Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Second Impressions

GIVEAWAY
RANDOM RETRO READ DAY!
BASHAM, PEPPER
SECOND IMPRESSIONS

He likes streamline. She prefers embellishments. His forte is business. Hers is atmosphere. Will they realize they each have what the other needs most to create the perfect romance with a touch of Jane Austen flair? When a country girl travels to Bath, England to visit Jane Austen country, will a serious businessman ruin her regency dream?

My Review:

published in 2017

Sharp and pithy, this sweet novella is packed with Basham's trademark sass and wit. And all the scrumptious descriptions put my senses on high alert -- from Nora's Appalachian hometown setting to Regency England. Be still my heart! I want to live in either fictional world. And then there's the way this author sets up a comedic scene! She doesn't miss a beat. From outrageous to sweetly tender to toe-curling sizzle all in a flash. Sheer brilliance.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Second Impressions, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 12 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

22 comments:

  1. I seriously need to read a Basham book! Sounds like I'm missing out on some fun 😊😉

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Yes you are! Love and laughter and angst and the best witty banter outside of a Regency! Good luck, Trixi!

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    2. What! Seriously? You will sure be glad you did!
      Good luck!

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  2. Just wanted to chime in as I have this book....she really paints a picture with words! I also especially enjoyed her most recent Laurel's Dream.
    Thanks!

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    1. I agree -- painting pictures with words is exactly it! I've read 5 out of the 12 books she's written so I'm almost half way there! Loved Laurel Dreams as well. Thanks for chiming in, CC!

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  3. I would love to win this book Thanks for the chance to win 😃💖😍💗
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 💜💙💜

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  4. I loved this book! I would love to win a print copy! Great review!

    usedtextbooks5(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. It's definitely one for your keeper shelf! Good luck, Chanel!

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  5. Thank you for the chance. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. I've become a big Pepper Basham fan. I've read most of her contemporary books but still need to read her historical fiction. I enjoyed Second Impressions.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. I'm half way there...almost. :-) My goal is to read 'em all. Good luck, Pam!

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  7. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of "SECOND IMPRESSIONS". Always enjoy reading books by this author. Haven't had the chance to read this one, but it's on my every growing TBR list. :) It seems to have it all - location, characters that you can't help but love, laughter, and romance.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Yay for out of control TBR lists! Good luck, Kay!

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  8. Great review. I have never read Pepper's books but I have heard great things about her writing I can't wait to try on myself. Thanks for the chance.


    Tighefan42atgmaildotcom

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    1. You must try her sometime, Tighefan. Good luck!

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  9. Love Pepper’s books! Melmo2610ATgmailDOTcom

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  10. This book sounds amazing and I would love to get my hands on a copy!

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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