I absolutely adore Ms. Starnes writing and all her books. I have followed her writing career from her first release and it has been a great ride. Cogratulations, Joana Starnes, on yet another new novel. I have no doubt that it is as fabulous as your other books. It is now added to the top of my growing list of TBR books. It is being released as we speak.
To get things rolling, let's hear a little about this book and the author! :)
Book Description
When Colonel Fitzwilliam’s disclosures are interrupted by the
bearer of distressing news from Longbourn, Miss Elizabeth Bennet is compelled
to consider an offer she would have otherwise dismissed out of hand. An offer
of marriage from the all-too-proud Mr Darcy.
Yet how is she to live with a husband she hardly knows and does
not love? Would she be trapped in a marriage of convenience while events
conspire to divide them? Or would love grow as, day by day and hour after hour,
she learns to understand the man she married, before she loses his trust and
his heart?
Author Contact Information
Twitter: Joana Starnes/ Twitter
Goodreads: Joana Starnes Goodread Author Page
Amazon: Joana Starnes Amazon Author Page
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Isn't it stunning. I love the painting. Some interesting information about the painting on the cover has been provided by the charming and efficient blog tour organizer, Claudine Pepe, and and the equally charming author, Joana Starnes. If you would like more information about the
artist who painted this portrait, visit John Opie's
Wikipedia Page. You can visit his work
here. John Opie was
a British landscape and portrait artist, who painted quite a few famous people,
including the author, Mary Wollstonecraft. Some of his work is also featured in the Chawton House Library. Included is the Knight Collection comprised of family portraits, landscapes and some Jane Austen related pieces.
Blog Tour Schedule
Nov. 24/Happy Thanksgiving
Giveaway
The
giveaway is for three winners. One will receive a paperback and two will
receive an ebook of Mr Bennet’s Dutiful Daughter. They will also receive assorted Austen-related mini-gifts. The
giveaways are open to international winners.
Also,
as a special bonus, all Rafflecopter entrants will receive an exclusive excerpt
of the book that will not be included in the Amazon sample. Claudine Pepe or Joana Starnes will email these
sample excerpts to entrants using their Rafflecopter email addresses. The Cover Reveal winners will be announced on November 16th,
the day before the blog tour begins.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
the day before the blog tour begins.
Janet,thank you for the cover reveal.
ReplyDeleteAm so looking forward to reading this book,the premise sounds delightful,Joana.
Best of luck with the launch!
Thanks, Mary! It's a right of passage I think, the FMS :) We love the idea so much! I hope you'll like my version of events. All the best and thanks for your support!
DeleteI'm enjoying this multiple cover reveal a lot! THe story behind the choice is fascinating. Joana's writing is sublime I think. Would love to add this one to my collection
ReplyDeleteAnji, you're too, too kind about my writing, thanks so much!!!!!! The multiple cover reveal is absolutely amazing, and all thanks to Claudine and the wonderful people who joined in. I'm ever so grateful and luckily for my family, I might stay speechless for some time :D
DeleteBest of luck in the giveaway and do keep the club badge to hand, you might need it. And chocolate :D
..and wine!
DeleteThank you so much, Anji! I was hoping readers would embrace this idea, and I have to tell you, JAFF readers are the BEST!! The response has been wonderful.
DeleteI hope you love the excerpt we sent you, and of course, the rest of the book!
Thanks so much Claudine, I've got the excerpt and I'll definitely be having a look at it over the weekend. Very much looking forward to reading the rest of it. Got my fingers crossed for a giveaway win, of course, but it's one I'll buy if not.
DeleteHear-hear! JAFF readers are the best, and so are the JAFF bloggers! I really can't thank all the readers and bloggers for this wonderful day. I haven't had a wink of sleep in 24 hours - who can be bothered with sleep when there's such amazing company to be had??? Roll on the caffeine and thanks for an amazing party, everyone xxx
DeleteI'm all anticipation!
ReplyDeleteThnaks Joy, for the wonderful support and all the fun at the guessing game, I loved your comments!!!!! (I might have coffee splatter on my screen after reading about rodents in Darcy's and the colonel's bedrooms :D :D :D )
DeleteHave a good trip and wonderful time with your family (not long now) and all the best!
Tee-Hee!
DeleteHugs to you and best wishes.
Janet, thanks SO much for the kind words and the wonderful welcome. You and all the other amazing people who hosted the cover reveal today are unspeakably kind! Janet, Ceri, Anna, Rita, Maria Grazia, Margie, Tamara, Mira and Candy, THANK YOU!!! And huge thanks to Claudine, for making all this happen! Wow! Just Wow!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Joana. As you know, you can visit my blog anytime! This has been a fun experience with the simultaneous reveal. I was thrilled to be a part of it. Claudine does an excellent job, doesn't she!
DeleteI was fortunate enough to get an advanced read--this may very well be her best yet. (I have stayed up until 3am two nights in a row to read.)
ReplyDeleteGreat cover!
Thanks for the 'staying up late' warning. I better not start until I know I have time to finish it! I'm not surprised knowing the depth and excellence of Joana's writing. I love her books.
DeleteChristina, I really can't thank you enough for this amazing badge of honour!! THANKS!!! (and sorry about the late bedtime ;) )
DeleteOh, no no Janet, I can't possibly distract you from that amazing calendar!! I've only seen 2 pages so far but OMG can't wait to feast my eyes on all your Austen men!
Thank you so much, Janet, for joining this cover reveal and the blog tour. If I know your tastes, I think this will be one you'll love too. I feel the same as Christina... This may be Joana's best, but then again, it's almost like picking a favorite child. Not exactly the same, but you get my point, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read the exclusive vignette that Joana shares with your readers on the blog tour. Have a great weekend!
Thanks ever so much, Claudine, for the wonderful words and especially for this amazing day. Really, words are not enough!!!
DeleteJoana is one of those authors who offers more in her books, not just some sweet little taste story with no conflict and then it's over, but a real meaty chunk of interesting reading to chew on. I love this concept of sharing the cover reveal like a giant release party! I'm going to all the sites to party with you all! Conga line, anyone? (You've seen that video, right?)
ReplyDeleteSuzan, you're so kind! I'm so glad you like my books, particularly because I feel the same about yours. Thanks for this wonderful message, and also for the Conga :)
DeleteEnjoying seeing this cover all over today and the build of anticipating for when the story will release.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a truly amazing day :) Huge thanks for everything!!!
DeleteOoh such an interesting premise! Thanks for the cover reveal! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad it caught your eye, Maria! Thanks for stopping by :)
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