Mr. Darcy’s Journey is finally here, and I couldn’t be happier! It’s taken a long time, but I’m thrilled with the end product. Even Snowdrop likes it!
And now it’s time to celebrate with an excerpt and a giveaway! But first of all, here’s the blurb:
Mr. Darcy is at his wits’ end. Elizabeth Bennet, the woman he can’t live without, overhears him insulting her family. Now she won’t even listen to his apologies. Then his old friend Sir Anthony Duxbury tells him two of their friends are in terrible danger. If Darcy wants to help them, they have to leave for Yorkshire immediately.
But something doesn’t add up. Elizabeth claims to know Sir Anthony, too – but by a different name. What game is his old friend playing? And is it dangerous?
Even Sir Anthony says the trip is dangerous. The Luddite rebels are on the verge of armed revolt – and he should know, because he’s one of them. Darcy’s cousin Lady Frederica decides she’s going with them anyway, and insists on bringing Elizabeth. Could this be Darcy’s chance to earn Elizabeth’s forgiveness and her love?
Elizabeth would rather face a squad of Napoleon’s soldiers than spend three days trapped in a carriage with Darcy and his headstrong cousin, but she has her own reason for agreeing to come. If she can just manage to keep her temper, she may be able to rescue her uncle from financial ruin.
But when a Luddite riot erupts around them, it’s Darcy and Elizabeth who need rescuing – from each other.
Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? You can buy Mr. Darcy’s Journey at these booksellers:
Kindle
Kobo
iBooks
Paperback on Amazon
I’ll be adding more links here as the book goes live on other sites!
And here’s your cxcerpt from Mr. Darcy’s Journey: The whole first chapter!
Kitty Bennet shoved her sister Lydia to the edge of the carriage bench. “You are keeping the warm brick to yourself, and my toes are numb!”
Mrs. Bennet elbowed Kitty. “You are sitting in the middle, the warmest spot, and that should be enough for you. Why does your father not arrange to have the carriage window fixed? It lets in the cold so terribly. If I die from a chill, it shall be his fault.”
Elizabeth Bennet shook her head with amusement. True, it was an unusually cold day, even for Twelfth Night, but nothing could interfere with her pleasure today, not even squabbling sisters. Soon she would be dancing with Mr. Wickham, and she had no doubt he would be as attentive to her as always. That thought was enough to keep her warm.
She had dressed with great care to look her best for the festivities – or more particularly, for him. Ten days since she had seen him last – not that she was counting – and she had felt the lack of his amiable company. Even when he called on her last, he had seemed more interested in speaking to her aunt about Derbyshire than in talking to Elizabeth. No doubt it was because he missed his home there. And whose fault was it Mr. Wickham could not go home? Another thing to blame Mr. Darcy for!
The carriage rolled to a stop in front of Lucas Lodge, the windows already ablaze with light even though it was barely dusk. How typical! Sir William liked everyone to know how rich he was, and wasting expensive candles was a way to show it. But what did she care about candles tonight? She planned to enjoy Mr. Wickham’s company to the fullest, even if her aunt had reminded her at Christmas not to fall in love with him. Still, that was no reason she could not find pleasure in his company, was there?
Lydia pushed her way out of the carriage first, followed by a fluttering Mrs. Bennet. Elizabeth waited until last, wanting to make a poised entry just in case a certain someone was watching for her. Unfortunately, it seemed she had no audience except the ostentatiously dressed footmen.
A crush of people filled the entry hall of Lucas Lodge. Charlotte had warned her most of the neighborhood was invited, since her father saw this also as a celebration of her upcoming wedding, his way of showing his delight at finally disposing of his eldest daughter. Of course, that meant her cousin Mr. Collins, the prospective bridegroom, would be there, but with luck Elizabeth could avoid dancing with him this time. The humiliation of their last clumsy dance at the Netherfield Ball still stung.
Elizabeth stood on tiptoe and craned her neck to see over Lydia’s shoulder. A year ago, she could have done it easily, but now her youngest sister was taller than she, and never missed a chance of pointing it out. As if height determined maturity! But none of the red-coated officers in the room had Wickham’s golden curls. He must be further inside, or not yet arrived.
