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An Austen Ensemble #3
A Gentle Touch: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Enjoy the conclusion to the Austen Ensemble with "A Gentle Touch," a heartwarming variation that tenderly explores Anne's journey on the autism spectrum, offering readers a sweet and uplifting tale of love that transcends barriers.Anne yearns for connection and friendship, and although she began to lower her barriers with Lizzy, the process is far from complete. Now in a marriage of convenience, Anne finds living with her quirky new family quite the adventure! From James's peculiar writer uncle on the third floor, a mother enamored with horses, and an active step-son, Anne is suddenly a wife, mother, niece, and friend. And then there's her informal and affectionate husband, a stark contrast to the aristocratic formality demanded by Lady Catherine.With the support of Charlotte and Lizzy, who have taught Anne the beauty of friendship, Anne now grapples with the complexities of expressing love to her husband, who is more than willing to make their marriage more than it started out to be.
Join Anne, along with the delightful company of Georgiana and Lizzy, as they navigate through christenings, Christmas parties, and Anne's inaugural London season.
"A Gentle Touch" is filled with laughter, warmth, and the freedom of love as Anne discovers the joy of expressing her heart in her own unique way. Start reading this charming romance today!
Join Anne, along with the delightful company of Georgiana and Lizzy, as they navigate through christenings, Christmas parties, and Anne's inaugural London season.
"A Gentle Touch" is filled with laughter, warmth, and the freedom of love as Anne discovers the joy of expressing her heart in her own unique way. Start reading this charming romance today!
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2020
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Corrie Garrett
34 books56 followersHello! I'm Corrie Garrett, indie author of the Austen Ensemble trilogy and other romance novels. I'm currently working on a story about the characters of Mansfield Park, as well as an historical fantasy in the Byzantine Empire.
I love to read as well as write - mainly young adult (contemporary, dystopian, adventure, science fiction), romance (Christian, suspense, historical), science fiction, and urban fantasy.
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I love to read as well as write - mainly young adult (contemporary, dystopian, adventure, science fiction), romance (Christian, suspense, historical), science fiction, and urban fantasy.
Ask a question, make a recommendation, or just say hello - and thanks for stopping by!
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August 28, 2020
This third book in the series brings us to Anne de Bourgh's marriage of convenience to James Sutherland. As the story opens, they are already recently married, and Anne is growing accustomed to living with her husband, his small son Barney, her mother-in-law Lady Beatrice, and her husband's uncle Obie, who is quite an odd duck. This is the gentlest and least eventful of the three books, and yet it's touching in that the affection grows between the two spouses, as does her affection for her young step-son. Anne has been lonely all her life, and she begins to discover what it's like to have a few people she can rely on. The conclusion is rousing, with a discovery of something Obie has been up to that causes quite a stir. All in all a very satisfying conclusion to the series.
January 26, 2023
In this Pride and Prejudice variation the story concludes. Anne de Bourgh is now married to James Sutherland. How will the self-centred Anne cope.
An entertaining and well-written story
An entertaining and well-written story
December 23, 2020
Inside Darcy’s cousin Anne
I loved getting the inside view of the enigmatic Anne. And, I enjoyed seeing her blossom away from her overbearing mother. Good clean story. Civilized intellectual romance can still be quite sweet. Bravo.
I loved getting the inside view of the enigmatic Anne. And, I enjoyed seeing her blossom away from her overbearing mother. Good clean story. Civilized intellectual romance can still be quite sweet. Bravo.
September 30, 2020
"Book 3 of An Austen Ensemble
Anne de Bourgh is now Anne Sutherland, wife and mistress of Middlefinch, a large estate in the south of England. She is satisfied to have done so well for herself, and yet, she finds living with her husband and her new family rather more alarming than she expected.
Her new husband is far more casual than she expected--he gives his son rides on his shoulders, wrestles with the dogs, and concerns himself with all manner of hands-on farming duties.
His mother is an outdoors-woman, happier in the stables and kennels than anywhere else, and only too happy to relinquish the duties of mistress to inexperienced Anne.
And Mr. Sutherland's daft old uncle leads his own strange life on the third floor, emerging only to make disconcerting exclamations.
Even if she can grow accustomed to all this, there is still the matter of learning what to do with the kindness and affection of her husband. Anne has learned friendship; will she learn love?"
A sweet, gentle conclusion to this series. It was nice to see Anne come out from under the repression of her mother, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, to find friendship and love.
Anne de Bourgh is now Anne Sutherland, wife and mistress of Middlefinch, a large estate in the south of England. She is satisfied to have done so well for herself, and yet, she finds living with her husband and her new family rather more alarming than she expected.
Her new husband is far more casual than she expected--he gives his son rides on his shoulders, wrestles with the dogs, and concerns himself with all manner of hands-on farming duties.
His mother is an outdoors-woman, happier in the stables and kennels than anywhere else, and only too happy to relinquish the duties of mistress to inexperienced Anne.
And Mr. Sutherland's daft old uncle leads his own strange life on the third floor, emerging only to make disconcerting exclamations.
Even if she can grow accustomed to all this, there is still the matter of learning what to do with the kindness and affection of her husband. Anne has learned friendship; will she learn love?"
A sweet, gentle conclusion to this series. It was nice to see Anne come out from under the repression of her mother, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, to find friendship and love.
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November 2, 2025The expected tale I never knew I wanted
Fresh look on both Anne and Lady Catherine with multiple new characters that readers will get invested in. Albeit the ending did feel rushed, given that it was hinted that some parts of the marital duties were suspected to be too hard for Anne's health. Only to have a surprise at the end that was not built up to. Nonetheless, Lady Catherine got a far nicer ending than she probably deserved and that showed me my own vindictive nature.
If that is not good writing, I don't know what is.
Fresh look on both Anne and Lady Catherine with multiple new characters that readers will get invested in. Albeit the ending did feel rushed, given that it was hinted that some parts of the marital duties were suspected to be too hard for Anne's health. Only to have a surprise at the end that was not built up to. Nonetheless, Lady Catherine got a far nicer ending than she probably deserved and that showed me my own vindictive nature.
If that is not good writing, I don't know what is.
October 10, 2020
enjoyable story
I found it interesting to consider Ann from both a nature and nurture perspective. I think the author did a great job with that, then growing her character from there. Also did well with Lady Catherine, keeping her as Canon. The uncle character was just a bit bizarre, so did not give 5
stars
I found it interesting to consider Ann from both a nature and nurture perspective. I think the author did a great job with that, then growing her character from there. Also did well with Lady Catherine, keeping her as Canon. The uncle character was just a bit bizarre, so did not give 5
stars
June 10, 2023
keep writing these!!
It was so fun to go through the stories knowing that another one was just around the corner. I love the new characters that have been introduced along the way. (I want a story about Silas!)
It was so fun to go through the stories knowing that another one was just around the corner. I love the new characters that have been introduced along the way. (I want a story about Silas!)
March 7, 2024
(My 3.5 stars is probably your 4.5 stars.) A very nice conclusion to the series -- well done, Ms. Garrett! -- and some wonderful development of Anne, about whom you know little but you're pretty sure you wouldn't want to know her (and you're wrong).
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