Monica Fairview, Author

  Pemberley Encounter Now that my magic series has sadly come to an end, it's been a nice change going back to writing traditional Regency Pride and Prejudice variations again. The pace is so different! It's so much more relaxing! I really love being able to slow everything down and focus on Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship rather than worrying about sudden attacks from Napoleon's mages! I don't intend to abandon writing Jane Austen fantasy, but at the moment, I have three regular variations coming up, so my hands are full!  I'm really excited to present the first of them, which is now available!!!!     Description During a visit to Derbyshire, an unexpected encounter will change everything… Elizabeth Bennet thought a walk on the footpath crossing Pemberley would be a quiet respite, a chance to marvel at its grandeur from a distance. But fate has other plans. A chance meeting with the shy Georgiana Darcy leads to an innocent invitation to dinner—an act of k...

 Hello everyone. It's been much longer than I expected since my last post! Here the days have been getting warmer, and spring is in full swing. Which is perfect for the setting of my novel! I hope you will Allow Me to Tell You about my new book [I couldn't resist the pun 😊😂].  I can't wait for you to discover it for yourselves! Book Description When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete mess of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The letter starts off a chain of events that have an immediate impact on the people around him, including Elizabeth. And adding insult to injury, Elizabeth is now threatened with ruin.   But Elizabeth will not be intimidated so easily. She insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, and nothing will change her mind. To rescue her from an impossible situation, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in, and asks for her hand in marriage. Will it be an offer she cannot refus...

  It's been a long time coming, but Book 2 of  Mr. Darcy's Magic  is finally here . Threads of Magic is  the bewitching tale of a forced marriage between two powerful mages. The novel picks up after Fitzwilliam Darcy has told Elizabeth that he is in love with her, but are the differences between them too difficult to overcome?  Since this is the second book of a series, there is more to come. Experience the slow-burn romance developing between Elizabeth and Darcy in this magical adventure.  What people are saying:  "This whole story was a powder keg waiting to blow" -- Sophia Rose, Books of My Heart "A great new magical Regency fantasy series starring some of the best characters from literature." -- Laura Gerold, Laura's Reviews "I highly recommend this for those who love a bit of magic with their JAFF." -- J.W. Garrett, Goodreads Description In a magical Regency England, two powerful magicians strive to find a balance between love and duty as ...

  To celebrate the upcoming release of Book 2 of Mr. Darcy's Magic, THREADS OF MAGIC,  Dangerous Magic is on sale for $.99 until December 31st!!! You might also want to check our Deck the Shelves sale on Austen Variations for lots of discounts on various books by our talented Authors! Meanwhile, I hope next year will bring us good cheer. Stay safe, appreciate your loved ones, and may the New Year be a new beginning. 

  Dangerous Magic is now out as an audiobook! I'm so excited about it because it's my first audiobook ever, and it was recorded by a well-established audiobook company, Tantor, who contacted me with an offer.  The narrator is the lovely Jennifer M Dixon. I have heard her read a sample from the book, but I haven't heard the whole recording yet. I can't wait! The audiobook will be released on September 28th on Audible and Amazon.

 Finally, the day I've been waiting for!  It seems  seems like I've been waiting forever for DANGEROUS MAGIC: A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to come out. I wrote this novel last year, during lockdown, and I wanted to escape to a kingdom far, far away.  What better place to escape to than Jane Austen's England -- don't we all love to go there? -- except that this Regency world has the added element of magic. As you can see on the book cover, I have a golden coach at the top. It's a symbol of her journey away from the comfort of Longbourn and to a new life that is full of challenges, opportunities and -- danger.  One upon a time, a young lady -- Elizabeth Bennet -- was forced to marry a powerful magician. Since it is a truth universally acknowledged that all powerful magicians in England are in possession of a fortune, that should have been reason for celebration. but Elizabeth Bennet did not like to be forced to do anything. Moreover, Mr. Darcy was most definitely not i...

I've been wanting to write a novel about mages for a long time. I've had this image in my mind of Mr. Darcy as a great mage, and it wouldn't let go. So with all that's been happening this past year, it seemed like a perfect time to let my give my imagination full rein and live in a magical world for a while.  The result was  Dangerous Magic . I've loved every minute of writing it, even though combining Regency with fantasy presented some unexpected challenges.  The novel will be out on March 15th, and is available for  pre-order from Amazon.  Blurb A sparkling tale of Regency England, a forced marriage, and two mages who must work together to save the Kingdom. Elizabeth Bennet is stunned when the Royal Mages come to her peaceful country home of Longbourn to take her away. She is even more bewildered when she is commanded to marry a powerful mage by the name of Fitzwilliam Darcy. She has always dreamed of marrying for love, and an arranged marriage with an arroga...

Just wanted to let you know that Fortune and Felicity is LIVE, and that I am keeping it at a special discount price of $2.99 for another few days. Also, I have put the novel on Kindle Unlimited, so you can read it for FREE if you have signed up for it. The paperback version should be coming out any day now, so if you prefer a physical copy, then you should be a able to get one shortly.

I loved this very thoughtful review of Fortune and Felicity. You have to read it to appreciate it. Click here to go to the blog.  Rita has given the novel 5 stars, and here is her conclusion: "Fortune & Felicity is an extremely well written book that has the perfect quantity of all ingredients ... It has romance, depth, character development and the perfect pace to make it an engaging novel. I highly recommend it to all my friends 🙂" 

So here it is. Just over one month of visiting several blogs, with, of course, several opportunities for you all to win free ebook copies of the novel. It's also a opportunity to find out more about me, about the background to the book, and to chat. I'm starting with an interview over at My Jane Austen Book Club.  Here's a list of the blogs I'll be visiting. I hope I'll have a chance to see some of you along the way. Meanwhile, I just put up a post on Austen Variations about the fascinating associations of hot cross buns. 