Disappointed, she shouldered her way past a variety of neighbors, but of course that meant stopping to converse with some of them, since she could hardly admit she was looking for a gentleman. She was able to excuse herself from several conversations, but then she was accosted by Miss Penelope Harrington and her sister, Harriet. They greeted her extravagantly, each taking one of her arms.
What mischief were they up to? Neither were particular friends of hers, and she had not forgiven them for mocking her sister Jane for failing to secure Mr. Bingley. “You both look lovely tonight,” she said. That was inoffensive.
“As do you,” giggled Penelope. “Is that not new lace you have sewn on your dress? It looks almost like this year’s styles.”
“And new shoe roses,” added Harriet. “You do not usually go to such efforts for an occasion like this. Is there someone in particular you are trying to impress?”
As if they did not know she had been keeping company with Mr. Wickham! She had heard enough of their jealous whispers about what he could possibly see in her. “Just to give honor to Sir William and Lady Lucas for inviting us. Have you seen Charlotte? I must give her my best wishes on her engagement.” And that might let her escape them.
“Oh, she is in the sitting room with all the dull people. You should go to the dining room where the dancing is. Have you seen Miss King tonight?” Harriet placed great weight on the name.
They were definitely up to mischief. Elizabeth said, “Not yet. I have only just arrived.”
The two girls exchanged a smirk. Penelope said, “You must make a point to find her. She is in particularly good looks tonight.”
Why in the world did they want her to see Mary King? She barely knew the shy, retiring girl. “I will tell her you said so. Now, if you will be so kind as to excuse me?”
“Oh, we could not possibly desert you in this crush! Do let us go into the dining room. Perhaps one of the officers will ask us to dance.”
She saw no point in resisting their efforts, since she intended to go there anyway. The dining room was thronged with people. Most of the furniture had been moved out and the rugs rolled up to make room for dancing. Maria Lucas played a reel on the piano as half a dozen couples circled each other in a country dance.
There he was! Wickham’s golden hair shone in the candlelight as he danced. He was facing away from her, but once he reached the top of the set, he would turn and walk past her. Then he would give her that wonderful warm look that made her insides turn upside down.
“Oh, look!” cried Harriet. “Mary King is dancing with Mr. Wickham!”
Did she suppose Elizabeth would be jealous because Wickham was dancing with another woman? He always sought out other partners after the two sets he could properly dance with her. He would ask her teasingly for a third, but he knew as well as she that it would cause gossip. “I imagine she is enjoying it. He is a good dancer.”
“And you would know, wouldn’t you?” said Penelope archly.
Elizabeth ignored her. Wickham and Mary King had reached the top of the set and turned to proceed down the outside of the set. Her heart beat faster as he approached, a welcoming smile suffusing her face.
He did not catch her eye. In fact, he looked straight through her as he passed, as if she were not even there, though he nodded to another acquaintance further down the line.
A heavy weight settled in Elizabeth’s stomach. Why was he cutting her? Had she done something to upset him? She could not imagine what it might be, though he had been a bit cool when he called at Christmas. And why were Harriet and Penelope watching her with such avid expressions? They must have known what was coming, and attached themselves to her to gloat over her embarrassment.
Could it perhaps be a joke? Had Wickham set this up with them as a jest, or to see how she would respond? She would not give them the satisfaction of showing distress. “How much more pleasant dances are since the militia arrived in town! I think all the officers must be here,” she said coolly.
Surely Wickham would come to her when the dance ended.
But he did not. Instead, he offered his arm to Mary King and took her to the far end of the room where a few chairs lined the wall. He sat down beside her, a little closer than was proper, and turned towards her. Elizabeth could not see his face, but Mary King was gazing up at him with adoring eyes. She felt sick.
A man in a red coat approached her and bowed. “Miss Elizabeth, might I have the honor of this dance?”
In her shock, it took her a moment to recognize Mr. Chamberlayne. She pasted a smile to her face. “I would be delighted, sir.”
He led her to the head of the line, just a few feet away from Wickham and Mary King. She refused to look in their direction, but she could not avoid their voices. Wickham’s familiar tones came first “…the next dance?”
