I’m pleased to announce that The Price of Pride is finally available! After many delay and lots of, well, 2020, I’m so glad it’s finally out! Usually when I release a book, I plan a blog tour and lots of celebration, but somehow that just doesn’t seem right in a time that’s so difficult for so many people. Not to mention that it would require more organization that I could manage right now!
The Price of Pride available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, and more. It’ll go into Kindle Unlimited at some point in the future. The audiobook is in the process of being recorded by the talented Elizabeth Klett.
Yes, this is the angsty book where Elizabeth is engaged to Darcy’s estranged brother! It’s already getting some great reviews, though it’s only been out a day. Helyn Roberts says, “I’m notoriously fussy on the whole Austen follow-ons and I absolutely loved this one. Abigail Reynolds has indeed given us a treasure.” Marie Hudson says in a 5-star Goodreads review, “Un-put-down-able! Ms. Reynolds has gifted us with another very well written, captivating and romantic page turner. It is a definite must-read I definitely recommend!” And author Lari Ann O’Dell says, “5 stars! I immensely enjoyed the journey as I followed Elizabeth and Darcy down a complex and sorrowful road to their happily ever after. I was compelled by the new back story given to the Darcy parents, Andrew’s investment in the abolitionist movement, and Darcy’s new interest in tropical botany. There is a scene involving a banana tree… er, plant… at Pemberley that is excessively diverting and heartwarming. The angst is high, but the happy ending is delightful, unique, and well earned. You will not be disappointed if you pick up this book.”
So, without further ado, here’s the blurb for my long-awaited evil plot bunny of a book:
In Love with His Brother’s Betrothed…
As far as Fitzwilliam Darcy is concerned, the only good thing to come of Elizabeth Bennet’s bitter refusal of his heart and his hand was his new resolve to prove himself a better man. He’d done it, too, by closing the painful distance between himself and his estranged younger brother, Drew. And now Drew is newly engaged to be married…to Elizabeth Bennet.
Family duty forces Darcy to support the engagement, especially since even the smallest hint of disapproval could ruin the brothers’ hard-won reconciliation. But how can he bear to watch his brother marry the woman he loves? To see her in Drew’s arms, bearing Drew’s children, and forever out of his reach?
An Accidental Compromise
Elizabeth has no choice but to accept an engagement to handsome Drew Darcy. He’s amiable, educated, and respectable, and if it weren’t for his last name, she wouldn’t even mind the idea. But to marry the brother of the gentleman she’d so coldly rejected only months before? Especially now that she realizes her feelings for him are far from sisterly. How can she marry Drew while longing for his brother? But the cost of breaking her engagement would be ruination, and with it, the loss of any hope of a life with Darcy.
Trapped by loyalty, love, and propriety, there is no way out. But old family secrets haunt the two Darcy brothers. Could those secrets, when brought out in the open, change everything?
I hope this will tempt you to give The Pride of Pride a try!
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I’m not usually a fan of books that are too angsty, but in the case of a book written by Abigail Reynolds, I always make an exception. Thank you for giving us readers another story that I am positive will be well written and edited. Congrats on a new release. Please enter my name in the drawing.
Author
Thanks for being willing to make an exception! I’m actually in full agreement – I avoid books that are too angsty, too. But this one demanded to be written, so here it is. Next book will be much cheerier, I promise!
Please please pick me!!! I never win anything <whine whine>
Author
LOL, I’m the same way! The one time I won something, I was like, “You’re joking, right? Where’s the punch line?””
Me neither 😥.
In my opinion a book cannot be too angsty – as long as you know there will be a happy ending.
Author
This one will be right up your alley, then, Sabrina!
I can forgive you for writing this, as I am longing to read it! Thank you for the chance to win a copy. Merry Christmas!
Author
Thanks! I hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
This book has intrigued me for some time now, and I am so glad to hear that it is finally available, but I would really like to win it. Abigail Reynolds is an amazing author who, over the years, has penned many well-written, loveable and insightful books about our favourite pair, Darcy and Elizabeth’s meeting, courtship, and marriage. If I don’t win, I know I will open my laptop and get to Kindle or Amazon as fast as possible and purchase the long awaited book, “The Price of Pride”.
Author
Thank you, Christa! I’m so relieved it’s finally out, after all the delays. I hope you enjoy it, however you end up getting it!
Well, I can’t wait, I have it already. I hope to read it after Christmas. I’m hopefully that next year will be better and we find a way to live the life we have known so long. I wish you and to the others authors the very best! You make an excellent job. You bring so much joy to us readers with your imagination and work.
Author
Thanks for those kind words, Simone, and for buying the book! I hope next year will be better, and that we’ll find a way to bring what we’ve learned from this year to make a better world.
