Dear Henry, Love Edith


 
 
 
 
 
 Praise for Becca Kinzer
 “With her debut romantic comedy, Becca Kinzer has established herself as a connoisseur of the genre—and an instant favorite of mine! Mistaken identities, love at first sight, friends to more, and even a delicious tease toward marriage of convenience come together to create a rom-com treat for readers to devour. Simultaneously a sweet romance with the perfect amount of heat and a laugh-out-loud comedy with a surprising dose of depth, Dear Henry, Love Edith is a witty and heartfelt gift from first word to last.”
 BETHANY TURNER, author of Plot Twist and The Do-Over
 “This delightful tale of mistaken identity is a must-read for romance lovers! Charming, witty, and with plenty of comedy, Dear Henry, Love Edith pairs well with tea, a cozy blanket, and a penchant for happily ever afters.”
 BETSY ST. AMANT, author of Tacos for Two and The Key to Love
 “What a quick, sweet, and charming romance to brighten your day! A lovely debut by Kinzer that had me cheering for the unlikely, and yet so perfect, pair, Edith and Henry.”
 MELISSA FERGUSON, author of Meet Me in the Margins and The Cul-de-Sac War
 “Rarely have I read a romance with such sparkling personality. Everything about Kinzer’s vibrant voice and freshly told love story tugged at my heartstrings and widened my smile. Henry and Edith’s quirky story as told with a dash of mistaken identity and peppered with epistolary flair is deepened by a cast of colorful supporting characters, zippy dialogue, and resonant themes of loss and hope. Fans of Katherine Reay and Pepper Basham will be enchanted.”
 RACHEL MCMILLAN, author of The Mozart Code and the Three Quarter Time series
 “I couldn’t put it down! Becca Kinzer’s debut novel kept me turning pages well into the night. Dear Henry, Love Edith is a delightful story, with lovable characters in a town packed with quirks and charm that will have you laughing out loud. I can’t wait for what this author puts out next!”
 TARI FARIS, author of the Restoring Heritage series
 “In Dear Henry, Love Edith, Becca Kinzer marvelously toys with favorite romance tropes such as mistaken identity, love at first sight, fake relationship, and May–December romance to create a fun romp full of heart and humor. With pop culture references and values from bygone eras, readers of all generations are sure to fall in love with Henry’s charm and Edith’s passion for helping those near and far.”
 JANINE ROSCHE, author of Aspen Crossroads and the Madison River Romance series
 
 
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 ISBN 978-1-4964-6608-2
 
 
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 For my husband. You told me to keep writing, so I did. And I’ll always be grateful.
 
 
 Contents
 
 
 
 Cover
 
 
 Title Page
 
 
 Praise for Becca Kinzer
 
 
 Copyright
 
 
 Dedication
 
 
 Chapter One
 
 
 Chapter Two
 
 
 Chapter Three
 
 
 Chapter Four
 
 
 Chapter Five
 
 
 Chapter Six
 
 
 Chapter Seven
 
 
 Chapter Eight
 
 
 Chapter Nine
 
 
 Chapter Ten
 
 
 Chapter Eleven
 
 
 Chapter Twelve
 
 
 Chapter Thirteen
 
 
 Chapter Fourteen
 
 
 Chapter Fifteen
 
 
 Chapter Sixteen
 
 
 Chapter Seventeen
 
 
 Chapter Eighteen
 
 
 Chapter Nineteen
 
 
 Chapter Twenty
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-One
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Two
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Three
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Four
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Five
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Six
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Seven
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Eight
 
 
 Chapter Twenty-Nine
 
 
 Chapter Thirty
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-One
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Two
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Three
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Four
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Five
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Six
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Seven
 
 
 Chapter Thirty-Eight
 
 
 Epilogue
 
 
 A Note from the Author
 
 
 Acknowledgments
 
 
 Discussion Questions
 
 
 About the Author
 
 
 
 Landmarks
 
 Cover
 Title Page
 Praise for Becca Kinzer
 Copyright
 Dedication
 Chapter One
 Epilogue
 Acknowledgments
 Discussion Questions
 
 
 
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