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Catherine
Some secrets are not meant to be shared.
Catherine Bennet, known as Kitty to close friends and family, knows this better than anyone. She also knows that she will never marry and it never bothered her before she met Lord George Kerr at Elizabeth and Darcy’s wedding. He’s determined to breach the walls of defense she’d carefully constructed around her heart, and she’s just as determined to stay the course.
Some secrets cannot be shared
Lord George Kerr knows this better than anyone. For five years, as a spy for His Majesty the King, he played the part of a Rake, concealing his espionage activities beneath a blanket of brothels, drink and loose women. Even though he’s forced to resume his regular life within London’s finest society, he still must keep some things hidden.
One thing he does not hide is his attraction to Miss Catherine Bennet of Longbourn. Enraptured by her beauty and warmth of character, he plunges headlong into winning her heart, only to find it carefully guarded and she’s unwilling to give him even a small pinch of hope.
Some things are beyond your control
When circumstances bring Kitty’s secret into the open, she fears the tenuous bonds of friendship she’s forged with Lord George will be lost forever along with whatever love he proclaims to have for her. With the very lives of England’s vast network of spies working undercover in Bonaparte’s France hanging in the balance, she’s forced to face her worst nightmare.
Her secret is laid bare, can he love her enough to overcome what he learns?
Catherine Bennet, known as Kitty to close friends and family, knows this better than anyone. She also knows that she will never marry and it never bothered her before she met Lord George Kerr at Elizabeth and Darcy’s wedding. He’s determined to breach the walls of defense she’d carefully constructed around her heart, and she’s just as determined to stay the course.
Some secrets cannot be shared
Lord George Kerr knows this better than anyone. For five years, as a spy for His Majesty the King, he played the part of a Rake, concealing his espionage activities beneath a blanket of brothels, drink and loose women. Even though he’s forced to resume his regular life within London’s finest society, he still must keep some things hidden.
One thing he does not hide is his attraction to Miss Catherine Bennet of Longbourn. Enraptured by her beauty and warmth of character, he plunges headlong into winning her heart, only to find it carefully guarded and she’s unwilling to give him even a small pinch of hope.
Some things are beyond your control
When circumstances bring Kitty’s secret into the open, she fears the tenuous bonds of friendship she’s forged with Lord George will be lost forever along with whatever love he proclaims to have for her. With the very lives of England’s vast network of spies working undercover in Bonaparte’s France hanging in the balance, she’s forced to face her worst nightmare.
Her secret is laid bare, can he love her enough to overcome what he learns?
- GenresRegency
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2018
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Sue Barr
19 books93 followers“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” ~ Jane Austen
I love all things Regency and sometimes a wee Highlander story. I also have a weakness for Alpha males and feisty heroines, who keep them on their toes.
I love all things Regency and sometimes a wee Highlander story. I also have a weakness for Alpha males and feisty heroines, who keep them on their toes.
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February 3, 2020
The story continues as Catherine Bennet and Lord George Kerr meet at Pemberley, at the wedding of Darcy and Elizabeth. But despite the attraction she feel for him she knows that because of her secret she will never marry anyone. Who is Lord George, is he the rake society believes him to be or is her more.
I love reading about these secondary characters. I also enjoyed how Catherine and Mary started their friendship.
A very enjoyable, well-written story and satisfying re-read.
I love reading about these secondary characters. I also enjoyed how Catherine and Mary started their friendship.
A very enjoyable, well-written story and satisfying re-read.
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July 16, 2018Sue Barr’s Catherine is the second book in her Pride and Prejudice Continued series. I really enjoyed the first installment, Caroline, which focuses on Caroline Bingley after she learns that she has lost her chance with Mr. Darcy forever. Catherine picks up after the first book and follows Kitty Bennet and Lord George Kerr as they struggle to hide their respective secrets following the weddings of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, and Mr. Bingley and Jane Bennet.
Lord George has a reputation as a result of his work for King and Country, but despite being brother to a duke, he has little patience for the ton and is immediately captivated by Catherine Bennet when he meets her at Pemberley. Meanwhile, Catherine is attracted to Lord George but knows that little could happen there. Not only does she know her place in society as a mere gentleman’s daughter, but she also harbors a terrible secret — one known only by her father, and one that will surely jeopardize her future happiness. When Lord George’s suspicions about a possible traitor to the crown causes his path to cross with Catherine’s in very dramatic fashion, the two forge a friendship that could be so much more if their secrets didn’t stand in their way.
