ABOUT THE BOOK
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NOT Looking for Love: Single woman (23) seeks best friend to chat on the phone, shop the clearance racks, watch chick flicks, try out messy cooking projects, and eat Dove dark chocolates.
Emma isn’t so good at the whole life-coaching thing. Her first client ended up with a broken heart and is threatening to relapse in her bad habits. Now Emma has problems of her own to deal with, and all those problems start with one name: Justin.
Justin is her best friend, so it’s hard for Emma not to feel betrayed when she suspects he is falling for her childhood rival. And she knows she’s losing him despite her best efforts. No matter how much she tries, she keeps running up against obstacles. How is she supposed to help other people when she’s drowning in her own failures?
Fans of Jane Austen’s Emma will love this modern retelling of the classic romance novel. Fall in love with Emma’s latter-day tale of redemption, forgiveness, and the quest for true love.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Looking for love? Rebecca H. Jamison would love to set you up with that special someone, but you’re better off reading her books. She has a terrible track record as a matchmaker.
Rebecca grew up in Virginia. She attended Brigham Young University, where she earned a BA and MA in English with an emphasis in creative writing. In between college and graduate school, she served a mission to Portugal and Cape Verde.
Rebecca enjoys running, dancing, reading, and watching detective shows. She and her husband have six children. You can learn more about her at www.rebeccahjamison.com
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REVIEW
A fun retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, Emma: A Latter-day Tale follows the main plot of the original story, but the author places it in the modern world with an LDS twist. I quite enjoyed it. While Jane Austen's Emma is not my favorite of her stories, I do like Emma, even if her behavior makes me role my eyes in exasperation. It probably has more to do with my own introverted tendencies than anything, but Emma's matchmaking efforts and thinking that she knows better than anyone else, irritates me. However, her intentions are good and I appreciate that. Jamison does a great job with her characters. Justin is my favorite of course, just as Knightley is in the original. I love how he loves Emma despite her misguided actions. And I enjoy how he makes her better than before.
The story is well-told and easy to follow. There are a number of things specific to LDS (Mormon) culture and beliefs presented in the book, but I didn't find it overwhelming in the least. Those who are not LDS (Mormon) can still follow the story easily. A wonderful read for those who enjoy stories of misguided intentions, secrets, and forgiveness.
The story is well-told and easy to follow. There are a number of things specific to LDS (Mormon) culture and beliefs presented in the book, but I didn't find it overwhelming in the least. Those who are not LDS (Mormon) can still follow the story easily. A wonderful read for those who enjoy stories of misguided intentions, secrets, and forgiveness.
“When we’re done, if you have time, you should come in and meet Harri. I think you two will get along.”
Phil stopped and looked at his watch. “I’m planning to do a couple more driveways before it gets dark.”
“I’ll go get Harri now if you’re in a hurry. She wants to meet you.”
Phil leaned on his shovel. “Harry is a she?”
“Her real name is Harriet. She moved here a couple months ago and she’s hardly met anybody. I think you’ll like her.”
Phil threw his head back, laughed, and started shoveling again. “I thought you were trying to introduce me to your new boyfriend.”
“You think I would be out here shoveling snow while my new boyfriend stays inside?” I grabbed a handful of snow and threw it at him. I didn’t mean to hit him in the face, but that’s where it landed.
Phil wiped the snow off his face and grinned. “I wondered why you were dating such a loser.” I expected him to throw a snowball at me, but he just stood there. “So you don’t have a boyfriend?”
I giggled a little at his awkwardness. “Nope. Harri doesn’t either.”
Phil threw another shovelful of snow away from the driveway. “So you . . . I mean, you and your friend are . . . available?” Phil didn’t open his mouth enough when he talked. That was the one thing about him that always distracted me. I couldn’t help staring at his mouth.
I had to force myself to look into his eyes. “Why is that a shock, Phil? Every woman in that house right now is available. You can take your pick—Harri, me, or Barbara. You’re surrounded by single women.” It was safe to assume Phil wouldn’t pick me. I was at least three inches taller than he was, and it was a rare man who dated a taller woman.
Giveaway
1 e-book copy of Emma: A Latter-day Tale in PDF, Kindle, or Nook format
Ends 8/26/2013
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