Beyond Her Manner

A Sapphic Celebrity Ice Queen Romance (A South Downs Romance, Book 3)

By: Emily Banting

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

From the multi-award-winning, bestselling author of Broken Beyond Repair comes a new sapphic celebrity ice queen romance — a standalone novel and the third and final instalment in the South Downs Romance series.

Gillian Carmichael is grieving, not for the loss of her husband, but for what his death has cost her — Kingsford Manor, her beloved home. To make matters worse, she can observe the new 'Lady of the Manor' from her small abode in Kingsford Lodge, and observe her, she does.

Viola Berkley, an internationally renowned classical singer, retreats to the quiet of the countryside after her mother’s sudden death, seeking peace and anonymity. What she finds is an unwelcome adversary in her outspoken neighbour Gillian Carmichael, who is quick to critique Viola's suitability for her new role and her lack of village sensibilities.

As their worlds collide, both women realise they have more in common than divides them, and the line between animosity and attraction begins to blur. With Gillian shackled to her past, unable to let go of the life she lost, and Viola carrying the weight of her grief, can the pair find a path forward, or will the shadows of the past keep them apart?

©2025 Emily Banting (P)2025 Emily Banting

Loved this story.

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I love this story. I love this whole series. This story was very romantic with one side of the romantic duo having a hard time with the idea of being gay. I related to this charact er, being afraid to embrace who and what you feel. This was a grand story that explored the difference in one's boundaries as you become more comfortable with yourself.

Fantastic Story and Voice Acting

Wonderful romance about grief, self-acceptance, and letting go to find your path. One of Banting's best and Angela Dawe has outdone herself with her VA. A great listen!

The best of the three

This was a wonderful book, the story line was the best of the three books in this series, the MC were well written. And narration was excellent.

Sad That it is Over

Angela Dawe is amazing as always. I really liked the Gillian character. The book was well done. Two thumbs up. Sad that this is the last book in the series.

😍 EBs books!

Another great south downs story to add to the bunch! Always so well written and narrated! The sweet & intimate moments are touching and believable. Such heart-warming and humorous characters will make you swoon and giggle all at the same time, especially Agatha🐈‍⬛️& Dudley🐎! 🫶🏽