“You know we cannot, Mr. Wickham! People would talk.”
He gave a rumbly laugh. “I do not care if people know how I feel about you.” Just as he had always said to her, down to the intonations.
The room was overheated, but Elizabeth felt suddenly cold. To her everlasting gratitude, the music started. Numbly, she took the hand Mr. Chamberlayne offered her.
He leaned towards her. “Smile,” he said quietly. “People are watching. Do not give them the satisfaction.”
So he knew. Everyone knew. Everyone but her.
At least Mr. Chamberlayne was being kind, rather than glorying in her distress. Fluttering her eyelashes, she gave him the most brilliant smile she could manage. “Mr. Chamberlayne, you do say the loveliest things!”
He patted her hand proprietarily. “It is easy to pay compliments to so charming a partner.”
They took hands across with the couple beneath them, precluding any further discussion. Elizabeth kept the smile fixed to her face as they cast down the line, most especially when she had to pass Wickham and Mary King.
So Wickham had thrown her over without a word, and Mary King was her replacement. But why? They had not quarreled, and she would not have thought Mary would hold any particular attraction for him. She was far from a beauty, and could certainly not be called clever. Wickham and Mary King. The image of the two of them together seemed burned on the inside of her eyelids. It was too painful to contemplate, at least while people were watching her.
Somehow she made it through the first dance of the set. During the pause before the music began again, Mr. Chamberlayne said, “Well done. You have done nothing to be ashamed of.”
His sympathy threatened her composure. Lightly she said, “Mr. Wickham does not owe me anything. If he prefers the company of Miss King, it is nothing to me.”
He smiled as if he understood and said in her ear, “I believe it is not so much her company he prefers as her fortune.”
“Her fortune? You must be mistaken. She has no particular prospects.”
“Have you not heard? She recently inherited ten thousand pounds. He is not the only officer to have suddenly noticed her appeal, but he got there first. Wickham has many debts of honor.”
Suddenly it was less painful to swallow. To be thrown over for money was more tolerable than if he had done it out of preference for Mary King; still painful but not as personal. “No, I had not heard. Thank you for enlightening me. It explains a great many things.” But she still had no desire to watch him pay court to another woman while he ignored her.
It was going to be a very long evening.
***
Lydia rushed into the sitting room. “Lord, I cannot stand one more minute in this house! The rain has finally stopped, and I am going to Meryton. Who is with me?” She swung her gaze to encompass Kitty, Mary, and Elizabeth.
“Oh, yes,” cried Kitty. “I hope there will be officers. It has been so long since I had the chance to flirt with them. And the milliners should have received the new shoe roses from London by now.”
Mary did not even look up from her book. “Such frivolity has little interest for me. Lizzy can go with you.”
Elizabeth straightened. “I will do nothing of the sort,” she snapped. Lydia was right about one thing: they had all been cooped up in the house too long.
Lydia smirked. “Afraid of what people will say? Perhaps you should have tried harder to snare Mr. Wickham.”
Mary snapped her book closed and rose to her feet. “Have you nothing better to do than to harp on that? I am sick of hearing about it. First Bingley, now Wickham! There are more valuable accomplishments for a lady then her ability to attract gentlemen.” She stomped out of the room.
Lydia called after her. “You only say that because it is beyond your powers!”
Kitty giggled. “Mary is so silly. But it is such a novelty to be able to tease you, Lizzy! Usually it is the other way about.”
“I am glad to provide you with such a fine source of entertainment,” Elizabeth said evenly. Allowing Lydia to see she had hit a nerve would only encourage her. “I imagine you will be even better entertained by the officers and Meryton. I daresay they will all be out and about now that the weather has improved.”
“Do you think so?” asked Kitty. “I must wear my new bonnet!”
“I was planning to wear that! You know it goes better with my dress than yours!” cried Lydia.
“No, it is mine!”
Perhaps Mary had the right idea. Elizabeth dropped her sewing into her basket. “Enjoy your walk,” she said.
“Shall we give your regards to Mr. Wickham?” Lydia taunted.
Elizabeth ignored her as she left the room. Where could she go that they would not follow? The still room, perhaps? The dried flowers there made Lydia sneeze, so she avoided it whenever possible.
