About the Book
Book: Not Precisely Mr. Knightley (The Silver Teapot Series Book Two)
Author: Carolyn Miller
Genre: Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction
Release Date: May, 2026
Can the Matchmaker Find True Love?
Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ’s head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan’s feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen’s chastised Emma—only without her Mr. Knightley.
Don’t miss book 1 in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy
About the Author
Carolyn Miller is an inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. Together with her husband, she has pastored a church for ten years and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher.
A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.
More from Carolyn
Do you know someone who has found love online?
I do. I have numbers of friends and even a family member who have found love and married thanks to dating apps and the like. This newer form of meeting people is something I’ve referenced in several of my books (including Only You Can Love Me), as several of my characters have used an app called Dream Match, a romance matchmaking app for Christian singles around the world. But when I first mentioned Dream Match years ago I didn’t realise at the time that I’d end up writing a story about how the inventor of Dream Match would finally meet her match.
And it seemed perfect to me that Jane Austen’s Emma Woodhouse, known for her matchmaking skills, should be reflected in a modern day context as being the ultimate matchmaker, EJ Bennett, who is responsible for helping hundreds of people find love online. Even if she doesn’t think she needs or wants love for herself.
Playing with Jane Austen’s characters and putting them in a modern setting is a lot of fun. So not only does Emma Woodhouse become EJ Bennett, but George Knightley becomes EJ’s best friend and app co-designer Jordan Knight, the straight shooter she needs. And Frank Churchill, the man Emma starts to fall for, becomes Eric Churchill, son of a TV mogul squillionaire.
The first book in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy, also played around with some of Austen’s settings, placing the story in a small town in Australia called Wattle Vale. I had fun further developing the Australian connections by setting other key scenes in iconic places like the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, which naturally meant I had to visit for “research.”
So I hope readers enjoy this little taste of Australia, and all the fun references to Jane Austen’s Emma. Be sure to check out my website and follow me on social media for more Jane Austen inspiration and fun, and get ready to enjoy Not Precisely Mr. Knightley, a sweet and swoony best friends-to-more romance that shows the path to true love is never smooth – even for the professional matchmaker.
Happy reading!
My Review
“Why was he harping on about this? Anyone could see she wasn’t the normal kind of woman he spoke to, precisely because she was so .. normal.”
EJ always longed for a bigger life. Now that she has left her small town life for Sydney, she is ready to make connections and show that she has what it takes to be successful. Her best friend, Jordan has been by her side, and she couldn’t make it without his encouragement. But when he starts to question some of her new friends, she wonders if he is loyal to her. Will Emma-Jane discover how to be true to herself?
This book is indirectly connected to Emma by Jane Austen. Some of the themes are similar. But this is a modern version that is set in Australia.
To be honest, EJ is not always very likeable. Especially at first. Her lack of contentment makes her a bit indecisive in how she behaves. She is not especially loyal at times. I am glad that her character does experience growth, and she won me over in the end. Jordan is definitely consistent. Talking too much about some of the other people could give away part of the plot.
I liked the tour of Australia. Since the author lives Down Under, authenticity is evident. The setting added to the storyline.
I did read an advanced copy of this book. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own. 4.5 stars.
Blog Stops
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Cover Lover Book Review, June 7
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Tell Tale Book Reviews, June 8
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Holly’s Book Corner, June 10
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Carolyn is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Sounds wonderful
This sounds like a great book! Ty for sharing!
I know two couples that found love online. Both couples are now married. Sounds like a good book.
This looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
I’m glad you enjoyed Not Precisely Mr Knightley!
I always enjoy your books!