The Girl from Summer Hill

A Summer Hill Novel

By: Jude Deveraux

Narrated by: Emily Rankin

Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

The first novel of New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux’s breathtaking new series set in Summer Hill, a small town where love takes center stage against the backdrop of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Enter Elizabeth Bennet. Chef Casey Reddick has had it up to here with men. When she arrives in the charming town of Summer Hill, Virginia, she leaves behind a demanding boss at a famous D.C. restaurant and a breakup with a boyfriend jealous of her success. Some peace and quiet on the picturesque Tattwell plantation is just what she needs to start fresh. But the tranquility is broken one misty morning when she sees a gorgeous naked man on the porch of her cottage.

Enter Mr. Darcy. What Tate Landers, Hollywood heartthrob and owner of Tattwell, doesn’t need on a bittersweet trip to his ancestral home is a woman spying on him from his guest cottage. Mistaking Casey for a reporter, Tate tries to run her out of her own house. His anger, which looks so good on the screen, makes a very bad first impression on Casey. Hollywood he may be, but he’s no sweetheart to Casey—and she lets him know it!

The plot thickens. Sparks fly—literally—when Casey is recruited to play Elizabeth Bennet opposite Tate’s Mr. Darcy in a stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Just brushing past Tate makes Casey’s whole body hum. As they spar on and off stage, Casey begins to think she’s been too quick to judge. Tate is more down-to-earth than Casey expected, and she finds herself melting under his smoldering gaze. But then Tate’s handsome ex-brother-in-law, Devlin Haines, who is playing Wickham, tells Casey some horrifying stories about Tate. She is upset and confused as she tries to figure out who and what to believe. As she finds herself falling for Tate, Casey needs to know: Is the intense, undeniable chemistry between them real, or is this just a performance that ends when the curtain falls?

©2016 Jude Deveraux (P)2016 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Kicking off a new series set in Summer Hill, Virginia, the New York Times bestselling author brings Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to the theater—and into the twenty-first century. . . . A steamy and delightfully outlandish retelling of a literary classic.”—Kirkus Reviews

“[An] enjoyable start to a new trilogy . . . This book will delight fans of Austen and [Jude] Deveraux alike.”—Publishers Weekly

“Deveraux kicks off her new small-town Summer Hill romance trilogy and treats readers to an irresistibly delicious tale of love, passion, and the unknown.”—Booklist

Loved the Play on Pride and Prejudice!

What a light-hearted romantic farce. I would recommend it to anyone who likes any genre of literature and who doesn't take themselves too seriously to enjoy a fun read.

Great

very enjoyable great voices love this author no matter what it's about. Going to start her next one.

A relaxing read

What did you love best about The Girl from Summer Hill?

This was an easy to listen to and relaxing story. The narrator was pleasant and I have enjoyed the story. Very pleased with my purchase.

Simply Addicting.

This book grabs you from the beginning words and holds you tight through to the very last. So very addicting. Full of emotions. and excitement. I absolutely love it.

Pride and Prejudice

What a wonderful modern adaptation of one of my favorite books! Highly recommend it. Loved it!

Cute revision of Pride and Prejudice

I was surprised that someone could pull off another Pride and Prejudice remake but she did. I think the humor in the story was the best part. I found myself giggling at inside jokes not just from Austin but also the BBC version of the novel. Simply a fun read.

Amazingly Romantic story

Loved listening this Audio book and did not miss a single line. Very fresh and beautiful presentation.

Younger Audience?

I’ve read tons of Jude Deveraux’s books. This was an adorable story. I think the cool language and modern, young characters were meant for an audience in their 20s. …little bit of lust, little bit of swearing. I still enjoyed the audio book.

Hollywood actor returns to small town for charity

I started this 1st book in the series, but but it down after about 10 chapters. Then read the 2nd of the series, "As You Wish" ans fell in love with the characters. Returning to the first sid not disappoint! This turned out to be a fun twist on Pride and Prejudice.

wonderful

I loved this story, it was funny and exciting! I would love to see what happens with Josh as well. I want to hear kit story with Olivia!