Celebrating the Release of Particular Intentions!

It’s release day! I’m so excited and I hope you are too! To celebrate, I have an outtake!

I’d like to thank my family, my friends, my betas, and the wonderful proofreaders (including my husband) who helped me along as I’ve written this and been a huge bear while editing it! My poor husband didn’t know what he signed up for when he offered to proofread! Brynn Shimel also gets a huge thank you and hug for taking a chance on editing JAFF!

First up, is the outtake! I had one that I expanded from a scene I deleted and had a fit of nerves worthy of Mrs. Bennet and wrote something completely new just for you! This is the Netherfield ball from Lydia’s point of view.  I hope you enjoy it! I have been told by one of my betas that I should continue it, which I plan on starting once I set up this post. The next segment posts Wednesday 24 August on my blog (lldiamondwrites.com).


 

The carriage came to a stop and the door opened. “Lord, but get out! It is so crowded!” Lizzy and Jane exited and Lydia exhaled as she spread herself out as much as she could after being in such close confines for the trip to Netherfield.

Once Mary and her father alighted, Lydia jabbed an elbow to Kitty’s ribs and pushed herself forward to step down from the carriage first. She shook out her skirts as her body hummed in anticipation.

It was a ball! Dancing, food, and militia in their red coats all waiting to dance with her, and she would do all she could to enjoy herself—especially when it came to dancing with Denny, Saunderson, or most importantly—Mr. Wickham!

After one last tug at her skirts, she pushed underneath her bosom until her breasts were straining against the edge of her gown. That was better! Now, she would receive more than one application to dance and if she was fortunate, a moment or two on the terrace with darling Wickham.

Would he be shocked if she allowed him to kiss her? She giggled to herself. It was not as if she had never been kissed before. Truth be told, she had engaged in a number of activities with the boys around Meryton. Her father rarely attended assemblies and her mother did not pay attention. They were the perfect opportunities to steal away!

None of those boys, however, could compare to Mr. Wickham. She had not been allowed to attend the party at Lucas’ Lodge due to her father’s overbearing behaviour, so she had only spoken to Wickham on the one occasion—and Lizzy and Mr. Darcy had made her return to Longbourn! How she wanted to cry!

He had been in town when she last walked to Meryton with Jane. Her mother had sent them to purchase some new stockings for tonight, but she noticed him before they entered the shop. His eyes upon her made her warm and crave his hands on her body. After all, Wickham had been in several of the same shops that day. It could not have been a coincidence. He wanted her!

She popped open her fan and waved it at her chest as she swaggered after her family. With every step, she thought of how she could approach Wickham; she would have to elude her father’s watchful eye. Netherfield was a big house; she would have to look for every opportunity to escape.

Kitty’s arm brushed against hers. “Do you think Saunderson will ask me to dance?”

Lydia rolled her eyes. Kitty was such a child! “I do not see why not. As long as Papa leaves us be, we should have a very merry time.”

“I would not hope for what will not happen, Lydia.”

With a huff, she crossed her arms under her chest. Her father was going to ruin the ball! When she was twelve, she had decided she would be the first of her sisters to marry. Lizzy and her boring Mr. Darcy would not wed before her! She had to ensnare Mr. Wickham before Mr. Darcy proposed!

Kitty looped her arm through Lydia’s and leaned closer. “I do not want to spend the ball at Papa’s side, either. Do you believe he really means it?”

“I do not care,” she whispered back. “I will find a way to enjoy the ball whether Papa likes it or not!”

Her sister’s eyes widened. “How?”

How indeed! How was Kitty the older of the two of them?

“I do not plan on passing the evening with Papa, and I daresay, Mama will not allow it.”

“Her complaints did not work the night of the Lucas’ party.”

“But we were at home. We are already at Netherfield. He will not cause a scene before all of Meryton. His precious Lizzy’s suitor might cry off if he did.”

With a titter, Kitty flounced ahead beside their mother as she entered the front doors. Lydia passed an enormous gilded mirror and carelessly brushed a curl from her face.

“Lydia, who allowed you to purchase that gown?”

Her head jerked forward to her father standing before her, his eyebrows drawn in the middle.

“Mama, of course. Why?”

“As much as I loathe the idea, I shall have to accompany you to the seamstress in Meryton. Kitty’s gowns are not as revealing, but yours border on the indecent. I do not know how I did not notice as much before we departed Longbourn.”

