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After a Fashion Paperback – 3 March 2015
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Jen Turano
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Product details
- Publisher : Bethany House Publishers (3 March 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 354 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764212753
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764212758
- Dimensions : 13.97 x 2.24 x 21.59 cm
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From the Back Cover
Miss Harriet Peabody dreams of the day she can open up a shop selling refashioned gowns to independent working women like herself. Unfortunately, when an errand for her millinery shop job goes sadly awry due to a difficult customer, she finds herself out of an income.
Mr. Oliver Addleshaw is on the verge of his biggest business deal yet when he learns his potential partner prefers to deal with men who are settled down and wed. When Oliver witnesses his ex not-quite-fiance cause the hapless Harriet to lose her job, he tries to make it up to her by enlisting her help in making a good impression on his business partner.
Harriet quickly finds her love of fashion can't make her fashionable. She'll never truly fit into Oliver's world, but just as she's ready to call off the fake relationship, fancy dinners, and elegant balls, a threat from her past forces both Oliver and Harriet to discover that love can come in the most surprising packages.
Mr. Oliver Addleshaw is on the verge of his biggest business deal yet when he learns his potential partner prefers to deal with men who are settled down and wed. When Oliver witnesses his ex not-quite-fiance cause the hapless Harriet to lose her job, he tries to make it up to her by enlisting her help in making a good impression on his business partner.
Harriet quickly finds her love of fashion can't make her fashionable. She'll never truly fit into Oliver's world, but just as she's ready to call off the fake relationship, fancy dinners, and elegant balls, a threat from her past forces both Oliver and Harriet to discover that love can come in the most surprising packages.
About the Author
Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publishers Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She's been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Denver, Colorado. Readers can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and at jenturano.com.
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elizabeth roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny and romantic
Reviewed in Canada on 24 October 2018Verified Purchase
Her books have a lot of comedy and giggles in them I love her
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Carol Smith - Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jen Turano's After A Fashion
Reviewed in the United States on 27 July 2015Verified Purchase
This book is historical fiction at its best. The author makes you
feel as if you are right there beside the characters in the 1882.
It was interesting learning about the millinery shop workings,
refashioning gowns, the theatre, business ventures, the place of
woman and daily lives of the rich, working class and poor.
The characters are artfully drawn and well developed. The
chemistry between the main characters was undeniable. There
were time when I had to laugh out loud at some of their
shenanigans. The supporting characters were all colorful…each
in their own way adding much flavor to the story. I loved the
male main character, Oliver Addleshaw’s dog, Buford. He made
for a very entertaining read.
Harriet Peabody, a millinery shop girl, is sent on an errand to
deliver hats to Oliver Addleshaw’s home for his supposed
fiancée. Harriet never imagined how wrong things would turn
out on this errand. But Oliver feels responsible for her plight.
He offers her a solution to his problems and to her newly
unemployed status.
But will things be as smooth and successful as Oliver thinks???
Mix historical fiction, a real live fairytale, humor, social issue
and romance for a good read.
Thank you to book fun.org for this Book. My opinion is my own.
feel as if you are right there beside the characters in the 1882.
It was interesting learning about the millinery shop workings,
refashioning gowns, the theatre, business ventures, the place of
woman and daily lives of the rich, working class and poor.
The characters are artfully drawn and well developed. The
chemistry between the main characters was undeniable. There
were time when I had to laugh out loud at some of their
shenanigans. The supporting characters were all colorful…each
in their own way adding much flavor to the story. I loved the
male main character, Oliver Addleshaw’s dog, Buford. He made
for a very entertaining read.
Harriet Peabody, a millinery shop girl, is sent on an errand to
deliver hats to Oliver Addleshaw’s home for his supposed
fiancée. Harriet never imagined how wrong things would turn
out on this errand. But Oliver feels responsible for her plight.
He offers her a solution to his problems and to her newly
unemployed status.
But will things be as smooth and successful as Oliver thinks???
Mix historical fiction, a real live fairytale, humor, social issue
and romance for a good read.
Thank you to book fun.org for this Book. My opinion is my own.
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V Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
After a fashion is a funny and heart warming book
Reviewed in the United States on 12 July 2015Verified Purchase
After a fashion is a funny and heart warming book. It reminded me of the old classic My Fair Lady with a few twists added. This was my first Jen Turano book and I really liked her writing style. I caught myself laughing out loud and I think this book would make a great movie.
The characters were all very likeable. I loved reading how they interacted and learned from each other even though they were from completely different backgrounds. As I was reading, I was sure I knew how the book would end. But lesson learned not to anything for granted and I was in for a big surprise. No spoilers here. Those reading this review will just have to read the book in order to find out any more. It was the perfect summer read- lighthearted, funny, very entertaining. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the rest of the series. I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The characters were all very likeable. I loved reading how they interacted and learned from each other even though they were from completely different backgrounds. As I was reading, I was sure I knew how the book would end. But lesson learned not to anything for granted and I was in for a big surprise. No spoilers here. Those reading this review will just have to read the book in order to find out any more. It was the perfect summer read- lighthearted, funny, very entertaining. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the rest of the series. I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Roseanna White
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Fun with a Rich Backdrop
Reviewed in the United States on 8 June 2015Verified Purchase
I had the pleasure of meeting the author at a conference last year, and after hearing her describe her book as "just fun," I decided I should look into them. My book club read this one for our first summer read, and I was thrilled to discover it was exactly what I was looking for. Light, fun, funny, and perfect for a weekend read!
I love the rich, colorful backdrop of Gilded Age New York. Some of the scenarios within the book could be described as over-the-top...which is exactly what made them hilarious and delightful. Down-on-her-luck hat girl Harriet and oblivious-to-the-world Oliver were a pair sure to create some friction as their world-views clashed, but I loved how they pulled out each other's best. And the cast of secondary characters were lively and animated and promise a series that will deliver fun around every bend. This was my first Jen Turano novel, but it won't be my last!
I love the rich, colorful backdrop of Gilded Age New York. Some of the scenarios within the book could be described as over-the-top...which is exactly what made them hilarious and delightful. Down-on-her-luck hat girl Harriet and oblivious-to-the-world Oliver were a pair sure to create some friction as their world-views clashed, but I loved how they pulled out each other's best. And the cast of secondary characters were lively and animated and promise a series that will deliver fun around every bend. This was my first Jen Turano novel, but it won't be my last!

Loraine N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the humor and quirky characters - highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on 19 October 2017Verified Purchase
Oh how I love the stories that this author writes! I love how this story made me laugh out loud at the circumstances that these characters found themselves in. It was a story filled with wonderful and quirky characters. Add romance and humor to the mix and I consider this book to be a winner. Full review at my website.
I received this book in a giveaway. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed are my own.
I received this book in a giveaway. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed are my own.