Belle Sullivan is a tomboy - and darn proud of it - until she overhears the local swains mocking her and her sisters. Determined to make the men pay, she vows to become and beauty and ensnare them one by one. With the help of exotic new Greek seamstress, Lady Aglaia, Belle soon looks the part. At Lady Aglaia's suggestion, she then hires handsome Englishman Kit Stanhope to teach her the art of flirtation. If only she didn't yeam to use her skills on the very man who taught them to her!
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Belle Sullivan is the oldest of three sisters whose parents have moved up in the world, but not quite far enough for Belle's mother, who tries too hard to gain entrance to the upper echelons of Colorado Springs' society. She arranges an outing to the Garden of the Gods for the sisters with three up-and-coming young gentlemen, which is pleasant enough until the sisters visit a rock formation known as the Three Graces, where one can make a wish, and overhear the men discussing them, calling one sister clumsy, one outspoken, and Belle homely. Belle's wish is to exact revenge on behalf of her sisters and herself. Kit, the fellow who mocked her, has been banished by his family in England and is now being blackmailed. When he realizes that the girls heard what he and his companions said, he apologizes, and Belle decides to get her revenge by having him teach her how to attract a man. She succeeds only too well, with a little help from one of the real Three Graces. Maria Hatton
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Great beginning to a new trilogy! Highly recommended,
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This review is from: Belle Of The Ball: The Three Graces (Ballad Romances) (Paperback)
The Sullivan girls might have been named for The Three Graces, but none of the girls embodies the gift of the name she carries. Belle is rather homely, Grace is clumsy, and Charisma is blunt. Nevertheless, their mother strives to marry the girls into the upper reaches of society and raise her own status. Then the sisters overhear insults to their persons while escorted by three supposed gentlemen at the Garden of the Gods. The Three Graces hear their wishes, however, and decide to intervene and make their wishes come true. Of course the question remains if the wish to be granted is the spoken one, or the wish of the heart. Kit Stanhope misses England when his family banishes based on a false accusation. For a new businessman, reputation is everything, and Kit must pay blackmail to keep his name spotless, which makes it difficult to fulfill his father's charge of finding a sound investment. Now he feels guilty that Belle has overheard his unfortunate insult, and vows to make amends. When Belle asks him to teach her the ropes of society, he accepts the opportunity. He does not know that she intends revenge upon the "threescum" who spoke harshly of her and her sisters. Belle wants to be beautiful so she can make the three men fall for her, and then toss them aside as such scoundrels deserve. Author Pam McCutcheon kicks off the series The Three Graces with flair! With vivid characterizations and strong plotting, BELLE OF THE BALL demonstrates McCutcheon at her best. With a bit of help from above, Belle discovers her own beauty even as she learns the truisms that make plain women beautiful. With wounds that go equally as deep resulting from his family's rejection, Kit has his own lessons to learn about trust. The result is a surprising blend of comedy and romance that will have readers chuckling throughout. BELLE OF THE BALL once again demonstrates McCutcheon's gift for combining the unexpected with the enchanting in a unique voice that readers remember. Readers will eagerly anticipate the addition novels of the series including A TOUCH OF CHARM by Karen Fox and FALLEN FROM GRACE by Yvonne Jocks. BELLE OF THE BALL comes highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A keeper!,
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This review is from: Belle Of The Ball: The Three Graces (Ballad Romances) (Paperback)
I haven't read this book in years, but there's a reason why I can't get rid of it. I loved this book and now I can't wait to find the other books in the trilogy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
very cute,
By dienia k bennett "dee" (norfolk ne usa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Belle Of The Ball: The Three Graces (Ballad Romances) (Paperback)
this was a cute story line . i liked it alot the 1st goddess haad her work cut out for her lol the fans were very funny
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