#Exclusive!! #Extract of Abi’s Neighbour by Jenny Kane (@JennyKaneAuthor) @AccentPress

WHY HELLOOOOO EXCLUSIVE!! TWG does like an exclusive! If I’m honest I think Accent Press were quite aware of that little fact when they asked me to do this today, after all, I am their number 1 fan (coughwheresmybadgecough)! I am beyond thrilled to welcome back to TWG author, Jenny Kane! Not only is she a brilliant author, she is also fantastic to host posts for as she introduces herself! I can put my feet up for a few moments in Abi’s House as I hand you over to the lady herself, Jenny Kane!

Extract Exclusive:

I’m delighted to be here, on the wonderful Writing Garnet site, to share an exclusive extract from my forthcoming novel, Abi’s Neighbour! Out on the 4 th May, this is the second story to feature children’s picture book illustrator Abi Carter. In Abi’s House, Abi left an unhappy life in Surrey behind her, and headed to Cornwall for a much needed new start. A year later, and everything is going to plan…until the house next door goes up for sale.

Blurb for Abi’s Neighbour

Abi Carter has finally found happiness. Living in her perfect tin miner’s cottage, she has

good friends and a gorgeous boyfriend, Max. Life is good. But all that’s about to change

when a new neighbour moves in next door.

Cassandra Henley-Pinkerton represents everything Abi thought she’d escaped when she left London. Obnoxious and stuck-up, Cassandra hates living in Cornwall. Worst of all, it looks like she has her sights set on Max.

But Cassandra has problems of her own. Not only is her wealthy married lawyer putting off joining her in their Cornish love nest, but now someone seems intent on sabotaging her business.

Will Cassandra mellow enough to turn to Abi for help – or are they destined never to get

along?

Complete with sun, sea and a gorgeous Cornwall setting, Abi’s Neighbour is the PERFECT

summer escape.

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In Abi’s Neighbour, three brand new main characters join the Abi’s House regulars; Abi,

Max, Beth, Jacob and Stan. There is the unwelcome new neighbour, Cassandra Henley- Pinkerton; Dan Millfield, manager of the sheltered housing building where pensioner Stan Abbey lives, and feisty pensioner, Dora Henry.

Of all the characters I’ve ever invented, Dora Henry has to my one of my favourites. I hope you’ll love her as much as I do!

In this exclusive extract I’m going to introduce you to Dora for the first time.

We join the action as Abi joins her friend Stan Abbey, for their fortnightly dinner date in his sheltered housing flat.

Extract…

…As the front door opened, Sadie pushed her nose against her former owner’s legs,

and Stan beamed his ever-ready smile at his visitors as he affectionately ruffled the golden

retriever’s fur. ‘How are two of my favourite girls then?’

‘Well, Sadie here is just fine.’ Abi unfastened Sadie’s lead and followed Stan through

the hallway into his small open-plan living and dining room.

‘But I’m…’ About to tell Stan about her new neighbour, Abi abruptly stopped talking

as she realised they weren’t alone.

Stan’s grin became even broader, as he turned from Abi to the lady on the sofa, and

back again. ‘Dora, may I introduce you to my very dear friend, Abi Carter. Abi, this is Dora

Henry. And this beautiful creature is Sadie.’

Temporarily silent, Abi quickly came to her senses. ‘Hello, Dora, I’m very pleased to

meet you. You’re Stan’s bridge partner, isn’t that right?’

‘I’m a bit more than that, I hope.’ Dora winked at Stan, and Abi felt discomfort ripple

up her spine as she noticed that the table was laid for three and not two as usual.

Abi was spared from saying anything for a moment, as Dora said, ‘I’ve heard so much

about you. I’ve been dying to meet you. I hope you’re OK with me gatecrashing your

dinner?’

‘Of course!’ Abi wasn’t sure if she minded or not, but her inbuilt politeness had

automatically engaged, and anyway, she wouldn’t want to upset Stan for the world. Right

now he was looking more proud than she’d ever seen him. ‘I’ve heard plenty about you, too. I believe you’re the terror of the bridge club!’

