KITTY BENNET must marry well but she also means to marry for love. Longbourn holds no hope for that. She must escape the shadow of her wild sister Lydia to re-establish her own reputation as a respectable young lady. A summer at Pemberley would do the trick!
But to Kitty's surprise it takes more than a new location—she must learn who she is without Lydia, and what she wants in life beyond pretty bonnets and swaggering officers. Kitty's defiant passion for riding horses creates a bond with Mr Darcy and connects her with enigmatic Lady Drake. A dashing geologist and an inscrutable horseman catch Kitty's eye. New friendships, the power of legends and stones, and a journey to the royal mews in Windsor bring heartache, insight, and delight to Kitty's life-changing summer at Pemberley.
This novel is one of a "Mothers, Sisters, and Friends" collection of sequels and
side stories inspired by Jane Austen's novels.
READER REVIEWS
"The author breathed new life into Kitty and I really enjoyed that, including her relationship with Lizzy. My favorite parts were the letters. I loved reading this story." Jessica
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"A very entertaining and engaging book. The author did an excellent job capturing original characters and creating new, complex characters with interesting plots. Thankfully, Kitty's growth is believable." SG
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"This is a wonderful book — very well written and so very Jane. The author truly respects Austen's style and characters. I've read it twice so far and plan on reading it again and again. Bravo!" Cathy
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"I loved this story. It was well written and evoked the time and place really beautifully. A very satisfying tale—particularly for fans of Jane Austen, though it is also a wonderful stand-alone. I highly recommend!" LFB
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"There's plenty of romance ... but also drama, adventure, surprises, a mystery surrounding some dodgy folks, and of course ... horses! Oh, and a princess too. I enjoyed the story so much I forgot that what I was reading wasn't original Austen."--- Rachel, Decidedly Equestrian
"Here we have a story that not only builds on what Austen has written, allowing us to rediscover those characters, but there are new characters for us to love. Join Kitty as she figures out what makes her unique and what a real unity of the heart truly takes."--- Laurie, Austentatious Library
"I love how fastidious Mr. Darcy could delight in Kitty's adventurous spirit and unladylike interests! It was especially lovely to see such an affinity grow between these two since it very rarely is done."--- Meredith, Austenesque Reviews
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WITH HER DAUGHTERS ELINOR AND MARIANNE well-married, widow Francine Dashwood's thoughts turn to the same for young Margaret. But Francine's widowed sister Emmeline has other plans in mind, namely that they find husbands for themselves! Emmeline is independent and outgoing, unlike Francine who has always doubted her worth in the world and lived in the shadow of her charismatic husband. A journey to the south coast of Devonshire throws the sisters into the company of wildly attractive Admiral Tennant, recently widowed Charles Creighton, and opinionated Cecil Walford. While experiencing the diversions of the seaside resort and adventures by land and sea, the sisters also discover romance, intrigue, and renewal and are challenged by tests of loyalty and honor—all the time pondering the question "Is it too late for love?"
This novel is one of a "Mothers, Sisters, and Friends" collection of sequels and
side stories inspired by Jane Austen's novels.
READER REVIEWS
“Very much like Austen's works: gentle, subtle and intelligent. It was fun to read about a seaside holiday of the early 1800s. Also, I appreciated that this isn't the typical 'young woman meets young man' romance story, as those of us over 35 are still very much alive and well.” KL
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"I felt the segue between Jane Austen’s character and this one was flawless. And what a wonderful change to have a more mature heroine centre-stage!" EW
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"This book took me on a well-written, tightly edited, and thoroughly delightful journey back in time to the manners and morals of the Regency era.” JBH
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"Jane Austen is a tough act to follow. As a writer, I admire Sallianne Hines’ courage in attempting a sequel to Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” And as a reader, I applaud Hines’ success in creating a worthy sequel." TH
CATHRYN McNEIL WANTS TO BELIEVE in happily-ever-after, Jane Austen style. But a twice-divorced therapist is an unlikely heroine. She's resigned herself to seclusion in her small prairie town with her animals and fictional heroes until she meets polo player Jack Stone at a funeral. They're drawn together by their mutual love of horses and the land, but his hot and cold behavior—and a family secret involving another woman—cause her to question if he can be the hero she seeks. With her heart still buried in a graveyard of loss, is it too late for adventure, or love? When fate offers a second chance, can she conquer the challenges of nature and human folly to get free of the past? Or has she misread too many novels?
