If you’re subscribed to my author newsletter, this post will be a duplicate for you. I’m writing with a special announcement because my Regency novel, A Regrettable Proposal is on sale as of today. It’s been nearly three years since I first started writing it, so this is a big day for me.
And I’m currently working on the sequel, so if you like this one, there’s more to come. * Addendum – see also the other special announcement at the bottom.
See that quote up there? That was the marriage proposal delivered by the hero’s friend. The hero botched his own proposal — and badly.
Eleanor Daventry has come into money, but the inheritance comes with a condition: she must marry to have it. Steadfast Eleanor would rather be a schoolmistress than take a husband she doesn’t love.
Stratford Tunstall has just discovered his predecessor willed the estate’s unentailed land to Miss Daventry. Although cynical regarding love, the man recognizes a practical solution when he sees one. He and Miss Daventry must marry, and Stratford wastes no time in pressing his suit. While drunk.
Eleanor rejects both Stratford and his proposal and flees to London, hoping never to see him again. But she doesn’t realize her best friend has known Stratford from childhood, and the two houses are inseparable.
Now thrown together constantly, Eleanor admires Stratford’s masterful apologies, never mind how often he must deliver them. Stratford concedes that, against all his predictions, Eleanor enjoys success with the ton. How fortunate. Now, if only her suitors didn’t feel the need to apply to him for advice.
When combined forces threaten Eleanor’s reputation, Stratford must decide whether she is worth fighting for. And Eleanor must be convinced his coming to her rescue is a deed inspired by love.
Here’s what people are saying:
“I am a huge fan of Jane Austin and Georgette Heyer. I have searched far and wide for an author who could match the talent, emotion and suspense that these authors evoke in a reader. Thrilled to have discovered Jennie Goutet and A Regrettable Proposal!” – Lesa
“This was a well written novel and along the same vein as Georgette Heyer. I appreciated the mannerisms, speech, dress and behavior all fit within the Regency era.” – Desirée
“A Regrettable Proposal ranks with the best of Regency romance novels. The historical details are well-researched, as well as the idiomatic expressions of the period. The characters are fully-realized, and not just your stock blandly gorgeous two-dimensional ones, but characters that stay with you. I highly recommend!” – Charlotte
“Jennie Goutet’s debut Regency is a charming, tender tale with the added bonus of a full cast of secondary characters I can’t wait to read more about. Thoroughly and lovingly researched, and clearly written with passion for the genre, A Regrettable Proposal ticks all the boxes.” – Cameron
The book is available everywhere, but here are a few links for your convenience:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1462123260/
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NHJPJRN/
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NHJPJRN/
Barnes & Nobles : http://bit.ly/2ESqr5b
I hope you’ll check it out! And I’ll see you next week with our regularly scheduled content. (Probably a recipe since it’s been a while).
Bisous,
Jennie
*Addendum : I nearly forgot about my free book. I suppose it’s counter-intuitive to offer a free book at the same time as my new release, but I hope you’ll consider downloading both. A Friend in Paris is free for five days. The link on the sidebar (of my website) should bring you to your Amazon store, no matter which country you’re in. It’s my first time offering this book free, and it’s mainly because I’d like for it to receive more reviews. So go ahead and download a copy for your reading pleasure. And if you can go back and leave a review that would be stellar. Thanks!
