Awake at Widmore Manor

by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

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A violent storm. A sleepless night. A test.

Emma Widmore has longed to return to her childhood home since the day she was forced to leave it after her father’s death. Widmore Manor represents every hope Emma has ever had and every person she has ever loved. When she feels drawn back to Widmore Manor on a stormy night, she is granted refuge by the one person she is sure would still know her after all these years. But when James Atwood—heir of Widmore Manor and Emma’s childhood friend—shows nothing but suspicion, Emma’s hope falters. After hearing rumors of a test—a standard—that other young women have failed, Emma worries that she, too, will fail. As Emma seeks to understand this test, she must be reconciled with her past and learn what being home truly means.

Readers have fallen in love with this unique and moving regency retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Get your copy today! Find the other books in the series: The Fairest Heart by Heather Chapman, The Midnight Heiress by Ashtyn Newbold, Spun of Gold by Jen Geigle Johnson, Beauty's Rose by Rebecca J. Greenwood, Awake at Widmore Manor by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

General Historical, Georgian (1714–1837)

Series

Once Upon a Regency • Book 5

Audience

Young Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

May 31, 2019

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one, Poverty or homelessness, Pregnancy/childbirth on-page, Stillbirth (distinct from miscarriage)

Editorial Reviews

"As always, Peaslee has captivated me with her writing. I was at the gym and I couldn't stop so I just kept working out until I finished this riveting story! She has such a beautiful way of writing and I swear she was meant to live in this time! Her voice is so natural and I was consistently immersed and pulled along in the story. James is such a sweetheart and I loved that he had a reputation and we had to wonder about him a little but see what Emma felt in her heart. Sigh. And Emma's such a strong protagonist and I bought how conflicted her feelings would be toward her mother and the way her life has changed. And Mary and Thomas and their sweet babies. Peaslee really knows how to write love and make the reader believe it and feel it in their hearts."

Tara Creel

"Peaslee is the queen of writing friends-to-lovers. This novella is amazing in every way. It is moving to the point of tears, deep with themes and imagery, and sigh, I love all the characters.

The relationship between Emma and her brother-in-law Thomas is also so special. I feel like there needs to be more of that in literature, where healthy, mutual respect and wisdom abound.

And then there’s James. He is so perfect for Emma.

And little Timothy with his beautiful heart.

I adored this story and already want to read it again!"

Alissa J. Zavalianos

Loved it

Really great book. A heroine who goes from rich to poor. Her childhood best friend who goes from poor to rich. Will they ever reconnect? A simply beautiful story.

Poignant

It made me cry. The hardships, the cold, the hunger. But, above all of that, the love and commitment. It is a very well crafted tale that draws on your heart strings. It leaves you aching yet satisfied. A great read.

Sweet, touching romance

This was absolutely lovely. A poignant retelling of the Princess and the Pea. The main characters are very nice. And there is no villain except poverty. And it is a terrible villain in this story. I'm glad the author included it.This is not a light hearted story, at least to me. I had to cry a little several times, but even so this is a lovely little gem.Highly recommended

Regency Era fairy tale

Peaslee begins her story in 1799, when Emma Widmore and James Atwood are childhood friends.The story moves forward to 1815,Where James has a reputation for being "choosy" about his future bride.Peaslee incorporates elements from Andersen's well known fairytale and adds some elements from: The Secret Garden, to create a sweet romance.