READER REVIEWS
"This book helped remind "middle aged me" that it's possible to have dreams even as we get a little older. I enjoyed the book very much and found myself relating to the heroine many times." GA
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"I liked the honesty of this book: that older people still harbor romantic hopes, are capable of passion but have the maturity to balance the cries of their hearts with the wisdom of experience." RJ
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"This book will appeal to readers of literary romance, people who enjoy books about horses and countryside pursuits and lovers of the elegant and courtly in Jane Austen’s novels." CJ
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"A delightful read! It’s somehow refreshing to read about people with life experience. I was getting seriously tired of the modern P&P variations where Lizzy is a 28 year old virgin. This book is not a variation but rather an original story featuring a heroine who is fan of Jane Austen." AW
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Kudos to Sallianne for writing about a 'woman of a certain age' with such a refreshing story. I have never read a book about a "normal" past-her-prime woman...much less a grandmother...and in a very small town, with all that brings. There's plenty of drama, friendship, contemplation, horses, cowboys, a mystery, and of course...love. Any story that starts out at a funeral is going to be interesting! You won't be able to put this down. Promise." RACHEL at DECIDEDLY EQUESTRIAN
"This is a thoughtful and compelling story of burgeoning romance between people who are past the first flush of youth.
I found it so refreshing to read a story that tackles this subject in a sensitive, realistic, but still romantic style. The breathlessness of some of the romantic moments was infectious." ALLIE CRESSWELL, AUTHOR
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“It’s been years since I've read a book that I’ve felt so personally attached to, and I had forgotten how good it felt. The fact that this book is not a page-turner that kept me overly focused on the plot is a positive, because the book became something more important to me—congenial reading that I just didn’t want to ever end.” SUSAN JOYCE, AUTHOR
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A SAVVY AUTHOR NEEDS a working knowledge of editing. With so many paths to publishing now, this is more important than ever.
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IN THIS BOOK AUTHORS WILL LEARN:
• why to examine publishing choices from an editing perspective
• the type of editing and when each might be needed
• how to prepare your work to get the most out of your editing budget
• which editing tasks you can do yourself
• how to choose an effective editor—and where to find one
• how to save money on editing expenses
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Discover how editing can smooth the path to publishing success, however you define that.
READER REVIEWS
"Solved problems on my manuscript in the first few chapters. This book is easy to read and understand." NO
“This book explains how to do a thorough self-edit, using the tools of Word, so that when I pay for a professional edit, the cost is less.” HW
“At last! A clear, concise explanation of the various forms of editing, and when and why I need them.” IL
“Running a small online business means that 99% of my contact with customers is on the page or screen. It matters that my website and promotional material is well-written and looks professional. What’s more, discovering from a professional what my learned or habitual errors are means that I can avoid them in social media posts.” PR
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"As someone at the stage of revising a manuscript, I found it clear and accessible to read, structured in a way that made perfect sense to me." FJ
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"The section on different types of editing at different stages, with the support of beta readers, was especially useful. I wasn't previously aware of the different types and the unique focus of each one." AR
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"This book will be a great reference to help authors bring their creative vision to a workable reality." HB
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Simply Grown is part of a collection of books supporting joyful simple living. Modern life is often cluttered and complicated. By learning how to clear that away and by adopting easy, practical strategies, your dream of simple living can become your reality. For more information, visit https://www.salliannehines.com.
LOOK FOR THIS BOOK IN LATE 2024—just in time for holiday giving and for planning your next garden.
Clean eating is a big part of optimal health.
You can ensure the quality of what you are actually eating by growing your own food.
The best way to grow it is organically. People have done so for centuries. By utilizing both ancient wisdom and modern science you can create a productive and attractive garden loaded with delicious food for less effort and cost than you might imagine — simply by letting nature do the work for you!
All it takes is some simple planning. With the strategies and techniques detailed in Simply Grown you’ll discover how to choose what to plant, where to plant each seed or seedling and with which other plants, and why. Learn how to:
• Deter bugs
• Build healthy soil
• Extend your growing season
• Conserve water
• Banish weeds
• Make better use of garden space
• Increase yields
• Save time
When those seed catalogs start arriving, grab this book and plan your amazing Simply Grown garden.
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Simply Dressed is part of a collection of books supporting joyful simple living. Modern life is often cluttered and complicated. By learning how to clear that away and by adopting easy, practical strategies, your dream of simple living can become your reality.
For more information, visit
LOOK FOR THIS BOOK IN 2025.
How we appear is our introduction to the world. Is the message you are sending the one you intended? Are you appearing as your genuine self, ready to live your best life?
To uncover our authentic selves, we must clear away the excess in our closets, our homes, and our lives.
But it isn’t just about decluttering. To achieve and maintain your goal of living simply, you need a plan.
Simply Dressed focuses on the “getting dressed” part of a simple life and offers explicit strategies that apply to any gender, culture, age, or lifestyle. It is for those who want to look and feel like themselves. They want their wardrobe to be a tool that is easily managed so it expresses their true self so they can get on to whatever activities they value in their lives — with a clear closet and a clear head.
Author Sallianne Hines uses her decades of training and expertise in design/problem-solving to help you declutter the excess and then build a unique and creative set of clothing that will express your authentic self.
Simplify the daily act of getting dressed — so you can live your best life in comfort and with confidence.
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