She gulped. Her father supervise her purchase of gowns? No! She lifted her chin. “I see nothing amiss with my wardrobe. Mama said this particular pattern suited my figure.”

A long, growling sigh came from his lips. “Your mother would, but after tonight, I will not have you wearing that gown without the… you know…” He gestured around his neck. “Some lace or fabric to make it suitable.”

“Lord, Papa! It is called a fichu, and only old married women wear them! As I am young, I have no reason to hide anything.”

He covered his eyes and turned his attention back to the queue. The time crawled by until they stood before Mr. Bingley and the Hursts. Once dull Mr. Darcy collected Lizzy, they proceeded into the ballroom.

The room was breath taking! The candles, the general splendour, all the gentlemen in red coats made her breathe a bit heavier, making her open her fan and cool herself once more.

They stationed themselves not far from the refreshment table and Lydia stood on the tips of her toes in an attempt to see faces. Denny was by the fireplace with Saunderson at his side. Chamberlayne stood near Captain Forster and his wife on the opposite end of the room. But where was Mr. Wickham?

A strange odour tickled her nostrils, and she put the backs of her fingers to her nose and swallowed hard. Ugh! When did Mr. Collins join them? Was it not bad enough that she had to give him her third set?

As Mr. Collins led Jane to the dance floor, Mr. Denny appeared before her. “Miss Lydia, may I have your first dance?”

She puffed up her chest, grinned at Kitty, and took his arm. “Yes, of course!”

“Mr. Denny!”

They had only taken three steps. What could her father want now?

“My daughter will be returned to me directly when the set has concluded.”

Denny gulped and tugged at his collar with a bob of his head. “Yes, of course, Mr. Bennet.” Once they were in line, they curtsied and bowed before the couple on the end of their group began the dance.

“I hope you are well this evening, Miss Lydia.”

“I am quite well.” She took his offered hands as they stepped in the pattern to their next places. “It appears all of the militia has come to the ball. I anticipate dancing with all of you.”

They had little opportunity to converse during the first dance as the floor was crowded and they parted more often. When the second half of the set began, Lydia could not help but smile. Much better!

When the music began, Denny stepped a bit forward. “Not all of the militia are in attendance.” He glanced over her shoulder and while the couple next to her made the next moves, she followed his line of sight. Denny appeared to be glaring at Mr. Darcy. How curious! “Mr. Wickham was unable to attend.”

Mr. Wickham not attend the ball? He had to be there! “But why?”

“He was ordered to London, but Wickham did confide certain matters to me. I believe I know why.”

They advanced up the line, and according to the dance, Lydia tilted her head, batted her eyelashes, and beckoned to Denny. She pranced around the other dancers in their group and when they made their way back to their places, took Denny’s hands.

“What reason did he give?”

Denny shook his head. “I do not want to waste our time discussing those matters.” He looked to the doors to the terrace. “If you become overheated, I would take great pleasure in escorting you outside.”

She tilted her head. He was not Mr. Wickham, but what was she to do without Mr. Wickham’s presence?”

“I would enjoy that very much.”

They bowed and curtsied as the song concluded. Mr. Denny held out his arm and began to walk towards the door when a hand to her arm halted her progress.

“What are you about, Lydia? You were told to return. Should you disobey my orders, I can have Mr. Hill return you to Longbourn.”

Her shoulders sagged. He was going to ruin her night!

 


Next! We have my blog tour dates for your calendar! I’m doing a mini-tour this time. 🙂

Just Jane 1813 will be posting a review of Particular Intentions this week!
24 August – lldiamondwrites.com (Second installment of Lydia’s Netherfield Ball Experience and another giveaway!)
26 August – Austen Variations (Third installment of Lydia’s Netherfield Ball Experience and Giveaway winners!)
29 August – lldiamondwrites.com (Post and giveaway winners!)
2 September – Guest Post at Babblings of a Bookworm

 


 

 

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    • Karylee Marin on August 22, 2016 at 12:43 am
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    This is so exciting! I’m really looking forward to reading your book, and I love that you kindly offer the giveaways. I would love to throw my bonnet in the ring for the autographed paperback or the P&P bracelet. Thank you so much, Leslie. And good wishes for your sales! Karylee

    1. Thanks a bunch, Karylee, and good luck!

    • Jennifer Hong on August 22, 2016 at 12:57 am
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    Particular Intentions was just delivered to my kindle. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.

