Now available! The Maid, Book 1 in the Rags to Richmonds series

Hi all! I have a new release this week and its a little different! Hope you’ll give it a try (it’s free in KU!) and in the meantime, here’s an excerpt to whet your whistle! You can get The Maid at Amazon Adelaide dropped her basket upon rounding the corner onto the upper landing and …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Bingley Decide to Return to Netherfield

Whose idea was it to return, anyway? September 10, 1812 Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his friend was no longer residing with his sister and her husband, as this allowed them to visit without Miss Bingley hovering about them. Bingley had been unsuccessful …

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P&P:TUS The Wickhams Depart Longbourn

The Wickhams Depart Longbourn September 10, 1812 Elizabeth stood with the rest of the family on Longbourn’s front steps. The sun hung high in the cloudless sky, teasing with vague warmth, as Lydia waved her final goodbyes. She edged back to allow Mama and Kitty better vantage. The ten days of the Wickhams’ visit could …

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Release Day Celebration: Worthy in Every Way

It’s what was supposed to be release day! Worthy in Every Way is now out on Kindle, KU, or paperback! If you haven’t read any of the chapters yet, click the links for the Prologue, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2. If you’ve read Worthy in Every Way and enjoyed the story, please think about leaving …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Gardiner Receives a Surprising Letter

Aunt Gardiner is now very curious! September 5, 1812 The morning post brought a letter from Longbourn to Gracechurch Street. Mrs. Gardiner was delighted to recognize Lizzy’s handwriting on the outside. Jane’s letter reporting the arrival of the newlyweds at Longbourn had satisfied her basic curiosity on the subject, but she knew she could count …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Elizabeth’s Letter to Aunt Gardiner

Elizabeth’s curiosity can no longer be contained… September 4, 1812 My Dear Aunt Gardiner, Elizabeth paused in thought and worry. Not that this wasn’t an appropriate beginning for a letter, but she was at odds with herself as to what the next line should be. Mentally, she tried out a few possibilities: I’ve been meaning …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Lydia’s Letter to Harriet

What does Lydia have to say about married life? September 3, 1812 My Dearest Harriet, What adventures I have had since I saw you! I write to you now from Longbourn, where Wickham and I have just come to visit after our wedding in London. Yes, London! Are you not surprised? Or perhaps you have …

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Chapter 2 – Worthy in Every Way

Hi, everyone! If you’ve been on social media this weekend, you know that I’ve released Worthy in Every Way. I will be continuing the preview until Thursday when the release celebration will be held here. I had thought I would be home from a conference I have next week by Thursday, but as it turns …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Mr Darcy Dines with the Gardiners

Mr Gardiner is quite concerned about his guest Sept 1, 1812 Mr Gardiner sunk his spoon into his syllabub as his glance travelled between his charmingly poised wife and their guest. It was quite extraordinary, the alteration in Mr Darcy’s manner. During their lengthy interviews to address what Madeleine had tactfully and restrainedly termed Lydia’s …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Lydia Prepares for Her Wedding by Diana Birchall

No wedding clothes for Lydia… August 31, 1812 Mrs. Gardiner entered her husband’s study quietly and glided across the room. Kissing him on the cheek, she pulled a chair up beside him and sat down. To her dismay, he looked even more tired and distracted than he had been for the past few weeks. “Thank …

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