I love reading stories about the secondary characters in Pride and Prejudice, so it’s no surprise that Barr’s series has quickly become one of my favorites. I enjoyed getting to know Kitty better as she blossomed into Catherine, and with only Mary left at Longbourn for companionship, I loved the relationship that developed between the sisters — both of whom were underestimated while living in the shadows of Elizabeth, Jane, and Lydia.
Meanwhile, Lord George is totally swoonworthy, and I loved that the book also is told from his point of view. Barr does a great job balancing a budding romance fraught with secrets and misunderstandings with a story of scandal and intrigue that adds a lot of depth to the characters. I’ve been distracted in my reading lately, and Catherine was just the thing to grab my attention. I had a hard time putting it down so I could get some much needed rest, and when I finished, I was tempted to immediately start reading it again. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, which will be about Georgiana Darcy — but I do hope Mary’s story is in the works!
Lord George has a reputation as a result of his work for King and Country, but despite being brother to a duke, he has little patience for the ton and is immediately captivated by Catherine Bennet when he meets her at Pemberley. Meanwhile, Catherine is attracted to Lord George but knows that little could happen there. Not only does she know her place in society as a mere gentleman’s daughter, but she also harbors a terrible secret — one known only by her father, and one that will surely jeopardize her future happiness. When Lord George’s suspicions about a possible traitor to the crown causes his path to cross with Catherine’s in very dramatic fashion, the two forge a friendship that could be so much more if their secrets didn’t stand in their way.
I love reading stories about the secondary characters in Pride and Prejudice, so it’s no surprise that Barr’s series has quickly become one of my favorites. I enjoyed getting to know Kitty better as she blossomed into Catherine, and with only Mary left at Longbourn for companionship, I loved the relationship that developed between the sisters — both of whom were underestimated while living in the shadows of Elizabeth, Jane, and Lydia.
Meanwhile, Lord George is totally swoonworthy, and I loved that the book also is told from his point of view. Barr does a great job balancing a budding romance fraught with secrets and misunderstandings with a story of scandal and intrigue that adds a lot of depth to the characters. I’ve been distracted in my reading lately, and Catherine was just the thing to grab my attention. I had a hard time putting it down so I could get some much needed rest, and when I finished, I was tempted to immediately start reading it again. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, which will be about Georgiana Darcy — but I do hope Mary’s story is in the works!
September 12, 2018
This Pride and Prejudice continuation focuses on Catherine "Kitty" Bennet who, along with her sister Mary, have matured into a lovely woman with the help of her married sisters, Elizabeth and Jane. The hero of the story is George Kerr. He is working as a spy for the crown and must keep his secrets while attempting to court Catherine - who has an involved secret of her own.
I enjoyed experiencing the sisters as mature women who are bright, whitty, and are very close. I loved George and how he handled situations. The book is part of a series but could be enjoyed separately as only some of the characters, but not the plot carry over.
I enjoyed experiencing the sisters as mature women who are bright, whitty, and are very close. I loved George and how he handled situations. The book is part of a series but could be enjoyed separately as only some of the characters, but not the plot carry over.
July 12, 2018
I received a free ebook in a contest via Just Jane 1813 and the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
A great and interesting story...marred in my rating book by two things. There is an event in the opening...no no no. And there is a very very disturbing element in the back story and it is finally related in full horror toward the conclusion. Those of you made of sterner stuff can perhaps discount/separate those elements from your enjoyment of the book. I wish I could.
A great and interesting story...marred in my rating book by two things. There is an event in the opening...no no no. And there is a very very disturbing element in the back story and it is finally related in full horror toward the conclusion. Those of you made of sterner stuff can perhaps discount/separate those elements from your enjoyment of the book. I wish I could.
July 19, 2018
My Rating: 3.5* rounded up to 4*
"She'd give anything to freely love and be loved." (quote from the book)
As a fan of secondary characters from Pride & Prejudice being given their time to shine, and Kitty Bennet in particular, I was thrilled to see that she was next after Book 1 'Caroline'. It also was a bonus when the hero of the story, Lord George Kerr, was so swoon-worthy as well as a spy for England during the Napoleonic War. This added drama gave the story depth and a bit of intrigue. But no one knows of Lord George's work and that 'secret' he keeps well hidden from his family. The villain in this story is utterly despicable and his comeuppance at the end, for me, was too quick. This is only one of the many 'secrets' that is hidden within this book.