    I would LOVE the paper bead bracelet. My grandmother had a similar necklace made from National Geographic pages.

    1. I hope you enjoy it! I love the paper bead bracelet, too. I saw it and thought it was such a great idea. Thanks, Jennifer!

    • Florence Solowianiuk on August 22, 2016 at 2:43 am
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    Good Lord, but Lydia is totally clueless. I’m glad Mr. Bennet is taking the trouble to check her.

    Please enter me in the giveaway for the e-book.

    1. Lydia is an idiot. This was really hard to write for me since I was never anything like her, too. I have the second part written, but I need to buckle down today and write more. Thanks, Florence!

    • Betty Campbell Madden on August 22, 2016 at 2:56 am
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    Leave it to Lydia.
    My ebook has already arrived, but I would love to win either the signed book or the bracelet. I anticipate reading this book as eagerly as I did your previous ones. I rarely pre-order books rather than waiting for a sample, but I just knew you would not disappoint. Thank you.

    1. I’m so flattered that you would pre-order it then! I tried something a bit different in a way, so I hope you like it. I think I try something a bit new with each book, though. I never want things to be exactly the same. Thanks, Betty!

    • Glynis on August 22, 2016 at 3:02 am
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    Typical Lydia. But I do like this Mr Bennet. I can just imagine him taking her shopping for a more modest dress. I just got my ebook so look forward to starting that but I would love any of the other gifts. Thank you so much Leslie

    1. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks, Glynis!

    • Anne LeMar on August 22, 2016 at 4:34 am
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    Yes indeed: Lydia does swagger and prance. Congratulations on the publication of your book!

    I would like to have a chance to win either the paper bracelet or the topaz paste cross, please.

    1. Thanks so much! Good luck on the giveaway!

    • Madenna on August 22, 2016 at 4:45 am
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    What a wonderful scene! I always wondered what would happen if Mr Bennett tried to control Lydia. If this is from the”cut” pile, then I can only imagine the full content. I look forward to reading it.

    1. It’s not from the cut pile. I didn’t have too many scenes that I actually had to cut. I just go the idea to write this separately and have been having some fun with it. Thanks, Madenna!

    • T D Forbes on August 22, 2016 at 5:13 am
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    Lydia, Lydia, Lydia and poor Mr. Bennet! I’m looking forward to reading Particular Intentions and I have no preference if I should win. 😉

    1. Good luck and thanks!

    • Rachael on August 22, 2016 at 5:23 am
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    Great outtake can’t wait to read the next instalment and see what Mr Bennet does next. Please enter me into the giveaway of the e-book. Thanks

    1. We’ll have to see! He’s actually serious during this. I do feel bad for him, though. It rather ruins his night at the ball. Thanks, Rachael!

    • Ann on August 22, 2016 at 5:59 am
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    Dear Leslie,
    Thank you for brightening a cloudy Monday morning here in the United Kingdom with the outtake and generous give away. Please enter me for the e book thank you. I look forward to reading the next instalments on the blog tour and the book. Best wishes

    1. Thanks so much, Ann! I hope the clouds clear in your part of the UK!

  1. Mr.B has his hands full! I’m happy to see him making an effort. Lydia is a brat!

    The paperback would be wonderful! Thank you for this start to my morning.

    1. He definitely has his hands full. We’ll have to see if she whines her way out of trouble! Thanks, June!

    • Vesper Meikle on August 22, 2016 at 7:04 am
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    Well Mr Bennet taking charge but is it too late for Lydia ( Kindle giveaway please)

    1. We’ll see! It could take years to undo her spoiled ways. thanks, Vesper!

    • Nicola on August 22, 2016 at 7:34 am
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    Hi Leslie!
    I really loved your first excerpt from the book and can’t wait to read it, so although the jewelry is very tempting, I would prefer to participate in the reading-giveaways. Please count me in for the e-book and/or the paperback.
    Thanky a lot and toi, toi, toi for you!

    1. You can always enter all of the giveaways. I just thought I’d let everyone pick which ones they wanted since not everyone has the same tastes in jewelry. Thanks, Nicola!

