Heartbroken: A Pride and Prejudice by Laura Moretti ~ Spotlight

Hello, my friends! Today, I’m spotlighting Laura Moretti’s new book, Heartbroken! The cover looks fantastic! I love the photo of the couple. 

Heartbroken 

A Pride and Prejudice Variation 

by Laura Moretti 

Publication Date: February 21, 2024 Available for pre-order! 

Blurb: 

Elizabeth hasn’t heard from Darcy since violently rejecting his declaration of love. But then one day… She’s bored. Yes, bored. No, there’s no better reason for it.



Anyway, she texts him. And Darcy texts back.



For Elizabeth, it’s nothing, sending this first message. It’s a game — an absurd decision that she just makes on the spur of the moment. For Darcy, this is life and death. This is his second chance, to maybe get Elizabeth to look at him, really look at him at last.



So. A party, where Jane and Bingley are annoyingly happy. A business meeting at Pemberley. Short dates in a café, in winter, while it’s snowing outside. Valentine’s Day in February, in the rain.



The game is getting serious. Elizabeth is getting attached. And Darcy will do anything, anything, not to lose her again…



From despair to hope, a passionate, intense love story…

 

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About the Author

Laura Moretti is new to the Pride and Prejudice world, but not new to writing… She is a fantasy and sci-fi writer in another life.

You can find her books here: Amazon Author Page.

And if you want to test the waters before reading “Heartbroken,” you can subscribe to her newsletter and get “A Day in Turin,” a free Elizabeth and Darcy novella, here: Book Funnel.

Connect with Laura Moretti

Facebook • Instagram • X • Email: lauramoretti.pp@gmail

So, friends, what do you think of Heartbroken? Are you looking forward to reading it? 

The Little Women Devotional by Rachel Dodge ~ Spotlight!

Happy first day of March! Also, happy release day for The Little Women Devotional by Rachel Dodge! Yay! 

I’m very excited to read this devotional! I try to make it a practice to read the word of God daily, and I love it when it’s combined with great literature!  

 

The Little Women Devotional

A Chapter-By-Chapter Companion to Louisa May Alcott’s Beloved Classic

by Rachel Dodge

Devotional Inspiration from the Lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy   

The Little Women Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom, and joy in the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, cherished by generations of readers. 

Each reading corresponds with a chapter from the book and invites you to embrace God’s guiding hand in your life as His cherished daughter. This beautiful chapter-by-chapter devotional includes original artwork throughout, and each reading includes examples from the novel, scripture, life application, and prayers perfect for groups, book clubs, or personal reflection.

 

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About the Author

Rachel Dodge is the bestselling author of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: A Chapter-By-Chapter Companion for Kindred Spirits (Barbour 2020) and Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen (Bethany House 2018). Rachel teaches college English classes, gives talks at libraries, teas, and book clubs, and is a writer for the popular Jane Austen’s World blog and Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping families to grow closer to Jesus through prayer and the study of God’s Word. A true kindred spirit at heart, Rachel enjoys books, bonnets, and ball gowns. She makes her home in California with her husband and their two children.

Connect with Rachel Dodge

Website • Facebook • Twitter

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This is Dodge’s third devotional she’s written. The first, Praying with Jane: 31 Days through the Prayers of Jane Austen (link to my blog post). I loved reading through Jane’s prayers and how Rachel combined them with scripture and Austen’s novels! 

The second is The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion for Kindred Spirits. I still need to grab a copy of this one, but I’m sure it’s good!

Links

Praying with Jane ~ Amazon (paid link) • Goodreads

The Anne of Green Gables Devotional ~ Amazon (paid link) • Goodreads

The Little Women Devotional ~ Amazon (paid link) • Goodreads

Congratulations Rachel on your new book, The Little Women Devotional! 

 

Hopefully, I'll have a review posted by the end of the month! 

John Eyre Blog Tour ~ Spotlight

 Hello, my friends! Today, I'm spotlighting Mimi Mathews' new book, John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow. This book looks incredible! I love a dark gothic tale and this retelling/mash-up sounds like a must-read!

“One of the most moving, suspenseful, innovative and remarkable retellings of a classic in the history of, well, ever... Every page is sheer rapture as [Matthews] moulds popular source material into a spell-binding creation so wholly her own.”— Rachel McMillan, bestselling author of The London Restoration

John Eyre

A Tale of Darkness and Shadow

by Mimi Matthews

BOOK DESCRIPTION 

Yorkshire, 1843. When disgraced former schoolmaster John Eyre arrives at Thornfield Hall to take up a position as tutor to two peculiar young boys, he enters a world unlike any he's ever known. Darkness abounds, punctuated by odd bumps in the night, strange creatures on the moor, and a sinister silver mist that never seems to dissipate. And at the center of it all, John's new employer—a widow as alluring as she is mysterious. 

