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
I swear I refresh Amazon daily in hopes of an update for the publication date of your next book. Please put me out of my misery and tell me when Fates for Apate is coming. =(
Pre-orders are now being taken on Amazon for Fates for Apate (Haberdashers Book Three) with a release date of March 31st. Thanks for your patience! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9JHWJM
Thanks Kat! It’s been crazy lately, huh? I’ve already said I’ll never remember March and now I’m pretty sure I’ll never remember April. Going too fast!
What I like about Valentine’s Day is that the next day lots of chocolate is reduced to 50% off!!
I’m telling all my Lovers of Romance Novels fellows know that your stories are on sale for Valentine’s day =D
I guess my last comment didn’t post. I really enjoy reading your books and can’t wait for the next in the series! Thanks for the great Valentines Day goodies giveaway chance! Romance is in the air.😊
I love valentines day because I get chocolate- and next to good books I like chocolate second. Thanks for the great Valentines Day goodies giveaway chance.
Well… this V-day I’m loving giveaways – like this one 😉 And, I didn’t know that the new novella was released yet – so I was able to get that during the sale.
And, of course, the perfect excuse to indulge in a little extra chocolate before race season (running) starts.
Hello Sue
About to do an order with Amazon in America and so far the first book is only in print. Can you please advise when the others will be in print as well.Thanks, Helen (Australia)
Thanks so much, Sandy! And guess what? The Haberdashers books will be available in print via Amazon later this month! I’m so excited!!! I will also try to figure out how to set myself up as an Amazon vendor so that I can offer autographed versions through the site.
I have just now finished ‘Fates for Apate’ and I enjoyed it very much. That is the fifth book of yours that I have read and they were all very enjoyable to read when I wanted a light hearted read to make me feel better. Thanks very much.
One small criticism though, there are frequent name changes between ‘Appleton’ and ‘Applegate’ and then back to ‘Appleton’ and back again a few more times. Given a choice I prefer ‘Appleton’. 🙂
Regards, Anne
Sue I love your Haberdashers books. Have just finished Fates for Apate. I look forward to reading about Robert in the next instalment. Only one major problem for me as a Scot (not pro-independence) and that is they (you) keep talking about England going to the Congress of Vienna which took place 1814-1815. By that time it was Great Britain which went to the Congress as the Act of Union was finalised in 1707. The Scottish regiments were renowned for their bravery in the battles against Napoleon and his armies. Please, please change England to Great Britain in the next books to be published and I’ll be very happy bunny
Hi Gwen! I’m working on the first Bittlesworth Boys book, Saving Persephone, right now. Don’t have a date yet. But if you want to see the cover it’s on the recently created Haberdashers Facebook fan page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Haberdashers/548081085305495
Really loved the first two Haberdashers books. Really excited to see the third one is available. Also just got the short stories and looking forward to them. Can’t wait for Robert’s story. Please keep up the good work.
I’ve been rereading the first two weeks of Hawke & Johnson C.N.M. for the fourth time and I still love it. Did you ever continue that story? If so, pleeease tell me where to find it. If not, is there still hope?
Sincerely,
Paul
Hi Paul! There is still hope but nothing more to share yet. I can’t say when, but I will definitely get Hawke & Johnson off to the races as a real series. Heck, they are begging for a graphic novel at some point, too. Thanks for reading and for checking in!!! 🙂
I know, right? Imagine how I feel. 😉 If you aren’t already on the email list go ahead and hop on at http://eepurl.com/Bicsb because I will be sending this year’s Christmas novella in a few days. It will also be for sale online for 99-cents for at least the twelve days of Christmas (may go up to $2.99 after that). Yes, email list subscribers get special perks!
Reading Trials of Artemis and can I just say how I loved your description of the Romney Marsh? I live in the middle of the marsh and love how you captured it!
Just read Trials of Artemis and loved the story. Strong characters that draw you in and captive you. Getting ready to read Athena and can’t wait for the next book. I also loved the novellas on Dibbs and Whit.
I enjoyed the series immensely except for the grammar mistakes I found in book 3, e.g. Whomever instead of whoever or she and xy instead of her and xy or vice versa. I volunteer for grammar proof reading if you feel it could be useful. Lovely plots and I really like the tomboy-approach instead of simpering Misses-waiting-to-be-rescued.