Catherine first encounters Lord George Kerr at the wedding of her sisters, Jane and Elizabeth. She is already overwhelmed with all the Lords and Ladies present that she is rather tongue-tied when Lord George speaks to her. The next time they meet, he nearly kills her!
"Even his voice was heavenly, all deep and rumbly and flowed like rum sauce over one of Mama's Christmas puddings." (quote from the book)
I liked the development of Catherine but her secret is a deeply disturbing one that is all too real even today. I had suspected what it was by Chapter 4 and was not looking forward to how it was going to be fully revealed. But her ability to eventually rise above it with the love of Lord George and the encouragement of Mr. Bennet (the only other one to know her secret) certainly made for a satisfying ending.
I also enjoyed that Catherine bonded with her sister, Mary, as they were the last two sisters at Longbourn. Mary was such a delight in this story and kept surprising everyone. I do hope she gets her own story. I loved her 'secret'!
I did have a few quibbles that jarred me. Some had to do with injuries sustained that went from her 'running up the stairs' but later on her injury has not fully healed. Another was not seeing Jane since her wedding, but she had several chapters before that. Like I said they are quibbles but I still enjoyed the overall story. I look forward to Georgiana's story in the near future.
"She'd give anything to freely love and be loved." (quote from the book)
As a fan of secondary characters from Pride & Prejudice being given their time to shine, and Kitty Bennet in particular, I was thrilled to see that she was next after Book 1 'Caroline'. It also was a bonus when the hero of the story, Lord George Kerr, was so swoon-worthy as well as a spy for England during the Napoleonic War. This added drama gave the story depth and a bit of intrigue. But no one knows of Lord George's work and that 'secret' he keeps well hidden from his family. The villain in this story is utterly despicable and his comeuppance at the end, for me, was too quick. This is only one of the many 'secrets' that is hidden within this book.
Catherine first encounters Lord George Kerr at the wedding of her sisters, Jane and Elizabeth. She is already overwhelmed with all the Lords and Ladies present that she is rather tongue-tied when Lord George speaks to her. The next time they meet, he nearly kills her!
"Even his voice was heavenly, all deep and rumbly and flowed like rum sauce over one of Mama's Christmas puddings." (quote from the book)
I liked the development of Catherine but her secret is a deeply disturbing one that is all too real even today. I had suspected what it was by Chapter 4 and was not looking forward to how it was going to be fully revealed. But her ability to eventually rise above it with the love of Lord George and the encouragement of Mr. Bennet (the only other one to know her secret) certainly made for a satisfying ending.
I also enjoyed that Catherine bonded with her sister, Mary, as they were the last two sisters at Longbourn. Mary was such a delight in this story and kept surprising everyone. I do hope she gets her own story. I loved her 'secret'!
I did have a few quibbles that jarred me. Some had to do with injuries sustained that went from her 'running up the stairs' but later on her injury has not fully healed. Another was not seeing Jane since her wedding, but she had several chapters before that. Like I said they are quibbles but I still enjoyed the overall story. I look forward to Georgiana's story in the near future.
May 24, 2018
A very satisfying resolution!
Please continue this story and let us get a glimpse of Catherine's and Lord George's future! (I hope that Mary will get her own story as well.)
Please continue this story and let us get a glimpse of Catherine's and Lord George's future! (I hope that Mary will get her own story as well.)
May 20, 2018
Wow, surprisingly good
Rejoice, I have found a new author whose book I totally enjoy. This is not just another angst, emotion laden roller coaster. This book has spies, mysteries, asasinations, a rogue with a heart of gold, and an action based plot.
Recommended
Rejoice, I have found a new author whose book I totally enjoy. This is not just another angst, emotion laden roller coaster. This book has spies, mysteries, asasinations, a rogue with a heart of gold, and an action based plot.