Sixteen months earlier, heiress Bertha Mason embarked on the journey of a lifetime. Marriage wasn't on her itinerary, but on meeting the enigmatic Edward Rochester, she's powerless to resist his preternatural charm. In letters and journal entries, she records the story of their rapidly disintegrating life together, and of her gradual realization that Mr. Rochester isn't quite the man he appears to be. In fact, he may not be a man at all. 

From a cliff-top fortress on the Black Sea coast to an isolated estate in rural England, John and Bertha contend with secrets, danger, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Can they help each other vanquish the demons of the past? Or are some evils simply too powerful to conquer?

 

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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both
historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Regency and Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Library Journal and Publishers Weekly, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats.

Connect to Mimi Matthews

Website • Twitter • Facebook • Pinterest • BookBub • Goodreads

Follow the Tour!

Join the virtual book tour of JOHN EYRE: A TALE OF DARKNESS AND SHADOW, Mimi Matthews’ highly acclaimed Bronte-inspired Gothic romance, July 12-25, 2021. Thirty-five popular online influencers specializing in historical fiction, Gothic romance, and paranormal fiction will join in the celebration of its release with an interview, spotlights, exclusive excerpt, and reviews of this new Victorian-era novel set in Yorkshire, England. 

July 12 The Caffeinated Bibliophile (review)

July 12 Syrie James (review)

July 12 Austenprose—A Jane Austen Blog (review)

July 13 Bronte Blog (interview)

July 13 Laura's Reviews (review)

July 13 All-of-a-Kind Mom (spotlight)

July 14 Gwendalyn's Books (review)

July 14 Austenesque Reviews (review)

July 15 Bookworm Lisa (review)

July 15 Nurse Bookie (review)

July 16 Savvy Verse and Wit (excerpt) 

July 16 The Lit Bitch (review)

July 17 My Bookish Bliss (review)

July 17 From the TBR Pile (review)

July 18 Rosanne E. Lortz (review)

July 18 Books, Teacups, & Reviews (review)

July 19 The Secret Victorianist (review)

July 19 Christian Chick's Thoughts (review)

July 19 The Gothic Library (review)

July 20 Getting Your Read On (review)

July 20 The Silver Petticoat Review (review)

July 20 Lu Reviews Books (review)

July 21 Scuffed Slippers and Wormy Books (spotlight)

July 21 The Green Mockingbird (review)

July 22 Unabridged Chick (review)

July 22 A Darn Good Read (review)

July 23 Kathleen Flynn (review)

July 23 So Little Time… (spotlight)

July 23 The Calico Critic (review)

July 24 The Bronte Babe (review)

July 24 Probably at the Library (review)

July 24 Impressions in Ink (review)

July 25 From Pemberley to Milton (review)

July 25 Vesper's Place (review)

July 25 Cup of Tea with that Book Please (review)

Many thanks to Laurel Ann Nattress of Austenprose for including me in this book tour!

Congratulations to Mimi Matthews on the release of John Eyre! 

So, friends, do you want to read this story as much as I do? Let me know in the comments! Thanks!

Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks ~ Blog Tour ~ Spotlight

 Hello, my friends! Today, I am spotlighting a new Proper Romance Regency book from Shadow Mountain Publishing! Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks!  

Advance Praise

"Hawks crafts a spellbinding tale featuring rich characters and raw emotions set against the atmospheric backdrop of sea life in all its danger and beauty. Georgana is a tough protagonist holding her own in a world dominated by men, while Peyton's charm and sensitivity marks him as a true gentleman. A hidden identity, flirtation, and treachery make for a rousing tale to captivate lovers of historical romances."— Publishers Weekly

 

Georgana's Secret

by Arlem Hawks

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 

A Regency romance on the high seas. Two hearts yearning to find a safe harbor, and possibly, a lasting love. 

As a young girl, Georgana Woodall dreamed of beautiful dresses, fancy balls, and falling in love. However, when her mother dies, she cannot face a future under the guardianship of her abusive grandmother and instead chooses to join her father on his ship disguised as his cabin boy, "George." 

Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has no time in his life for love, not with his dedication to His Majesty's Royal Navy claiming his full attention. While trying to adjust to a new crew, he strives to be an exemplary officer and leader. When he sees the captain's cabin boy being harassed by the crew, he immediately puts a stop to it and takes the "boy" under his wing. After discovering a number of clues, Dominic deduces that George is really a woman. Knowing that revealing the cabin boy's secret would put her in serious danger from the rowdy crew, Dominic keeps silent and hides his growing affection for her. 

Georgana is quickly losing her heart to Dominic's compassion and care but is convinced nothing can come of her affection. She cannot continue to live her life on the sea, and having already missed too many seasons in London, her chances of being welcomed back into polite society and finding a suitable husband are quickly slipping away.

