Dear Friend

Six years after a tragic accident, Sally Fancot's greatest wish is to escape her overly protective parents. An invitation to a double wedding at Holcombe Manor suddenly prompts her controlling parents to realize her marriageable years have all but passed. In an effort to see their daughter settled, they remind Sally of her promise to accept the first eligible man who offers. However, Sally finds herself regretting that promise when pursued by the frightening Lord Piedmont, while simultaneously being ruffled by another guest that looks annoyingly like a Greek god, with the arrogance to match. When an anonymous correspondence begins by chance, Sally finds unexpected feelings for her new unknown friend filling her daily thoughts, and slowly her confidence begins to build. Could she thwart everyone's plans for her and ever dare to make her own?

Despite being the fourth son of an earl, Doctor Rupert Winters has chosen the pitied profession of a doctor. Furthermore, he works in a hospital. On purpose!The good doctor doesn't mind the condescension of the haute ton, but he feels torn between two worlds; that of the upper class and that of the lower. As a consequence, he feels the need to marry well, but hopes to find a young woman who also feels compassion for those less fortunate.When the beautiful Lady Margaret Selborne encourages his advances, the London aristocracy gives a haughty nod of approval. Doctor Winters is admittedly hopeful she might be the answer. After all, she would bring an impressive dowry to their union, and it seems she is the anonymous "Miss S" who is volunteering at his hospital. It helps, of course, that she is radiantly beautiful, and it isn't long before he is besotted.As the time grows near for a proposal, however, Doctor Winters finds himself distracted by Miss Anne Saunders. The kind-hearted young woman is painfully shy, but as he attempts to befriend her, she reveals herself to be witty and intelligent. Confused at his growing feelings for Miss Saunders, Doctor Winters must make a decision between the two young ladies. Will he follow his heart? Or will he, like many good men, miss the obvious truth?This is a stand-alone novella in the Dear Friend series. Jenna Thatcher lives in a quiet little valley surrounded by mountains. She has been to every state in the US (except Alaska), and has a soft spot for volcanoes. Her favorite job ever was as a children's librarian where she ordered the 500s – 600s. Three kids and a smart-mouth cat keep her busy, but thankfully she has an amazing husband to juggle them all (not literally).You can find Jenna on Goodreads as she continues to publish a variety of genres, including fractured-fairytales, fantasy, and more historical fiction.

The Blue Castle (L. M. Montgomery) meets Regency England in this witty romance a la Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and Sarah Eden.When Lord Harrington mysteriously leaves the London season much too early, he sets tongues wagging. He would wager he will never marry.His mother, frustrated that neither of her sons can seem to settle down, insists on a house party where only carefully selected guests have been invited. She would never be so vulgar as to wager.The young lady Lord Harrington was courting is distraught that he left without proposing marriage. When she receives a coveted invitation to the house party, she views it as her chance to triumph. This paragon would wager she will be Countess of Harrington by Christmas.When an unwanted guest shows up, wagers of the most…interesting kind are made. Especially when anonymous letters begin to be exchanged."...the novel just kept getting better until I realized I couldn't put it down." (5 star review from an Amazon Customer)