Hi friends!! It is time to celebrate! 2️⃣fantastic books by KaraLynne Mackrory are rereleased today with new gorgeous covers! Woot woot! 🎉If you haven’t read (or don’t already own your own copy of) Falling for Mr. Darcy or Haunting Mr. Darcy you are in luck! They are now re-released from Quills and Quartos! KaraLynne is here today to share her lovely new covers AND some delicious excerpts that will help you fall for Mr. Darcy (see what I did there?) 😉
Falling For Mr Darcy
~ Book Description ~
The simple truth is proven that sometimes a gentleman never knows his heart until a lady comes along to introduce it to him. When Mr. Darcy encounters Elizabeth Bennet injured after a fall, his concern for her welfare cracks the shell of his carefully guarded heart, and a charming man emerges. Elizabeth sees an appealing side of him she never believed possible from the stoic, proud master of Pemberley. They find the simple gentlemanly act of assisting her home will test both Mr. Darcy’s resolve to keep his heart safe and Elizabeth’s conviction that this is the last man on earth she might have ever been prevailed upon to marry. Soon, falling for Mr. Darcy becomes a real possibility.
~ From the Author ~
In the excerpt below you will find Darcy mired in his familiar pride and resisting the tugging of his heart for Elizabeth. His cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam dropped in for a visit. I love Colonel Fitzwilliam, he is one of my favorite characters to write and I especially love his relationship with Darcy. I imagine the two are closer than brothers and know each other well enough to hear what isn’t being said.
~ Excerpt from Falling for Mr. Darcy ~
Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam and his cousin Darcy had been the best of friends from childhood. Richard was a few years Darcy’s senior and, being of a naturally jovial sort, enjoyed teasing his younger cousin. Darcy’s sombre personality made him an easy target, yet he never could be angry with his cousin for his pranks. As the two grew into manhood, their relationship remained essentially the same. Richard would tease and laugh at his cousin, who had learned to laugh at himself occasionally but pretended distaste for Richard’s behaviour.
When the two cousins had settled into comfortable positions, the colonel enquired, “So, where have you been these past few weeks?”
Darcy’s smile faded only slightly as he replied, “In Hertfordshire with Bingley. You remember my friend?”
“Ah, yes, the unnaturally happy one.” He laughed at his cousin’s disapproving face and continued. “What the deuce were you doing in that part of the country?”
“He asked for my advice regarding an estate he is leasing.” His answer was so matter-of-fact that Richard, who knew Darcy better than himself sometimes, detected something unusual about it.
“For two months?”
Darcy shifted in his chair uneasily and shrugged his shoulders with indifference. “He has never had an estate, and there was much to consider.”
Richard merely nodded in acquiescence but sat staring at his cousin for a few minutes. Darcy detected his gaze and tried to ignore it. Whenever his cousin smelled blood, he was ruthless, and Darcy was proud of himself for appearing disinterested in the topic of his recent trip. He hoped his cousin would see nothing amiss.
“Well, I am glad you could lend your experience to your friend. Does he stay in Hertfordshire?”
“Yes, he enjoys the area tremendously; in fact, he has been courting a local gentleman’s daughter.” Darcy flinched slightly at his mistake. Knowing Richard was always interested in hearing about ladies, he should not have brought up Bingley’s news. He held his breath for a moment, hoping his cousin would uncharacteristically ignore the chance to enquire about the lady. His hope was for naught, for when Richard had seen his cousin’s sudden discomfort, he could not help himself and decided to pry deeper.
“You don’t say! Well, good for him. Does Hertfordshire boast many good looking ladies?”
“There are a few handsome ones, yes.” Darcy nonchalantly brushed an invisible speck of dust off his trousers.
“I had not known Hertfordshire was the place to meet fine ladies. It has been a while since I have been in company with Bingley. Perhaps I ought to pay him a visit.” Richard watched his cousin squirm and realised that a lady was behind his discomfort. The idea was completely fascinating as he had never before seen his cousin enamoured by any lady. This lady must be something special, indeed, to have caught his cousin’s interest.
Darcy, on the other hand, was trying desperately to keep his composure at the thought of his handsome and naturally charming cousin travelling to Hertfordshire and possibly making the acquaintance of Elizabeth. She was so witty and delightful when she teased and stunning when her laughter brought a sparkle to her eyes that he knew his cousin would immediately take to her. What if he is able to win her affections? The idea boiled inside him, and for a moment, he could do nothing but torture himself with the image of Elizabeth as his cousin’s wife.
