Other Pens

Sometimes, overcoming the past can be as challenging as surviving the present. Mary Crawford, vivacious, beautiful, and adored by many gentlemen, has a secret. Her confidence is a façade, and while she may welcome one and all, she trusts few. Gabriel Durward, an enterprising and wealthy tradesman, prizes integrity. Known for his shrewd business dealings, he is one gentleman that few would dare to cross. Mary has never met a gentleman quite like Gabe. He seems impervious to her usual ploys, never prevaricates or flaunts himself as so many others have, and even though he knows her faults, he still chooses her without any need to be persuaded to do so. It is enough for Mary to begin to open her heart. However, not everyone appreciates Gabe's character as much as Mary does, and some of those individuals will go to great lengths to see him destroyed. When nefarious plans are put into action, Mary's fledgling trust will be tested, and fear will raise its ugly head, tempting her to retreat. Will Gabe be able to survive the onslaught and finally prove to Mary that she can trust him to protect her heart with his very life? Mary: To Protect Her Heart is the third episode in Leenie Brown's Other Pens series. If you like well-written stories of sweet transformation with swoon-worthy, gallant heroes and strong yet vulnerable heroines, then you will enjoy this story about overcoming the past and learning to trust. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Mary: To Protect Her Heart, and let Gabe and Mary's story guide you through rough seas into the welcoming safe haven of deep, enduring love.

He's failed before, but with her help, this time, he might just succeed. Henry Crawford has failed to secure the heart of a good woman before ─ and quite spectacularly so! There are few in town who have not heard of his scandalous affair. While his debacle might have proven great fodder for the gossips, it has left him with a shattered heart and a deep desire to change his ways. However, change is never easy. Old habits can die hard, and some friends may wish to see you say as you always were. Thankfully for Henry, there are others, such as Trefor Linton, who will wish to help and will offer his sister as a dance partner to help Henry ease his way into society. While most girls her age dream of a rich and handsome husband, Constance Linton is looking for more. She wishes for an intelligent gentleman of good character who is not opposed to a bookish lady. But sifting through the dross in a ballroom in search of such a man is no easy task. A gentleman with Henry's reputation is not the sort of man for whom Constance seeks, yet she is not opposed to lending him her aid in achieving his desires. What begins as a single dance will grow into a collaboration that will equip Henry with all he needs to win a woman of worth, while entangling hearts and leaving not only his own heart and reputation but also that of his friend and tutor at risk of being irreparably damaged. Henry: To Prove Himself Worthy is part of Leenie Brown's Other Pens Collection of books that pick up the storytelling pen where Jane Austen put it down. If you like well-written stories of sweet redemption, then you will love this story of facing the challenges that reformation can bring and discovering the pleasure that only deep, abiding love can provide. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Henry: To Prove Himself Worthy, and let this sweet romance inspire a hope that even the most reprobate heart can, with care and determination, be transformed into that of a worthy gentleman.

Sometimes, when a gentleman wants to secure his future and mend the errors of his past, all he needs is Faith. Tom Bertram spent his life chasing pleasure until a gate proved too tall for his horse. Now, having faced his own mortality, he is a changed man. He plans to be all that he should be so that he can secure his legacy. If only he had paid more attention to his lessons, he would be able to fix his follies on his own. However, he did not, and now, he must enlist the help of a financial expert. Faith Eldridge has witnessed the devastation of living to excess and possesses the skills necessary to protect her future from such calamity. Despite her best efforts to keep her activities secret, her talent has not gone unnoticed, and she soon finds herself in a position to lend aid to a gentleman in desperate need of assistance in recouping his losses. When Tom meets Faith, he doesn't realize that they have met before -- well, they have sort of met before -- but that's a secret Faith hopes to keep Tom from discovering. However, when her student turns out to be as clever as he is handsomely distracting, and when Tom finds his tutor more than a trifle alluring, can any secret be concealed? And when tragedy strikes, can Tom secure both his legacy and his heart, or will his heart be the price he must pay for his former behaviour? Tom: To Secure his Legacy is the fourth episode in Leenie Brown's Other Pens series of books. If you like well-written stories with charmingly resolute heroes bent on bettering their lives and practical yet compassionate heroines determined to choose their own future, then you will enjoy this story about overcoming the past and learning that love is far more valuable than a healthy financial portfolio. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Tom: To Secure his Legacy, and discover with Tom and Faith that taking risks is necessary when securing a happily ever after.

