Friday, June 26, 2015

Friday Reads: In Good Company by Jen Turano (And a GIVEAWAY!)



This Friday, I'm reading and reviewing "In Good Company" by Jen Turano, which will be released on July 7, 2015. 

Jen has graciously agreed to give away a hard copy book to one lucky person (US only). To enter, see the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the post. Good luck! (Contest ends June 30, 2015.)


My Review...

Millie Longfellow grew up an orphan and now works as a nanny. However, she has a hard time keeping a job, as many employers find her to be a bit too spirited.
            Everett Mulberry just became guardian to three kids, and he needs a lot of help. He is unable to keep a nanny employed due to the mischievousness of the young children.
            Millie and Everett cross paths at the employment agency. The agency determines them to be a perfect match for each other. Everett is familiar with Millie’s track record and is leery to have her around the children, who recently lost their parents under suspicious circumstances. They come to an arrangement to work together for the summer until something more permanent can be decided.
            Everett’s intended, Miss Caroline Dixon, is less than thrilled to learn that Everett has hired Millie. Caroline sets her sights on getting rid of Millie and the children. With her high society standing, Caroline has no place in her life for anyone but Everett. Will Caroline succeed with her plans? Will Millie and Everett learn to work together? Or will the children outsmart them all?
            Millie is a truly endearing character. As a lover of words and books, I was able to easily identify with her. I love the fact that she travels with a bag full of books, as do I the same thing! There are some scenes that may remind the reader of Maria and her charges in The Sound of Music. Turano writes with such flourish, and there is a wonderful rapport between the characters. Numerous comedic scenes are woven together in Turano’s latest, complete with a bit of mystery surrounding the death of the children’s parents. This is the first book I have read by Turano, but it will definitely not be the last! 

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Here's the Amazon link for purchase:

 http://www.amazon.com/In-Good-Company-Jen-Turano/dp/0764212761
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82 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    I have read many of Jen's books. She is one of my favorite authors.

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      Thanks for stopping by my blog!

      This is the first book I've read of hers, but I can definitely see why she's a fan favorite.

      Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:31 PM

      Hi Tammy,

      Thank you so much. Delighted to learn you enjoy my books!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    I've read all of her books and love them. :)

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 8:44 AM

      Thanks for stopping by to enter the contest.

      I'll certainly be checking out her other books :)

      Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you so much, Grace. It's wonderful to learn you've read all my books, and...that you love them:)

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  3. Trixi June 26, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I have two of her books on my Kindle, but have yet to read them. Other than that, no I haven't read any by her. They all sound great though :)

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      I recently downloaded one of her other books, too. I'll have to move it up to the top of my TBR list :) If this one if any indication, I'm sure I'll enjoy all the others.

      Thanks for stopping by my blog, and good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:33 PM

      I take comfort in the fact that you've got two of my books on your Kindle, Trixi - but now I'll be waiting on pins and needles for you to read them:)

      Good luck with the giveaway.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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    3. Trixi June 29, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      Trust me Jen, you should "hear" all my books telling me I need to read them next...it's quite deafening...lol!! If I could get paid to read, I'd probably be rich right now.....

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  4. CyndiJune 27, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Yes, I have read all of Jen's books and love them, too! I particularly enjoy her sense of humor! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      I agree! The sense of humor really makes it unique :)

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck! I have at least one giveaway a month, so continue to check back!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you, Cyndi! And it's always nice to hear a reader enjoys my sense of humor. I'm always worried readers will find me to be a bit...peculiar.

      Good luck with the giveaway!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  5. AnonymousJune 27, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I have not read any of Jen's book. The cover looks so fun and this sounds like a delightful book that I would enjoy reading.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:34 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to enter.

      This is a fun book. Millie (the heroine) is a great character :)

      Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you for leaving a comment, Maryann! I've been incredibly fortunate when it comes to covers - And, since you haven't read any of my books, if you have an e-reader, there is a free novella out there - Gentleman of Her Dreams. It's short, but a complete story, and it'll give you a feel for my writing style. It can be found at most e-reader sites.

      Have a great week.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  6. UnknownJune 27, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    i just finished After A Fashion , loved it like all her others I have Read !
    mcnuttjem0ATgmailDot. com

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:35 PM

      I'll have to add that one to my list!

      Thanks for stopping by. Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you, Jackie - it's great to hear from you! Delighted you enjoyed Harriet's story - and she will come back again - but not until the third and final book in this series - "Playing the Part." I'm just finishing up the edits on that right now - and then it's on to the next series - The Wallflowers.

      Good luck with the giveaway!

      ~ Jen ~

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  7. Loraine NunleyJune 27, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I have not gotten a chance to read Jen's books yet, but am looking forward to it. They all have such wonderful covers and interesting story lines. Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:36 PM

      You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

      Yes, the covers on all her books are gorgeous :-)

      Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:39 PM

      Hi Loraine,

      It's a pleasure to hear from you, and I hope you get a chance soon to check out one of my books:)

      Have a fabulous week!