With a serious tone, Richard looked at his cousin and asked, “Who is she, Darcy?”
Gah! I love Colonel Fitzwilliam and his knowing ways!!!
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: January 13th)
Okay, that dress and Elizabeth’s face are all kinds of fabulous!! 😍
Low key, that is the pose I do most my reading in… 😁
I love the glorious details of all the fabrics used in this cover, just beautiful! 🧵
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Haunting Mr Darcy: A Spirited Courtship
~ Book Description ~
2015 IPPY BRONZE MEDAL WINNER FOR ROMANCE!
What happens to the happily ever after when the ever after has already happened?
A spirited courtship indeed! Jane Austen’s much adored Pride and Prejudice is transfigured in this regency adaptation. That fickle friend Fate intervenes when an unexpected event threatens the happily ever after of literature’s favorite love story. The gentlemen from Netherfield have left, winter is upon the land and after a horrifying carriage accident, Elizabeth Bennet finds her spirit transported as if by magic into Mr. Darcy’s London home. Paranormally tethered to the disagreeable man, it doesn’t help that he believes she is a phantasm of his love struck mind, not the real Elizabeth. Somehow they must learn to trust, learn to love and learn to bring Elizabeth back to her earthly form before it is too late.
~ From the Author ~
During much of the book Elizabeth’s spirit is tethered in some magical way to Darcy. She cannot be further than a few paces from him. This makes for some truly delicious scenes where one or the other experience a myriad of emotions. I have to admit that doing this to our dear couple was one of my greatest sources of entertainment while writing this book.
~ Excerpt from Haunting Mr. Darcy ~
Unwittingly, Darcy took Elizabeth on an abbreviated tour of the house as he made his way. Upon exiting the library, he entered into a wide passage that led to what seemed to be the front entry. If she had wished to make herself known to him, she was unable, for at that moment she was struck quite mute at the beautiful paintings that lined the vestibule and corridors through which he travelled. She nearly called out to him to stop as she wished to gaze a little longer at many of the paintings, but the gentleman seemed quite determined to reach his destination and at the earliest instance.
Her unguided tour concluded when he came to the end of a passageway, entered through a doorway, and closed it behind him, leaving her on the other side. Until that time, Elizabeth had been absolutely fixated on the rich colours and muted elegance of the residence through which she glided. Not once, she noted, did Darcy look back at her, and though she half expected it at any point along the route, she found she was glad for it. She was certain she would not wish for him to see the awe that was surely on her face as she admired his home.
The invisible pull that compelled her forward momentum halted just as she reached the closed door. Grateful for the momentary break to feel as if she were once again mistress of her own destiny, Elizabeth took the time to prepare herself for what she was certain would be a bizarre and troubling encounter. However, much to her annoyance, before she would declare herself quite ready, the tug of her person once again propelled her through the solid door.
She entered just in time to witness the gentleman—to her horror, embarrassment and shock—pull his shirt over his head and stride into another room, exposing her eyes to the breadth and strength of his back. It was then that Elizabeth realised, in the most alarming manner, that she stood in what appeared to be his bedchamber. Panic seized her as she turned and struggled against the boundary line. Her thoughts were a jumble of dread and maidenly shame. Elizabeth’s fists pounded on the unseen wall as her eyes squeezed shut and a blush scorched her face. Pray, God, have mercy on me! Let me but disappear!
Her pleas had at least the benefit of easing her panic as, without hope, her shoulders slumped, and she realised she was already invisible except to the one person for whom she wished to be. Her cheeks still blooming with the deepest of blushes, Elizabeth travelled the boundary line in a mortified state for soon she recognised the sounds of water splashing in a tub from the other side of the door. Never in her life had she felt so exposed and uncomfortable.
Wake up, wake up, wake up! she bleakly cried to herself. Her hands ran through her hair, dislodging its careful coiffeur. The feel of her hair tumbling to her shoulders ceased her anxious movements. She quickly re-pinned her hair, feeling absurdly calmed by the mindless process. She could not add to the impropriety of being in the gentleman’s chamber by having her hair unbound. Laughing without humour, Elizabeth settled into hopeless pacing across the rug, constantly testing the invisible border and praying it would move.
