Undue Influence: A Persuasion Retelling

Undue Influence: A Persuasion Retelling

Jenny Holiday

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Second chances only come around once.Eight years ago, Adam Elliot made the biggest mistake of his life. Now that mistake is coming back to haunt him. His family’s beloved vineyard has gone into foreclosure, and the new owner is the sister of the only man he’s ever loved—the man he dumped under pressure from family and friends who thought the match was beneath him.When Freddy Wentworth, aka the bad boy of Bishop’s Glen, left town with a broken heart, he vowed never to return. But a recently widowed friend needs his help, so here he is. He’s a rich and famous celebrity chef now, though, so everyone can just eff right off.But some things are easier said than done. Despite their attempts to resist each other, old love rekindles—and old wounds reopen. If they want to make things work the second time around, they’ll have to learn to set aside their pride—and prejudice.This modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion is a standalone novel that can be enjoyed by Austen-philes and by those allergic to the nineteenth century.


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    Apr 07, 2025
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    Apr 08, 2025
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    Got a sneak peek at this one -- it's an absolutely delicious slow burn, with tons of angst and hardcore backstory. Made me feel all the feels. If you love Persuasion, grab this one the second it comes out.

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