Abigail: A Novel

Written by Jess Heileman

Narrated by Wendy Wolfson

Secrets are meant to be kept. Especially when the truth will change everything.

Since the death of her mother, Abigail Blakeslee has lost any desire to become a debutante and enter Society. But now, foregoing her first Season has brought an unwanted invitation to join her aunt and cousins for a summer at Timpton House, the large estate of the Stanton family.

Reluctantly accepting, Abigail is thrust into the vexing world of social propriety and matchmaking she had hoped to avoid. More vexing still is her cousin’s suitor, the young Timpton heir—Edwin Stanton. Moody and distant at times, remarkably endearing at others, Edwin seems a puzzle she can never solve, but can never quite put away. But then, Abigail has her own secret to hide—her own mystery to conceal. Perhaps such puzzles are better left unsolved, or perhaps love can find a solution.

A beautiful coming-of-age story with just enough romantic tension to keep you reading late into the night.

Rating: Mild, Sweet/Clean

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vagabond Publishing, LLC
• Release date: Jun 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9798868769580

Jess Heileman

"In kindergarten, Jess won a first prize ribbon for her original creation Pigs in Wigs. It was a solid storyline: there was this pig that wore a wig—and it rhymed. Not impressed? Neither were her children when shown the very masterpiece that influenced her to become an author. “You won a ribbon for that?” Yes. Yes, she did. Thankfully, life has since exposed her to a thorough education with its share of awards and accolades—and, more importantly, to the trials and human experiences that form the heart of a storyteller and the substance of great stories. Besides her love of writing, Jess is an avid reader, shameless people observer, international cafe loiterer, and partially retired photographer. She loves being a mother to five amazing humans and a wife to the greatest man she knows."

Reviews for Abigail

[Berly · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed the last half of this one. The first part was a bit slow for me. I thought there was supposed to be more than just a romance here but didn't see it. Once it picked up, I became more invested.

The narrator of the audiobook was great with the characters. The narration was a little odd at times, but overall I enjoyed the audio.