Positively, Penelope

By: Pepper Basham

Narrated by: Christopher Ashman, Hazel Beattie, Julie Rogers

In this sweet, low-spice rom-com, an eternally sunshiny woman attempts to pull a hardened grump out of the shadows and find love again within a fun musical theater backdrop.

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

Positively, Penelope is the escape you've been looking for--in a world of cynics, Penelope can't help but be a ray of positivity. Witty, hilarious, and heartwarming, this sweet, kisses-only epistolary novel is told mostly through emails and texts and is set in the same world as Authentically, Izzy, but can be read as a stand-alone. Don't wait to lose yourself in the world of Positively, Penelope, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams and Emma St. Clair.

"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

Critic reviews

'Basham is a rising star. POSITIVELY, PENELOPE is humorous and touching, and everything you want in the perfect summer read. Don't miss this one.'

'Like the character Penelope herself, this entire book radiates sunshine and magic. The banter between Penelope and her siblings kept me smiling. The theatrical references kept me humming and tapping my toes. And the overall joy that Pepper Basham exudes with her unique writing style and voice kept me engaged in a story I never wanted to leave. Simply put, this book is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.'

'This book is a positive delight from the first line to the last. I adored Penelope in Izzy's book and she screamed for her own book, so I couldn't wait to dive into the pages of this novel. On my goodness, it was a true, laugh-out-loud joy to read this book. The story was filled with twists and hiccups, but there was such delight and fun. And fairy tales. And princesses. And Julie Andrews. Gene Kelly. All the things I adore. In one place. And such fun. And the kissing. Pepper does enjoy writing kissing books. I highly recommend this sweet, fun, romantic romp of a book. It was wonderful!'

'What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read. And that is what POSITIVELY, PENELOPE is.'

'You won't want to put this book down! Pepper has a way with creating characters that are disarming and charismatic in all of the best ways, while still reflecting our inner-selves. Her stories are charming, witty, and I've never laughed so much while reading! You'll walk away with more joy than you came with and a heart full of assurance and encouragement over the power of our Heavenly Father's heart for your love story.'

Movie Quotes

This book has a cute storyline and likable characters but I did not like the style of writing. Ninety percent of the story is written in past tense in the form of texts and emails. I did like all the references to movies and songs and the narrators did a great job.

Fun plot, great voices

Loved this second installment of this trilogy so much. The characters are so endearing and the plot is totally fun and satisfying. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.

Another quirky, romantic and uplifting read from Pepper Basham!

Loveable, quirky characters and a truly wonderful, memorable story. I adored the theatre-based story with all its theatre references.

Once again the narration is amazing!

I grinned so much while reading this book. Look no farther for an uplifting and heartfelt read with a whole lot of personality. Highly recommend this book and Authentically Izzy!!

Delightful!

Loved it! Great narration and a fun story. terrific follow-up to Authentically, Izzy. Can't wait for Luke's story!

Such a fun listen!

Penelope is such a positive person, and even with mysterious happenings, she has a positive attitude. The book is written mostly in emails and texts, but there is also more narration and conversations in this one. I really enjoyed it. Romance, oh yes! Luke plays a big part too. His book is next.