      ~ Jen ~

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  8. R MerrJune 27, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I have all of her books...and love her reads!! So nice to get an author with a different writing style.

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:36 PM

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    2. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:39 PM

      If you enjoy her other books, then I'm sure you will love this one :)

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    3. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:41 PM

      Hey Rachael,

      Nice to see you over here, and thank you for you're kind words!

      Have a great week!

      Jen

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  9. Cindi AJune 27, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Yes, I have read and love Jen's books. My favorite, so far, is After A Fashion.

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    1. LeslieJune 27, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      That seems to be a popular book. I'm definitely going to add it to my TBR pile.

      Thanks for stopping by my blog, and good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      Hi Cindi,

      Thank you! So glad to hear you like my books, and After a Fashion was a really fun book to write, although I did get carried away with Buford at first. I just adored that dog, but then I realized I'd written an entire chapter with him as the main character (Harriet was conversing with him, but he was the star) and I had to make use of the delete button. It was a bit of a bummer.

      Good luck with the giveaway!

      All the best,

      Jen

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  10. Renee SJune 29, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I have not yet read any of her books, I look forward to checking them out.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 11:41 AM

      I had never read any of her books prior to this one, either. I think you would definitely enjoy it!

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by :-)

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:46 PM

      Thank you for stopping by, Renee - and I mentioned in a separate post that if you have an e-reader, you can check out a free novella I wrote - "Gentleman of Her Dreams." It introduces a lot of the characters from my first series in it and will give you a taste of my writing style.

      Have a great week!

      ~ Jen ~

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  11. MorganJune 29, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I haven't read any of her books yet, but I'd love for this to be my first! It looks super cute and like a great summer read!

    (Sorry if this comment posted twice haha)

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      Millie is an adorable character. You're right. It's a great summer read! Thanks for stopping by my blog to enter. Good luck!

      (Nope, it only posted once. However, I had to delete one of my responses because it somehow showed up twice.)

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:47 PM

      Thank you for stopping in today, Morgan. I hope you get an opportunity to read one of my books soon:)

      Good luck with the giveaway!

      All the best,

      Jen

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  12. Dana MIchaelJune 29, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I have not read a book by Jen Turano. I do love historical romances. So, I will have to read this book for sure. Sounds like a good one to me.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      I started reading historical romances in the past year, and I can see why they are so popular.

      Things for stopping by entering. Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:48 PM

      Hi Dana,

      Hope you get a chance to read one of my books soon - There are a ton of giveaways going on right now, so keep an eye on my Jen Turano author FB page for more info if you don't win this copy:)

      Have a great week!

      Jen

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  13. JenTJune 29, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Not sure if my other comment made it.
    I've read all of her books and really enjoyed them. I'm looking forward to reading this one!

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks for reposting, as this is the only comment I am seeing from you.

      If you have enjoyed her other ones, I'm sure you will love this book, too. I now have a few of her books on my TBR list :)

      Good luck! Thanks for stopping by.

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Thank you, Jen! Delighted to hear you've read all of my other books, and I wish you luck with this giveaway. I know I'm not supposed to have favorites, but Miss Millie Longfellow, well, what can I say?

      Have a wonderful week.

      ~ Jen ~

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  14. BJMJune 29, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    No, I have not read any books by Jen Turano, an oversight that I hope to correct soon.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      Perhaps this can be your first book :-)

      Thanks for stopping by to enter. Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      I hope you correct that oversight soon as well:)

      Good luck with the giveaway, and have a great week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  15. Anne RightlerJune 29, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I am fairly certain I have not read any of Jan's books. Seems like I just might be missing something good. Thank you for the opportunity to meet her and perhaps win.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 3:20 PM

      You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by. I do a few contests each month, so you'll have the opportunity to meet other authors and possibly win more books :-) I hope to see you stop back again. Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you, Anne, for stopping by, and here's hoping you'll get to read one of my books soon.

      Have a fabulous week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  16. PattyJune 29, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I read the first two books by Jen, but not lately. Would love a new one to read!

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 3:21 PM

      I haven't read those yet, but I will add them to my list.

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:54 PM

      Hi Patty,

      Glad to hear you've read a few of my books, and it's not surprising you haven't read all of them. My publishing schedule has been moved up quite a few times, so you can blink and miss one of my releases - sometimes I've even been surprised when a book shows up on the shelf:)

      Have a great week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  17. MicheleJune 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    I would enjoy reading this book by Jen. I have read some of her other ones.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      I have yet to read any of her other books, but if they are as great as this one, I'm sure I will love them :)

      Good luck, and thanks for entering!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you, Michele!

      Good luck with the giveaway, and have a wonderful week.

      All the best,

      Jen

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  18. Lucy Reynolds June 29, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you for the chance. Would love to read.

