that Hope isn't just a writer of nonfiction, but a member of the notorious tabloid paparazzi, all hell breaks loose in Gospel. Can Hope convince him that her actions were innocent and will Dylan ever believe her?

From the waitress in the Cozy Corner Cafe to the patrons of the Buckhorn Bar, from the neighbor next door with big hair to seven-year-old boys and their endearing shenanigans, Gibson nails small-town life to perfection. True Confessions is sexy, funny, well-plotted, and a darn good novel. Don't miss this latest offering from one of the rising stars of romantic comedy. --Lois Faye Dyer

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When California tabloid reporter Hope Spencer roars into the mountain town of Gospel, Idaho, in her silver Porsche, turquoise Tony Lamas and ultra-tight, "seal-a-meal" jeans, Sheriff Dylan Taber knows that her presence will create quite a stir among the locals. The sassy blonde has awakened some familiar urges in Dylan himself, but as single father and lawman trying to live down his wild past he knows that he can't put his reputation on the line for a fling with a flatlander. Hope has plans of her own for her six-month "working vacation" and they don't include romance. Still recovering from a disastrous marriage, Hope has come to Gospel to heal and to spin a few alien-adventure articles for her editor. She's unprepared for the gossip-loving, toilet-tossing locals, however, and she soon finds herself making friends among them and falling in love with the town sheriff. The only problem is that Hope has yet to tell Dylan what she does for a living, and Dylan seems to be keeping certain details about his past from her as well. Gibson's (It Must Be Love, etc.) characters are quirky and endearing and her clever, snappy dialogue amuses at every turn of the page. With each novel, Gibson's storytelling seems to improve, and this sweetly sexy romance is evidence of her now-considerable skill. (On-sale: July 31)Forecast: A fresh, sweetly suggestive cover and generous advance praise from Jayne Ann Krentz, Elizabeth Lowell and Karen Robards will ensure that this frisky, fun read will sell to its 350,000 first printing.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00395ZYUY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins e-books (February 20, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 346 ratings

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When not writing, you can usually find Rachel with her '56 T-Bird at Classic Car shows where she kicks butt, takes names, and thinks she Suzanne Summers in American Graffiti.

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Customers enjoy the book's lighthearted and interesting story. They find the plot excellent, touching, and unpredictable. The characters are described as wonderful, likable, and hilarious. The romance is satisfying and true. Readers appreciate the writing style as tactful and intense, with a colorful and quirky backdrop. Overall, it's a great, lighthearted read.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it a lighthearted and interesting read with a satisfying romance. The dialogue and plot were described as funny and charming.

"...A novel well worth reading. Emma reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed" Read more

"...Dylan is such a complete hunk. It is worth reading just to read about such a guy. Hope is sensitive yet strong...." Read more

"...Gibson has created two wonderful characters, and both the dialogue and the plot are funny and charming. A great recipe for a contemporary romance!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the characters lovable, the plot engaging, and the narrative smooth. They appreciate that the story is unpredictable with honest assessments and no silly murders.

"...I like that there were no stupid murders injected into the story. A good love story does not need this, and I do not like murders etc...." Read more

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"...You will not be disappointed; the characters are lovable and the plot is excellent...." Read more

"I found the story cute but could never get a real feel for Dylan. He was hot and cold throughout. Ending was wrapped up quickly...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the dialogue and characters likable, quirky, and hilarious. The heros are also appreciated. Overall, readers describe the book as well-written and enjoyable.

"...Gibson has created two wonderful characters, and both the dialogue and the plot are funny and charming. A great recipe for a contemporary romance!" Read more

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"...You will not be disappointed; the characters are lovable and the plot is excellent...." Read more

"...Gibson's books so quickly but I never succeed. Good characters combined with a bit of humor gets me every time...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the satisfying romance in the book. They find it a quick summer read about true love in a small town.

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"Laughs, a couple tears,great love scenes. What more can one ask for. Would like to listen to this as a audible book." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing style. They say it's tactful and intense, with humor and a great writing style. The story is meaningful, unpredictable, and has an engaging backdrop of scenery and secondary characters.

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  • mnix
    5.0 out of 5 stars True Confessions
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2008
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    Autumn Sommers is not a fan of dreams. When your dreams have the power to foretell tragedy and you don't know why and when they will choose to show up it is not pleasant. It has been twelve years since the last time her dreams scared her. Now she is dreaming about a girl who needs her help. She needs to help her - no one else can.

