Pemberley Estates Series by Keena Richins

At seventeen, Anne found the love of her life in an ambitious, yet troubled ex-foster boy. However, her wealthy family persuaded her to keep on her path to a prestigious career instead of running away with a boy with no future. Eight years later, she finds herself with no career, little money, and a heart still pining for that ex-foster boy... moreAt seventeen, Anne found the love of her life in an ambitious, yet troubled ex-foster boy. However, her wealthy family persuaded her to keep on her path to a prestigious career instead of running away with a boy with no future. Eight years later, she finds herself with no career, little money, and a heart still pining for that ex-foster boy. When she accidentally runs into him--now handsome, rich, and working for the prestigious Pemberley Estates Corporation--she discovers he still hasn't forgiven her yet. How in the world is she going to convince him to give her a second chance? "Persuading Him" is a stand-alone, clean/sweet, second-chance romance with a guaranteed happily ever after, plus with some other Austen characters sprinkled in. It tells the tale completely from Anne's side. Check out the companion novel for Rick's side. less

After a stroke that devastates the mind of her father, Elinor expects her life will never be the same. But she wasn't expecting to lose her job and her family home thanks to a legal technicality. Facing ruin, Elinor prepares to fight against the selfish, cruel man who would ensure that ruin. However, Edward turns out to be the opposite, a kind soul who only wants to fulfill his duty. So Elinor hatches a new plan: get Edward on her side and utilize their own legal technicality... moreAfter a stroke that devastates the mind of her father, Elinor expects her life will never be the same. But she wasn't expecting to lose her job and her family home thanks to a legal technicality. Facing ruin, Elinor prepares to fight against the selfish, cruel man who would ensure that ruin. However, Edward turns out to be the opposite, a kind soul who only wants to fulfill his duty. So Elinor hatches a new plan: get Edward on her side and utilize their own legal technicality. The only problem? Edward would have to go against his very influential and wealthy family. Would he risk losing everything--his job, his family, and his massive inheritance--to save Elinor? In the world of Pemberley Estates, Jane Austen's characters mingle with each other in a modern setting. Check out the rest of the series and see where your favorite character pops up: Persuasion Persuading Him - Anne's Side Persuading Her - Rick's Side Sense And Sensibility Sense Without Sensibility - Elinor's Side Smitten With Sense - Edward's Side (Coming Soon) Sensibility Without Sense - Marianne's Side (Coming Soon) Surrendering to Sensibility - Brandon's Side (Coming Soon) less

Edward knew he was a lost cause. While on the outside, he had the wealth, the connections, and the prestige everyone dreamed about, but he knew he was trapped in a gilded cage. He stayed under his ruthless mother's thumb out of desperation since her formidable reputation preserved the little freedom he had left thanks to a mistake in his past that waited to destroy him if he made any wrong moves.Then he meets Elinor—who couldn't be more perfect for him... moreEdward knew he was a lost cause. While on the outside, he had the wealth, the connections, and the prestige everyone dreamed about, but he knew he was trapped in a gilded cage. He stayed under his ruthless mother's thumb out of desperation since her formidable reputation preserved the little freedom he had left thanks to a mistake in his past that waited to destroy him if he made any wrong moves.Then he meets Elinor—who couldn't be more perfect for him. He finally has a taste of what happiness could be like and despite the danger, wants to keep it. Teaming up with Frank Churchill and Miss Morton might do the trick, but breaking free will be dangerous. To keep Elinor safe, he has to be distant, but will she forgive his coldness or will he lose her no matter what he does?While interconnected with the other books, "Smitten With Sense" can be read on its own and is a clean/sweet romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.In the world of Pemberley Estates, Jane Austen's characters mingle with each other in a modern setting. Check out the rest of the series and see where your favorite character pops up: less