It's Not Jane Austen, But It's Really Good

[J. W.]

A Daughter's Inheritance $4.99
Reviews 1357: 42% at 5-stars & 25% 4-star

An Unexpected Love $0.93
Reviews 247: 73% 5-stars & 18 4-stars

A Surrendered Heart $6.55
Reviews 257: 78% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

[Marlene]

I've read many historical Christian romance/fiction authors. Tracie Peterson is one author I haven't read much of, but it's on my list to try more of her books. I've given two of her books 4 stars.

My Valentine is one of them. I've found some of her books on Amazon for free , so you might want to keep your eyes open. Also, she's been around for quite a while, so you might be able to find quite a few titles . :-)

[Gretchen]

I have a question for everyone.

There is a debate in the romance genre, the subgenre regency romance they are saying that Georgette Heyer has influenced it too much and the wrong kind of influence it is not authentic and too childish and she portrays the ton all wrong and that is a bad influence on writers and readers.
What do you think?

[Abigail]

Since none of us was alive during the Regency, who can say what is authentic and what is not? I've studied the period pretty extensively and find her work quite true to the class she's writing about, at least when it comes to pursuits and attitudes. What are the complainers wanting? More sex? More dirt and smells? More violence and suffering? More realism in general? Her works are true to human nature but basically fantasies, and I am content that they should be so. I'm happy to read Heyer's Regency romances and don't particularly enjoy reading non-Heyer Regency books.

[Marlene]

Gretchen wrote: "I have a question for everyone.

There is a debate in the romance genre, the subgenre regency romance they are saying that Georgette Heyer has influenced it too much and the wrong kind of influence..."

I've seen little snippets of that here and there. I really cannot give an informed opinion. But I do enjoy Heyer's Regencies as well as other Regencies that don't feel "wrong." I have read a couple of Regency romances where the author admits that the language is not completely period, and that they've chosen to do that for the convenience of their readers. And since they acknowledge that openly, I don't feel bad about reading their books. (Erin Knightley)

For me, the bottom line is, if I see something that is most definitely WRONG, it kicks me out of the story. And avoiding that is what I think should be the aim of the Regency author, and I think that's more important than trying to debate whether Heyer was spot on. If other authors want to do something differently, that's fine! They should do their homework just as Heyer did hers. :-)

[J. W.]

Cheryl Bolen fans: Book 2 in her Brazen Brides Series: $0.99 US:

One Golden Ring

Note: Amazon shows the title as His Golden Ring with a different Cover.

30 Reviews: 60% 5-stars & 30% 4-stars

[Gretchen]

Marlene wrote: "Gretchen wrote: "I have a question for everyone.

There is a debate in the romance genre, the subgenre regency romance they are saying that Georgette Heyer has influenced it too much and the wrong ..."
I agree let the authors be open about it if they do something different . Yeah Ms. Heyer really did her research. But in the end you're right it is up to the reader.

[J. W.]

Freebie: Gather the Stars

247 reviews: 64% 5-stars & 27% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 role reversal on My Fair Lady:

My Fair Lord

9 reviews: 22% 5-stars, 56% 4-stars & 22% 3-stars

There is a bit of spy mystery mixed in with the transforming of a London dock worker.

[Sophia]

I love the Pygmalion themed books. Thanks for sharing, Jeanne!

[J. W.]

No problem... I can't wait to read it. I am so far behind on my reading. My goal is to finish my September scavenger hunt choice before my October Someone Else Pick it for me. That is right around the corner. I need to get on the ball.

[J. W.]

FREE: for the L.M. Montgomery fans: Anne of Green Gables:

I could not find the correct cover in GoodReads, so I included the link to Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gab...

[Gretchen]

J. W. wrote: "FREE: for the L.M. Montgomery fans: Anne of Green Gables:

I could not find the correct cover in GoodReads, so I included the link to Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gab......"
Very cool!

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "FREE: for the L.M. Montgomery fans: Anne of Green Gables:

I could not find the correct cover in GoodReads, so I included the link to Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gab......"

I just LOVE Anne and LMM. I've had good luck getting LMM audio books from my library via Libby.

[J. W.]

I thought someone might be interested... especially if their young people might like their own ebook version.

