The Art of Sinning

Sabrina Jeffries

Jul 2015 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

“Two effortlessly crafted charismatic protagonists” strike a scandalous bargain in this Regency romance from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).

American artist Jeremy Keane refuses to return home and take over his father’s business. He’d much rather sample bevvies of beauties abroad, in search of a model for the provocative masterpiece he’s driven to paint. When he meets Lady Yvette Barlow at a London wedding, he realizes she’s perfect for his work—and determines to capture the young heiress’s defiant spirit and breathtaking sensuality on canvas.

No stranger to scandal, Yvette agrees to be Keane’s subject—in exchange for his help gaining entry to the city’s brothels he knows intimately, so she can track a missing woman and solve a family mystery. But when their practical partnership leads to lessons in the art of sinning, can they find a bold and lasting love?

“With every book, Jeffries grows into an even more accomplished writer whose memorable characters and unforgettable stories speak to readers on many levels.” —RT Book Reviews

Ratings and reviews

It was an absolute pleasure to read this book. Sabrina Jeffries' has such an elegant way of writing. The characters and the story were wonderful and I can't say enough great things about it. Jeremy Keane, an American artist and rumored rakehell, lives a life where he is constantly just wandering and never settling down. Currently in London, England, Jeremy is looking for his a muse for his next painting. While at a ball Jeremy is captivated by a tall, beautiful woman and wants to meet her. As he is talking to Edwin Barlow, the Earl of Blakeborough, he asks him if he knows who the lovely lady is. Of course, it's Edwin's sister, Lady Yvette. Edwin makes a deal with Jeremy.....but only if Yvette agrees to it....Jeremy can paint a portrait of her and get to know her. Jeremy doesn't do portraits, but he wants Yvette for a different painting. As soon as Jeremy speaks to Yvette she is drawn to him. They have such great banter back and forth. Jeremy asks Yvette to dance. While dancing, Yvette agrees to sit for Jeremy for both paintings if he will take her to a brothel in Covent Garden. She won't tell him why but he reluctantly agrees. Yvette suggests that Jeremy stay at Stoke Towers with them so it is easier for him to paint. During the day they work on Yvette's portrait and at night after everyone goes to bed they secretly work on the other painting. The more time they spend together, the more their feelings start escalating. I loved their chemistry together. These two just yearned to be together but both had incidents from their pasts that is making them fearful. I loved their back stories and what they had to overcome to be together. I really enjoyed the neighbors Clarissa and Warren and Jeremy's mom and sister Amanda. I can't wait to see what becomes of the St. George's Club too.

Sabrina Jeffries' Sinful Suitors series is off to a fantastic start. The Art of Sinning is a mysteriously sultry historical romance. Yvette was my favorite character. Her mixture of strength, curiosity and naivety is an example of great story telling. While reading, it was quite easy to picture the situations she went into and wonder what she was thinking. I loved that she found her hero in Jeremy. Jeremy was just as adventurous as Yvette was but together he served as her filter. He reigned in some of Yvette's restlessness and less thought out ideas. I am really looking forward to meeting more characters within this series. I received an ARC of The art of Sinning in exchange for an honest review.

So good! Well done!

About the author

Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of several Regency-set historical romance series, including the Royal Brotherhood, the School for Heiresses, the Hellions of Halstead Hall, the Duke’s Men, and the Sinful Suitors. When she’s not writing in a coffee-fueled haze, she’s traveling with her husband, caring for her adult autistic son, or indulging in one of her passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, music, and costume parties. With more than nine million books in print in twenty languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world. She always dreams big.