Pride and Preston Lin by Christina Hwang Dudley

Third State Books (May 14, 2024)

Asian American Literature & Fiction/Clean Romance

In this modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, the quick-witted and contrarian Lissie Cheng must navigate societal pressures and her growing attraction to the rich and enigmatic Preston Lin.

Lissie is the middle of three sisters, orphaned and taken in by their aunt and uncle. Both she and her older sister, Jenny, work in the family restaurant while pursuing their education and career dreams. When Lissie accidentally serves a dish containing shellfish paste to an allergic customer, she runs afoul of the wealthy Lin family. Their golden boy, Preston, star swimmer and Stanford Ph.D. student, is as handsome as he is self-righteous. Lissie hates him and everything he stands for, but circumstances keep bringing them together. Can she overcome her pride and her initial misgivings about Preston Lin and his condescending mother? Will love prevail, and will these enemies turn into lovers?

Pride and Preston Lin by popular Regency romance writer Christina Hwang Dudley is a hilarious and earnest contemporary riff on Jane Austen’s classic work. And readers will undoubtedly root for Lissie Cheng, a sassy new Elizabeth Bennet for our times, to find lasting love and happiness.

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REVIEW

Updated, fresh, retelling of Pride and Prejudice. So enjoyable and fun. The setting is San Francisco in an Asian American community. Lissie is a witty and comical character. I enjoyed reading as Preston’s many layers were uncovered. The banter is witty and engaging. Recommend.

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (November 3, 2024)

Paperback copy gift from another author (Jane Porter)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christina Dudley’s books have been called “enchanting,” “sparkling” and “swoon-worthy” by reviewers like Austenprose and Austenesque Reviews. She’s authored two award-winning Regency series: The Hapgoods of Bramleigh and The Ellsworth Assortment, as well as PRIDE AND PRESTON LIN, a contemporary riff on Austen’s classic which was chosen as a February 2024 Editor’s Pick by Kirkus Reviews Magazine and received starred reviews from both them and Booklist.

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She and her family live in Bellevue, Washington.

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