[Elin]

Love Anne of Green Gables. It was my favourite book when I was little and I have read it more times than I can count but that was the Norwegian translation. Will be fun to read it in English. Thank you for the heads up Jeanne.

[J. W.]

Glad to help :-)

[J. W.]

$0.99 each from Summer Hanford: Ladies Always Shoot First Series: these are not new, they were published in 2017.

Bool 1: Captured by a Duke 6 reviews: 67% 5-stars & 33% 4-stars [listed as 34 pages]

Book 2: To Save a Lord 2 reviews at 5-stars [listed as 34 pages]

Book 3: One Shot for a Gentleman 1 review at 5-stars [listed as 36 pages]

Book 4: Anything for a Lord 2 reviews: 5-stars & 4-stars [listed as 33 pages]

[J. W.]

Regina Jeffers announces a new Regency release over on the AuAu site: $0.99 preorder price for the Oct 15 release date. Grab it while you can.

https://austenauthors.net/releases-an...

The preorder link is:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

[wosedwew]

Thanks -- I'll give it a try.

[Gretchen]

J. W. wrote: "Regina Jeffers announces a new Regency release over on the AuAu site: $0.99 preorder price for the Oct 15 release date. Grab it while you can.

https://austenauthors.net/releases-an......"
Cool! Thanks!

[J. W.]

I forgot to mention that Regina Jeffers is also offering 3 of her releases as a giveaway, Check it out. Included in that is a JAFF.

https://austenauthors.net/releases-an...

[Chelsea]

J. W. wrote: "I forgot to mention that Regina Jeffers is also offering 3 of her releases as a giveaway, Check it out. Included in that is a JAFF.

https://austenauthors.net/releases-an..."

J. W. wrote: "Regina Jeffers announces a new Regency release over on the AuAu site: $0.99 preorder price for the Oct 15 release date. Grab it while you can.

https://austenauthors.net/releases-an......"

Thanks for sharing!

[J. W.]

Free: non-JAFF: from the Heirs and a Spare series: Book 3 of 4:

Lizzie's Earl

35 reviews: 37% at 5-stars & 54% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

It's here: today is the launch date: Regina Jeffers is one of eight authors in a Clean Regency Romance Christmas Anthology for $0.99.

Christmas Ever After

[J. W.]

Freebie: One Haunted Evening

28 Reviews: 64% 5-stars & 28% 4-stars

This is book 1: Three authors telling the same story through three perspectives. A gentleman hosts a Samhain Masquerade Party for his 5-friends at a castle he inherited in the lake district. A haunted castle.

I had to read the reviews to determine the rating. One review said it was not sexual at all nor was it occult, but it did have a ghost. So I guess we will just say it is paranormal. Also, this book only featured 3 of the stories and it was mentioned in a review that there was a book to follow with the story of the other gentlemen.

I finally found the next book: One More Haunted Evening at $3.99.

16 reviews: 69% 5-stars & 25% 4-stars
This one was rated as steamy. I'll wait and see if this price goes down.

[J. W.]

$0.99: The Naked Marquis

25 reviews: 72% 5-stars & 16% 4-stars

Book 2 in a series of 9 books: This sounded like fun. I assumed it was MA = Mature Audience rating. With the word naked in the title, passionate in the blurb and sex scenes mentioned in a review. Yep, that says mature audience to me.

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "This sounded like fun. I assumed it was MA = Mature Audience rating. With the word naked..."

Thanks for doing a bit of leg work! :-) Finger work?

[J. W.]

No problem, Marlene. I thought you'd like to know.

[J. W.]

Freebie: book 1 of 4 in the Reluctant Bride Series

To Catch A Spinster

430 Reviews: 48% at 5-stars & 35% at 4-stars

Note: other books in the series are $0.99 each.

There is also a box set for $0.99 if you want all 4 books together.

The Reluctant Bride Collection

[J. W.]

Limited time: $0.99 deal: regular price $2.99. The compilation contains three novellas. The Honorable Scoundrels Trilogy

10 reviews: 90% 5-stars & 10% 4-stars

The individual novellas [under 90 pages each] are also listed as $0.99 each. So this is saving.