The tiny room was empty and cold, of course. The lavender stems Jane had been drying before her departure were still scattered across the worktable. Taking a deep breath of the fragrant air, Elizabeth slowly began to gather the stalks of lavender into a bundle.
Lucky Jane, to have escaped to London! Lydia and Kitty had taunted her as well over losing Mr. Bingley, and even worse, their mother had not been able to stop mourning the loss of his five thousand pounds a year. Now Elizabeth understood why Jane had become so quiet when in company. Little jabs made by their acquaintances hurt Jane the most, but for Elizabeth, it was the pitying looks and the false sympathies offered her until she wanted to rage and strike out. Jane had just grown more withdrawn and out of spirits until Mrs. Gardiner had taken note of it and offered to take her back to London where no one would know of her disappointment.
She cut a piece of twine and tied together several stems of lavender, then hung the bundle from one of the hooks in the low ceiling. At least her mother did not keep reminding her about Wickham; after all, he had never been a particularly good marital prospect, unlike Bingley. But now, like Jane, Elizabeth disliked going into company where so many people seemed to glory in the knowledge that the two most admired Bennet sisters had been jilted. Why did so many people take pleasure in their pain?
The door squeaked open and Mr. Bennet peered in. “So this is where you have been hiding! I have received a letter from your aunt which concerns you.”
Odd – why would Mrs. Gardiner write to her father about her? “What does she say?”
“Such impatience, Lizzy! Will you not even guess? Or are you still nursing your broken heart? I thought all young ladies delighted in such things. After all, Wickham jilted you quite credibly, much better than that runaway Bingley.”
She gave a hollow laugh, since he clearly expected one. “The letter?” she asked pointedly.
Mr. Bennet sighed. “Well, if you must be a spoilsport, she wishes for you to travel to London as soon as possible. Apparently Jane is ill with some trifling cold and Mrs. Gardiner could use your assistance in nursing her. Just think, you and Jane may enjoy your heartbreak together!”
“To the Gardiners? May I go?” The idea of leaving Meryton and her annoying younger sisters sounded like heaven. “My aunt would not ask for my help unless she truly needed it.”
Mr. Bennet fiddled with his spectacles, drawing out the tension. “I suppose so, especially as she enclosed fare for the stage.”
“She did? May I go tomorrow, then?”
“So eager to flee your poor Papa and leave him with no one who can speak a word of sense! Such cruelty! But I suppose you could leave tomorrow if one of the maids can be spared to travel with you. You must speak to Hill about that.”
“I shall do that straight away.” Elizabeth quickly tied up the last bit of lavender, her spirits suddenly bright. Bless Mrs. Gardiner!
It did not occur to her until later that it was unlike her aunt to ask for help because someone had a trifling cold.
***
Want to know more about the book or read more excerpts? You can check out these posts:
Background history and excerpt #1
Excerpt #2
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My e book has arrived so I don’t need to win that but a tote bag or a throw would be wonderfu. and now I am going to bed with my kindle and your new book. Yea!
Yep, my pre-ordered copy of Mr. Darcy’s Journey just plunked into my inbox. But I am going to have to restrain myself until my Hamlet and MLA research essays are all graded and returned to my students–yikes!! :0
I can’t wait to read it, so I’m dangling Mr. Darcy’s Journey, like the proverbial carrot, in front of me as motivation to grade all of those essays!!
Thanks for publishing the first chapter for us. However, I’m afraid to read it right now because it may derail my self-control, forcing me to spend all night reading it instead of grading those %&%#$&% essays.
Red pen in hand,
Susanne 😉
P.S. Yes, I’d **love** the throw or the other prizes; I don’t need the e-book now.
~Susanne 🙂
How fun! My hat is off to you for having the confidence and skill to take on P&P!! Your name looks familiar; I must check your other titles, I think I may have read you before. This looks really fun. Thank you for the giveaways – I’d be thrilled with the throw, the notes… any. Thanks so much. Happy Creating!!
So excited to read another one of your wonderful books! I await on pins and needles each time I see that you’re publishing another book. They’re always amazing. Thank you for the good times!
