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February 27, 2014
And the ARCs go to…
Kelly F, Dorthy N, Raquel M, and Lizzie Mae! I mailed them today so watch for them to arrive within the week. (Two Day Priority, USPS).
Thank you all for tweets, likes, follows, reblogs, shares, preorders, and support. Very much appreciated. And if I didn’t get you this round, not to worry. I’ll be getting some nifty promo items to mail out, and the books will be here soon for new giveaways in the future. Sign up for my newsletter (sidebar to the right) or just check back here now and then for the next fun giveaway.
Reviewers, you can always drop me an email if you need a print review copy and don’t forget it will be on Netgalley in the first or second week of March.
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February 26, 2014
Review Copies!
ARCs of THORNBROOK PARK are ready for reviewers, and I might just have a few extra copies to give to readers who want to help spread the word. Interested? Let me know in the comments. I’ll be choosing two at random.
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Reviewers, THORNBROOK PARK will be available on Netgalley in the first week of March, but please contact me if you prefer a print copy. Thanks!
Thank you all for your support!
sherri@sherribrowningerwin.com
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February 25, 2014
Reading Recommendation!
Historical romance fans: Julia London’s latest historical THE TROUBLE WITH HONOR is now out! The first book in her Cabot Sisters Series is a fun and fast-paced read that will keep you up all night and leave you begging for the next book in the series.
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1aA0u8n
B &N: http://bit.ly/1lfcjor
BAM: http://bit.ly/1hpzY04
IndieBound: http://bit.ly/1eUUBQV
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February 22, 2014
Zebras! At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
One of my favorite food blogs, The Disney Food Blog, has posted about the new Zebra babies at Kidani Village. So cute! If you love Disney like I do, keep up with your Disney food news at http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/.
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January 13, 2014
Downton Abbey Season 4 Ep 2
Or… Edith’s getting all the good clothes!
Just look at Edith’s stunning fashions this season. She’s killing it. The modern world is good for Lady Edith. Now if only she wasn’t headed for almost certain heartache with a married man who thinks becoming a German citizen to get a divorce will be a good idea. Oh, Edith.
In other developments, well done Joanna Froggatt! A terrible scene for Anna, but beautifully acted. I won’t go on in case you haven’t watched yet. But I am glad they cleared something up for me. I’d forgotten that Thomas was promoted to Under Butler, which is why they are now calling him Barrow. And not just out of convenience because of Tom Branson. Aha. Thanks, DA. 
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January 7, 2014
Love Downton Abbey?
Welcome to THORNBROOK PARK!
Edwardian romance fiction for Downton Abbey fans—a fresh new historical period in the romance category.
Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this brand-new Edwardian-period romance series set at the grand estate of Thornbrook Park, seat of the Earl of Averford.
Disowned for marrying beneath her, Eve Kendal returns to London destitute after her husband’s death and the mysterious disappearance of their savings. Her childhood friend, the Countess of Averford takes her in, and sparks fly between Eve and the Earl’s brother. But Captain Marcus Thorne has his own demons to face, and as they begin a steamy affair, secrets from the past threaten the whole estate…
Preorder now from your favorite bookseller. 
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Downton Abbey Season 4 Ep 1 (Spoilers)
They’re back!
Clearly, Mary starts out lost in grief. The loss of O’Brien stuns an apparently fragile Cora. And Edith is coming across as the strong, capable sister instead of the sad sack. Yay, Edith! She’s my favorite. The scene between Isobel and Edith, “you’re a grandmother” was well-played, very touching.
Thomas Barrow, starting the season as a hero? I loved his standing up to the nanny and tenderness for the children. Maybe he’s not all that bad. Why is Cora suddenly referring to Thomas as Barrow? Has he risen in the ranks more than I realized? I thought he was still a footman. Is it so that we can call Branson the more familiar Thomas without confusion?
My son happened to be watching with me when Daisy came into the kitchen. He said, “Is that Kristen Stewart?” And the she smiled. “Oh, no, it can’t be. She’s making a facial expression, and it’s a genuine-looking smile.” Ha!
Robert has a decidedly unfatherly need to keep Mary in grief and out of Downton’s business. I’m so glad Branson is looking out for Mary’s interest while she is failing to watch out for herself. Enlisting Carson’s help to drag Mary out of her grief was a great idea. At least someone’s doing something besides tiptoeing around her.