    • Nicole on August 22, 2016 at 7:58 am
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    How I hate Lydia, hopefully she finally will be punished from her father – Kindle told me that your book is here and I can’t wait to start reading tonight.
    If your offer is internationally I would love the paper bead bracelet – Thanks

    1. Yay! I love getting those messages from Kindle. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks, Nicole!

    2. Oh! And yes, it’s open internationally. 🙂

    • Pam Hunter on August 22, 2016 at 8:00 am
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    Sometimes I just want to smack some sense into that Lydia! Great excerpt! Congrats on the new book! Already added it to my wish list, but I’d love to win a copy. Please enter me into the drawing for the ebook. Thanks!

    1. And she doesn’t get any better! We’ll see what happens with the rest of the ball. Thanks, Pam!

    • Nancy Duell on August 22, 2016 at 8:21 am
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    Finally Mr. Bennett is paying attention to his girls! I would love to continue to read this book. Thank you for the offers!!

    1. Good luck in the giveaway! Thanks, Nancy!

    • Mari on August 22, 2016 at 8:23 am
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    Leslie, I preordered this book in July, and it landed on my Kindle today. I would love to win the bracelet or the cross. I can’t wait to get started reading. I loved this outtake, and agree that you should expand it. More please! How refreshing to see Mr. Bennet taking things seriously for a change.

    1. We’ll have to see how long he lasts. All of this conflict would be harrowing for an introvert like him. Thanks, Mari!

    • Theresa M on August 22, 2016 at 8:26 am
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    Congratulations on an exciting day!
    I am looking forward to reading this book! I would love to be entered into either the e-book or paperback!

    1. Thanks so much, Theresa!

    • MadAboutAusten on August 22, 2016 at 9:05 am
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    Congrats on the publication of another of your wonderful books. I’m enjoying reading it online and look forward to it’s Kindle version.
    Best,
    M:)

    1. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! Thanks, MadAboutAusten!

    • Jennifer Redlarczyk on August 22, 2016 at 9:32 am
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    Excellent! A lot of hard work for you but lots of enjoyable reading for us! Congratulations!

    1. I love writing, so I’m just glad I have an excuse to do it! Thanks, Jen!

    • Laura H on August 22, 2016 at 9:44 am
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    Thanks for sharing this excerpt from your book. I really enjoyed the point of view. I’d like to be entered to win either the ebook or paperback. Thanks again!

    1. I’m glad you enjoyed the outtake! Thanks so much, LauraH!

    • Stephanie L on August 22, 2016 at 9:44 am
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    I love your writing and I adore a monitored Lydia. 🙂 Big congrats on your new release! I would love to be entered in the giveaways for the eBook and the topaz cross. Thanks so much!!!

    1. Thanks so much, Stephanie! Good luck!

    • BeckyC on August 22, 2016 at 9:52 am
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    Wonderful outtake. I would love to see more. Congratulations on your release. I would be thriller to be in the running for the ebook, paperback and bracelet. Thank you!

    1. The next part of the ball will post Wednesday on my blog (lldiamondwrites.com). I’ve set everything but that giveaway up. I need to finish it off! thanks, BeckyC!

    • Meg on August 22, 2016 at 10:01 am
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    Lydia is not really different than many fifteen year old girls in today’s society but in her society it has perhaps more serious and widespread consequences. I think it’s the timelessness of Jane Austen’s characters that allows us to enjoy them today in variation after variation. I look forward to reading further scenes and your newest book. My preference is the evoke. Thank you for the offers.

    1. No, she’s really not. I agree about how timeless Jane Austen’s characters are. We all know someone like every character. Thanks, Meg!

    • Meg on August 22, 2016 at 10:03 am
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    That is ebook. Sometimes the auto correct feature drives me crazy! 😳

    1. I actually figured it out, but I agree about autocorrect!

    • Kimberly on August 22, 2016 at 10:03 am
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    I look forward to reading! And would love to be entered to win the book! Thanks.

    1. Thanks so much, Kimberly!

    • Ellen den Boer on August 22, 2016 at 10:14 am
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    I would love to receive the paperback. Wonderful outtake, would love, love, love to read the whole book!

    1. Good luck! Thanks, Ellen!

    • JanisB on August 22, 2016 at 10:17 am
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    An intriguing excerpt! This story sounds like a real fun read. Many thanks, and many thanks for the giveaways.