‘Dora is something of a card shark,’ Stan said with a twinkle in his eye. Dora laughed.

‘I shall overlook that dubious accusation, seeing as you’re being so generous as to feed me,

Stanley Abbey.’

Then, speaking more seriously, she said, ‘I’m very pleased to meet you, Abi, but if

you object to me stealing some of your alone time with Stan, then I’m more than happy to

disappear.’

‘Not at all.’ Abi found her natural curiosity kicking in about this small, elegant

woman in Stan’s living room. ‘Shall I put the kettle on, Stan?’

‘It’s already on, Abi my girl. I tell you what, I’ll leave you two chatting, and I’ll make

the tea and get Sadie some water.’

Watching Stan disappear into the kitchen, Abi sat next to Dora. ‘I’m pleased to have

the chance to meet some of Stan’s friends.’

‘As am I.’ Dora focused her pale green eyes on Abi kindly. ‘Stan always keeps you all

to himself. He’s very protective of you, Abi.’

Abi’s initial disquiet at Dora’s presence eased as Dora received the Sadie seal of

approval. The dog, as if sensing Abi needed reassurance, padded across the room, and placed her chin on a delighted Dora’s knees.

‘You, my lovely,’ Dora stroked the retriever’s golden back, ‘are also at the top of

Stan’s list to talk about. And who can blame him? Not many blokes his age have two

beautiful females as regular visitors.’

Abi wasn’t sure what to say as she looked at Dora, who, although almost as old as

Stan himself, retained the air of a classic beauty. The tone of her words was gentle, and Abi

detected no sarcasm or jealousy, but there was something… something Abi couldn’t put her

finger on, that was hanging unsaid in the air. Deciding she was being ridiculous, Abi asked,

‘How long have you been living at Chalk Towers, Dora?’

‘Five years this coming Christmas.’ Dora’s warm smile lit up her eyes as Stan walked

about in with a tray of tea, and the unease Abi had felt instantly returned.

They aren’t… are they? Hoping she was letting her imagination run away with her,

Abi stuck firmly to small talk. ‘Do you like it here?’

‘I love it.’

With one eye on Stan as he sat down and served the tea, knowing he would never

have invited Dora to join them if he wasn’t very fond of her, Abi said, ‘I take it Stan has told

you how I ended up living in his house?’

‘It’s your house now, Abi.’ Stan passed her a mug.

‘True – but it took ages before I stopped feeling like I’d evicted you.’

Stan regarded his young friend. ‘I’ve said it before, and no doubt I’ll have to say it

again, but this is the best thing I’ve done in years. I was so lost after my Mary passed away.

You did me a favour, Abi, coming along when you did.’

Abi squeezed his hand, and passed a cup and saucer to Dora. ‘Do you take sugar?’

‘She’s sweet enough without!’ Stan said.

Abi was about to laugh at the old cliché, but the expression on Dora’s face stopped

her. There was no doubt about it – her suspicions had been correct…

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To find out more about Dora, the poker queen, tall-tale teller, and secret service operative (maybe)…then grab your copy of Abi’s Neighbour!

Buy links-  Amazon UK // Amazon US

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Many thanks again to Kaisha for hosting me today,

Jenny xxx

Bio

Jenny Kane is the author of the full length romance novels Abi’s Neighbour, (Accent Press, 2017), Another Glass of Champagne (Accent Press, 2016), Abi’s House (Accent Press, 2015), the contemporary romance/medieval crime time slip novel Romancing Robin Hood (Accent Press, 2014), the best-selling contemporary romance novel Another Cup of Coffee (Accent Press, 2013), and its novella length sequels Another Cup of Christmas (Accent Press, 2013), Christmas in the Cotswolds (Accent, 2014), and Christmas at the Castle (Accent Press, 2015).

Keep your eye on Jenny’s blog at www.jennykane.co.uk for more details.

Jenny also writes erotica as Kay Jaybee and historical crime as Jennifer Ash.

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