Positively, Penelope

Written by Pepper Basham

Narrated by Christopher Ashman, Hazel Beattie and Julie Rogers

The world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don’t you think?

Dear Reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality. I wield optimism as my weapon of choice, don amazing shoes and vintage hats whenever possible, and speak in musical references. All of which perfectly qualifies me to succeed in my new role as a marketing intern at the historic Darling House theater on the island of Skymar.

Only . . . it seems this internship position is going to be a LOT bigger than I thought. The Gray family, who owns the theater, has been stuck in a rut of darkness ever since the loss of their matriarchs. Now all that’s left is a dying theater, a reclusive grandfather, three siblings, and an adorable seven-year-old girl who desperately needs some pixie-dust magic.

So that’s what this story is about. My plans to save the theater! (Plans that, somehow, keep being stolen by a local competitor.) And an anonymous online theater troupe. And two single brothers who may be vying for this American girl’s heart . . . until they’re not (or maybe they just want me for my ideas too). And a dream job offer that will require me to make a truly heart-wrenching decision. I may not excel at finishing stories, but I promise to see this one through to its happily ever after.

Positively,

Penelope

“What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read.” —Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling author

• Witty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romance
• A sweet, kisses-only romance
• An epistolary novel written mostly in emails and texts
• Stand-alone novel, but a companion to Authentically, Izzy
• Book length: approximately 110,000 words

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Aug 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9780840715388

Pepper Basham

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves to incorporate her native Appalachian culture and/or her unabashed adoration of the UK into her stories. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC, where she is the wife of a fantastic pastor, mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus. You can learn more about Pepper and her books on her website at www.pepperdbasham.com; Facebook: @pepperbasham; Instagram: @pepperbasham; Twitter: @pepperbasham; BookBub: @pepperbasham.

Reviews for Positively, Penelope

[Sara Kovach · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Holy moley!! What a fantastic book - fantastic series!! I cannot wait until the 3rd book comes out! I feel so connected to this family. I really enjoyed having such a fun, clean read! I want more of this!!

[Ann Bush · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It amazes me how Pepper Basham's writing gets better and better! The narrator's also did a great job expressing the emotions in the book. I loved the islands of Skymar. Not totally real, but they sure make a great setting for a story and maybe because they are based in reality, they seem so real!