Haberdashers stories get better and better! Books one and two were fantastic reads. Book three is even better. The twists and turns are surprising. ~ review by Olkonen
Hello Sue! I am enjoying the first book that I have read by you…Trials of Artemis. I already can’t wait till read the rest of the series. I am especially looking forward to Samantha and Justin’s story. Do you have a release date for that book? Thank you!
Hi! Thanks so much. You are correct that Sam and Justin will have their happily ever after! Eventually. They are scheduled to be BOOK 8. So, uh, yeah. The good news is that I already have snippets. The bad news is that I have to finish books 6 and 7 before we get there. I will post a release date once I know it!
February 1815
My dearest Justin
Well, Jack has married her earl. Truly, you wouldn’t believe the effect he has had on her. For days she would drift around the house, staring off into the distance and scribbling in a little journal. I peeked in it once and it was lists of things like his properties and furnishings. Can you imagine! Then when I would say she was in love with him she would get so angry. Me thinks she doth protest too much!
But the wedding this morning – Justin I’m so sorry that you missed it. Jack was simply lovely in a dark green velvet dress that the earl sent over last night. Jack didn’t want to wear it because, well, she’s Jack and when has she ever wanted to do anything that anyone told her to do? And the earl. Oh my, I’m not sure when I’ve seen a more handsome man. He has this roguish look about him. That’s good, I suppose. Jack always did like wild and dangerous things.
They have set off for Kent. Would you, could you, be so good as to take Jack her trunks? I’m sure she will be lonely and a bit at sea in some stuffy old estate. I do think that they will settle in after a time, but they haven’t known each other all that long and everything there will be his. It would mean a great deal to me if you would do that. The estate is known as Kellington.
The other thing to think on is that, having Jack nicely settled with a wealthy, titled man, my father may be quite a bit more lenient with who I will be allowed to marry. Further, prior to finding her earl, Jack had been making noises about becoming an old maid. She said that once she reached her majority that she would be able to take her investment funds, and perhaps her dowry if father would release it, and live on her own. Can one truly do that? If so, then when I reach my majority I would be able to marry whomever I like. Which I suppose means I should find out what age is my majority.
Please give my love to all in Derbyshire. Has Philomena had her foal yet? I imagine she is fatter than Baker Hudson.
Yours truly,
Samantha
March 1815
Dearest Samantha,
I’m glad that your letter indicates you are in good spirits. May I surmise that your parents are well? Certainly your mother is thrilled that Jack married an earl. Being the mother of a countess will raise her own standing when you all come home.
Of course I will be pleased to deliver Jack’s trunks to her and will leave within a fortnight if the weather is promising.
Please don’t pin your hopes on your father allowing us to marry. You deserve better than a man who, at best, will become a stable master. Continue to attend balls and find a man that will be able to support you in the style you deserve. I only want you to be happy, Sam.
Philomena hasn’t foaled yet, but I suspect she will before I leave.
And I will not advise Baker Hudson of your comparison since that would mean you would never have his cakes again. At least, not without me smuggling them to you.
Tell your mother that as spring approaches I am already desperately missing her lemon biscuits. The only thing I’ve ever had to rival Baker Hudson’s cakes.
Yours truly,
Justin
p.s. In England a woman may own personal property once she reaches the age of twenty-one if she is unmarried. That is probably what Jack was looking forward to.
Hello,
I have just finished reading the first 4 books of the Haberdashers and I want to read the next one, “Taming Chiron” but I cannot find it on Kobo’s website. I have a Kobo ereader so cannot buy the Kindle version. Will the book be on Kobo’s website soon?
Please let me know,
Thanks,
L. Coulombe
New fan here, I love The Enchanted Cave is there a MAD CAP CLAN series coming soon???? I would love to read Bran, Finn, Oscar and Conan’s stories. I fell in love with Finn and Oscar for some reason in the short time I got to know them. Please please please let me know. By the way thanks for all of your wonderful writing. I’m going to start your Haberdasher series now. Again thank u!!!!!
Sincerely, Daimy
Thanks Daimy! It certainly occurred to me to write more stories about The Mad Clan, it’s just finding the time to do it. I’m thinking Oscar will be my next hero. 🙂
Just finished Saving Persephone, I have loved reading the Haberdashers and I am eager to read Charlie’s story. Any hints as to when we can expect Taming Chiron?
Sue London, Author 
Hello Sue! I am enjoying the first book that I have read by you…Trials of Artemis. I already can’t wait till read the rest of the series. I am especially looking forward to Samantha and Justin’s story. Do you have a release date for that book? Thank you!
