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The Lady and Her Quill (The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ruth A. Casie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 209 ratings
Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.

Welcome to book 1 in the fabulous new series, The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea from USA Today Bestselling author Ruth A. Casie!

Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her muse after a bad review. She blames it all on the author JC Melrose. A chance encounter with a handsome, witty Justin Caulfield has her heart racing, and her muse seemingly back. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?

He didn’t see the turbulent ocean. He was too busy dealing with a different tempest.

The recently retired Captain Justin Caulfield is facing his own demons. As gifted author JC Melrose, his stories honor men who died at the hand of one man. His only focus is to avenge their deaths, that is, until he meets and falls in love with Lady Alicia.

The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine?

Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?

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Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him.

The Lady and her Quill

But her heart couldn't let him go.

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There was never a time when USA Today Bestseller, RUTH A. CASIE hasn't had a story in her head. When she was little, she and her older sister would dress up and act out the ones Ruth created. Today, Ruth writes exciting and beautifully told legendary historical romances that are both rich and engaging. Her stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Her stories are full of edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind-boggling drama, and forever-after romance.She lives in New Jersey with her hero, three empty bedrooms and a growing number of incomplete counted cross-stitch projects. Before she found her voice, she was a speech therapist (pun intended), client liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and vice president at an international bank where she was a product/marketing manager, but her favorite job is the one she's doing now-writing romance. Ruth hopes her stories become your favorite adventure.Fun facts about Ruth: She filled her passport up in one year.She has three series. The Druid Knight is a time travel romance. The Stelton Legacy is a historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are contemporary romantic suspense stories. She also writes for the Pirates of Britannia connected world.She did a rap with her son to How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.When she cooks she dances around the kitchen.Her sudoku books is in the bathroom and that's all she'll say about that!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HX46D3B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 227 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea
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Ruth A Casie writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

Send me a note at Ruth@RuthACasie.com.

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Customers find the book an entertaining read with twists and turns that keep them turning the pages. Moreover, they appreciate the wonderful characters, and one customer specifically mentions the feisty heroine. Additionally, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's nicely paced, while another describes it as action-packed.

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Customers find the book an entertaining read with engaging twists and turns that keep them turning the pages.

"Enjoyed the main characters and intertwining of plot. Thoroughly enjoyable and had to finish this story without putting it down." Read more

"...I was immediately engaged in the story. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages. It's well written and nicely paced...." Read more

"...BTW, this is a clean read with some kissing." Read more

"This story is about writers and the publishing of books...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the feisty heroine and another noting the engaging conversations between characters.

"Enjoyed the main characters and intertwining of plot. Thoroughly enjoyable and had to finish this story without putting it down." Read more

"A strong, feist heroine who knows her own mind and writes what she knows...." Read more

"...words to illustrate the intensity of certain moments and conversations between characters, making you feel like you are right there watching it..." Read more

"...Fast paced plot, wonderful characters and lots of twists to the Happily Ever After." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer noting it's nicely paced, while another mentions it's action-packed and holds their attention throughout.

"Casie has crafted a captivating historical drama. I was immediately engaged in the story. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages...." Read more

"Ruth A Casie has a way of making historical periods approachable...." Read more

"...Enjoyable with a little mystery, a wounded hero, and a journey to finding love!" Read more

"...Fast paced plot, wonderful characters and lots of twists to the Happily Ever After." Read more

A Great Historical Romance
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A Great Historical Romance
THE LADY AND HER QUILL BY RUTH A. CASIE The Lady and Her Quill is the first installment in best-selling author. This is Ruth A. Casie’s newest regency romance series. Captain Justin Caulfield, struggles with the emotional scars left by his time during the war. His aunt suggested that journaling might be away of unloading some of the trama he had to endure. His writing really takes off, and numerous ex-soldiers, along with those who enjoy storylines seen through a mans eye. In a series of events both authors find themselves crossing paths at same destination, Summer-by-the-Sea Lady Alicia Hartley’s is passionate about her writing, and her woman’s perspective stories have become all the rage. Confident that she now has bargainer power with her publisher. Armed with her newest achievement she descends on the Caulfield Publishing House. When nothing goes as planned, she leaves quite upset. Leaving feeling hurt and offended, from an unflattering book review by anonymous reviewer. She goes as planned on a holiday to Sommer-by-the-Sea. Both are drawn to each other and the sparks fly. An unsuspected budding romance begins. Let the writing challenge begin…. When the two are challenged to write a story on the same topic, things get dangerous as villains descend. Lady Alicia Hartley and Captain Justin Caulfield find themselves caught up in a sinister situation. A fast paced, captivating story that involves an unlikely pair of authors. Finding themselves in a situation that both can learn from each other. Ultimately each would benefit their overall writing. Quick delightful banter and some villainous characters makes for a lovely historical romance. The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea. Published by Dragonblade.
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  • Bella
    5.0 out of 5 stars quick and entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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    Enjoyed the main characters and intertwining of plot. Thoroughly enjoyable and had to finish this story without putting it down.
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  • Caryl Kane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Drama!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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    Casie has crafted a captivating historical drama. I was immediately engaged in the story. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages. It's well written and nicely paced. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.

    Recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction.

    I borrowed a copy from KU. I've expressed my honest view.
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  • NM Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quills up!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
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    A strong, feist heroine who knows her own mind and writes what she knows. A retired captain from the Napoleonic war who writes under an assumed name to honor those with whom he served, and the families of those who didn't return. Add in a secret league, staunch friends of both the H and h, a misunderstanding, and a writing challenge that leads to more background inspiration than expected, and you have A Lady and Her Quill. And this is only book one! On to see what's next for these ladies and the men who support and love them. BTW, this is a clean read with some kissing.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • carol
    3.0 out of 5 stars intrigue and romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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    This story is about writers and the publishing of books. It uses characters within that scope to be a lady author and gentleman author who in the end realize they do not have to compete in writing or love
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  • Stacey Luks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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    Ruth A Casie has a way of making historical periods approachable. She has a mastery of using words to illustrate the intensity of certain moments and conversations between characters, making you feel like you are right there watching it unfold. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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  • Lori Dykes
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Lady and Her Quill
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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    London 1814

    An unusual twist has the story of two authors, writing different types of stories, coming together unexpectedly!

    When she receives a bad review on one of her books, pushing her to be more like another author. What she does not know is that he is being pushed toward her!

    As these two meet and end up working together to write a story about stolen goods. Little did they know, the villains would be after them!

    Enjoyable with a little mystery, a wounded hero, and a journey to finding love!
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  • Ike Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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    I have seldom been so drawn into a romance/ adventure as I always by this story
    Fast paced plot, wonderful characters and lots of twists to the Happily Ever After.
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  • Risa
    4.0 out of 5 stars lady and her quill
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. Loved all ofthe characters. I didn’t want this story to end and I look forward to her next book. Yes I recommend!
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  • Anna H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2022
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    Totally brilliant
    Alicia and Justin are both successful authors, her a romance novelist and he writer or wars and battles, but both their stories lack a strong person of the other gender and an anonymous review plus Justin’s uncle throws them together
    I totally loved both Justin and Alicia, they are both strong and determined characters with their own strengths and weaknesses but this made them seem so much more real and human. They completely stepped off the page for me and the danger, drama and intrigue that they both have to work through made them even more compelling and had me wishing to know more and to keep following their lives even after the book ended
    This book drew me in from the very first page and had me hooked within a chapter. I imagine that as an author it is difficult to write a book with the main characters as 2 authors and I think this has been done really well. I could feel all of the emotions that they both went through and the writing was so skilled that I forgot the characters were fictional and that I couldn’t read any of their books!
    I would recommend this book to those who enjoy a historical romance with a difference that you will love right from the very start
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  • Christiane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2022
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    Really enjoyed this book. The characters were so realistic and relatable, it was easy to feel their pain and their joy. The dialogue was delightful, with no typos nor grammatical or syntax errors. Wonderful! The storyline was a bit complicated at times, and hard to follow … there was so much action going on with so many of the characters, I find I tended to lose interest. But in the end it all came together. It was a lovely story and well worth the effort.
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  • Matante7
    1.0 out of 5 stars I tried
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2023
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    I'm sorry but it failed to keep my attention. I tried. I read through more than half but I just couldn't finish. Did not care about any of the characters enough to find out what happened. She's a twit. He's a wining know it all. The conversations are confusing. The flow is jerky and I hate the secondary characters, especially her so called friends. Big nope for me.
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  • A. Hemingway
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2021
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    This book is full of really good characters and chemistry, with a slow burn romance and lots of mystery/intrigue which i love and looks to be a great series in the offing.
    I’m looking forward to reading more from this series and author.
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