Thanks Abigail! I was waiting for this new book!I am goong to buy my ebook !!thanks again. Best wishes!!Barbara
Great excerpt, calculated to have us, poor readers with no time, struggling to get the book any way we can… Cruel authoress! 🙂
This is a great giveaway with such lovely prizes. Maybe I will get lucky and get one!
I was so excited to see my copy pop up on my kindle this morning! Can’t wait to dig in. Good to know it’s Snowdrop Approved! 😉
I would love to win the throw blanket. Thank you and congrats on the new book-baby!
Thank you how very generous. I would be happy to win any of the above gifts. I have read all your books so really looking forward to this one too.
Oh my lord … I can’t wait! I would treasure any prize – those postcards are adorable!
Can’t wait to add this newest to my A. Reynolds collection! Great opening chapter. Looking forward to reading the rest!
Thanks for sharing the first chapter with us. I would love to win the eBook.
I preordered your new book and can’t wait to begin reading it. I don’t know very much about the Luddites and look forward to learning more plus the added adventure of our favorite couple. I would like to win either Gift #1 or #2. Thank you for the giveaway.
Seems Elizabeth is in a bad way when it comes to Wickham, especially if she thinks he is clever. Love to have the Ebook copy of Mr. Darcy’s Journey
Sounds really good and I can’t wait to add this to my collection1
Pre-ordered, so I will be able to begin reading it when I get home from work later! The excerpts are excellent!
I just found my newest “beach read!” Vacation on a Florida beach with Mr. Darcy sounds perfect. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the giveaway. The book sounds great and if I win I would love to have an ebook copy of Mr. Darcy’s Journey.
Thanks for your wonderful giveaway. So very excited to read your newest book.
Congratulations!! I am stalking to see when the paperback comes out. Please sign me up for the Snowball’s blanket give-away. Tell me that we won’t be taking Snowball’s actual blanket because poor Snowball! 🙂 Thank you for the give-away.
Oops! Why did I think Snowball instead of Snowdrop. My apologies to Snowdrop.
Congrats, Abigail! I know how long this story has been lingering!
No need to enter me in the eBook giveaway (I don’t read them) as I’ll be buying the paperback for my collection (and one for my Mum, of course!)
Wonderful set of give always with the blanket and tote bag being my favorites. I not sure how I can wait until my house guest leaves so that I can begin to read this, your newest book released today.
Oh boy…this Lizzy hasn’t picked up on any Wickham perfidy apparently LOL Thanks for the giveaway! I’m thankful the cat is not included since I’m allergic… 😉
I can’t wait to read the whole story!!!
I would love to throw my name in for the ebook. I keep your books on my iPhone so I always have something to read with me that I can pick up and sink into.
Lovely chapter! Can’t wait to read the rest. Would like to throw my name in for the ebook, too. Thank you for sharing!
I plan to buy the paperback when it comes out as I have all your books in that format. So this tease was not necessary for me…although certainly a “come-on”. Elizabeth being the point of pity, but she will recover. Meanwhile please enter me in the drawings. Love the prizes offered and how nice of you to do so. Thanks for sharing this excerpt.
Thank you for this lovely fragment of story – look forward to reading the rest as the excerpt was so interesting. I live in the UK so please put me in the draw for the e book.
Thank you for your generosity with the prizes.
I was so excited when it downloaded to my Kindle last night! I can’t wait to read it <3
Waiting for Amazon to deliver the book to my office so I can start reading it at lunch! The throw blanket is lovely (and I always love seeing pictures of Snowdrop)!
going to read it tonight!!! Can’t wait to finish so I can re-read it after I am done!
YAY ! Can’t wait to add this new journey to my collection of your awesome books !!
I love all of your books! Can’t wait to read this one! I don’t know how you keep finding these new and unique ways of throwing our beloved Darcy and Elizabeth together.
giveaway 1 please
Any of theorizes would be amazing, but I would dearly love the book!
I would live to read this as Abigail Reynolds is one of my very favorite JAFF writers! I’ve read all of her JAFF books and can’t wait to read this one!