 

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About the Author

Arlem Hawks began making up stories before she could write. Living all over the Western United States and traveling around the world gave her a love of cultures and people and the stories they have to tell. With her travels came an interest in history, especially the history of her English heritage. When she isn't writing, Arlem is baking her characters' favorite foods, sewing Regency dresses, learning how to play the tin whistle, and water coloring. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two children. Having previously published four historical romance novellas, Georgana’s Secret is her debut novel.

Connect with Arlem Hawks

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Advance Praise

“This tale felt sweepingly cinematic at times and was both action-packed and heart-wrenching with an immersive narrative.”— Katie Jackson, RegencyProofreading.com

Arlem Hawks wove a magnificent tale of adventure and deception and delivered a happy ever after that was as unconventional as the rest of the story. With so many stories of romance out there, it is refreshing when one comes along that is very different than the stories that I am used to. A little adventure always livens things up fabulously.”— Emily Flynn, Reading with Emily

"Fans of sweet love stories as well as readers who fondly remember those marvelous old traditional Signet Regencies will quickly succumb to the siren song of Hawk’s expertly crafted novel, which delivers the perfect blend of Jane Austen-smart romance and Patrick O’Brian flavored seafaring adventure. Teen romance readers will cheer on the plucky heroine as she finds the courage to forge her own path in life and love."— Booklist, starred review

Join the virtual blog tour of GEORGANA’S SECRET (Proper Romance Regency), Arlem Hawks’ highly acclaimed debut historical romance novel January 11 – February 14, 2021. Over forty-five popular blogs specializing in historical romance, inspirational fiction, and Austenesque fiction will join in the celebration of its release with excerpts, spotlights, and reviews of this new Regency-era novel set aboard a Royal Naval ship.

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE

Jan 11 My Jane Austen Book Club         Excerpt

Jan 11 Austenprose — A Jane Austen Blog Review 

Jan 12 Wishful Endings                 Review

Jan 12 Lu Reviews Books         Review 

Jan 13 Lady with a Quill                 Review 

Jan 13 Timeless Novels                 Review 

Jan 14 Reading is My Superpower        Review

Jan 14 The Bibliophile Files                 Review 

Jan 15 Randi Loves 2 Read                Review

Jan 16 The Christian Fiction Girl         Excerpt

Jan 17 Nurse Bookie                Review

Jan 18 The Silver Petticoat Review        Review

Jan 18 Heidi Reads                 Review 

Jan 19 Bookfoolery                 Review 

Jan 20 Captivated Reading                 Review 

Jan 21 Greenish Bookshelf                 Review 

Jan 21 Bookworm Lisa                 Review 

Jan 22 Among the Reads         Review 

Jan 23 Gwedalyn's Books         Review 

Jan 24 My Bookish Bliss                 Review 

Jan 25 Wishful Endings                 Excerpt

Jan 25 Christian Chick's Thoughts         Review 

Jan 26 Relz Reviewz                 Review 

Jan 27 The Lit Bitch                 Review 

Jan 28 Reading with Emily                 Review 

Jan 29 Books, Teacups & Reviews         Review 

Jan 30 A Darn Good Read         Review 

Jan 31 From Pemberley to Milton         Spotlight

Jan 31 Impressions in Ink         Review 

Feb 01 Austenesque Reviews                 Review 

Feb 02 Laura's Reviews                 Review 

Feb 03 Literary Time Out         Review 

Feb 04 Chicks, Rogues & Scandals         Excerpt

Feb 05 The Bluestocking         Review 

Feb 05 Library of Clean Reads         Review 

Feb 06 The Caffeinated Bibliophile         Spotlight

Feb 07 So Little Time…                 Spotlight

Feb 08 The Readathon                 Review

Feb 09 The Book Diva Reads                 Excerpt

Feb 09 Books and Socks Rock         Review 

Feb 10 Our Book Confessions         Review 

Feb 10 Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen Spotlight

Feb 11 Rosanne E. Lortz                 Review 

Feb 11 Jorie Loves a Story                 Review

Feb 12 Fire & Ice                 Excerpt

Feb 13 Cup of Tea with that Book, Please         Review 

Feb 14 Book Confessions of an Ex-ballerina Review

Thank you Laurel Ann Nattress @ Austenprose and Shadow Mountain Publishing for having me on this tour! 

What do you think about this story? Sounds like a grand adventure to me! 

Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthew ~ Spotlight!

Hello, my friends! I hope you are all doing well! And for those in the US, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Today, I am showcasing a new book by Mimi Matthews - Gentleman Jim; A Tale of Romance & Revenge! 

Gentleman Jim

A Tale of Romance & Revenge

by Mimi Matthews

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 

She Couldn't Forget...

