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Happy Birthday, Jane!!

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We have a great deal to celebrate because, even though Jane's life was cut short very early, she still managed to achieve something wonderful. Her books have delighted millions over two centuries, and they have the ability to bring together so many people from different backgrounds from around the world. Her wit, her memorable characters, her ability to see through the hypocrites and sycophants of the time, her clever obsevations and of course, her innovative (at the time) depiction of romance -- these are just a few things that we have come to love and cherish. To me, what is most memorable about her is her sharp which has the capacity to startle you out of your complacency. Here are some examples of phrases by her that I'm particularly fond of: Next week I shall begin my operations on my hat, on which you know my principal hopes of happiness depend. ~Letters It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart o

Thanksgiving Weekend Goodreads Giveaway

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Goodreads Book Giveaway Mr. Darcy's Challenge by Monica Fairview Giveaway ends November 29, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends across the pond!!!!!

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Have you spotted Mr. Darcy yet?? :)

Release day! Mr. Darcy's Challenge

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It's finally here! We're celebrating the release of Mr. Darcy's Challenge today at Austen Variations  with a chance to win copies of the novel as well as a reading of Chapter Two. Come and join us in the celebration!

Mr. Darcy's Challenge available for pre-order on Nook, Kobo and iTunes

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I'm very pleased to announce that you can now pre-order in several different formats. You can order in all these formats on Smashwords, which sells the novel in various formats (you pick which format you'd like when you check out). Or of course you can do it directly. Here are the various links. Smashwords | iTunes | Kobo | Nook Amazon.comUSA | Amazon.co.UK | Amazon.CA Unfortunately, the paperback is not yet available for pre-order.

First Review of Mr. Darcy's Challenge on The Ardent Reader

It's exciting and nerveracking  to read about people's initial impressions when a novel you've written has first been published and I'm very happy with my first review on The Ardent Reader. Here are some choice quotes from the review Being a continuation of the first book, I was anxious to get started! We left Darcy in a precarious place and I just had to know what happened next! Well, I was floored! This book is an emotional roller coaster that you will want to ride again and again! Monica Fairview has a way with our favorite characters! She brings out the best and worst in them and makes me love them all over again!  I highly recommend this set of books to any Jane Austen lover!  I know I will read them again and again! Sounds enthusiastic, wouldn't you agree? Now you know why I'm happy!

Gearing up to go for release day Mr. Darcy's Challenge

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Release day is November 25, 2014, which is approaching fast. I really can't wait for everyone to start reading the novel! Meanwhile, here's the banner for Mr. Darcy's Challenge. It's available for pre-order on Amazon, Nook and Kobo. It will be available soon in paperback. Keep checking back to find out when.

Mr. Darcy's Challenge (Mr. Darcy's Pledge Part 2) Cover Reveal

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I am absolutely thrilled to be able to finally reveal my new cover for Mr. Darcy's Challenge . I loved the cover for the first in the series, and I think this one is just as pretty. Let me know what you think! To give you a taste of the new novel, Here is the Prologue which I posted originally on Austen Variations. If you would like to read more, I have Chapter One up on Austen Variations as well, so if you'd like to head on there, take a look at it and make a comment I would really like that. Prologue A man in possession of a fortune may be in need of a wife, but there were many ways to choose one. Writing a list of required qualities was perhaps not the best approach. That, at least, was Darcy’s conclusion as he rode away from Longbourn, his thoughts on how best to convince Elizabeth Bennet that marriage to him was not as disagreeable a prospect as she seemed to think. He tore up the list he had made into many pieces and threw it behind him. The list of req