    1. Thanks, JanisB!

    • Michele on August 22, 2016 at 11:27 am
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    Great outtake. Thank you for sharing and for the giveaways. I am having trouble deciding among all of the great giveaway offerings so if it’s ok, I would like to be entered in all of them.

    1. You are certainly welcome to enter them all! Thanks, Michele!

  2. Congratulations on the release of Particular Intentions!! It looks absolutely lovely, and I can’t wait to finish reading Lydia’s experiences at the Netherfield Ball!

    I wish you all the best with the book release!! 😀

    Please enter me in the e-book and the bracelet giveaways. Thank you.

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

    • Barbara on August 22, 2016 at 1:32 pm
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    Delivered to my kindle and I ‘ve started reading it.

    1. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks, Barbara!

  3. Congratulations! Please enter me in the books giveaways. Thank you.

    1. Done! Thanks, Gianna, and good luck!

    • Martha Claycomb on August 22, 2016 at 2:45 pm
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    I am so excited for this new book. Your book, Rain and Retribution is one of my very favorites. I read it over and over again!

    1. I know I say this a lot, but re-reads are the best compliments! Thanks so much, Martha!

    • Deborah on August 22, 2016 at 5:36 pm
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    Thank you so much for this scene, Leslie. I agree that you should write the story from Lydia’s POV. I am looking forward to reading this story. Would love to be entered for the paperback and bracelet. I already have the ebook. Thank you for the generous give away.

    1. I don’t know about doing an entire story from Lydia’s POV! That would make me a bit crazy, I think. Thanks, Deborah!

    • Kim P. on August 22, 2016 at 5:39 pm
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    I can’t wait to read your new book and plan to order it soon. I’d love to be entered in the drawing for the bracelet and necklace. Jane Austen jewelry is my weakness!

    1. I love Jane Austen jewellery! My husband just has to roll his eyes whenever I buy something new. Thanks, Kim!

    • Dung on August 22, 2016 at 5:45 pm
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    Love how is being monitored by her father! Can’t wait to read what happens next.

    1. I’ve set up three posts with the rest of the Netherfield ball from Lydia’s perspective. Now, I need to figure out a new outtake to write for another blog! LOL! Thanks, Dung!

    • Ruth Roberts-Telford on August 22, 2016 at 6:13 pm
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    I think that I am truly going to enjoy this book… It should quite entertaining and with lots of humour as well! How fun.. Can’t wait to see if I win a copy… If not it will be on my list of to reads for sure!

    1. It does have some humor. I don’t know that I could write one without any at all. There is some dark as well too. I hope that’s okay. Good luck! Thanks, Ruth!

    • KateB on August 22, 2016 at 8:57 pm
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    I got the book on my Kindle today and I have already finished it . Excellent story with great villains as in your other books. Please, add me to the cross giveaway , as I already have the book.

    1. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Good luck on the giveaway! Thanks, Kate B!

    • Lynn Bischoff on August 22, 2016 at 9:21 pm
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    This is a great outake, and as I read the book today I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I could not put it down until I finished it (good thing I’m retired). It gets 5 stars in my view. I would love either a signed paper copy of the book or the P&P bracelet.

    1. Thanks so much, Lynn! It’s so nice to hear!

    • Nicole B on August 22, 2016 at 10:09 pm
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    Thank you for the outtake! It is so good that the book must be amazing!
    Please enter me for the kindle or signed paperback version and thank you for writing!

    1. I hope so! Thanks, Nicole B!

    • Laurie May Aquino on August 22, 2016 at 10:36 pm
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    Silly, silly Lydia. And poor Mr. Bennet! He definitely has his hands full. Sounds like so much fun!
    Please enter me for the signed paperback copy of the book, I’d love to add it to my collection. You’re one of my favourite writers 🙂

    1. Thanks so much, Laurie May! I’m so flattered!

    • Lynn char on August 22, 2016 at 11:27 pm
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    Love all your books and in looking forward to reading this one as well. Put me in for the bracelet and the e-book please. And I love a strong Mr Bennet, he can make such a difference!!

    1. He’s trying. He doesn’t really want to do this, but he knows he must. Thanks, Lynn!

    • Laura Capio on August 22, 2016 at 11:43 pm
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    Can’t wait to read this! Would love to win the book or the ebook!

