Austen (Harvest House)

5 primary works

Reason and Romance

by Debra White Smith

Published 31 December 2004

First Impressions revealed the soul of Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Now, echoing the themes in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, Debra White Smith crafts a delightful, contemporary story about passion and love. When Ted arrives, Elaina assumes he can't be interested in her. But Ted surprises her. Attracted by his charming personality, Elaina dreams about love. But then comes shocking news. Has she made a mistake? The handsome Willis hints at engagement...and Elaina's sister, Anna, is delighted. But when he is called away, he doesn't leave a forwarding address. Brokenhearted, Anna falls into depression. Will she love again? Readers will be enraptured by this story about the joys and follies of infatuation and how faith in God reveals true love.

Central Park

by Debra White Smith

Published 31 December 2005

Central Park: A Contemporary Retelling of Mansfield Park

When her friend returns from his trip to Paris accompanied by a beautiful woman and her flirtatious brother, Francine faces a difficult choice: wait for a love that may never be or settle for a man who doesn't hold her heart.

Northpointe Chalet

by Debra White Smith

Published 31 December 2005

Drawn from one of Jane Austen's most endearing stories, Northanger Abbey, this contemporary tale is sure to please readers of romance and suspense novels.

Amanda

by Debra White Smith

Published 1 January 2006

"Amanda, "Book #5 in Debra White Smith's Austen Series, is a delightful contemporary novel set in Australia that captures the wit and humor of Jane Austen's "Emma."

Amanda is a bit bored--until she meets Haley and decides that with a little sprucing up, she would be the perfect wife for the local pastor. Amanda's plan is falling into place when she discovers that Haley is dating Roger...and Pastor Eldridge is seeing someone else. Not to be thwarted, she steers Haley toward newcomer Frederick West. But when Haley is attracted to Nathaniel, why is Amanda's heart suddenly anxious?

Readers will love this lively tale of plans gone awry, affection in unexpected places, and the power of faith and love.

Possibilities

by Debra White Smith

Published 1 August 2006

The popular Austen series has a new addition, a contemporary story based on Jane Austen's Persuasion. Years after a heartbreaking break-up, Allie and Frederick cross paths. Will forgiveness and hope erase the memories of the past in time for them to have a future?