A Katherine Reay Collection: Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy and Jane, the Bronte Plot

by Katherine Reay

Now available in one volume three novels by Katherine Reay! Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy & Jane, The Bronte Plot

Dear Mr. Knightley

Samantha Moore has always hidden behind the words of others namely, her favorite characters in literature. Now, she will learn to write her own story by giving that story to a complete stranger.

Lizzy & Jane

Elizabeth left her family s home in Seattle fifteen years ago to pursue her lifelong dream chefing her own restaurant in New York City. Jane stayed behind to raise a family. Estranged since their mother s death many years ago, the circumstances of their lives are about to bring them together once again.

The Bronte Plot

When a rare-books dealer goes to England, she discovers more than just the famous writing haunts she discovers how to love and be loved in today s modern world.

Katherine Reay sDear Mr. Knightleykept me up until 2:00 a.m.; I simply couldn t put it down. Eloisa James, New York Timesbestselling author ofOnce Upon a Tower"

Genres: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Contemporary

752 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 3, 2016

About the author

Katherine Reay is the national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels and one full length non-fiction work. Her novels have been chosen as “One Book, One Community” reads and her writing has appeared in publications such as Criminal Reads, The Daily Beast, Redbook, and USA Today, among others. She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University. She lives with her husband and too many dogs in Montana.

You can meet her at www.katherinereay.com or on Facebook: KatherineReayBooks, Twitter: @katherine_reay or Instagram: @katherinereay.

Reviews

[Candace Lazzaro]

Well, I've read all three of these books. I have this book as well. I think I'll give away the single books and keep this for some day when I have an ache for Austin or Bronte literature and pick it up and read these stories again.

[Brittany Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did really enjoy these books. I have not read the Brontes but have read all of Austen so I was able to catch most of the references. These are fun stories of self discovery and romance, and they follow a typical story line. The author weaved in Austen and Bronte references often to propel the stories also. Not high literature but fun, sweet stories. I’m sure I’ll revisit these stories after I read some of the Bronte sisters’ novels as well.

[Pattisue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection should come with a warning: be prepared for outbursts of strong emotion. I laughed and cried and stormed and suffered along with the characters. I fell into this collection and didn’t emerge for days. I neglected my family, the dishes, and the laundry. But, I loved each and every story. I cherished each of Sam’s letters. Her heart and soul were revealed to Mr. Knightley with sincerity and vulnerability, “…surrendering my heart, my plans and my will.” Words of gratitude and honesty, her thoughts are laid before the reader to peruse and examine. This is a witty, wonderful story of betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. “Cancer tilted the world sideways” in Lizzy and Jane. I endured a gamut of emotions and all aspects of cancer. The sensitive focus on the heart of the family as well as the struggles of the patient made this story unforgettable. As Jane “struggles to impose order from chaos,” Lizzy is desperate to give, to reach out and to help. “God is there to hold what is too heavy to carry.” I was entranced by the contrast of strength versus vulnerability. The Bronte Plot is an intriguing exploration of truth versus reality. Glorious foreshadowing had me rereading for clues and nuances I had missed. Lucy is the master at burying away the unpleasant and justifying her decisions. Truth is a two-edged sword that cuts through, severing all bonds. As James peels away the layers to uncover the truth, Lucy is laid bare with nowhere to hide. Worlds collide and Lucy finds she must “go back to go forward.”

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Katherine Reay Collection: Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy and Jane, the Brontë Plot by Katherine Reay – Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters would be proud of their association with this collection! All three were sweet, sad, and incredibly human! Happy Reading!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the first two books but found the Bronte Plot to be slow to start and just not as engaging.

[Rebekah Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all of Katherine Reays' books! Real life scenarios with love, fear, joy, laughter, and life mixed all into one. She is definitely an author I will continue to recommend to others.

[Becky S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun stories!

[Jennifer Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of tropes

[Casey Grist · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first two in this multiple book pack...but did not finish The Bronte plot. It just wasn’t clicking for me.

[Leah Cochran · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read Dear Mr Knightley 2 years ago and really enjoyed it. I decided to read it again with this collection.
I felt connected with Sam in the way she hid in her books. I suppose lots of book lovers tend to do this. I had forgotten how the book wrapped up and loved it again.
Lizzy & Jane was a new read for me. I really didn't get into the book until chapter 15. I enjoy the love story portion best & that didn't come into play until then. If you're a foodie you probably would really enjoy this book. The main character was tying what books people read to what foods they would like, interesting concept. I liked this book, but like Dear Mr. Knightely better.

[Lila Diller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved 2 out of 3

I loved Dear Mr Knightley so much that I bought this collection. I loved the very deep Lizzy and Jane also. The Bronte Plot was ok but not my favorite.

[MM · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit TOO MUCH Austen & Bronte, but still ok

[Kpok · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun books for bronte and austen fans!