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?
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. 🙂
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
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.
Sue London, Author 
I am reading Trials of Artemis,and love it!Cant wait for more stories about the whole Bittlesworth family.Great writing.
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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I swear I refresh Amazon daily in hopes of an update for the publication date of your next book. Please put me out of my misery and tell me when Fates for Apate is coming. =(
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*hugs* As soon as I can! I feel like there needs to be a special email list just for people waiting for the answer to that question.
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Pre-orders are now being taken on Amazon for Fates for Apate (Haberdashers Book Three) with a release date of March 31st. Thanks for your patience! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9JHWJM
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Arghhh been so busy this month, I totally missed the newsflash! *Runs to get my $2.99 copy*
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Thanks Kat! It’s been crazy lately, huh? I’ve already said I’ll never remember March and now I’m pretty sure I’ll never remember April. Going too fast!
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When is book 3 in the haberdashers series coming?
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Hi Penny! March 31, 2014. It should be available for pre-order soon on Amazon. Thanks for asking!
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You can pre-order on Amazon now at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9JHWJM
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I love your books. Very entertaining.
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Thanks Pat! I really appreciate that. 🙂
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Just finished “Fortune Said”. It was such a great little short read. Thanks so much! Can’t wait for March 31st! Love your books!
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Thanks Jenny! 🙂
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Ooh, this is wonderful! I can’t wait to read Fates for Apate. Loved all the others so I’ll probably love this one as well.
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Thanks Mary!
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Wicked good books. Can’t WAIT ’til end of March! Arg!
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Maybe you’ll win the Fates for Apate eARC and get it a little sooner than that. 🙂
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Many thanks for the 99 cents stories. Have read two of them and know will enjoy the rest. Happy Valentines’s day to you.
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Thanks Ann! Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂
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What I like about Valentine’s Day is that the next day lots of chocolate is reduced to 50% off!!
I’m telling all my Lovers of Romance Novels fellows know that your stories are on sale for Valentine’s day =D
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^^ that sounded like a tongue twister LOL
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Thanks Joanna! Mmmm, chocolate… Did you see that I added some to the giveaway? Because what’s Valentine’s without chocolate?
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pre-ordered Fates for Apate, can’t wait to read it!!!!!!!
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Thanks Ruby!!
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What a great Valentines Day goodie! Gotta love all the romance we can get. 😊
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I guess my last comment didn’t post. I really enjoy reading your books and can’t wait for the next in the series! Thanks for the great Valentines Day goodies giveaway chance! Romance is in the air.😊
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Thanks! All comments are moderated so it takes a few (depending on whether I’m at my computer).
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Thank you, bought the two shorts and preordered Fate for Apate. Loved the first two books.
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Thanks so much Nancy! 🙂
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I love valentines day because I get chocolate- and next to good books I like chocolate second. Thanks for the great Valentines Day goodies giveaway chance.
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😦 I have already brought all those books so no special for me
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You can still win stuff! Now I feel like I gotta send you something special.
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Lol, no I am more than happy to wait for book number 3, specially now I have a date
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Well… this V-day I’m loving giveaways – like this one 😉 And, I didn’t know that the new novella was released yet – so I was able to get that during the sale.
And, of course, the perfect excuse to indulge in a little extra chocolate before race season (running) starts.
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What I love about Valentines day is sort of the same thing I love about the holiday season–a massive influx of good tidings and positive vibes.
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So true! And my superhero name is Lady Good Vibe. 🙂
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Is it just me, or does anybody else get “tickled” when they get an Amazon notice like:
“Mom2zoo, a customer just told us your review was helpful to them while shopping on Amazon.
Fortune Said: A Valentine…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
February 13, 2014 ”
hehe!
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Hello Sue
About to do an order with Amazon in America and so far the first book is only in print. Can you please advise when the others will be in print as well.Thanks, Helen (Australia)
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Hi Helen! It will be a few months before the other books come out in print.
🙂 Sue
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I just finished “Fates for Apate” and loved it! Loved all of the books and am also waiting for the rest of them to come out in print.
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Thanks so much, Sandy! And guess what? The Haberdashers books will be available in print via Amazon later this month! I’m so excited!!! I will also try to figure out how to set myself up as an Amazon vendor so that I can offer autographed versions through the site.