Well…there goes the weekend plans. I know I won’t be able to stop reading. Ain’t no Darcy like an Abigail Reynold’s Darcy. 😉❤️ I’ve already downloaded the ebook, but would love to win any of the other fabulous gifts. Thanks, Abigail and congratulations!!!!
*Reynolds’
The autocorrect on the apostrophe in my first reply is going to drive me to distraction LOL 😉
When I woke up this morning, there it was on my Kindle. Can’t wait to get started! I love your “Darcy” books!
You’re a very entertaining writer and love your stories… Thanks and keep writing!
I wish I lived in the US but llive in Canada… Not that far for postage …. Lol oh well…. Thanks anyway!
Love this!! I am hooked and heading to order online so I can finish the story. Can’t wait to see what adventures you take Darcy and Elizabeth on.
This novel popped up on my Kindle Voyage this morning so don’t enter me for the e-book. It sounds like an intriguing novel and somewhat of an adventure. Love your writing and thank you for the giveaway. Please enter me for the other gifts.
Pre-ordered my copy and I can’t wait to get home to read it. Stupid work is interrupting my reading time! I would love a chance to win the throw blanket or the tote, since I already purchased the e-book. Thanks for all the magical stories you bring into the world!
Love the blurb, always enjoy your great story lines. I would prefer the blanket (sans Snowdrop) or the e-book. Thanks Abigail!
mmmm a cold… the need to go to London. Intriguing!
I would like to win Snowdrop 😉 However, I am in England so I can only be entered for the thrid giveaway.
Thank you for doing it!
Congratulations on your newest release! Love the chapter excerpt! Can’t wait to read the book!
loving the blanket and hoping to get nook version soon!
I’m so excited to have a new Abigail Reynolds story on my Kindle and bonus(!)giveaway is exceptionally nice. Thank you!
(I’d love that blanket or the carrier bag ❤️👌✌️)
Abigail, I’m thrilled that you have another book out! I’ve read all of the others, and would love to be considered for a copy of this new one, in the giveaway. Thank you for such a generous offer.
I’m halfway through the book, but love that blanket!
I had pre-ordered your book right after reading your second excerpt posted here. Although I have read many P&P variations from many authors, you remain my favorite. This most recent posting of the first chapter has made me even more grateful that I pre-ordered the book. This book promises to be a bit beyond the usual for a retelling of Darcy and Elizabeth’s story. Enter my name for the blanket and the tote bag, please.
Thank you Abigail. I always enjoy your books. Enter my name in any of your giveaways!?.
Woohoo! Next on my reading list. I too received my ebook and can’t wait to get started. I try to avoid reading the excerpts so I can savour the whole book 🙂
Congrats Abigail! 🎉
Abigail, I cannot wait to read this. Today is the last day of my teaching contract, so as of tonight, I am free to read whatever I want. Your new book is on the top of the pile, and it’s a big pile. I would love to have a warm throw in my classroom. Given the budget constraints for the upcoming year, I wouldn’t be surprised that we all need blankets in our room when they turn off/down the heat.
Best to you and your family!
Denise
Won’t have a chance to get your book until Christmas paying medical bills right now in my 6tg surgery in two years but I’m excited for it and hope my husband can squeeze in buying it soon. But I would really like to win a throw
I would love the throw or tote to put in my living room or take to school with me! I love all of your books! Loved the first chapter!!!!
I am so excited for another Abigail release. Wonderful excerpt. I would love a chance to win any of the three choices. Thank you for the giveaway.
So excited to read this story! Got my copy today.
About a quarter of the way through….loving it! But seriously, I expected no less than wonderful from your books and you never disappoint!!!
Oh how you do tease us and capture our attention by giving allowing bus us access to your newest book. I expectant have it by Monday says Amazon!. Great summer read. Thank you sharing your talents with all your fans!
I’m off for the summer and am beginning my summer schedule of ignoring everything I can in order to spend more time reading. And I know for sure I’ll pick up this book sooner or later. But put my name in for a copy of the book, I might just get lucky! Thanks for sharing the chapter, it is certainly intriguing!
Have e-book ready to read. Anything would be super to win.