Book 1: The Governess Who Captured His Heart

34 reviews: 56% at 5-stars & 35% at 4-stars

Book 2: The Earl Who Loved Her

24 reviews: 50% 5-stars & 38% 4-stars

Book 3: The Duke Who Came To Town

28 reviews: 68% 5-stars & 21% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free and just in time for a holiday reading experience full of Regency Romance. A collection of 6 stories by Regency Romance authors. Published in September of 2018.

Yuletide Happily Ever Afters: A Merry Little Set of Regency Romances

27 reviews: 96% 5-stars & 4% 4-stars

[Kirk]

J. W. wrote: "Free and just in time for a holiday reading experience full of Regency Romance. A collection of 6 stories by Regency Romance authors. Published in September of 2018.

[book:Yuletide Happily Ever Af..."
Thanks!! Looking forward to some reviews here before I commit to read it.

[Sophia]

Ha! I just posted that one on my Facebook freebies post, Jeanne.

Kirk, I've only read books by two of the authors. They weren't amazing, but they were still good. These are novella-length so not too big of a commitment.

[J. W.]

With 6 novella length stories, you can read one, put it down and pick it up for a quick read when you have the time. Not a lot of time commitment needed. Plus, if you don't like one, skip it and go to the next.

[Sophia]

Yes, exactly. I'm not one who can read straight through on an anthology anyway (not even one I participated in, LOL).

[Sophia]

Sale Alert $.99

For those who enjoy Austenesque author, Regina Jeffer's books, here's an antho of Regency Christmas Romances: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J1GH6ZM/...

[J. W.]

Grace Burrowes fans: $1.99 special on her book 4 of 4 in the Windham Brides Series:

A Rogue of Her Own

86 reviews: 58% at 5-stars & 30% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal: Book 1 of 6 in the Code Breakers Series:

A Code Of Love

64 reviews: 45% 5-stars & 36% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal Historical Regency Romance:

The Twelfth Night Wager

30 reviews: 67% 5-stars & 30% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal for the Carolyn Brown fans:

The Lilac Bouquet

903 reviews: 75% 5-stars & 17% 4-stars

[Abigail]

The sequel to Liz Treacher's delightful The Wrong Envelope is out: The Wrong Direction! I recall that several of us read the first one only a few months ago--don't you love it when a sequel comes out so quickly?

[Debbie]

That's a book I loved a LOT! Already picked up the sequel. Bernard is such a peculiar fellow--it'll be interesting to read how he adapts to marriage!

[J. W.]

Great deals from Becca St. John and her Lady Eleanor Mysteries:

Book 1: free

Summerton

38 reviews: 47% at 5-stars & 21% at 4-stars

Book 2: at $0.99

The Gatehouse

7 reviews: 43% at 5-stars & 43% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Catherine Bilson discusses her newest release on the AuAu site:

https://austenauthors.net/newestregen...

Along with a link for the $0.99 deal on the box-set pre-order.

Unwrapping a Rogue

[J. W.]

Freebie: From the Sinclair & Raven Novels by Wendy Vella:

Sensing Danger

171 reviews: 67% at 5-stars & 25% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

QUICK Freebie this week only: North & South Fans: per Milton to Pemberley site:

https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpre...

Milton's Mill Master: A North & South Variation

No reviews yet:

Also by this same author @ $0.99:

Master of Her Heart: A Christmas Tale

The 4-reviews vary greatly: 3 at 5-stars and one at 1-star:

There was a statement in the blurb about Dr. Bell returning from the future. That gave me pause. So I guess it is buyer beware.

[J. W.]

Let me edit the above post. Master of Her Heart: A Christmas Tale actually is a short 50-page Christmas story that follows Master of Her Heart: A Time-Twisted Tale of North & South.

That book has 19 reviews: 58% 5-stars & 21% 4-stars and is priced at $3.99. It is a time travel story so that should explain the visit from the future in the other short. Whew! Sorry for the confusion.

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal: Just in time for Christmas with a wink and a nod at Beauty and the Beast.

The Bookworm and the Beast

41 reviews: 39% 5-stars & 49% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Freebie: non-JAFF with a beautiful cover:

The Beauty of St. Kilda

There are only 6 reviews: all but one are 5-stars and the one star could only say the writing was amateurish. Since I love descriptions of Scottish territory, this looked interesting.