Dangerous Magic: Book Launch & Giveaway

Blog Tour Monica Fairview Dangerous MagicIt seems like I’ve been waiting forever for DANGEROUS MAGIC: A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to come out. I wrote this novel last year, during lockdown, and I wanted to escape to a kingdom far, far away.  What better place to escape to than Jane Austen’s England — don’t we all love to go there? — except that this Regency world has the added element of magic. As you can see on the book cover, I have a golden coach at the top. It’s a symbol of her journey away from the comfort of Longbourn and to a new life that is full of challenges, opportunities and — danger. 

One upon a time, a young lady — Elizabeth Bennet — was forced to marry a powerful magician. Since it is a truth universally acknowledged that all powerful magicians in England are in possession of a fortune, that should have been reason for celebration. but Elizabeth Bennet did not like to be forced to do anything. Moreover, Mr. Darcy was most definitely not in need of a wife. He was in need of a fellow magician who would unite with him to defeat Napoleon’s magicians, and he was not happy about having to a) being obliged to marry a nobody from a place no-one had ever heard of, b) having to work in close quarters with a young lady who did not have the same illustrious education he had.

As might be expected of such a mismatch, things go wrong very quickly.  

Luckily, this is a magical tale, so magic happens. The question is, can Elizabeth and Darcy learn to weave magic together before Napoleon’s magicians attack? And will they find love along the way?

Let the enchantment begin!  

Would you like to win a copy of DANGEROUS MAGIC? I am giving away TWO e-books to two lucky winners. Please comment below. There are also other chances to win if you follow me on your blog tour. 

Let me know what you think of the preview, or if it isn’t live yet, excerpts are available here and here.

Monica Fairview

Monica is an author with nomadic tendencies who believes in drinking tea to Stay Calm. She has lived almost as many years in the USA as in the UK. Her favorite things to do are visiting historical sites here in the UK and snuggling up with a good book when it's raining. She dislikes zombies like the plague, and avoids them if at all possible.
Monica writes serious, comical and fantasy Pride and Prejudice Variations. Her most popular books are Fortune and Felicity (serious), the Dangerous Magic series (magical fantasy, also serious), and Longbourn Entanglement (comical novella). Which makes her mostly a serious writer, but she loves to laugh.
She lives with the delusional idea that her two cats are telepathic. Which they are.

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    • Irene on March 15, 2021 at 2:55 am
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    There is nothing like Elizabeth and Darcy and an amount of angst that you know is going to turn into a beautiful love story by the end. The plot sounds so intriguing and I can’t wait to read it. Darcy will make a wonderful magician. The excerpt leads you to a world of regency England where anything can and does happen.

    1. Yes, it’s great to see the Regency period from a slightly different angle, Irene. Darcy is the perfect magician!

    • Buturot on March 15, 2021 at 3:12 am
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    Congratulations Ms Fairview. thank you for sharing the excerpts. Looking forward to readign this book.( I wonder if Anne has any sort of magic and what shemay do with this forced bethrotal between ODC). Really excited to read the rest of the story.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    1. Anne does have magic, Buturot, but she doesn’t make an appearance in this book. [Well, she did, but the scene I wrote with her ended up being cut]. Maybe in the next one…

    • Doris on March 15, 2021 at 3:43 am
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    AT 11.30 pm I opened my computer to see if somewhere in Europe (I am from Switzerland) was already March 15 – but no, so I had to wait a bit and passed the time sleeping. I am so excited – though: my poor nerves !!!!!! (By the way: it is 8.30 am and Mrch 15th)

    1. Hehehe, Doris! Well I know you managed to start reading it now… Hope you enjoy the rest of it. 🙂

    • Sarah P on March 15, 2021 at 5:01 am
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    Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win a copy of your latest story. Must admit I read the blurb on the book and can’t wait to read it.

    1. Glad to hear it, Sarah!

    • Nicola on March 15, 2021 at 5:32 am
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    Oh, this sounds so good, Monica! Thank you for this opportunity!
    I love the cover and all the thought that went into creating it. It’s beautiful 🤩

    1. You’re welcome, Nicola, and thank you for your kind words. Yes, the cover evolved over a period of time — it went through lots of stages to get to this one.

    • Cyndy on March 15, 2021 at 5:38 am
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    This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the excerpts and the chance to win a copy!

    1. My pleasure, Cyndy!

    • Glynis on March 15, 2021 at 6:45 am
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    I do enjoy when Darcy and Elizabeth marry early! Obviously in this case neither is particularly happy with the situation but hopefully this will soon change? I especially love it when they join forces happily to defeat their enemies. I’m looking forward to being able to read this 🥰🥰🥰

    1. I do hope their situation changes, too ! 🙂 And I hope you get to read it soon as well.

    • Alexandra on March 15, 2021 at 6:57 am
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    Congratulations on your release day!!!

    1. Many thanks, Alexandra!

    • Helen on March 15, 2021 at 7:57 am
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    These excerpts are very intriguing and leave me wanting more. And wanting to know what type of magical lines they carry. Right now I’m leaning to fire for Elizabeth and earth for Darcy in terms of their personalities.

    1. Ah, Helen, I see you’re a seasoned reader of magic. I agree about fire for Elizabeth 🙂 As for Darcy, I’m not sure. As you’ll see, he doesn’t practice Elemental magic.

    • Diana on March 15, 2021 at 8:25 am
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    I have been waiting for this book to come out and saving my pennies for it. I look forward to reading it very much.