    Ben McKenzie has lived every parent's nightmare, the loss and death of a child. Now Autumn is telling him his beloved Molly is not dead only stolen and Autumn needs his help to find his daughter. Can he survive the heartache of going through the search again or will it tear him apart? Does he dare give up the shred of hope?

    Convincing Ben that she is not out to hurt him or his family, or to gain financially from their tragedy, is not going to be easy. But Autumn can't give up. Molly needs her help and no one else can help her.

    The Summit is an intense, gripping novel. I found myself being rung through a gamut of emotions. The pain that Ben feels is not treated lightly but is shown in a tactful and intense manner. Autumn is just the right amount of uncertain in what she dreams, but at the same time certain that she needs to try and help Molly. Rachel Gibson has written a book that draws on the reader's emotions. A novel well worth reading.

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  • Sam54
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love, true love. Definitely worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2009
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    Dylan and Hope. True love. That's what a romance novel should be.

    Dylan is such a complete hunk. It is worth reading just to read about such a guy. Hope is sensitive yet strong. She's the type of gal Dylan probably doesn't want to like or love, but they are drawn to each other at once. That's really nice; and let's be honest, this does really happen, maybe in one of my previous lives, but I have felt it.

    It is a typical plot, but one that I just love. Boy meets girl, attraction is electric, boy wounds girl and/or girl wounds guy, love overcomes all obstacles in the end.

    I like that there were no stupid murders injected into the story. A good love story does not need this, and I do not like murders etc. injected into a romance novel just to meet some sort of romance/suspense genre.

    I like a good love story with some pain and sorrow, and ultimately with the love of a man for a woman and a woman for a man overcoming all obstacles. This fits that very well.

    Why not 5 stars? Well, Hope having a hysterectomy at 21, while not tragic, was too real. And let's face it, who reads romance novels to find reality? Not I. I read them to find what I can no longer find in real life.
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  • mirope
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and sexy contemporary romance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2002
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    In the world of contemporary romance novels, all small town sheriffs are single, handsome, buff, tall and incredibly sexy. Dylan Taber, the hero of Rachel Gibson's "True Confessions," fits the mold perfectly. If only these guys existed in real life. Unfortunately, that might spawn a massive crime wave among the women of America. Not only does Gibson give us wonderful heros, but she also creates some of the most unique, realistic and relatable heroines in romance novels. Hope Spencer is no exception. These two meet in Dylan's hometown of Gospel, Idaho. Hope is a city girl who's moved to town for the summer, and she finds its much more remote than she was expecting. She's constantly surprised by the vagarities of the local populace - old ladies with purple hair, toilet tossing contests and Rocky Mountain oysters, to name a few - and they make wonderful fodder for her secret work as a tabloid writer. Sheriff Taber is a reformed hell-raiser raising his young son with some secrets of his own. Thanks to his new position of responsibility in the community and the twisted reputation of his predecessor, he's been living like a monk even though all the single women in town are after him. Once he lays eyes on Hope, that becomes a whole lot harder. Gibson has created two wonderful characters, and both the dialogue and the plot are funny and charming. A great recipe for a contemporary romance!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2020
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  • Ros
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fab read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2018
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    Love Rachel Gibson’s books as she always makes me laugh. Her heroes are my-kind-of perfect and her heroines are smart, funny and courageous.
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  • Lunismami
    5.0 out of 5 stars Macht Spass
    Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2015
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    Ein Buch für den Urlaub- unterhaltsam, spannend und romantisch- ideal für den Strand, Liegestuhl oder Freibad. Wer locker geschriebene Krimis mag mit einer Portion Liebe, für denen ist das Buch ideal!
    Ein relativ einfaches Umgangsenglisch, das gut zu verstehen ist.
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  • D. Phillips
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another cracker!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2012
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    I really am enjoying indulging in Rachel Gibson's books, they are such a hoot. The main female character is messed up, sassy, different, independent and just full of surprises. This book had me laughing out load with journalistic articles and daft situations. The male character appropriately tormented and handsome held interest but frustrated me a little, I wanted him to be more decisive. Nevertheless the twists, plots, jokes and soooo sexy intimate scenes are brilliant. Another great read, could not put it down.
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  • Sarah Potrykus
    5.0 out of 5 stars My fave Rachel Gibson of all time!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2015
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    Think i have read this now around 50 times!! Absolutely love the humour and the love story. Definitely recommend this book to all.
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