When overcoming the past and charting a new path, the potential for disaster is great. However, with the help of friends and a dose of love, what seems to be an insurmountable challenge for the heroes and heroines in these three stories will prove to be the most rewarding struggle of their lives. Henry: To Prove Himself WorthyA gentleman with Henry Crawford's reputation is not the sort of man for whom Constance Linton seeks, yet she is not opposed to lending him her aid in achieving his desires. However, the scheme is not without its dangers and when hearts become entangled, will Henry be able to prove himself worthy of a lady such as Constance, or will not only his own heart and reputation but also that of his friend and tutor be irreparably damaged? Charles: To Discover His PurposeAll Charles Edwards thought he wanted was a kiss. One kiss from the lovely and very proper Evelyn Barret. Nothing more. However, after spending time with Evelyn, he finds out he was wrong. Very, very wrong. There is so much more his heart desires, and he finds himself at the beginning of a new scheme and direction for his life until his scandalous past threatens to dash his hopes and shatter his heart. Mary: To Protect Her HeartMary Crawford has never met a gentleman quite like Gabriel Durward. He seems impervious to her usual ploys, never prevaricates or flaunts himself as so many others have, and even though he knows her faults, he still chooses her without any need to be persuaded to do so. It is enough for Mary to begin to unlock her heart and believe that there is at least one man whom she can trust. However, when nefarious plans are put into action, Mary's fledgling trust will be tested, and fear will raise its ugly head, tempting her to retreat. Will Gabe be able to survive the onslaught and finally prove to Mary that she can trust him to protect her heart with his very life? Leenie Brown's Other Pens Series begins where Jane Austen left off at the end of Mansfield Park. If you like tales of transformation with swoon-worthy heroes and strong yet vulnerable heroines then you will enjoy this bundle of three sweet Regency romances about both facing the challenges that reformation can bring and discovering the pleasure that only deep, abiding love can provide. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Other Pens, Vol. 1 (Books 1 -3), and let Henry's, Charles', and Mary's stories inspire hope that even the most reprobate, wandering, and damaged heart can, with care and proper direction, find its way to a sweet happily ever after.

Whoever said nothing ventured, nothing gained never had her heart on the line. Adela Atwood grew up immersed in the world of horse breeding and racing. She comes from a family of risk-takers. Ignoring the usual rearing for a girl, her father allowed Addie to take the reins of her own destiny, and she has sat in life's saddle ever since. Unfortunately, her brother is also a gambler and, unlike Addie, is no stranger to losing. This time, however, it is more than mere pounds at stake as Addie's beloved horse and maybe even her brother's life are caught up in the bargain. Robert Eldridge was also raised surrounded by horses. In fact, he is the owner of a stable of animals which have often placed well in the races at Newcastle. When his friend nearly died the previous year, he learned that sometimes when you gamble, you lose, and some things are more precious than money. With her father lying at death's door and her brother facing a formidable adversary, Addie's life is set on end. Robert, who is visiting the Atwood's neighbors at Mansfield Park, feels compelled to offer his assistance in helping sort out the mess Addie's brother has created. What should have been a simple scheme to rid the Atwoods of a problem, draws Robert in and places him in a precarious position that will require them to combine their talents if they hope to have a chance at success against their foe. However, Addie knows all too well that losses are part of the gamble. Many things are irreplaceable in life, but her heart would be the most precious thing of all to lose. Addie: To Wager on Her Future is the fifth installment in Leenie Brown's Other Pens series of books. If you like well-written sweet Regency romance determined and brave heroines where trouble abounds, then you will enjoy this story about risking it all to claim what is truly most dear. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Addie: To Wager on Her Future, and discover with Addie and Robert that some wagers are well-worth the risk.