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An excerpt from The Magic of Pemberley – and a sale!

The Magic of Pemberley, the second book of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage, will be released on Sept 25 (paperback available on Sept 23 so you can get it in time for release day). I’m starting the celebration early with two things – a sneak peek at Chapter 1 of The Magic of Pemberley, and a special sale on Book 1, Spellbound at Pemberley. The Magic of Pemberley starts immediately after the action of Spellbound, so it’s a great time to re-read Spellbound to refresh your memory of my Darcy, Elizabeth, and...

Now available! The Maid, Book 1 in the Rags to Richmonds series

Hi all! I have a new release this week and its a little different! Hope you’ll give it a try (it’s free in KU!) and in the meantime, here’s an excerpt to whet your whistle!

You can get The Maid at Amazon

Adelaide dropped her basket upon rounding the corner onto the upper landing and colliding with someone coming in the opposite direction. Her hasty apology wilted into a thoroughly half-hearted one when she saw it was Lord Kemerton. She curtseyed and picked up her dropped things. When she stood...

P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Bingley Decide to Return to Netherfield

Whose idea was it to return, anyway?

September 10, 1812

Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his friend was no longer residing with his sister and her husband, as this allowed them to visit without Miss Bingley hovering about them.

Bingley had been unsuccessful in locating a home in Town that suited him. Darcy believed there was more to his friend’s apathy than just not finding anything to his liking; in fact, he was convinced it was due t...

P&P:TUS The Wickhams Depart Longbourn

The Wickhams Depart Longbourn

September 10, 1812

Elizabeth stood with the rest of the family on Longbourn’s front steps. The sun hung high in the cloudless sky, teasing with vague warmth, as Lydia waved her final goodbyes. She edged back to allow Mama and Kitty better vantage.

The ten days of the Wickhams’ visit could not have gone more slowly, and the final three had been the longest of all. Especially this morning, when Lydia summoned all her sisters to help her pack, as though in...

P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Gardiner Receives a Surprising Letter

Aunt Gardiner is now very curious!

September 5, 1812

The morning post brought a letter from Longbourn to Gracechurch Street. Mrs. Gardiner was delighted to recognize Lizzy’s handwriting on the outside. Jane’s letter reporting the arrival of the newlyweds at Longbourn had satisfied her basic curiosity on the subject, but she knew she could count on Lizzy to provide a more amusing version.  She settled herself in her favorite chair to enjoy it.

She was disappointed to see how brief it was, but a...

Release Day Celebration: Worthy in Every Way

It’s what was supposed to be release day! Worthy in Every Way is now out on Kindle, KU, or paperback! Today, we have the third chapter as well as the giveaway (see below).

If you haven’t read any of the chapters yet, click the links for the Prologue, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2.

If you’ve read Worthy in Every Way and enjoyed the story, please think about leaving a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Every review is greatly appreciated!

Chapter 3

30th April 1815

What an awkward morning! They had attende...

P&P The Untold Stories: Elizabeth’s Letter to Aunt Gardiner

Elizabeth’s curiosity can no longer be contained…

September 4, 1812

My Dear Aunt Gardiner,

Elizabeth paused in thought and worry. Not that this wasn’t an appropriate beginning for a letter, but she was at odds with herself as to what the next line should be. Mentally, she tried out a few possibilities:

I’ve been meaning to ask you about some specifics regarding Lydia’s wedding. Aside from you and Uncle Gardiner, the minister and the bride and groom, of course, who else was there?

No, that made ...

P&P The Untold Stories: Lydia’s Letter to Harriet

What does Lydia have to say about married life?

September 3, 1812

My Dearest Harriet,

What adventures I have had since I saw you! I write to you now from Longbourn, where Wickham and I have just come to visit after our wedding in London. Yes, London! Are you not surprised? Or perhaps you have already heard that our plans changed after I left you in Brighton. My dear husband (for so he now is!) knew I should prefer London to Gretna Green, and I said I did not care where we went so long as we wer...

Chapter 2 – Worthy in Every Way

Hi, everyone! If you’ve been on social media this weekend, you know that I’ve released Worthy in Every Way. I will be continuing the preview until Thursday when the release celebration will be held here. I had thought I would be home from a conference I have next week by Thursday, but as it turns out, I won’t. Surprise! You get the entire story earlier than planned.

If you are continuing with the preview, click the links for the Prologue and Chapter 1. If you want to read the book on Kindle, KU,...

P&P The Untold Stories: Mr Darcy Dines with the Gardiners

Mr Gardiner is quite concerned about his guest

Sept 1, 1812

Mr Gardiner sunk his spoon into his syllabub as his glance travelled between his charmingly poised wife and their guest.

It was quite extraordinary, the alteration in Mr Darcy’s manner.

During their lengthy interviews to address what Madeleine had tactfully and restrainedly termed Lydia’s situation, Mr Darcy had been exceedingly assertive. Forceful, even. Driven. Like a man possessed. Decisive and outspoken, he had shown himself accust...