Delicious scene, indeed! I appreciate all the brilliant ways you played with this scenario!!
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: January 13th)
What a beautiful cover! I love how the light is emanating from Elizabeth’s phantasmal being. ✨
I love the open book on the cover, again wonderful detail and texture. 📖
What do you think, friends? 🤔
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~ Connect with KaraLynne ~
~ About KaraLynne ~
KaraLynne began writing horrible poetry as an angst filled youth. It was a means to express the
exhilaration and devastation she felt every time her adolescent heart was newly in love with “the one” and then broken every other week. As her frontal lobe developed, she grew more discerning of both men and writing. She has been married to her own dreamboat of a best friend, Andrew, for 17 years.
Together they have the migraine inducing responsibility of raising five children to not be dirt bags
(fingers crossed), pick of up their socks (still a work in progress), not fight with each other (impossible task) and become generally good people (there’s hope). She loves escaping into a book, her feather babies (the regal hens of Cluckingham Palace), and laughter.
She has written four books and participated in many anthologies including: Falling For Mr. Darcy;
Bluebells in the Mourning; Haunting Mr. Darcy: A Spirited Courtship; Yours Forevermore, Darcy; The
Darcy Monologues; Rational Creatures; and Sun-Kissed: Effusions of Summer.
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
The lovely people at Quills and Quartos are offering a generous giveaway of a $20 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky reader who comments on today’s post! (Book spree!) 📚🤤
To enter this giveaway leave a question, comment, or some love for KaraLynne below.
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Quills and Quartos!
- This giveaway ends January 20th (winner will be announced on Facebook)
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You can BUY Falling for Mr. Darcy and Haunting Mr. Darcy now!
Our sincere gratitude to KaraLynne Mackrory and the wonderful people at Quills and Quartos for putting this special post together!
I am so happy to celebrate KaraLynne, her lovely books, and these beautiful new editions from Quills and Quartos!
Thank you Meridith! So exciting to be out again!
Congratulations on your re-release. I’d been looking for ‘Haunting’ on Amazon lately, disappointed that it got away.
Thank you for your patience!
Glad to meet you Congratulations!
Oh, MY! I love, love, love these covers. Haunting Mr. Darcy is one of my all-time favorites. I have re-read it so many times on KU and was looking to do so again recently and was disappointed that it was gone. I am going to have to read the Falling for Mr. Darcy. I THINK this is a new one for me. Thank you for sharing these covers. here and for the giveaway offer.
Happy reading to you! Thanks for your loyal HMD reading.
I love KaraLynne’s stories & couldn’t put the books down once I started reading them!! I need more! I love the new covers!
Kisses! Love you Brianna
Both if the new covers are fabulous. These are two of my favorite “go to” reads when I need something different. Congrats on the new covers.
Thank you! Good luck with the giveaway!!
Congratulations, KaraLynne. The covers are beautiful, and I can’t wait to become reacquainted with these old friends.
Thank you
Fabulous covers! Huge congratulations KaraLynne, and best of luck with your relaunch
Awww Jesse – you make me blush!
KaraLynne, what a beautiful cover and exciting new story you’ve written! I’m sure it will go well for you, but I still want to wish you all the best! Was so funny, “the unnaturally happy one” 😀
Thank you Charlotte! Hope you get a chance to enjoy it all!
I like the new covers. I already own all 4 of your books with the old covers though.
Good luck! Thanks for your support
Two gorgeous new covers! Although I’ve got copies of both books, “Haunting” in its original paperback form with the IP bronze medallion on the front, I only appear to have read that one. Must get around to reading “Falling” sometime soon as the excerpt has intrigued me greatly. This Richard sounds as though he’s determined to dig out the truth about his cousin,
Col fitz is a stud – you must read it and fall in love with him too.
Lovely covers and congratulations on the re-releases of 2 of my favorite books. I was looking to reread “Haunting” recently and had to resort to my local library for a copy.
I’m glad your library could help you get your fix!
Thank you for the giveaway. The new covers are very nice. Congratulations.
Good luck!!!
Congratulations! The covers are beautiful and the books captivating and wonderful.
I hope you get a chance to dive into them. Thanks for commenting!
Love the covers! Added these to my TBR list. Thank you so much for this giveaway!!!
May your TBR never get too long for you!
