Leslie Diamond

L.L. Diamond is more commonly known as Leslie to her friends, Mom to her three kids, and servant to her three cats. A native of Louisiana, she has been a wanderer for the past 20 years, living in Mississippi, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, England, and Missouri before settling in Maryland. One day, Leslie may decide what she wants to do when she grows up but for now, she enjoys writing the stories that live in her head and coaching age group swimming. She has degrees in biology and studio art, certifications to coach swimming in the United States and Britain, and numerous fitness certifications. Leslie is also a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Her accomplishments include drawing, watercolor, and playing flute and piano, but much like Pride and Prejudice’s Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice! After watching Sense and Sensibility with her mother, Leslie became a fan of Jane Austen, reading her collected works over the next few years. Pride and Prejudice stood out as a favourite and has dominated her writing since finding Jane Austen Fan Fiction. Aside from mother and writer, Leslie considers herself a perpetual student. She has degrees in biology and studio art, but will devour any subject of interest simply for the knowledge. As an artist, her concentration is in graphic design, but watercolour is her medium of choice with one of her watercolours featured on the cover of her second book, A Matter of Chance. She coaches swimming and holds a variety of fitness certifications. She is also a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Leslie also plays flute and piano, but much like Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice!

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Believes a Quiet Elizabeth Doesn’t Care

Darcy Believes a Quiet Elizabeth Does Not Care   by L. L. Diamond   September 22, 1812   Darcy entered the carriage and glanced back at Longbourn while he waited for Bingley to join him. The outside of the house was quiet—as quiet as Elizabeth was when he called at Longbourn. Why had she been …

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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! 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 …

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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 …

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Prologue: Worthy in Every Way

Hi everyone! We’re in the lead up to the next! I just need to go through the edits to the epilogue and send it to the proofreaders, and we have a new book! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the first chapter to Worthy in Every Way!   Prologue 4th February 1815 Even though …

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Worthy of her Love is an Audiobook!

We have a lot coming up! Worthy in Every Way, Georgiana Darcy’s love story, is almost completely edited. Previews have been added to the posting schedule, and you’ll be able to read it for yourself soon enough. Release day is September 12th!! In the meantime, Worthy of her Love on audiobook here! Deborah Balm has …

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P&P The Untiold Stories: Darcy’s Reaction to Finding Elizabeth at Pemberley and Elizabeth Reflects

Good morning! I owe everyone an apology. I was busy with the state championship meet and totally missed a post on the 4th. I don’t want you to miss it, so today will be a double header. Enjoy!   Darcy’s Reaction to Finding Elizabeth at Pemberley by L. L. Diamond   August 4, 1812 Darcy’s …

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Release celebration and Chapter 4 preview – Worthy of her Love

Happy Release Day!! Hurry over to Amazon as Worthy of her Love is now available in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback. That said,  we’re continuing the preview with Chapter 4 today!  If you have not read Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 or Chapter 3 make sure you click on the links to catch up! Today, …

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Preview and Cover reveal – Worthy of her Love – Chapter 3

Happy Thursday!! We’re on Chapter 3 today and you finally get to see the cover which is after the chapter!  If you have not read Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 make sure you click on the links to catch up! This is the fourth book in the Montford Cousins series with the last being Georgiana’s …

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Preview: Worthy of her Love- Chapter 2

Welcome back! We’re up to Chapter 2 today. Is the duke who lives down the street the father of our wayward little girls? Read on and we shall see! If you have not read Chapter 1, click and read here. This is the fourth book in the Montford Cousins series with the last being Georgiana’s …

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Preview: Worthy of her Love – Chapter 1

How did May sneak up on us so quickly? I have a lot happening this month! My oldest is graduating from Texas A&M this month and was accepted to graduate school, and I have a new book ready for you. We’re finally getting around to Jane. I’m sure it hasn’t been easy for her to …

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