Friday, May 9, 2014

Excerpt: Mr. Darcy's Pledge by Monica Fairview & Giveaway!

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 series. I cannot wait to begin this series! From the book blurb and reviews I have read, Mr. Darcy's Pledge sounds like a diverting read. 
Keep reading for a chance to win your own paperback copy of Mr. Darcy's Pledge!!

From the publisher:
Torn between his heart and his mind… Mr. Darcy must make a choice.

Fitzwilliam Darcy has always been able to keep his emotions under control. That is, until he falls under the spell of Elizabeth Bennet and surprises himself by blurting out a proposal to her like a moonstruck youth. Stung to the quick by her rejection, his pride in tatters, and left with no possibility that she will ever return his regard, Darcy determines to put all thoughts of Elizabeth behind him. But not even Town with its boundless opportunities for amusement can keep the image of Elizabeth Bennet from pursuing him everywhere he goes.

By the time Darcy leaves Town to travel up to Pemberley, he has learned one thing. There is only one way of overcoming Miss Bennet’s bewitching hold over him and Darcy is desperate enough to try it. The solution is to get married. And this time, he is not going to choose a wife by allowing his emotions to lead him by the nose.

His choice will be entirely rational…

In Volume I of this Pride and Prejudice variation, Monica Fairview traces Mr. Darcy’s journey as he struggles to come to terms with the upheaval Elizabeth Bennet has caused in his life…and his heart.      
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Excerpt:
It was a warm, sticky night, one of those summer nights when, even with the windows open, it was difficult to breathe.  When Darcy finally managed to drift off, after what seemed like hours of waiting in vain for sleep to overcome him, a thunderclap roused him. He trudged to the windows to close them. The rain provided no relief from the heat; quite the opposite. With the windows closed, the room grew even more oppressive.

His brief periods of slumber were flooded with torrid dreams that ended in disappointment. In one particularly vivid dream, he thought Elizabeth was running towards him, but as he reached out to embrace her, he realized she was looking behind him at Wickham. In the dream, he was compelled to look on as Wickham came forward to seize her and plant his lips on hers.

Darcy sat up in his bed and ran his hands over his face in despair. Now both Wickham and Elizabeth were invading his dreams. Even if he was able to control his thoughts in the daytime, he could not control them at night.

It simply would not do. Something had to be done about it before long or he feared for his sanity.
The only way he would be able to forget Elizabeth was to replace her with a real-life bride. The problem was he did not wish to be hasty in his choice. He could not allow himself to be ruled either by passion or desperation. He wanted to choose calmly and rationally.

What then was he waiting for?

The sooner he decided what an ideal bride for Pemberley should be like, the sooner he could begin his search.

Full of determination, he rose and dressed without the assistance of his valet. Sequestering himself in the library, he sat at his desk, sharpened a quill, and began to write.

List of Requirements for a Wife

***Giveaway Time***
Monica Fairview is kindly giving away ONE (1) paperback copy of Mr. Darcy's Pledge!! Thank you, Monica! =)
Giveaway open to US, Candada, and UK residents.
To be entered, readers must comment for 1 entry. 
Retweet my tweet on Twitter @Monica_Fairview for 1 extra entry, 
share this post on Facebook 1 extra entry with mention of Monica Fairview.
Readers MUST leave an email address or Twitter handle so I know how to contact the winner.
Giveaway ends May 17, 2014!
Best of luck!! =)

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29 comments:

  1. Wickham has really got into Darcy's head

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  2. shared on FB https://www.facebook.com/vespermeikle/posts/1400566010227788

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  4. Thank you Monica and Jakki for the excerpt and the giveaway. I LOVE a good book and am excited to read this. I have the ebook but would love the paperback to share with my Mom. Any idea when book two is out?

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    1. Lovely that you want to give the book to your mom, Joy. The answer to your question is below.

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  5. Oh, the excerpt was well, ingeniously selected. It hooks you instantly, and doesn't leave you in peace until you want to know the whole story. Therefore, I shared it on my Facebook to pain others with this delightful writing by talented Monica Fairview.

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    1. Sorry, forgot to leave my email address.

      It's: donandtisa@aol.com

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    2. Thank you, Denisia. I hope you'll enjoy it!

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  7. I really want to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.
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    1. Schilds -- thank you so much for stopping by. Good luck.

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  8. Definitely got me hooked!

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    Sharing in FB and re-tweeting right now!

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  9. Love the excerpt! Can't wait to read both volumes!

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  10. It sounds deliciously intriguing! Roll on Vol II but in the meantime shared, tweeted, crossed fingers and hoping for the best :D
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  11. The ebook is purchased and on my TBR. Will hopefully read it before he end of the month. Eagerly anticipating the release of VOL.2.

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  12. This is a unique twist and I am intrigued. I am already anxiously awaiting vol 2. Thank you for the excerpt and for the giveaway.
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    I Shared and tweeted.

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    1. Deborah, Joanna and BeckyC -- Glad you think it's intriguing! Hopefully I'll complete Vol 2 in time for publication in September.

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  13. Sorry, forgot to leave my email....skamper25 at gmail dot com

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  14. cannot wait to read this one!!! a MUST-READ for me!!!

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  15. shared giveaway on www.facebook.com/cyn209

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    1. Thanks for sharing,cyn, and thanks for stopping by!.

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  16. Wickham loves to ruin things, doesn't he? Thanks for stopping by, Wendy!!

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  17. Sounds like a good book and one that I'm interested in. I've heard of her books before and I'd love to win.

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  18. I look forward to reading it, forgive my ignorance how many volumes to you plan to do 2 or 3? I will have to have all of them before I start I cannot bear being in suspense!
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  19. This new book sounds wonderful and I am so excited to read it. I am such a fan of Monica's other books, I'm sure I'll enjoy this one just as much! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    Retweeted about the giveaway!!:)

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  20. Michelle F. I'm glad you're ready to dip in your toe, so to speak. Good luck.

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  21. Tamara -- one more volume for this story to be complete. Not a suspense kind of person?

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  22. Kelli -- lovely of you to say so!! Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

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