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Just Like Heaven LP

By Julia Quinn
Series: Smythe-Smith Quartet
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Honoria Smythe-Smith, a self-deprecating violinist with the nickname "Bug," navigates her complicated feelings for Marcus Holroyd, the Earl of Chatteris and her older brother's best friend. Both are determined to deny their love while encountering humorous misadventures, including sprained ankles, dreadful musical performances, and a deadly fever. Through shared trials, chocolate cake, and heartfelt moments, they ultimately discover a deep and passionate love.
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Ideal for fans of witty, heartfelt historical romance with strong character dynamics and playful banter. Newcomers to romance and admirers of Jane Austen-style stories will especially enjoy it.

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Honoria Smyte-Smith and Marcus Holroyd find themselves falling for each other.

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Just Like Heaven LP by Julia Quinn follows the charming and humorous story of two characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.

Honoria Smythe-Smith is:

A) a really bad violinist
B) still miffed at being nicknamed "Bug" as a child
C) not in love with her older brother's best friend
D) all of the above

Marcus Holroyd is:

A) the Earl of Chatteris
B) regrettably prone to sprained ankles
C) not in love with his best friend's younger sister
D) all of the above

Together they:

A) eat quite a bit of chocolate cake
B) survive a deadly fever and the world's worst musical performance
C) fall quite desperately in love

It's Julia Quinn at her best, so you know the answer is . . .

D) all of the above

Series: Smythe-Smith Quartet

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    Just Like Heaven LP
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Washington Post recommends this as the perfect introduction for new romance readers. NPR Books praises Quinn's skill in crafting engaging families and vibrant communities. Jill Barnett calls Julia Quinn "truly our contemporary Jane Austen." Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review, highlighting Quinn's assured prose and memorable characters.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780062065285

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Avon Books

Edition: Large type / large print edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn began writing one month after graduating from college and, aside from a brief stint in medical school, she has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. Her novels have been translated into 43 languages and are beloved the world over. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. Look for BRIDGERTON, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family, on Netflix.

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