Mr. Darcy’s Pledge Release Day

 

Well, the day is finally here! This is the official release of Mr. Darcy’s Pledge and I’m thrilled to be having it here on Austen Variations to celebrate with such a familiar and supportive group of
readers. This is my first Darcy-centric novel and quite different from my other novels in that it’s a variation (I’m not counting The Darcy Brothers here since that was a group project) rather than a sequel or spin-off, so I’m stepping into new territory in a sense. Really, it’s long overdue. Taking the plunge (so to speak) and writing about Darcy in a wet shirt (yes, there are two wet-shirt scenes in Mr. Darcy’s Pledge), and more importantly, delving into Darcy’s mind from his own perspective is an experience I’ve thoroughly enjoyed, and I will enjoy even more as I work through the next volume which I am planning to release by the end of summer — I’m busy scribbling away at it.

For those of you who were asking — the actual story will end in Volume II, so have no fear, there will be a conclusive HEA at the end of Volume II, though I intend to write more Darcy Novels. I am also working hard at trying to include a kidnapping to satisfy a certain member of our audience, though so far it appears to be elusive. Still, one can always hope an opportunity will present itself. I live in anticipation of that moment. [For those of you who have found your way here and are feeling at sea at this point, just pretend you didn’t read the last couple of sentences 🙂 ]

So, without further ado, I officially announce the release of MR. DARCY’S PLEDGE!

 

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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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    • Deborah on May 5, 2014 at 1:17 am
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    Congratulations to LisaG for winning the ecopy of Mr. Darcy’s Pledge. Congratulations to Monica on the official release of her book! I am looking forward to reading it. It is on my TBR list. 🙂

    1. Thank you, Deborah!

  2. Woo hoo! Congratulations on the release, Monica! I really look forward to reading this and the second Volume, of course.

    The cover is just gorgeous and the story sounds a great read.

    Oh, and I am sure a certain member of the JA community will be waiting with baited breath for that kidnapping once it forms in your mind!

    1. Very kind of you to say so, Cassandra. As for the kidnapping, I’m doing my best!

      • Sheila L. M. on May 5, 2014 at 7:49 pm
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      I have to chuckle at this and, Dave: any comments?

    • Anji on May 5, 2014 at 4:16 am
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    Many congrats to Lisa.

    Monica, the more tantalisining little details you give us, the better it sounds. Two wet shirt scenes….sigh!

    I’m sure your muse will eventually present you with the opportunity for a good kidnapping scene. We all know who’ll be delighted with that!

    1. Thank you, Anji. Don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter for an extra chance to win!

        • Anji on May 5, 2014 at 5:37 am
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        Done and done. I’ve even signed up to Twitter especially for the occasion. Obviously, I’m now following all of you lovely AV authors!

        1. That’s great, Anji!!

          • Eileen on May 5, 2014 at 2:40 pm
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          I signed up for Twitter, too, Anji…..now if I only understood how to use it. 🙂

            • Anji on May 5, 2014 at 6:46 pm
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            :). Know what you mean, Eileen. I’ve figured out “following” and basic “tweeting” but the rest, whatever that may be, escapes me.

              • Deborah on May 5, 2014 at 7:24 pm
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              Yes. I am still learning and fighting it out. I started using it in January. Keepnvoinv. We’ll all learn together.

              • Sheila L. M. on May 5, 2014 at 7:51 pm
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              I have NO idea how to Twitter and got off Face Book due to privacy issues.

              • Eileen on May 5, 2014 at 7:53 pm
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              No better way to learn than by doing. 🙂

    • Eileen on May 5, 2014 at 5:00 am
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    Congratulations, Monica! 🙂
    Thanks for letting me know when the HEA will be. A HEA and a kidnappings? Some readers are so demanding! 😉

    1. I agree — we writers have so little choice in what we get to write!!

    • Karana on May 5, 2014 at 7:58 am
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    You had me at 2 wet shirt scenes. Congrats. I know it will be a smashing success.

    1. Hi Karana — I like to have a bit of fun 🙂

    • Carole in Canada on May 5, 2014 at 11:21 am
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    Congratulations to LisaG and Congratulations to Monica on the release!!! Will there be an actual book so I can fully admire the cover and hold in in my hands and sigh?

    1. Yes — the book is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashreads, and I am giving away a copy as well in the Giveaways (see above, more prizes).

        • Carole in Canada on May 5, 2014 at 7:23 pm
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        Oops, I didn’t click on the +1 giveaway but I did now! Yipppee!!! If I don’t win…Amazon here I come! Thank you!

    • Stephanie L on May 5, 2014 at 12:07 pm
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    Woo Hoo!! I’ve added it to my list. I just love the cover.

    1. Thanks Stephanie — I *do* like the cover — very pleased with it.

  8. Yay! Happy Release Day! 😀

    Miss M could stand a good kidnapping – she needs to loosen up a little 😉 haha

    1. I would love to have Miss M kidnapped. What a good idea, Monica P !

  9. Congratulations on your the publication of your novel, Monica. I wish you success and keep on writing wonderful novels. We readers crave to know what other exploits you have in mind for our favourite hero.

    LisaG, congrats on winning the e-book!

    1. Thanks, Luthien!! I do have some exploits planned for Vol II. Just need the time to do a writing marathon 😀

    • Jennifer Zorko on May 5, 2014 at 1:22 pm
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    Congrats on the your novel. Sounds wonderful. Much success and may you have many more in the future.

    1. Jennifer, very nice of you to say so!

    • Pam Hunter on May 5, 2014 at 1:40 pm
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    Congrats on the release of your latest book, Monica! Can’t wait to read it!