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    1. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I actually do a few giveaways a month, so be sure to stop back regularly.

      Good luck!

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    2. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:56 PM

      Thank you so much, Lucy - and may I mention that I have Lucy down as a name for a future character. I just love your name.

      Good luck with the giveaway, and thank you for stopping by.

      All the best,

      Jen

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  19. LeslieJune 29, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    No problem. It's done that to me before, too :-)

    "After a Fashion" is in my pile, as well. Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  20. Jen TuranoJune 29, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Sharon,

    It's so nice of you to stop by. Good luck with the giveaway, and I hope you get to read "After a Fashion" soon - but, just so you know - I wrote this series as more stand alone than the last series - so you really don't have to read them in order.

    Have a wonderful week.

    All the best,

    Jen

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  21. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Jen,

    Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog ... and for the giveaway :)
    Thanks, also, for mentioning the free novella. I'll be sure to check it out!

    Leslie

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    1. Jen TuranoJune 30, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you so much for having me, Leslie. It's been fun - and just a reminder - I'm doing a book banter tonight on the BHP event page if you'd like to swing by - those are always fun:)

      All the best,

      Jen

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  22. HeatherJune 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    This sounds like a fun read. Like Sound of Music (which I love). Im sure this will good one to read & enjoy

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    1. Jen TuranoJune 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Hi Heather,

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Good luck with the giveaway, and I hope you have a fabulous rest of the week.

      All the best,

      Jen

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    2. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Heather. I, too, love The Sound of Music. Jen does, as well :)

      Good luck in the drawing!

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  23. kim hansenJune 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Love the cover. Thanks for a chance to win.

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 11:25 AM

      It's great, isn't it? And it's a perfect fit for Millie :)

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  24. Danielle HullJune 30, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I have not read anything by Jen yet. But I know we have a couple of her books in the house; my daughter has probably hoarded them :)

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 8:01 PM

      You will definitely have to sneak them out of your daughter's pile of books!

      Thanks for stopping by to enter the contest. I hope you're able to check out her books soon.

      Good luck in the drawing!

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  25. Samantha TJune 30, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    I have not but would love to start!

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 8:04 PM

      This was my first book by Jen, so it's never too late to start! She has one free on Kindle now ("Gentleman of Her Dreams"). You may want to check that one out, too.

      Good luck in the drawing, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  26. ASC Book ReviewsJune 30, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Sadly no, not yet. But I've been dying to! :)

    ~Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a)
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 9:23 PM

      I like your name! Thanks for the help with the pronunciation :)

      She currently has one free on Kindle that you can check out, too ("Gentleman of Her Dreams"). Good luck with the drawing!

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    2. ASC Book ReviewsJuly 1, 2015 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you! :)

      Awesome! I'll go right now and take a look thanks again Leslie!

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  27. UnknownJune 30, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    I am currently reading ,After A Fashion. It's the first I've read by her and it's laugh out loud funny ! I love it and would love to read more !

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 9:24 PM

      I've heard many good things about that particular book, so I definitely need to check it out!

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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    2. LeslieJuly 1, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Congrats! You're my randomly chosen winner! I hope you love the book :)

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    3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      Thank you so much. Yeah, I get to continue the series. If it's anything like After A Fashion I know I'll love it !
      What email address should I use to contact you with ?
      Deanne
      Cnnamongirl at aol dot com

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  28. UnknownJune 30, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Hi Leslie! Thank you for sharing your review with us! I really enjoyed it and stopping by your lovely blog. In response to your question, yes, I have read some books by Jen in the past. Two, in fact: Gentleman of her Dreams and A Change of Fortune. I loved them so much that I simply had to read them again!! I laughed so hard that I cried and then had to read an excerpt to my brother. I think it must have been from the novella, when Charlotte attempts the stairs.:D Thank you for the giveaway, Jen. - Blessings, Juli emeraldelena@hotmail.com

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed my review and my blog. I feature two book a month, and they often include a giveaway, but I list reviews for many more (in addition to a few other topics each month). I hope you continue to check things out!

      I have "Gentleman of Her Dreams" on my Kindle, and I hope to read it soon. She definitely has a way with humor, doesn't she?

      Good luck in the drawing!

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  29. NatureFairyJune 30, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    I've read A Change of Fortune and Gentleman of Her Dreams and really enjoyed both of them. I have After a Fashion waiting in my 'pile' of books to read.

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 9:29 PM

      Those seem to be some of her most popular novels. I'll have to add them to my TBR list. (I have the novella on my Kindle already.)

      Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  30. tickmenotJune 30, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    I have read After a Fashion and A Talent for Trouble. I love her books. adult4becky at aol dot com

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    1. LeslieJune 30, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Ooh, I haven't heard anyone else mention "A Talent for Trouble." I'll have to look that one up.

      Good luck in the drawing!

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