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Release the Dragons of Pemberley!

Dragons are not known for their patience and the Dragons of Pemberley insisted on immediate release. So with no further ado, here they are!Homecomings never live up to expectations.

After a visit to London filled with more fairy tale intrigues—kidnappings, dragon battles, secret societies—than any woman had right to experience, Dragon Sage, Lady Elizabeth Darcy, only wants to return to the serenity and safety of Pemberley estate.

Likewise, Sir Fitzwilliam Darcy, knight of the P...

new book excerpt-The happiest couple in the world

My thanks to all who weighed in a left me little comments on the last. I know some of you have felt apologetic about being not up to the angst you sensed coming in this one, and don’t worry, I totally get that! Some stories just insist on being told, and I had to follow my muse on this one, even knowing it might not be for everyone. My next will be lighter, I promise!

As promised, 3 winners from the last post! They are Jen Red, Susanne Barrett, and Dennissem3. I will be emailing you three!

As a ...

My Ukrainian Mr. Darcy

This is a big weekend at my house. Today is my husband Sasha’s birthday.

He is one of those guys who is so annoyingly good at things that if I didn’t love him, I would hate him.

He speaks six languages (and is working on more), is a caring and involved father, and excels at every sport involving running and a ball. (Seriously, in his year as an exchange student at an American high school, he was on the basketball team, the kicker on the football team, captain of the soccer team, and MVP of the ...

Sneak a Peek into the Dragons of Pemberley

The pre-order release of Dragons of Pemberle y tops the gaslamp fantasy charts! Enjoy this sneak peek and see why! Click the cover to preorderChapter 1June 9, 1815   Derbyshire, England

Pemberley!

Elizabeth swallowed back tears as the luxurious traveling coach, expertly driven by Alister Salt, crossed over that little, almost imperceptible bump in the road that meant home was around the next bend. Soon the steady clop of horses’ hooves and the scratchy footfalls of the guard drak...

The Marriage Bargain Release Celebration

I’m pleased to announce that The Marriage Bargain, my latest ‘dear child’ is now released (via Amazon as paperback, e-book, and KU). To celebrate, I have one more excerpt for you. It picks up from my last, which you can find here. Let’s see how Darcy and Elizabeth’s first meeting proceeds, shall we?

Chapter 3

Elizabeth studied her guest. Mr Darcy was a handsome man, tall and dark with fine features, but even if she had not known his financial situation, she would recognise his clothes as those ...

A Double Cameo for Ukraine by Diana Birchall

 

In our Austen Variations fundraiser for Ukraine, our authors offered cameos in their forthcoming novels in exchange for donations to the cause. My first cameo was written for donor Michelle d’Arcy (a most fortuitous name to work with!), to be included in my next novel The Darcys and Lord Byron in Venice, and it was posted here on March 11.

Wisteria in Venice, courtesy of Laura Teso of the My Corner in Italy blog

Now I have a double cameo for you – two stories, about two people. The introductor...

The Marriage Bargain Excerpt 2

Hello again!

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments to my last post. If you missed it, I posted the cover and first chapter from my upcoming release, The Marriage Bargain. I’m back with a bit more from the opening chapters today. I have part of Chapter 2 and part of Chapter 3. We get to meet Elizabeth! The book officially releases next Monday, 18 April (paperback, e-book, and Kindle Unlimited via Amazon; the audiobook will be out at a later date). I’ll be back with a final excerpt on ...

Cover Reveal for The Happiest Couple in the World

I’ve been a busy girl these past few months! In May I will be publishing a little novella that has been in the works for awhile. I hope you’ll all enjoy it–its definitely not as humorous as my recent books have been!

I’ll be giving away 3 ebooks chosen from the commenters below, so do give me a shout!

You can preorder it here:

https://geni.us/HappiestCouple

Special thanks to James Egan at Bookfly for my beautiful cover!

Chapter One

It was never easy to be at Rosings Park. Lady Catherine had ne...

The Dragons of Pemberley

A friend recently asked me if it ever gets old, seeing a new story launching into the world. I replied, not really, the terror is entirely fresh each time around.

Five and a half years ago when Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon escaped my custody and made her way out into booksellers, I had no clue the series would grow to 10 books, with more in the planning stages. Litte dragon Pemberley has grown now, insisting on having her share in the conversation. And with all the fear and trepidation that ...

That Perfect Someone Giveaway Winners and Deleted Scene!

It’s Friyay! I hope everyone had an amazing week. I’d live to send a huge thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed That Perfect Someone. I’m so thrilled you’ve enjoyed the book so much.

In the meantime, I have the winners from the Release Day Celebration for you! Congratulations to

J.W. Garrett

Glory

Cyndy

I’ve contacted all of you by email, and I hope you enjoy your new Kindle

If you haven’t read That Perfect Someone, get your copy on Kindle, KU, and paperback here!

 

Now, for the  fun ...