Huge Austen Variations Sale

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Over at Austen Variations, and in collaboration with The Book Rat's Austen in August , we are having a huge sale of Austen-related novels from August 27th to September 5th. You will find the links on our Austen Variations Blog, but here a the list of discounted novels. More may be added, so keep checking that page. Monica Fairview Steampunk Darcy - $0.99 Mr. Darcy’s Pledge - $1.99 Maria Grace Darcy’s Decision - $0.99 The Future Mrs. Darcy - $0.99 All the Appearance of Goodness - $1.99   Abigail Reynolds Mr. Darcy’s Noble Connections - $0.99 The Darcys of Derbyshire - $0.99 A Pemberley Medley - $0.99 Morning Light - $0.99 By Force of Instinct - $0.99 Mary Lydon Simonsen When They Fell in Love - $0.99 Becoming Elizabeth Darcy - $0.99 Darcy on the Hudson - $0.99 The Second Date - $0.99 Three’s a Crowd - $0.99 Another Place in Time - $1.99  Shannon Winslow For Myself Alo

Coming Soon ... The Darcy Brothers

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Imagine that Mr. Darcy has a handsome younger brother, Mr. Theophilus Darcy. Then imagine that Theo Darcy happens to be the opposite of Darcy. Where Darcy likes to keep things under control, Theo is easy-going. Where Darcy is awkward among strangers, Theo is a charmer. Where Darcy took his studies seriously, Theo was sent down from Oxford for his pranks. Where Darcy has shunned Wickham as a villain for years, Theo was once under Wickham’s influence. What if Theo were to meet Elizabeth Bennet? Would he charm the young lady’s stockings off or would he help his brother win her hand? Find out as the two brothers lock horns in this unique group-written Pride and Prejudice “what-if” variation. Many of you may already have followed our group project The Darcy Brothers on Austen Variations, but if you haven't, you have a treat in store for you. We are now working on editing the final version and hope to get the novel out very soon indeed. I'm particularly proud to have been part

Laughing With Lizzie: Mr Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview - with giveaw...

Laughing With Lizzie: Mr Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview - with giveaw... : I was very pleased when I was asked if I would review Mr Darcy's Pledge (Volume I) for the lovely Monica Fairview. (I was provided wi...

More Agreeably Engaged: My Share in the Conversation Review and GIVEAWAY

More Agreeably Engaged: My Share in the Conversation... : I will no longer be posting stars for my reviews on this blog. I will do so where I must, as on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Goodreads. My...

More Agreeably Engaged: Getting to Know Mr. Darcy with Monica Fairview

More Agreeably Engaged: Getting to Know Mr. Darcy with Monica Fairview : Hello Dear Readers! You are in for a treat today. If the title didn't grab your interest then my guest will. Monica Fairview is here to...

Mr. Darcy's Pledge now available on Nook

For those of you who are loyal to Barnes and Noble, I wanted to let you know that Mr. Darcy's Pledge is now available on Nook. Hurray!

MY JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB: SPOTLIGHT ON ... MONICA FAIRVIEW'S MR DARCY'S PLED...

MY JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB: SPOTLIGHT ON ... MONICA FAIRVIEW'S MR DARCY'S PLED... : Mr Darcy's Pledge Torn between his heart and his mind… Mr. Darcy must make a choice. Fitzwilliam Darcy has always been able t...

Leatherbound Reviews: Excerpt: Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview & G...

For another chance to win a copy of Mr. Darcy's Pledge: Leatherbound Reviews: Excerpt: Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview & G... : I am so pleased to have the lovely Monica Fairview as a guest today! Her latest novel, Mr. Darcy's Pledge , is the first volume in the ...

Leatherbound Reviews: Review: Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview

Leatherbound Reviews: Review: Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview : I’d only read one book by Monica Fairview before this, Steampunk Darcy , which I really enjoyed, so I was very grateful to Jakki for the ...

New Cover For Mr. Darcy's Pledge + Giveaway on Goodreads

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The new cover of my new Pride and Prejudice variation has been now been revealed (and it isn't the one in the post below). I'm thrilled at the response I've had so far to the cover. I can't wait for the official launch which is set for May 6th on Austen Variations . Meanwhile, I would like to let you know that I am giving away a paperback version of Mr. Darcy's Pledge on Goodreads. The giveaway is running today and tomorrow until midnight, so hurry on over to get your name in before it ends. The winners are picked by the Goodreads team.  Here is the link to the Goodreads giveaway. Good luck! Goodreads Book Giveaway Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview Giveaway ends May 02, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win