The Spinster is coming October 8!

My author partner and I have been so gratified by the interest in the first book of our Rags to Richmonds. Believe it or not its already almost time for book 2 in the series, The Spinster! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as you did The Maid. All books in this series will …

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The Journey by Jack Caldwell

Several years ago, I posted an edited version of a presentation I was honored to give to the Edward Douglas White Catholic High School Class of 1975 at the occasion of our 40th Class Reunion, held at Ducros Plantation House in Schriever, outside of Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Today, my class returns …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mr. Bingley Proposes

Will Bingley come up to scratch? September 26, 1812 Charles Bingley had never experienced such nervous anticipation in his life. Today was the day. No excuses. No delays. Today, he was going to ask Miss Jane Bennet to be his wife. He’d been looking into the mirror rehearsing what to say when James, his valet, …

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The Magic of Pemberley is here!

The Magic of Pemberley is finally here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Since this is the second book of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series, you’ll finally get some answers to the questions raised in Spellbound at Pemberley. And I can’t wait to see what you think! You can order the book at Amazon in …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Bingley Hears Darcy’s Confession

Darcy Spills the Tea 23 September 1812 “Elizabeth, with a triumphant sensation, looked towards his friend. He bore it with noble indifference, and she would have imagined that Bingley had received his sanction to be happy, had she not seen his eyes likewise turned towards Mr. Darcy, with an expression of half-laughing alarm.” Bingley dismounted …

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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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P&P The Untold stories: Darcy and Bingley dine at Longbourn

Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley dine at Longbourn Mr. Hill had been with the Bennet family since young Miss Jane Bennet was learning to walk. He had been witness to their losses and triumphs, their arguments and grudges. In a household the size of Longbourn, the butler often acted as footman in the dining room, …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Jane Ponders Bingley’s Return

Elizabeth checks on Jane after Bingley’s visit September 19, 1812 “Now,” said she, “that this first meeting is over, I feel perfectly easy. I know my own strength, and I shall never be embarrassed again by his coming. I am glad he dines here on Tuesday. It will then be publicly seen that, on both …

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WIP Sneak Peek and a Special Giveaway! By Jennifer Altman

Hello, friends! First, I want to thank everyone who offered such supportive, encouraging comments on my previous post. Knowing I have so many wonderful readers cheering me on has really helped motivate me to get this next book out into the world as soon as possible (which, for those of you who have been asking, …

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An excerpt from The Magic of Pemberley – and a sale!

The Magic of Pemberley, the second book of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage, will be released on Sept 25 (paperback available on Sept 23 so you can get it in time for release day). I’m starting the celebration early with two things – a sneak peek at Chapter 1 of The Magic of Pemberley, and a special …

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