    1. Good luck and Thank you!

    • MeriLyn Oblad on August 23, 2016 at 1:02 am
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    I’m very excited about this book and have boon looking forward to it for some time! And the ball from Lydia’s POV–that’s quite the undertaking you have there! I absolutely adore the idea of an attentive Mr. Bennet. 🙂

    I’d love to be entered for all four drawings, please.

    Congratulations on release day!

    1. The book itself isn’t from Lydia’s point of view, just the outtake. I thought it would be fun. I think I’d go a bit stir crazy if I had to write something from her pov totally. Thanks, Merilyn!

        • MeriLyn Oblad on August 24, 2016 at 1:29 am
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        Yeah, I knew the outtake is a separate POV from the book, and it totally doesn’t surprise me that doing a whole book or even a novella from Lydia’s POV would make you a little stir crazy! She’d be hard to make into a character fans would sympathize with, especially starting from the point you do here in this outtake. Not impossible, but definitely maddening, for sure!

        1. Oh good! I’ve had a few comments that made me worried people thought the book was the same. Thanks!

            • MeriLyn Oblad on August 24, 2016 at 5:51 pm
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            You’re very welcome! You were pretty clear about what was what in your intro, so no worries. 🙂

    • Miriam Bresticker on August 23, 2016 at 10:21 am
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    This looks really good. I’d love to get either the e-book or the paperback. Unfortunately, none of the libraries I have access to carry any of your books, but I do expect to eventually try at least one.

    1. Yup, I’m sorry about the libraries. Createspace doesn’t give me the option to distribute to libraries, and I’d probably have to donate a copy for a library to carry one of my books. We’re big library people,too, so I can understand. Good luck on the giveaway! Thanks, Miriam!

    • Lora Fujinaga on August 23, 2016 at 9:00 pm
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    I love your stories and look forward to reading this one as well. I would love to win either the e-book or the autographed printed version. Thanks for the giveaway.

    1. Thanks so much, Lora! Good luck on the giveaway!

    • LeslieGB on August 24, 2016 at 12:22 am
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    Thanks Leslie for the excerpt. Lydia is up to her shenanigans as always. I look forward to reading your new book. Thanks for the giveaways. I would love either version of your book. LeslieGB

    1. Lydia’s always up to something, isn’t she? Thanks, Leslie!

    • Sarah on August 24, 2016 at 5:07 am
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    I’m following and reading Particular Intentions on another site and loving it (great premise). This outtake is a special treat and I can picture Lydia behaving just this way. I hope you do continue it in some way. I’d love to be in the draw for the ebook. Thanks!

    1. Thanks so much, Sarah! Good luck in the giveaway!

    • Patricia Finnegan on August 24, 2016 at 10:54 am
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    The statue with the paperback caught my eye! It is so beautiful!

    1. Thanks! I’m glad you like it! I have gushed about that sculpture so much that my husband bought me a little one for our anniversary. I couldn’t resist using it for a book prop 🙂 Thanks, Patricia!

    • Carole in Canada on August 24, 2016 at 11:15 am
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    Oh I read these posts backwards! I am trying to catch up and missed this one! Congratulations and looking forward to reading this delightful variation! Thank you for the giveaways and please put me in for the autographed paperback!

    1. As long as you enjoyed it! Part 3 posts here on Friday. Thanks, Carole!

  4. I love all the comments! Thanks so much! If you would like to comment on Lydia’s experience at the Netherfield Ball, then please continue. I’d love to hear what you have to say, but the drawing for the giveaway is complete. 🙂

    • Sheila Majczan on August 26, 2016 at 4:33 pm
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    I would be interested in the paperback or the e-book. I plan to read this win or not. Sounds interesting. Finally someone has Lydia being curbed in her actions. Thank you.

    • Eva E on September 6, 2016 at 10:20 am
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    Mr. Bennet taking control of Lydia! At last. I would like to be entered into winning an ebook copy of Particular Intentions. Thank you.

    • Beatrice on September 18, 2016 at 11:49 am
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    Sorry. I’m confused. What’s this about Darcy being Lizzy’s suitor? Can it be that little Lydia without a thought in her head other than men and clothes is the only one to see as early as the Netherfield ball that Darcy is fascinated by Lizzy?
    Thank you for an interesting post.

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