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As of today (February 27, 2024), you can buy and read “Once Persuaded, Twice Shy” by Melodie Edwards! I’ve read it, and it’s a real treat.<\/p>\n
Edwards, known for “Jane & Edward” (a former book club favorite), has come out with a new take on “Persuasion,” and it’s amazing! If you enjoyed “Persuasion” or are a fan of contemporary romance novels or even Taylor Swift (yes, there’s a Swift playlist in the book), you should definitely check this out. It remains faithful to Austen’s spirit while giving the story a modern twist that’s both believable and fresh. Plus, the setting in Niagara-on-the-Lake is so charming, you might want to add it to your travel list!<\/p>\n
In celebration of the book’s release, we’re highlighting this new women’s fiction novel with its official description and a bit about the author below. Give it a shot! Just a heads-up, there’s some swearing and mild implied sensuality in the book.<\/p>\n
ONCE PERSUADED, TWICE SHY: A MODERN REIMAGINING OF PERSUASION \u2013 OFFICIAL BOOK DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n
This modern reimagining of “Persuasion” brings witty banter, romantic tension, and captivating characters, capturing the essence of Jane Austen\u2019s original.<\/p>\n
When Anne Elliott broke up with Ben Wentworth, it seemed like the right decision, but eight years later, she\u2019s not so sure. In her picturesque hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Anne is absorbed in her successful career\u2014stepping into her late mother\u2019s role as town councilor and running her theater company. She’s always busy managing eccentric locals, self-centered family members, grand festivals, and the occasional unruly goose. Yet, despite her efforts to convince herself her life is fine, it feels like a performance, not as good as the theater productions she oversees. Anne is the dependable one, often taken for granted, and memories of happier times with Ben still linger.<\/p>\n
When Ben\u2019s aunt and uncle purchase the nearby Kellynch Winery, Anne\u2019s world is upended as Ben re-enters her life, clearly still hurt from their breakup. A collaboration between the winery and her theater forces them to face their tangled past. As they spend more time together, Anne starts to wonder if there might be a chance for their future.<\/p>\n
AUTHOR BIO \u2013 ABOUT MELODIE EDWARDS<\/p>\n
Melodie Edwards wrote “Jane & Edward” (March 21, 2023) and “Once Persuaded, Twice Shy” (February 27, 2024). She holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Toronto, a Master\u2019s degree in Communications from McMaster University and Syracuse University, and has studied comedy writing at the Second City Training Centre.<\/p>\n
Her work has appeared in Writer\u2019s Digest, G160 Theatre Festival, the Austin Film Festival Playwright Competition, and the Hart House Drama Festival.<\/p>\n
Well, we hope we’ve sparked your interest in “Once Persuaded, Twice Shy.” If you love contemporary retellings of classic literature and Jane Austen, this book is for you. <\/p>\n
To purchase the book, visit the official Penguin Random House page for “Once Persuaded, Twice Shy” by Melodie Edwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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