Recommended
July 20, 2018
This book caters to the dark side of sexual perversions. This is most definitely NOT for those P&P fans expecting a Fine Romance like that of Darcy's and Elizabeth's or that of Bingley's and Jane's. Though there is romance here but it is "marred" by Kitty's secret. No blame is attached to Kitty, she is after all the victim here yet she has triumphed over that experience. ***SPOILERS ahead***
I do have ambivalent feelings about this one. I even read it with a certain dread and I was not mistaken by my earlier foreboding. This book is well~written, my issue is the subject matter; for I do not like reading about rape specially child molestation and the abuse of women in any manner or form. There is also the inconsistency in Chapter 5 where Jane mentions she had to "unpack." Won't her maid have done that for her since she has married a man of means in Bingley who could very well afford a lady's maid (sometimes referred to as an abigail) for his beloved wife? On the same chapter, Philip used the Annoying Americanism (because it does NOT belong in this timeline) "okay" in a dialogue. This is a very common mistake for most of the self~published Regency and/or Historical authors. "Okay" is a uniquely American word that has evolved during the Van Buren re~election campaign in 1840. Not only did it not exist in Jane Austen's timeline (P&P 1813) it is also on the other side of the Atlantic. Another word that defies historical probability is in Chapter 9, the word "doppelganger" etymology 1830. I apologize if the aforementioned anomalies are just editing flaws and to please disregard my comments regarding them (for their existence has put this work into a dubious place, in a Time Warp with regard to authenticity).
I do have ambivalent feelings about this one. I even read it with a certain dread and I was not mistaken by my earlier foreboding. This book is well~written, my issue is the subject matter; for I do not like reading about rape specially child molestation and the abuse of women in any manner or form. There is also the inconsistency in Chapter 5 where Jane mentions she had to "unpack." Won't her maid have done that for her since she has married a man of means in Bingley who could very well afford a lady's maid (sometimes referred to as an abigail) for his beloved wife? On the same chapter, Philip used the Annoying Americanism (because it does NOT belong in this timeline) "okay" in a dialogue. This is a very common mistake for most of the self~published Regency and/or Historical authors. "Okay" is a uniquely American word that has evolved during the Van Buren re~election campaign in 1840. Not only did it not exist in Jane Austen's timeline (P&P 1813) it is also on the other side of the Atlantic. Another word that defies historical probability is in Chapter 9, the word "doppelganger" etymology 1830. I apologize if the aforementioned anomalies are just editing flaws and to please disregard my comments regarding them (for their existence has put this work into a dubious place, in a Time Warp with regard to authenticity).
July 30, 2019
I really enjoyed this historical romance from Sue Barr. Catherine is Kitty Bennet's story (Kitty from Pride and Prejudice.) Her love interest is Lord George Kerr, a spy for His Majesty the King. This is a sweet romance with lots of intrigue, and was a lovely, heartwarming read.
June 13, 2018
Catherine Bennet isn't the same silly girl she used to be now that three of her sisters have left and married. While she dreams of finding a love match as Lizzy and Jane, she's been keeping a secret that she feels will prevent that from ever happening.
Lord George Kerr has a reputation of being something he's not, but if that is what it takes to keep is true motives hidden than so be it. And the last thing he wishes to deal with are the mamas looking for an advantageous marriage for their daughters. He plans to marry for love and not for status.
Through a simple twist of fate these two are brought together. While their first introduction was short, the interaction was profound. Luckily for them, fate will step in and bring them back to together in a rather intriguing manner.
Their connection is strong and feelings grow the more they are in each other's company, but secrets have a way of coming out.
Lord George wants Catherine and Catherine wants Lord George, but once their secrets are laid bare, will this be the end of their possible courtship? Or will these secrets only bring them closer together?
Catherine is a rather riveting read that captivates the reader with intrigue, romance, and witty banter.
I love how Kitty is still the silly girl we love, but there is more to her now that she's been given the opportunity to grow in a mature young woman. I especially love how she made an effort to get to know Mary and strengthen their sisterly bond. And given her secret, she could have gone down the same path as Lydia but instead she bore it well and tried to live a life on her own terms.
Lord George is everything you want in a gentleman suitor. He's kind, caring, loyal, smart, witty, and cuts a fine figure on a horse. He also goes above and beyond for his family and his King and country. I especially love how attentive he is towards his Catherine. Even when she refuses him, he doesn't give up because he knows she's the one for him. And when he learns her secret, it doesn't change his feelings for her. I really loved him.
