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About the Book Positively Penelope

Title: Positively, Penelope
Series: Skymar #2
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: August 1, 2023
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Told primarily through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theatre and discovers her true self in the process.

Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in every way, so when, fresh out of college, she is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theatre on the island of Skymar, she jumps at the chance. After all, a crumbling theatre needs the special touch of someone who reveres all things vintage and adores the stage.

Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems at Darling House Theatre. Finances are in shambles, the local theatre group is disenchanted, and the two brothers, Matt and Alec Gray, can’t seem to see eye-to-eye about how to run their theatrical business. So, of course, it’s the perfect place for Penelope to shine her own personal brand of sunshine.

With a little help from GK, the person emailing her encouragement along the way, she puts all her heart into helping the Grays save Darling House. But between Matt’s ever-present skepticism, Alec’s tendency to treat Penelope a little too much like the “princess” she thinks she wants to be (until someone actually started treating her that way), a grandfather who is stuck in his grief, and a mysterious person stealing Penelope’s marketing ideas, she’s not sure her optimism is enough to make a happily-ever-after of her own story, let alone The Darling House’s.

Between an adorable little girl, a matchmaker, a sea monster or two, and a copious amount of musical references, can Penelope draw enough confidence from her faith, her family, and her adoration of all things Julie Andrews, to find the thief and save the theatre. . . without getting her heart broken in the process?

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My Thoughts on Positively Penelope 

I had to start this book as soon as I finished reading the first book in this series. I got done with Izzy and had to start Penelope. It was the best decision ever! These books are so fun and I can’t wait until the next one comes out! I’m invested in this family now.

In this book, we follow Penelope as she goes to the islands that Izzy is relocating to with her Brodie. She’s going to help revive a theatre. And maybe some of the people in the theatre as well.

I loved watching Penelope’s positive attitude in action and her Mary Poppins bag. Add in the adorable little girl and it was a lovely book. But then you’ve also got romance. The problem is that someone is sabotaging all of the hard work Penelope is doing. She can stay one step ahead but it feels like for every two steps forward they take two steps back.

Can Penelope find out who is behind the sabotage? Is there anything she can do to stop it? Can she get the right brother in the bargain?

I loved this book so much and can’t wait to find out the rest of the family’s story!

Also, can I mention I really wanted some pictures or illustrations thrown in to show the twins? They have such cute outfits that Penelope buys for them that they wear but we can only see it in our minds and I wanted to see it for real too!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

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(1) winner will receive a print copy of Authentically, Izzy, a $20 Amazon gift card, and a Peter Pan mug!

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