The first chapter has me hooked, but then again, each of your excerpt chapters for your books grab me. Congratulations on its release today! I am eagerly anticipating reading this story.
Beautiful giveaway, but it’s the book I can’t wait to read! Abigail, your stories always draw me in and I know that this one is going to be great. Jen Red
As always, another gripping first chapter. Looking forward to reading the full book at some point soon. Thanks for the giveaway chances. I’d love a chance to win any of the 3. I love the blanket and tote, and now must discover were you got them as I’ve never come across that cover in blanket or tote former. Jane’so cards are beautiful too and look like something that should be framed.
Congrats on the new release and thanks for the giveaway chance!
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Colleen, I’ve just added links at the bottom of the post for where they can be purchased. I, umm, designed them myself because I wanted to have them and nobody else was reading my mind and making them. 🙂
Absolutely can’t wait to read this new gem, I’m always eagerly awaiting a new book of yours! Can’t think of anything better than reading it while wrapped up warm in the P&P blanket!
Looking forward to reading this one! I am adding it to my wish list. Winning the e-book would allow for reading it sooner rather than later. 🙂
After reading the synopsis of this story I immediately added this title to my Must-Read list. I do so enjoy P&P variations that embroil our favourite characters in actual historical events. And this excerpt completely captivated me and clinched my eagerness. Many thanks for sharing it, and for offering a giveaway. If I am fortunate enough to be chosen I would be honoured to receive any prize that you choose to bestow on me. (And I do have enough kitties already so a prize without a kitty would of course be welcome.)
Sounds interesting. Will check it out on Kindle. I’d like the tote bag most, if I were so lucky as to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
Finally! Abigail, you know how much I love your books and I have been eagerly awaiting this one! Cannot wait to read it. Please keep them coming. You are one of the few Austenesque writers who capture her sense of humor as well as her romance.
I was so excited to hear about your new book! This will be the next paperback book that I will be ordering! Thanks for the heads up! Any prize would do If I am so blessed to win one. 🙂
Congratulations on an excellent book! I really enjoyed Lady Matlock and the addition of the Luddites. Being American. I had heard of the uprising, but really didn’t know the story.
Snarky acquaintances and a means of escape…what’s not to love! Congrats on the release and the fabulous reviews so far!
I love love love your works!!! I am adding this to my tbr list! Congrats on your release and I can not wait to delve into this one!!
Thank you for the new book. Just purchased it and can’t wait to read the new story. Best wishes.
Victoria
Just started reading it, so excited. Thanks so much!! Oh, please put me down for the blanket or tote; I already have the e-book!! 😃
I’m so excited, the book is in my kindle library, ready to be opened and devoured! It will make my plane ride far more enjoyable.
I enjoy your writing. Best of luck and success with this book!
I finished the new book today! Thank you so much for sharing your gift with the world. It really enjoyed iit. You always create the best characters. Lady Matlock has to be one of your best!
I’m so excited that your newest book is out. Thank you for the lovely giveaways. I’d love the e-book or any of the well chosen gifts. Continued success.
Yeah, a new book for my new retirement. June 30th hurry up! The giveaways are wonderful, as always. Thanks so much for the new book…it is at the top of the list for the first week of July!
I’m looking forward to reading your new story. This excerpt whets the appetite 🙂
Love the excerpt Abigail and can’t wait to read more. This book is on my list to buy once my daughter and her family head back to Australia so if I could win the ebook that would be lovely. Thanks for the chance
I have loved both excerpts. I would like the ebook or the blanket. Thanks. Congratulations on the new book.
As usual with your books, Abigail, I ordered this as soon as it was available in paperback. I have a kindle, but I just can’t enjoy books that way. I must touch them, turn their pages, smell them, live with them. So many authors are only releasing books in e-book form these days. I’m so glad you continue to have yours printed!
Another wonderful book by an amazing author! All her stories are wonderful in their creativity and in the true keeping of Jane Austen’s wonderful characters!! Have all her books and looking forward to many more in the future!
I can’t wait to read this one. I love your books. Keep up the awesome work…..
I preordered the book and finished it in a day. I would like th blanket or the paperback (nothing like holding an actual book in your hands!)