Wealthy squire's daughter Margaret Honeywell was always meant to marry her neighbor, Frederick Burton-Smythe, but it's bastard-born Nicholas Seaton who has her heart. Raised alongside her on her father's estate, Nick is the rumored son of notorious highwayman Gentleman Jim. When Fred frames him for theft, Nick escapes into the night, vowing to find his legendary sire. But Nick never returns. A decade later, he's long been presumed dead.

He Wouldn't Forgive...

After years spent on the continent, John Beresford, Viscount St. Clare has finally come home to England. Tall, blond, and dangerous, he's on a mission to restore his family's honor. If he can mete out a bit of revenge along the way, so much the better. But he hasn't reckoned for Maggie Honeywell. She's bold and beautiful--and entirely convinced he's someone else.

As danger closes in, St. Clare is torn between love and vengeance. Will he sacrifice one to gain the other? Or, with a little daring, will he find a way to have them both?

 

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ADVANCE PRAISE

"Tartly elegant. . . A vigorous, sparkling, and entertaining love story with plenty of Austen-ite wit."— Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Matthews ups the ante with a wildly suspenseful romance..."— Library Journal, starred review

"Equally passionate and powerful...Mimi Matthews proves once again that she is a master of historical fiction in Gentleman Jim."— Readers' Favorite

"Rollicking and romantic, passionate and intriguing...Regency romance does not get any better than Gentleman Jim."— Relz Reviewz

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats. Her next romance, The Siren of Sussex, will be out in 2022 from Berkley/Penguin Random House.

Connect with Mimi Matthews

Website • Twitter • Facebook • Pinterest • Bookbub • Goodreads

THE BLOG TOUR BLURB:

Join the virtual blog tour of GENTLEMAN JIM; A TALE OF ROMANCE AND REVENGE, Mimi Matthews’s highly acclaimed new historical romance novel, November 9 through December 6, 2020. Forty-five popular blogs specializing in historical fiction, historical romance, and Austenesque fiction will join in the celebration of its release with exclusive excerpts, interviews, spotlights, or reviews of this new Regency-era novel set in Somerset, England. 

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:

Nov 09 Relz Reviewz (Character Spotlight)

Nov 09 Life of Literature (Review) 

Nov 09 Austenprose—A Jane Austen Blog (Review)

Nov 10 Savvy Verse and Wit (Interview) 

Nov 10 Greenish Bookshelf (Review) 

Nov 11 Library of Clean Reads (Review) 

Nov 11 Silver Petticoat Reviews (Excerpt) 

Nov 12 Bookworm Lisa (Review) 

Nov 12 Heidi Reads (Review) 

Nov 13 Lu's Reviews (Review) 

Nov 14 The Green Mockingbird (Review) 

Nov 15 Bookish Rantings (Review) 

Nov 15 The Lit Bitch (Review) 

Nov 16 The Historical Fiction Reader (Review) 

Nov 16 Austenesque Reviews (Review) 

Nov 17 Inkwell Inspirations (Review) 

Nov 17 Robin Loves Reading (Review) 

Nov 18 Christian Chick's Thoughts (Review) 

Nov 18 My Jane Austen Book Club (Excerpt) 

Nov 19 Laura's Reviews (Review) 

Nov 20 Jorie Loves a Story (Spotlight)

Nov 20 Foxes and Fairy Tales (Review) 

Nov 21 Gwendalyn's Books (Excerpt) 

Nov 22 Romantically Inclined Reviews (Review) 

Nov 22 Book Confessions of an Ex-Ballerina (Review) 

Nov 22 Vesper's Place (Spotlight)

Nov 23 Fiction Aficionado (Review) 

Nov 23 Historical Fiction with Spirit (Review) 

Nov 24 Let Them Read Books (Interview) 

Nov 25 The Caffeinated Bibliophile (Review)

Nov 25 So Little Time… (Spotlight)

Nov 27 Among the Reads (Review)

Nov 28 Chicks, Rogues and Scandals (Review)

Nov 29 Book Bustle (Review) 

Nov 30 Cup of Tea with that Book Please (Review)

Dec 01 Nurse Bookie (Review) 

Dec 02 Confessions of a Book Addict (Review) 

Dec 02 Impressions in Ink (Review) 

Dec 03 From Pemberley to Milton (Review) 

Dec 04 Relz Reviewz (Review) 

Dec 04 Rosanne E. Lortz (Review) 

Dec 05 Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen (Review) 

Dec 05 Probably at the Library (Review) 

Dec 06 The Calico Critic (Excerpt) 

Many thanks to Laurel Ann Nattress from Austenprose and Perfectly Proper Press for inviting me on this blog tour!

So, friends, what did you think? Sounds like a great read doesn't it?! I grabbed a copy, and I hope you do too!