The Heart of Bennet Hollow Takeover Blitz

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Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for The Heart of Bennet Hollow by Joanne Bischof DeWitt hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Heart of Bennet Hollow Author: Joanne Bischof DeWitt Publisher: Tyndale Release Date: October 7, 2025 Genre: Christian Historical Romance An Appalachian farmer’s daughter and a wealthy businessman find a surprising love but must reckon with what divides them in this retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice by the award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart .New River, Virginia. 1904. Lizbeth Bennet longs to preserve her family’s farm, securing a future for her and her sisters, a difficult task in their Appalachian coal mining town. Money is scarce, and Lizbeth is determined to find a way without giving up treasured pieces of her family’s legacy. But when the mine is put up for sale, it’s clear change is approaching. A contingent of coal barons descends on the town to investigate whether the mine is worth their investment, among them a young man rumored to be a very rich, eligible bachelor. William Drake arrives focused on business and keeping his distance from the townspeople, especially those living on land entangled with the mine, including a farmer by the name of Bennet. As William digs through legal issues, his struggle to weigh the potential financial gain against what is right for the community grows more complicated when he meets one of the Bennet daughters. Despite an awkward first meeting, Lizbeth and William continue to cross paths, and soon Lizbeth questions her first impression of the man she believed to be proud and indifferent. But just as their friendship begins to evolve, a revelation shakes Lizbeth’s tenuous trust, and she learns all may not be as it seems. To determine what is true, and step toward a love she’s barely dared dream of, Lizbeth must confront her own prejudices . . . and decide whether the future she’s always imagined is the one her heart truly wants most after all. An inspirational historical romance retelling of Pride and Prejudice for fans of Julie Klassen, Sally Britton, and Sarah E. Ladd. A clever, clean love story. Southern historical fiction in the vein of Michelle Shocklee and Pepper Basham. Includes discussion questions for book clubs.

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EXCERPT

Lizbeth Bennet clutched the handle of the wicker basket with hope. The same hope with
which she’d gathered each and every wildflower within. Slipping inside the farmhouse,
she traded the brightness of day for the dim light of Ma’s kitchen—the very heartbeat of
Bennet Hollow.
“Did you spot the new train car, by chance?” Jayne asked from the table, her voice as
soft and mountain grown as a wild birch grove. “They say it’s called the Pemberley.”
Lizbeth lowered the basket to the table and handed a sprig of lacy white yarrow to her
older sister. “I didn’t wander far enough. Have you seen it yourself? This Pemberley?”
Having just come in from the sunny garden, she brushed her hands clean and sat.
“Clearly I’ve missed the gossip.”
“I saw it when I walked into town this mornin’.” Jayne examined the contents of the
basket. Her golden hair was bound up in rag curlers, and a single band of gray twine
wrapped her pale wrist, holding a tiny nugget of violet amethyst that Pa, a geologist, had
unearthed in a mine. “It’s the prettiest sight, Lizzy. Brighter than a new penny perched
there right on the track.”
Lizbeth rolled back the sleeves of her striped work dress and tried to imagine such a
view. A breeze blew cool against her bare neck from the open window, causing her
homespun collar to flutter. Her sisters had been on the lookout ever since some weeks
back, when the owner of the New River Coal Company had announced his coming
guests—a slew of coal barons and investors, all eager to bid on the property that was
now for sale.
And the best part of all among the Bennet sisters . . . the dance that would mark their
arrivals.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Heart of Bennet Hollow and a $25 gift card to Amazon, Baker Book House, Christianbook, or Walmart!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 22, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 29, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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