We have to celebrate anything we can in these difficult times, so I'll leave you guessing whether the cover reveal is real or not, just for a bit of fun on April Fools Day. But before we go on, I just wanted to put up a reminder of Mr. Darcy's first appearance at the Assembly, just because it's important to remember the beginning of the journey, since my novel begins at the end of it... or perhaps not quite. The iconic scene we all know so well. Okay, so if you haven't been following my chapters from Fortune and Felicity at Austen Variations, you have a chance to catch up before release day, so do head on back there to start with the Prologue. Meanwhile, here's the book description to give you an idea what to expect: I n this Pride & Prejudice variation, Elizabeth and Darcy have a second chance to get things right. Will they be able to come together this time, or will pride intervene yet again?   Seven years after Darcy’s disastrous proposal, D...

I'm gearing up for the release of Mysterious Mr. Darcy , my new 'what-if' Pride & Prejudice variation. I'm really eager to get this one out, because I have a feeling people will enjoy it. It's my favorite Darcy novel so far. Here's a discription, to give you a sense of what it's about. Three years after the original events of Pride & Prejudice , Darcy receives a visit in his isolated manor in Cornwall. It is Charles Bingley, and he has come to ask for a favour… There is nothing Elizabeth Bennet likes more than a laugh – except for a mystery. From the moment she first encounters Mr. Darcy, she senses he is hiding something. But the more she tries to find out about who he is, the more evasive he becomes. However, Elizabeth soon turns her attention to someone else. As Mrs. Bennet points out, Mr. Darcy is a nobody, and Elizabeth needs to marry someone who can provide for her and her sisters. Meanwhile, Mr. Darcy doesn’t want anyone to know ...

Over at Laura's Reviews, I have a treat. Not only did Laura review Mr. Darcy's Pride and Joy , but she is hosting me as part of the Blog Tour. So head over there to read an excerpt of the novel and for a chance to win an e-book copy. Plus there is still a chance to win one of The Darcy Novels at Diary of an Eccentric , which ends on Sunday the 11th. You can find a different excerpt there. I hope you enjoy. Meanwhile, if you'd like to read Anna's review of Mr. Darcy's Pride and Joy, you'll find it here.  Meanwhile, I was delighted to see a review of not one, but two of my novels on  Meditative Meanderings . Susanna reviewed both  Mr. Darcy's Pride and Joy  and  Steampunk Darcy.  I do like surprises! 

I thought it would nice to share this video produced by the BBC about The Regency Gentleman, particularly since they talk about Mr. Darcy in it! What do you think? Does he live up to your expectations?

It's been a long journey from start to finish, but here it is, finally! Mr. Darcy's Pride and Joy is now available to pre-order on Amazon and will shortly be available in other outlets, too. Mr. Darcy's Pride and Joy concludes the Darcy Novel series, but it can easily be read as a standalone novel. If you haven't had a chance to read the earlier books, here they are. Meanwhile, since the pre-order at Amazon doesn't show an excerpt, here is the opening of the novel for you to enjoy. Chapter One  It was a glorious autumn day, with just the right nip in the air, just the right kind of blue in the sky, and just the right kind of cream clouds soaring above the city. In short, the weather had contrived to be perfect on this most perfect of occasions. At least, that was what Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley thought as he stepped out of his townhouse, deposited his top hat on his head, and twirled his walking cane by his side. He was too dignified to...

Jane Austen is known for her caustic and irreverent wit. I thought it might be fun to highlight some of her most famous statements by framing them in a particular way. So today, as a special guest, I have Miss Jane Austen, who has kindly agreed to answer some of my questions about romance, her view of marriage and her writings, using her own words. I hope you will welcome her warmly. So many people have come to love and admire Mr. Darcy, your creation. What do you think is the main attribute of the romantic hero? There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. In your opinion, what is the best way to win a gentleman’s heart? In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels. What about all the enhancements a young lady has at her disposal? All the fine Regency gowns we love so much? It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart of man is affected by what is co...

My first novel ever was An Improper Suitor -- published by Robert Hale in the UK. It is a sweet Traditional Regency. An Improper Suitor has now been re-released in a boxset with four other Bestselling Regency Authors Amanda Grange, Melinda Hammond, Liz Bailey and Fenella Miller. Regency Quintet Summer   Edition is  EReader News Book of the Day!!  Woohoo! Better still, it is selling at the amazing discounted rate of $.99c or £.99p!! Time limited offer!!  Amazon US Amazon UK Here's an excerpt from the novel: The few riders at this unfashionable hour in Hyde Park moved out of their way and watched as they galloped by. Fashionable society did not approve of the Ladies’ Cavalry Charge, as Lady Bullfinch jokingly called it, but that had never stopped her. She spurred Hamlet on. This was as close to flying that any mortal could reach. Certainly with the whoosh of air past her ears and the sensation of hovering above her side-saddle she could imagine ...

Songs & Stories: The Darcy Brothers Tour: Character Interview with ... :     Hello! Today it is my pleasure to host Messrs. Fitzwilliam and Theophilus Darcy, stars of the exciting new literary collabora...

More Agreeably Engaged: My share in the conversation...The Darcy Brothers : A Book Review:  The Darcy Brothers by Monica Fairview, Maria Grace, Cassandra Grafton, Susan Mason-Milks and Abigail Reynolds One of ...

Well, the day is finally here. The Darcy Brothers is now LIVE. We are celebrating the occasion on Austenprose  today on February 2nd 2015, where you can find out more about the novel and have the opportunity of winning a copy. Many thanks to Laurel Ann Nattress for kicking off the launch tour! You can follow Theo Darcy (who always has a great deal to say) on his launch page today and on his Facebook page .