Yes, I’ll forgive you! I have been already sucked in with the excerpts I have been reading. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway and have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Author
When this plot bunny first leapt into my head, vicious claws extended, I couldn’t ignore it, so I understand getting sucked in!
Congrats on the release. I can deal with angst as long as everything works out by the end. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.
Author
I promise all will be right in the end! Darcy, Elizabeth, Drew, the banana tree, and even the orphaned puppy will all be happy. 🙂
Congratulations on your newest book! Thank you for the chance in the giveaway! Love your stories! I feel the angst but with the promise for a happy ending I will endure!
Happy Holidays and stay safe!
Author
Thank you, and Happy Holidays to you!
Cant wait to read it. Just the holiday reading I need!
Author
Enjoy!
I love all your books, I might say the more angst the better! Besides, you assured us some time ago that you won’t just kill off the poor young man who has no other crime than to be Darcy’s rival (and a great many virtues besides) and you will give us a happy D&E ending. I hope to read it soon! Thanks for the giveaway!
Author
I guarantee it! I haven’t heard much yet from my angst-hating readers, but those who love it, who think Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy: The Last Man in the World is their favorite, are happy with this one. 🙂
Well, you know I belong to that group – and from the chapters posted in advance, I expect to be very happy with this one.
I am already predisposed to not like Drew from your posted chapters since he wasn’t open about being darcy’s brother. I’m anxious to see if you make me like him in the end or just exacerbate my dislike haha. can’t wait to see what the banana tree episode is. I’m always so happy when there’s a new book from you!!
Author
Oh, poor Drew really is a decent sort! I think you’ll understand him better after you read the book. I almost posted the banana tree scene in the post, but then I decided it would be better read in the context of the whole book. It’s one of my favorite scenes ever, though. 🙂
I have this on my wish-list and look forward to reading it. Congratulations on the new launch. Good Luck to all in the drawing. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays in the manner in which you celebrate. Everyone stay safe and healthy.
Author
Thank you! I wish you the brightest of holiday seasons – and stay safe, please!
Congratulations!! You know my ‘wonderings’ and I do like Drew…just not with Elizabeth! LOL! Once the paperback is released, I will be ordering my copy! Love the cover!
Author
To my astonishment, the paperback was released in Canada almost immediately this time. I couldn’t believe it! Thanks for your help with the book, and your wonderings were very helpful. 🙂
Congratulations, Abigail. I am sure that the inside is as intriguing as the cover.
Author
Thanks, Laurel Ann. I appreciate all your support!
Glad to hear that you can turn angsty into HEA for even the puppy. Congratulations on your new published book and sharing the excerpt.
Happy Holidays! Stay safe and well, everyone!
Author
Thank you, and Happy Holidays to you, too!
Bring on the angst! I’ve read & loved many of your books.
Author
So glad you’re up for the angst! Thanks so much. 🙂
I’ve downloaded it and read it and I loved it! Great depth to the characters and the complexities of families. I loved the links to the Abolitionist movement. Thank you Abigail. Good luck with your Promo tour. I am sure everyone will enjoy following the characters a they find their way through pain to happiness.
Author
Wow, that’s great to hear, Kate! Thanks so much.
I’ve read a few of your excerpts. I can’t wait to see how you get ODC together. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I have enjoyed all your books. This sounds like there is some angst which I love…so thanks for a chance to win a copy. Good luck with its release.
Omg I am beyond excited! You were killing me with those teasers. I am dying to know how it all works out with D&E!!
Congratulations Abigail. I’m looking forward to reading how you untangle this plot for the HEA!
I can forgive the angst, and even the forced engagement, as long as ODC gets their happy ever after—as I’m confident you have arranged for them! Congratulations and Happy Holidays.
I agree, as long as there is a happy ending, I can handle all the angst. Looking forward to reading this soon.
I’m not usually a fan of other siblings for Darcy but if Abigail Reynolds writes it I’m bound to be a convert!
Oh I’m so excited! A new release from one of my most favorite authors! I haven’t had the opportunity to read the “sneak peeks” and I’m kind of glad I didn’t. Now I can jump right in and devour your latest. I’m definitely an angst weinie but am a sucker for them too. Ordering my copy now.
Thanks again and Feliz Navidad-Merry Christmas! Be well and stay safe!
Congrats on the release of your latest P&P variation, Abigail. I look forward to finding out how Andrew accidentally compromise Elizabeth and how she will get out of this engagement. I would read any Darcy and Lizzy stories if it means they will get together in the end.
This sounds like a fascinating variation! And I always love your books, Abigail. I look forward to reading it.