Far too long before we got to Dowager Countess Violet! “It’s a grandmother’s job to interfere.” My grandma had that one down.
Why does Mrs. Hughes care about Carson’s old associate Grigg? Didn’t he end up in the workhouse for trying to blackmail Carson and the Granthams in the first place? Or was that just the beginning of Grigg’s downfall? Must we have another character to care about?
Aha, Mary did not handle Carson’s well-meaning interference well at all. But I’m so glad he didn’t let her cow him.
Ah, more Violet goodness. The only one to be mindful of the servants watching after Mary’s dinner outburst, and then the one to finally go to her and say the right words. And with an “I love you.” Emotion! Tears! And finally, a “duh” moment for Mary. “You want me to choose life?” Um… yeah.
Also a good scene between Molesely and his father. Wisdom from an old man who has worked hard and learned lessons. But how could the family let Molesely go? Certainly there’s work enough at Downton?
Oh, drunk Ivy! And then interfering Isobel, talking to Carson about Grigg. I suppose Isobel just needed a project to get her going again.
Cora clearly needs more supervision than Rose in making big decisions. When did Cora become so dim-witted? Hiring Edna, without speaking to Mrs. Hughes first? Oh dear.
Edith and her fellow, what to make of that? I love her having an interest and some happiness, but she might be taking on too much. But that dress! Edith finally gets the good clothes! This whole German citizen plan sounds sketchy. I want her to be happy, but I want her to run.
I can’t get into more Daisy drama. I want sweet Daisy to be happy but she’s always hoping after the wrong man. I love that Patmore tried to give Daisy a smile. But Jimmy and Alfred both can’t have Ivy. One of them will come around?
At least Cora stood up to Nanny West and sent her packing. Thank goodness.
It seems a little late for Robert to be concerned about Edith and “that publisher.”
Finally, Mary begins to come around. Lovely scene with her apology to Carson. And then huzzah to her for making the business luncheon.
Mrs. Hughes referring to Edna as Miss Braithwaite? As a lady’s maid, she would be referred to as Mrs. regardless of her marital status. According to my research. Which could be wrong. I would like to know.
Molesley’s change of circumstances is really disturbing to me. All the care from Mrs. Hughes and Isobel Crawley for Grigg, and yet Molesely is working hard labor on the streets? Why couldn’t Isobel keep him on as butler if she’s such a bleeding heart?
Not enough of Anna and Bates, though perhaps I’m glad of it as long as they’re happy and drama free. I know the head housemaid would take care of the girls in the house, but now that those girls are women? And Mary being a mistress of the household? Are they in need of another lady’s maid? One for Mary?
Rose is going to be trouble.
I have a bad feeling for Edith. She seems entirely too certain that her family will welcome and accept her married lover.
Of course Carson came around and did the right thing to see Griggs off. I could have done without the whole Grigg storyline. Too many characters, too many storylines, not enough focus on the ones we love. I hope it was just because there were too many threads to keep up with in the first episode. What did you think?
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January 1, 2014
Happy 2014!
I can’t believe it’s already here! Today, staying in with family to celebrate with our traditional New Year’s Day dinner, a tradition from my maternal grandmother’s family. Pork roast, dumplings, and sauerkraut all smothered in molasses (for luck) with carrots, mashed potatoes, and snowflake rolls. It sounds odd, yes, but it’s one of my favorite family traditions. If you’ve never had molasses on sauerkraut, give it a shot. Yum!
Wishing you all a safe, healthy, prosperous, and happy 2014.
Cheers to you!
*Only six months to the release of Thornbrook Park: Preorder now! Four Days until the Downton Abbey New Season Premiere here in the US.
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December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all peace, joy, and love all around you!
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December 16, 2013
Cover Reveal Day!
Coming soon! THORNBROOK PARK :
Edwardian romance fiction for Downton Abbey fans—a fresh new historical period in the romance category
Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this brand-new Edwardian-period romance series set at the grand estate of Thornbrook Park, seat of the Earl of Averford.
Disowned for marrying beneath her, Eve Kendal returns to London destitute after her husband’s death and the mysterious disappearance of their savings. Her childhood friend, the Countess of Averford takes her in, and sparks fly between Eve and the Earl’s brother. But Captain Marcus Thorne has his own demons to face, and as they begin a steamy affair, secrets from the past threaten the whole estate…
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