Binge read it and now I’m starting over. Excellent writing as always. And I love how Snowdrop made it in!
So excited to read the rest!!
I can’t wait to read this new book. I have read all of your other books & loved them. I pre-ordered Mr. Darcy’s Journey as soon as it was available & just need to finish my current read before I can get started. I would love the tote bag if I am lucky enough to won a prize because I already have the book & the blanket.
Love your books! I just bought the new one and have it on my e-reader ready for vacation. Can’t wait to read it. I would like a blanket if chosen. Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing your talent with us.
I wasn’t patient enough to try my luck at winning a copy of your newest book, so I ended up preordering it as soon as I was able. :-).
I’d love to win the throw or the tote! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
I loved the book!! Couldn’t put my Kindle down until I finished it! Thank you for your amazing stories!!! Would love to win, but just happy to have already read the book! 😊
Love all of your books!…loving your latest one as well. Thank you so much for continuing to share your passion of Darcy and Elizabeth with us all. If I’m selected I’d prefer the blanket.
Have a beautiful day!
Now you know I had to download that; what a tease! Immensely enjoy your books and would be pleased to win any of the prizes. Thank you Abigail for your wonderful novels.
I zipped through it as soon as it was delivered and will re-read and savor (savour) when I’m finished grading final essays. Delicious!
Just when I think I’m beginning to catch up on all of the books you have written, Abigail, you go and publish another book! lol Not that I’ll complain, I’ll just have to add it to the list. I love reading your books and all I can say is thank goodness for GoodReads.com, otherwise I’m not sure I’d be able to keep track of them all. Thanks for sharing your love of Jane Austen through your books and may I just add that your cat looks similar to mine….he’s always napping everywhere!
Great giveaway I so enjoy reading new stories. Any gift will be worth having.
Hello Mrs Reynolds, congratulation on publishing a new novel.
I am looking for war to catching up all the novels I missed this summer because of my studies.
P&P variations and summer, what a perfect combo 😀 I like the cover, it is very dreamy and romantic. XD
i liked the servant you created for Mrs Darcy’s obession I am looking forwatd to Lady Frederica!
thank you for the giveaway.
“Mr darcy’s Obssession” sorry for my mistake ( I didn’t readproof- huge mistake)
thank you also for letting us know about the austen variation and Jane Odiwe’s zazzle shop, now I know where to shop 😀
How exciting! Would love the opportunity to win either the P&P throw or the tote. Best wishes to you from Wisconsin. Xo
You tease! No I gotta go buy it! 😉
Oh and the Jane Austen Throw looks amazing!!!
Congrats on this new book Abigail! Thoroughly enjoyable read. Couldn’t put it down. Reminded me of another fave of mine, Mr Darcy’s Obsession. Loved the new interesting characters. Will we get more of these “fighting” Fitzwilliams perchance?
I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! Abigail, your stories just get better and better! I already have the ebook, but would love to receive any of the other prizes.
Congrats on the new book, Abigail! I’ve loved everything of yours I’ve read, and this sounds excellent.
I had pre-ordered your book and now cannot wait to sit down and get lost in the moments of Darcy and Elizabeth *sigh*. I LOVE all of your books! I would be thrilled with the throw or bag/notecards. Thank you for the gift of a new story to savor.
Love all of your books. Can’t wait to read this one! With 2 young ones it’s my escape from reality!
What a wonderful chapter tease! And generous prizes too! I am always excited for a release from you. Congratulations!
I love the Luddites! What a great point of historical context to include in a P & P book! Congrats on the new book. That throw is amazing!
As you know I don’t need to win the eBook, but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win any of the other items, especially the throw. What do you MEAN the cat is not included?!?! 🙂
Great start on Chapter One– read it last night before bed. Onward!
I can’t wait to read the full story! I always love to read your books, so of course my first choice would be a copy of the ebook, if I happen to win. Thanks for sharing the beginning–I look forward to reading the rest.
A new book to add to my to be read pile!
is it too late to request a ebook for Mr Darcy’s Journey?
I’m a little late to the game but….I started this yesterday. During my awake time between 2 and 3 am I read more and I would still be reading but I had to come to work. It is so good….Thank you Abigail!