This was my first book from Sue and I look forward to what comes next and also going back and reading Caroline. Catherine has a thrilling storyline, a charming and beguiling hero, a strong and compassionate heroine, and a swoon worthy romance.
If you love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, than you'll adore Catherine. So do yourself a favor and pick up this enchanting continuation today.
Lord George Kerr has a reputation of being something he's not, but if that is what it takes to keep is true motives hidden than so be it. And the last thing he wishes to deal with are the mamas looking for an advantageous marriage for their daughters. He plans to marry for love and not for status.
Through a simple twist of fate these two are brought together. While their first introduction was short, the interaction was profound. Luckily for them, fate will step in and bring them back to together in a rather intriguing manner.
Their connection is strong and feelings grow the more they are in each other's company, but secrets have a way of coming out.
Lord George wants Catherine and Catherine wants Lord George, but once their secrets are laid bare, will this be the end of their possible courtship? Or will these secrets only bring them closer together?
Catherine is a rather riveting read that captivates the reader with intrigue, romance, and witty banter.
I love how Kitty is still the silly girl we love, but there is more to her now that she's been given the opportunity to grow in a mature young woman. I especially love how she made an effort to get to know Mary and strengthen their sisterly bond. And given her secret, she could have gone down the same path as Lydia but instead she bore it well and tried to live a life on her own terms.
Lord George is everything you want in a gentleman suitor. He's kind, caring, loyal, smart, witty, and cuts a fine figure on a horse. He also goes above and beyond for his family and his King and country. I especially love how attentive he is towards his Catherine. Even when she refuses him, he doesn't give up because he knows she's the one for him. And when he learns her secret, it doesn't change his feelings for her. I really loved him.
This was my first book from Sue and I look forward to what comes next and also going back and reading Caroline. Catherine has a thrilling storyline, a charming and beguiling hero, a strong and compassionate heroine, and a swoon worthy romance.
If you love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, than you'll adore Catherine. So do yourself a favor and pick up this enchanting continuation today.
December 29, 2018
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This is the first book that I have read by this author. I look forward to the book about Georgina, not really sure if I want to read about Caroline, which is her first book. This Kitty was unique. She was intelligent and caring. She bonded with Mary and had a special relationship with her father. Lord George was an interesting man who fell for Kitty at first sight. Her secret happened when she was a child. She and her father changed. Lord George was able to help Kitty forgive herself and accept herself.
This is the first book that I have read by this author. I look forward to the book about Georgina, not really sure if I want to read about Caroline, which is her first book. This Kitty was unique. She was intelligent and caring. She bonded with Mary and had a special relationship with her father. Lord George was an interesting man who fell for Kitty at first sight. Her secret happened when she was a child. She and her father changed. Lord George was able to help Kitty forgive herself and accept herself.
May 8, 2023
What an equally difficult and lovely book! It is not for the faint of heart, Catherine's tale in this story, but it is well-done and it is done with a generous kindness of a gentleman who most would not deserve in recompense for her trials. Their tale had just enough of a smattering of the parts in Caroline with only a smidge of Elizabeth and Darcy to remind everyone that they existed in a tale with others, but it was masterfully done with the gift of a tale for a character wholly perfect for her, and, also, with a small adventure on the side. Thank you for creating this story for us, Sue!
May 28, 2023
I don't know who this Kitty/Catherine is 🤔
Catherine meets Lord George Kerr at Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding.
Kitty/Catherine was a stranger to me. She wasn't anything close to her canon character and was pretty dull. This Catherine is intelligent, a reader, proper, able to decipher looks, embarrassed by her mother, and only followed behind Lydia to keep her out of trouble. I couldn't buy it. I finished the book because I wanted to know how the spy storyline would play out.
Catherine meets Lord George Kerr at Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding.
Kitty/Catherine was a stranger to me. She wasn't anything close to her canon character and was pretty dull. This Catherine is intelligent, a reader, proper, able to decipher looks, embarrassed by her mother, and only followed behind Lydia to keep her out of trouble. I couldn't buy it. I finished the book because I wanted to know how the spy storyline would play out.
June 4, 2018
I really enjoyed your book. When is Georgianna's book coming out.
November 21, 2018
3.5 rounded to 4. Got confusing at time with politics
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