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Hi! Thanks so much. You are correct that Sam and Justin will have their happily ever after! Eventually. They are scheduled to be BOOK 8. So, uh, yeah. The good news is that I already have snippets. The bad news is that I have to finish books 6 and 7 before we get there. I will post a release date once I know it!
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Snippet from start of book (very rough draft):
February 1815
My dearest Justin
Well, Jack has married her earl. Truly, you wouldn’t believe the effect he has had on her. For days she would drift around the house, staring off into the distance and scribbling in a little journal. I peeked in it once and it was lists of things like his properties and furnishings. Can you imagine! Then when I would say she was in love with him she would get so angry. Me thinks she doth protest too much!
But the wedding this morning – Justin I’m so sorry that you missed it. Jack was simply lovely in a dark green velvet dress that the earl sent over last night. Jack didn’t want to wear it because, well, she’s Jack and when has she ever wanted to do anything that anyone told her to do? And the earl. Oh my, I’m not sure when I’ve seen a more handsome man. He has this roguish look about him. That’s good, I suppose. Jack always did like wild and dangerous things.
They have set off for Kent. Would you, could you, be so good as to take Jack her trunks? I’m sure she will be lonely and a bit at sea in some stuffy old estate. I do think that they will settle in after a time, but they haven’t known each other all that long and everything there will be his. It would mean a great deal to me if you would do that. The estate is known as Kellington.
The other thing to think on is that, having Jack nicely settled with a wealthy, titled man, my father may be quite a bit more lenient with who I will be allowed to marry. Further, prior to finding her earl, Jack had been making noises about becoming an old maid. She said that once she reached her majority that she would be able to take her investment funds, and perhaps her dowry if father would release it, and live on her own. Can one truly do that? If so, then when I reach my majority I would be able to marry whomever I like. Which I suppose means I should find out what age is my majority.
Please give my love to all in Derbyshire. Has Philomena had her foal yet? I imagine she is fatter than Baker Hudson.
Yours truly,
Samantha
March 1815
Dearest Samantha,
I’m glad that your letter indicates you are in good spirits. May I surmise that your parents are well? Certainly your mother is thrilled that Jack married an earl. Being the mother of a countess will raise her own standing when you all come home.
Of course I will be pleased to deliver Jack’s trunks to her and will leave within a fortnight if the weather is promising.
Please don’t pin your hopes on your father allowing us to marry. You deserve better than a man who, at best, will become a stable master. Continue to attend balls and find a man that will be able to support you in the style you deserve. I only want you to be happy, Sam.
Philomena hasn’t foaled yet, but I suspect she will before I leave.
And I will not advise Baker Hudson of your comparison since that would mean you would never have his cakes again. At least, not without me smuggling them to you.
Tell your mother that as spring approaches I am already desperately missing her lemon biscuits. The only thing I’ve ever had to rival Baker Hudson’s cakes.
Yours truly,
Justin
p.s. In England a woman may own personal property once she reaches the age of twenty-one if she is unmarried. That is probably what Jack was looking forward to.
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Thank you Sue…and thanks for the great books to escape into during this crazy time of year! Happy writing and have a wonderful holiday season!
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Hello,
I have just finished reading the first 4 books of the Haberdashers and I want to read the next one, “Taming Chiron” but I cannot find it on Kobo’s website. I have a Kobo ereader so cannot buy the Kindle version. Will the book be on Kobo’s website soon?
Please let me know,
Thanks,
L. Coulombe
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I love the first three books of the haberdasher series. The characters are so much fun! I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Do you have any other books relating to Her Reluctant Lord?
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Hi Lina! Not yet, but plan to write more about the Chase family. Fox will be the next to get his own story, I think. 🙂
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I really am anxious to have Saving Persephone in paperback! Will that happen sometime soon?
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That’s amazing. The formatting has been difficult so I set it aside. Guess I’d better pick it back up for you and Barb!
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I have all the haberfashers books and three novellas I have loved all of them and can’t wait for more
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New fan here, I love The Enchanted Cave is there a MAD CAP CLAN series coming soon???? I would love to read Bran, Finn, Oscar and Conan’s stories. I fell in love with Finn and Oscar for some reason in the short time I got to know them. Please please please let me know. By the way thanks for all of your wonderful writing. I’m going to start your Haberdasher series now. Again thank u!!!!!
Sincerely, Daimy
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Thanks Daimy! It certainly occurred to me to write more stories about The Mad Clan, it’s just finding the time to do it. I’m thinking Oscar will be my next hero. 🙂
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Just finished Saving Persephone, I have loved reading the Haberdashers and I am eager to read Charlie’s story. Any hints as to when we can expect Taming Chiron?
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I got all the $.99 books that I did not have. Thank You!
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Thank you for the $.99 E-books.
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