Falling at Pemberley Chapter 14

I have to admit, your comments and suspicions about Miss Westerfield greatly entertained me. There was nothing false about the accident, and no manipulative motives in writing Darcy requesting that he come. Derbyshire is a good distance from London and her home, and from Wakespur Manor, where she was, it would have taken longer for …

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Lady Catherine’s Cat Part 4

Continuing the August short story challenge. Getting Miss Elizabeth’s approbation was hard enough without Fitzwilliams “help.” If you missed earlier parts, find them HERE Lady Catherine’s Cat, Part 4 Ginger raced ahead of Darcy, breaking through a narrow opening in the hedgerow. Darcy started to follow, but paused at the sound of voices. “Your cousin’s …

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Unwrapping Mr. Darcy – Meet Grunt

In my new book Unwrapping Mr. Darcy, Lizzy has a fluffy black cat named Grunt. I thought everyone might like to meet the inspiration behind Grunt, who is a little more mischievous than his real-life counterpart but was a lot of fun to write. It’s been over a year ago that my husband decided my …

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Falling at Pemberley Chapter 13

Things have not gone well for Darcy and Elizabeth to have an honest talk with each other. Will it happen in this chapter? If you are new to the story, you can find Chapter 1 here. I hope you enjoy, and please be kind to the author, no yelling. Chapter 13 Elizabeth spent the afternoon …

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Lady Catherine’s Cat part 3

Continuing August’s short story challenge. A letter from Jane and a talk with Colonel Fitzwilliam. Which one is more vexing? If you missed earlier parts, find them HERE Lady Catherine’s Cat, Part 3 The woods in this part of Rosings were too thick for the early morning sun to penetrate deeply. Cool and dewy, they …

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In Want of a Gentleman of Large Fortune

I hope you are enjoying a relaxing August! I have been up to my eyebrows in a manuscript—of course—so all my creative juices are currently channeled into formatting a file for publication. My husband is hoping I finish soon so I can organize the office! The book I’m launching is Nowhere But North, which is …

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How Jane Austen Kept her Cool Book Launch

Surely you saw this coming right? After a month devoted to ice cream, a book had to follow! Congratulations to Robin, winner of the ebook. The giveaway is now closed.   Now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! …In the meantime, for elegance and ease and luxury, the Hattons and Milles’ dine here to-day, and …

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Falling at Pemberley Chapter 12

Again, thank you for all your comments. In Chapter 11 Wickham showed up, and we’ll see a little more of him in this chapter. Something prompted the Westerfields to decide to leave, but will Darcy find out what that was? And will their departure open the door for Elizabeth and Darcy to finally talk? Maybe. …

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Lady Catherine’s Cat Part 2

Continuing August’s short story challenge. Perhaps Ginger does not approve of Lady Catherine’s choice for Darcy’s wife. Lady Catherine’s Cat, Part 2 Darcy paced across his spacious chamber once again. The room accommodated not only a large four poster bed and chest of drawers, but a writing desk, a table sufficient to seat three, and …

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Falling at Pemberley Ch 11

I was delighted with your comments last week saying how much you enjoyed the chapter. It was fun for me to write, and your positive feedback is always appreciated. Having said that, well, all I can say about this chapter is, “I am sorry.” You know that it is too early in the story for …

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