    1. Awww, Diana! That’s very sweet! Thank you.

    • AnitaP on March 15, 2021 at 9:05 am
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    Congrats on the release. Love magical P&P stories. Can’t wait to read.

    1. Anita, looking forward to knowing your reaction.

    • Carole in Canada on March 15, 2021 at 10:04 am
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    WHOOHOO! Launch Day! Congratulations!!! Five +++++Amazing Stars! I am so glad you wrote this book and THANK YOU!!

    1. Thank YOU so much, Carole, for all your lovely support.

    • Betty Madden on March 15, 2021 at 10:25 am
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    I’ve never missed a Monica Fairview book

    1. Betty, I keep writing because of wonderful readers like you!

    • ForeverHis on March 15, 2021 at 10:38 am
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    This book sounds so intriguing, and although the FMS is not new, the element of magic thrown in is new. Wow! Can’t wait to start reading.

    1. You’re right, ForeverHis! It isn’t a new trope, but was lots of fun in this context.

    • Léa on March 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm
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    Can’t wait for the release, and would be thrilled if an ebook found its way to my inbox 😄

    1. Magically, Léa?

    • Robin G. on March 15, 2021 at 12:17 pm
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    I already own the book, so I am not entering the drawing. It is truly wonderful! Seeing that it is Book 1, how many have you planned? Is there a publishing schedule for these future books? No pressure. Actually, I take that back. Yes, there’s pressure! Lol, congrats on a marvelous new world for us to explore.

    1. I’m stumbling under the weight of that pressure, Robin. I’m delighted you are looking for multiple books already. I have three planned. I do have a tentative publishing schedule but I can’t be specific yet, just in case!

    • Eva Edmonds on March 15, 2021 at 1:39 pm
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    Wow! I was surprised how Bingley’s character is so much stronger and Darcy is his usual self. I loved the line that Mary was tone deaf to mages rather than music. I feel so sorry for Elizabeth being rushed out of her home even if she knew it could happen. It is surprising that class distinctions still play a role when a twin mage is needed. I can easily imagine the battles between Elizabeth and Darcy. Thank you for the sample and giveaway.

    1. Well, it’s made Bingley more confident that he was picked as a Royal Mage, but there are still class issues that haunt him. I love that you noticed the Mary phrase, Eva. I like to add little subtle things like that. 😉

    • T C on March 15, 2021 at 3:14 pm
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    I’ve been looking forward to this since I first heard about it a couple of months ago. I’m glad it’s finally out! I’m looking forward to reading it and finding out how Elizabeth and Darcy learn to work together. It’s a great cover, too.

    1. Thanks, T C. The launch was postponed but it’s here now. Thanks for the positive input about the cover, as well.

    • darcybennett on March 15, 2021 at 3:40 pm
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    This is definitely my favorite kind of book as it combines two of my favorite elements: fantasy and JA. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

    1. You’re very welcome, darcybennett!

    • Sheila L. Majczan on March 15, 2021 at 4:03 pm
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    I read and enjoyed this story. Highly recommend it.

    1. Sheila, you’re a treasure. Thank you for the thumbs up!

    • Ginna on March 15, 2021 at 4:45 pm
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    Your book is going to be such an exciting read! I’m very eager to start.

    1. Hope you enjoy it!

    • C. Kepler on March 15, 2021 at 4:52 pm
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    Cannot wait to read this! Love the ideas.

    1. Yay! Good to hear, C. Kepler.

    • Linda A. on March 15, 2021 at 5:09 pm
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    Congratulations on the new book! Very nice excerpt. Thank you for sharing.

    1. You’re very welcome, Linda!

    • J. W. Garrett on March 15, 2021 at 11:03 pm
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    I know it looks like I’m stalking you as I am commenting on all the sites where your book is posted. I suppose I am, LOL! I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed it. I LOVED it. I fully intend to read it again. And, I am looking forward to the sequel and wish you the best when it launches. You deserve every accolade that is sent your way. This was an amazing story and book. Blessings, stay safe, and healthy.

    1. How fabulous of you! Thank you for your fantastic support!!! I’m thrilled that you liked it so much, J.W. 🙂

    • Linny B on March 15, 2021 at 11:15 pm
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    Congratulations on your new book! The cover is just lovely really quite perfect for the genre. Looking forward to reading your story. Love magic in P&P.

    1. Thank you, Linny! I’m glad you like the cover!

    • denise on March 16, 2021 at 1:38 am
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    It sounds like a wonderful book.

    1. Much appreciated, denise!

    • Lois on March 16, 2021 at 2:52 am
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    Forced marriage plus magic – what’s not to love!

    1. My sentiments exactly, Lois!

    • Simone on March 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
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    Hello,
    I’m not sure if I read the book if there is a cliffhanger. Thank you for the possibility to win a copy to give it a try.

    1. Luckily this one doesn’t have a cliffhanger, Simone!

    • Diane Lynne on March 19, 2021 at 1:18 am
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    I love magic so this story appeals to me. Thanks for the preview. I always love the angst with a forced marriage, too.

    1. So do I, Diane!! 🙂

    • Deborah on March 21, 2021 at 11:16 pm
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    Congratulations on the release of Dangerous Magic! Read it straight through and left a review. I enjoyed it so much and eagerly await Book 2! Well done!

    1. Yay!!! So pleased you enjoyed it, Deborah! 🙂

    • Dung on March 22, 2021 at 5:14 pm
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    Can’t wait to read this one. Heard so many great things about this variation!

    1. Thank you, Dung!

  32. The winners are: Helen and Denise!

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