The Third Son (Paperback)

~ T.L. Vance (Author) "Handing the driver the fare Cydney juggled her purse, portfolio, and blueprint tubes to get out of the car, her smile instantaneous when the cabbie..." (more)
Key Phrases: Miss Nash, South Carolina, New York (more...)

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Product Description

Born to one of England’s most privileged families, Kellson Berkley yearns for the one thing his money can’t buy: individual acceptance. With his mind on business, “Kells” returns from abroad only to be blindsided by the beautiful American woman his flatmate has moved into the house. It doesn’t take him long to understand why Bryant has begged for her hand in marriage, or for Kells to realize he’d do anything to have her for his own.

With values as deep as her Southern heritage, it’s hard for Cydney Nash to accept a marriage proposal from a virtual stranger. However, when the opportunity arises to apprentice with one of London’s most prestigious architectural agencies, she moves into her “fiancé’s” flat, despite the warnings from her protective father.

But, it’s Bryant’s friend, Kells, who stirs her heart and jeopardizes her agenda of becoming an architect, leaving Cydney fighting to free herself from a web of greed and deceit that she’ll be lucky to escape from alive.

About the Author

Born and raised in Memphis, T. L. Vance and her husband share a home with their three-year-old son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (April 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595346049
• ISBN-13: 978-0595346042
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,946,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully gripping saga!, September 13, 2005

By	Kimberly Ann Lipp "~Kimmer~" (Rochester, New Hampshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found The Third Son well written and intriguing! I feel honored to be able to have caught a glimse inside this incredibly talanted womans head....What a marvel and her words oozed with such heart...I can't wait for more books from this author!!!! I did not put the book down once I opened it until I was done.

Keep Smiling and read well~Kimmer~

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Story, September 8, 2005

By	Shelley Bush "Country gal" (Glen Rock, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Third Son is the story about the forgotten son of one of the most privileged families in England. The first two sons have all the responsibility while "Kells" Berkley remains on his own. Only his grandmother keeps him in the family business, and in the family. Called a screw up, Kells manages to get his life back on track. But one beautiful American slips into his life, bringing chaos, as she teaches Kells to relax a little bit. Together, they fall deep in love but have to figure out how to make their relationship work.

Kells Berkley and Cydney Nash overcome many obstacles to be together. There is his highly privileged family. Her father is a judge in America. Where will they live? They also have a jealous man out to steal Kells' money and hurt Cydney in the process. Will their love manage to survive with the help of their colorful friends?

T. L. Vance wrote a captivating book. I enjoyed it tremendously. Readers will root for the odd couple, first to find each other and then to stay together. Their friends add a big mix into the book. Some are privileged while others seem like normal people, but all are wonderful friends. There is some brutality as the man known as Bryant tries to tear the couple apart.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced read!, September 4, 2005

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

T.L. Vance's fast-paced novel of love, greed, violence, betrayal and deceit is loaded with tension from the beginning to the end. The plot is intriguing, and the characters are real and complex, faced with dilemmas and choices.

British-born and wealthy, Kells Berkley returns from a trip frustrated that his roommate Bryant has moved a young and beautiful American woman, Cydney Nash, into their home. To further complicate matters, Bryant is engaged to marry Cydney, who he'd only known for three weeks. Kells doesn't understand their relationship or engagement but he understands Bryant. It's not as if Bryant hasn't done something like this before.

Cydney isn't comfortable with her engagement to Bryant. But she does want to apprentice with a prestigious architectural firm. With a chance at her dream job she has agreed to move into Bryant and Kells' home.

Bryant must leave for Rome on business and so Kells and Cydney are together in the men's home. This becomes a difficult situation for Kells as he's attracted to and is falling in love with Cydney.

As love blossoms, Kells tries to resist it and Cydney. It would be a betrayal of his friendship with Bryant to become involved with his friend's fiancee. But is Bryant a true friend? Will events bring Kells and Cydney together or will their relationship be shattered forever?

Armchair Interviews says: The Third Son is a fun fast-paced read that will keep you turning the pages.