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I have just now finished ‘Fates for Apate’ and I enjoyed it very much. That is the fifth book of yours that I have read and they were all very enjoyable to read when I wanted a light hearted read to make me feel better. Thanks very much.
One small criticism though, there are frequent name changes between ‘Appleton’ and ‘Applegate’ and then back to ‘Appleton’ and back again a few more times. Given a choice I prefer ‘Appleton’. 🙂
Regards, Anne
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Thanks! That’s been corrected. I preferred Appleton, too. And thought we had it right before publication!
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Sue I love your Haberdashers books. Have just finished Fates for Apate. I look forward to reading about Robert in the next instalment. Only one major problem for me as a Scot (not pro-independence) and that is they (you) keep talking about England going to the Congress of Vienna which took place 1814-1815. By that time it was Great Britain which went to the Congress as the Act of Union was finalised in 1707. The Scottish regiments were renowned for their bravery in the battles against Napoleon and his armies. Please, please change England to Great Britain in the next books to be published and I’ll be very happy bunny
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Thank you! Now I need to fix that. Not sure when the revised version will come out but it will bug me until we get it done. 🙂
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when will the Bittlesworth Boys come out
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Hi Gwen! I’m working on the first Bittlesworth Boys book, Saving Persephone, right now. Don’t have a date yet. But if you want to see the cover it’s on the recently created Haberdashers Facebook fan page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Haberdashers/548081085305495
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Really loved the first two Haberdashers books. Really excited to see the third one is available. Also just got the short stories and looking forward to them. Can’t wait for Robert’s story. Please keep up the good work.
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Thanks so much!
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Hi Sue
Please tell me that Lord Lucifers Disciple will be in print as well sometime in the future.Helen
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Got my copy of Scandalous Summer Nights
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Love your books. My favorite hobbies were horseback riding and CLI bing around the Black Hills.
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Dear Sue,
I’ve been rereading the first two weeks of Hawke & Johnson C.N.M. for the fourth time and I still love it. Did you ever continue that story? If so, pleeease tell me where to find it. If not, is there still hope?
Sincerely,
Paul
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Hi Paul! There is still hope but nothing more to share yet. I can’t say when, but I will definitely get Hawke & Johnson off to the races as a real series. Heck, they are begging for a graphic novel at some point, too. Thanks for reading and for checking in!!! 🙂
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“Coming soon” is such an ambivalent phrase! Yes, more Haberdashers but no date! Both happy and sad!
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I know, right? Imagine how I feel. 😉 If you aren’t already on the email list go ahead and hop on at http://eepurl.com/Bicsb because I will be sending this year’s Christmas novella in a few days. It will also be for sale online for 99-cents for at least the twelve days of Christmas (may go up to $2.99 after that). Yes, email list subscribers get special perks!
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I love all the haberdasher books that I have read
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Thanks Bev!
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I bought all three Haberdasher books and I’m disappointed we never find out if Jack has a boy or a girl!
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Hi Gracie! There will be 12 Haberdashers novels. Gideon and Jack’s first child will be born in the 4th one, Saving Persephone. 🙂
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Hi Sue,
Reading Trials of Artemis and can I just say how I loved your description of the Romney Marsh? I live in the middle of the marsh and love how you captured it!
I look forward to reading many of your works!
Thanks again,
Kate
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Just read Trials of Artemis and loved the story. Strong characters that draw you in and captive you. Getting ready to read Athena and can’t wait for the next book. I also loved the novellas on Dibbs and Whit.
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Love your books have most of them you are truly talented
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Love your haberdasher series!!
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Thanks so much!! The best part has been meeting the readers. 🙂
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When will book 5, Taming Chiron be available for kindle?
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Hopefully by the end of September! The end of summer had more challenges than I was expecting. Hope all is well with you. 🙂
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I enjoyed the series immensely except for the grammar mistakes I found in book 3, e.g. Whomever instead of whoever or she and xy instead of her and xy or vice versa. I volunteer for grammar proof reading if you feel it could be useful. Lovely plots and I really like the tomboy-approach instead of simpering Misses-waiting-to-be-rescued.
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Thanks
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When when when when! Is “Taming Chiron” just a myth??😜
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Thank you for the $.99 E-books.
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I got all the $.99 books that I did not have. Thank You!
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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