    Congrats to LisaG on winning a copy of the e-book!

  12. Thank you, Pam.

    • Regina Silvia on May 5, 2014 at 6:03 pm
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    Really looking forward to reading this (and the second volume, too)!

    1. Thanks, Regina! I can’t wait to read the second volume, either — though it’s just as enjoyable to be writing it.

    • Cyn209 on May 5, 2014 at 6:52 pm
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    woohoo!! I’m commenting!!!
    a most definite ‘add’ to my WishList!!!
    thank you for the giveaway!!

    1. Cyn — glad you got to comment, and many thanks for stopping by again.

    • Sheila L. M. on May 5, 2014 at 7:55 pm
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    This is a definite for my wish list but will wait for Vol. II to buy it as I hate to wait to read the endings. Congratulations on the release and to the winner.

    1. Sheila — I understand how you feel and I know you share this with several others. Hopefully I will have the conclusion finished around September.

  16. The cover is stunning, and the story sounds like an absolute must-read! Go-go-go with Volume II, Monica, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for your muse but while we wait for the HEA, can’t resist the temptation of Vol I! Thanks for the giveaway, and best of luck with your new release!

    1. Joanna — thank you. I think your book The Second Chance, looks great as well. There are too few Sense and Sensibility variations and a mix of both P&P and S&S sounds intriguing.

    • Jasmin on May 5, 2014 at 9:55 pm
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    I’m so excited for this!!! 🙂

    1. Thanks, Jasmin!

  18. Monica,
    Just wanted to say YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Congrats, congrats!! So excited for you. This book sounds fabulous ;).

    1. Marilyn — your support is very much appreciated.

    • Erika Messer on May 6, 2014 at 1:31 am
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    Oh my this just looks soooo good!!! I cannot wait to read it 🙂 Thank you for the extra chances to win a copy!

    1. You’re welcome, Erika. Good luck with the draw!

    • Anji on May 6, 2014 at 7:23 am
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    Thanks for giving us some more chances to win, Monica.

    1. A pleasure, Anji!!

    • TLeighF on May 6, 2014 at 11:30 am
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    Congratulations! It looks beautiful and I am looking forward to reading the wet shirt scenes. :). I am glad to hear the sequel won’t be too long in coming as I imagine when I am through I imagine I will be hungry for more! Thanks for the raffle!

    1. Thanks, Leigh, glad to hear it and thanks for dropping in and joining in the celebration.

    • Denisia on May 6, 2014 at 5:13 pm
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    Hi Monica,
    I congratulate you for the new book publication. It certainly has a lovely cover. Now that I know from your posting that your future writings are in response to some fans desires or ideas, will you be interested in writing a modern P&P variation? I would love to read one written by you. Anyway, I’m looking forward spending my night hours reading “Mr. Darcy’s Pledge” both volumes. Best wishes. 🙂

    1. Hi Denisia, thank you for your suggestion. I haven’t yet written a modern P&P variation but Steampunk Darcy is a dystopian, post-apocalyptic novel based on Pride & Prejudice. That’s the closest to modern I have, but perhaps in the future.

      I hope you enjoy reading Mr. Darcy’s Pledge.

    • BeckyC on May 6, 2014 at 7:27 pm
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    Congrats to Lisa.

    I have enjoyed your other books and look forward to diving into your first go at Darcy. I have great faith in your ability. I am sure we will be anxiously awaiting vol 2.

    Congratulations on your release. Thank you for another giveaway.

    1. How nice of you to say so, Becky! Thank you!

    • Kari S on May 6, 2014 at 10:01 pm
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    I agree with Shiela, it will be on my TBR list when Vol. 2 is finished. I can only deal with unresolved angst for so long, before it starts to cause life issues. Wet shirts and kidnapping make the purchase inevitable, though, don’t you think? 😉

      • Sheila L. M. on May 7, 2014 at 10:05 am
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      Oh, wet shirts for sure sold me! LOL! Waiting to read a comment from Dave about the kidnapping part.

  25. Kari — I admire those of you who have the patience to wait, I have to say, yes, if unresolved angst has such a disruptive potential, then you should by all means hold off.

    The wet shirts are there. The kidnapping is still up in the air, but I’m working on it!

    • Leslie on May 7, 2014 at 8:17 am
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    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy! If I win, I’ll hide Bk 1 and wait for Bk 2!

    1. Leslie — very wise of you! But suppose you forget where you hid it after you bought Bk 2? Or worse still, forgot you have bought 1? You’ll have to write a note to self as a reminder, and put it somewhere you won’t forget.

        • Eileen on May 7, 2014 at 11:00 am
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        But she could peek at the ending while she searched for the book. LOL 😉

        1. She could read it backwards, too, I suppose, which might make for a different reading experience. In which case, Leslie, you’ll have to peek at chapter one before you start reading backwards.

          Oh, dear, all this peeking and backwards and forwards reading is turning me quite dizzy…:)

    • Deborah on May 11, 2014 at 6:58 am
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    Mr. Darcy’s Pledge is now available for NOOK.

    1. Deborah, thanks for letting me know. I’m really glad to hear it.

    • Eva E on May 11, 2014 at 12:20 pm
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    This is a departure for you and I look forward to getting into Darcy’s mind. Thank you for the giveaway!

    1. Thanks, Eva!!

    • Anji on May 11, 2014 at 7:33 pm
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    Thanks for giving us so many opportunities to enter, Monica. Just shared on FB for the final time. It’s half past midnight here in the UK and I’m off to bed!! Will look forward to reading your book one day even if I’m not lucky this time.

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