Hens and Chickens (Book 1 in The Sovereign Series)

Two women downsized by corporate America move to Maine to raise chickens and sell organic eggs, and discover more than they bargained for, including love! A gentle-read romance, "Hens and Chickens" is the first book in The Sovereign Series by Maine farmer and author Jennifer Wixson.

The Sovereign Series is set in the mythical farming town of Sovereign, Maine (pop. 1,048) noted for goodhearted and lovable characters, who weave in and out of the four books like old friends dropping in for a cup of tea. "Peas, Beans and Corn," the second book in the series, was released to rave reader reviews in June 2013 and the much-anticipated third book, "The Songbird of Sovereign," was published July 19, 2014. The fourth installment, "The Minister's Daughter," will be published Fall 2015, accompanied by The Sovereign Series Cookbook containing recipes for all the traditional Maine dishes featured in the four novels. The series was originally slated to end with four books; however, White Wave Publishing recently announced there will be at least two more novels. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @ChickenJen and find the latest on her writing on her Facebook author's page, facebook.com/Jennifer.Wixson.author.

Readers have warmly embraced the series, a blend of Maine history and modern rural living, describing "Hens & Chickens" as "a modern-day Jane Austen romance" and echoing the wishes of one enthusiastic reviewer who wrote: "I want to get in my car and drive to Sovereign, Maine!"

Kick your shoes off; curl up in a comfy chair; and prepare to lose yourself in the wonderful world of Sovereign, Maine!