Happy day! KaraLynne Mackrory was among the first authors I read when discovering the amazing treasures of JAFF. Falling, Yours Forevermore and Bluebells were on KU, and I read those and looked happily for more. I purchased Haunting, and by the time I wanted to re-read the magic of all again they were unavailable. I’ve been watching for their re-release and bought FFMD immediately today lest someone change their mind lol! The new covers are beautiful. Q&Q is certainly doing justice to the wonderful author’s work we have the good fortune to enjoy. Thank you Meredith, for your entertaining and informative blog and reviews that I follow with pleasure! Congratulations and many thanks to KaraLynne, and the best of good wishes on each re-release!
Wow Deborah! What a glowing review of your own! Thank you for being such a staunch supporter! You are an authors dream.
Lovely covers and I have enjoyed reading both books in the past. Best Wishes on your re-release. Thanks for sharing here.
Thank you !
What lovely covers! I love both these books which are on my re read list as are the other two.
Thank you for the reminders, I think it’s time for yet another read.
Happy reading!!!
Love the new covers! So pretty!
Awe shucks!
Ohh, I love the covers! And the intriguing excerpts doubly so! Congrats on re-publishing!
Thank you so much. Good luck!
really love the FALLING FOR MR. DARCY cover! HAUNTING MR. DARCY fits the theme.
denise
Thank you Denise! It was fun designing new fresh looks.
I love the new cover of Haunting Mr.Darcy!! I guess I’m gonna have to get another paperback :)))
Dang. Hate it when that happens!
Love your stories and it is great to see a re-release, which reminds me to read my favorites all over again!
Thank you Cheryl! It’s fun to get a fresh look again!
Love both of these, but “Haunting Mr. Darcy” was the first JAFF title I ever fell in love with and it has such a special place in my heart. It is one of the best and it is so good to see it released again! The new cover is simply stunning.
Jen that really means a lot. I love hearing that it notched a spot in people’s favorites list. Thank you about the cover too! I love it.
The covers a beautiful, I especially like Haunting Mr. Darcy. Congratulation on re-release of these great books and I’m looking forward to the audiobook.
Happy listening soon!!!
I agree, the covers are both wonderful.
Thank you.
Love the new covers. Congratulations on rereleasing. I am in need of Haunting. I am drawn further in with each excerpt I read.
Come on in darling! Allow yourself to #gethaunted !!
I read Haunting Mr. Darcy before, but not Falling for Mr. Darcy. Can’t wait to read both.
Hope you get a chance to enjoy it! Thanks for entering!
Gorgeous cover for ‘Falling for Mr. Darcy’…so lush! The cover of ‘Haunting Mr. Darcy’ is so illuminating! Congratulations on these re-releases. I must say though, that ‘Yours Forevermore’ is one of my all time favourites. I absolutely adore it and feel it is one of those books you tell people they must read! Thank you for a chance at the giveaway!
Thank you! And I’m so glad you liked Yours Forevermore. It’s wonderful to hear readers enjoyed your book. Thanks for sharing the love!
Thanks for hosting, Meredith [hello to your Mr. Bingley]. You are so lucky to get to have the cover reveals. We can ohh and ahh and gush all over the place with you. Love those covers. They are beautiful, simply beautiful. Well done! Congratulations to you KaraLynne and your designer. The excerpts were spot on. I love our dear colonel. You can’t get much past him. I adore him. That spirit-tether with Lizzy haunting Darcy was an amazing story. Blessings on the new release of these fabulous stories.
Thank you! We are very lucky to be on Meridith’s blog. She’s an old friend and a JAFF staple!!
Congrats on the re-release of your books, the covers are lovely.
Thank you! Good luck with the giveaway
Congratulations and thank you KaraLynne for re-releasing your new books and havin gthem in KU. I have read them before when I started being a KU member. had been waiting for its release. Thank you for this give-away also.
Thank you for being a reader! I’m glad you can revisit them now!
Congratulation on the release of the books. Both covers are beautiful. Elizabeth looks a bit like a young Queen Alexandra.
I never thought Of that! How fun!
Both covers are fabulous! So well done! Congratulations on them both!
The new covers are lovely. I love reading both of these books.
Thank you Meredith and Q&Q for the giveaway! And thank you, KaraLynne Mackrory for the excerpt!
I imagine that Haunting Mr. Darcy will make a fun read. 😉
(And before I forget: great covers!)
Good luck!
great teasers….now I have added both books to my Must Have list.
congratulations on your new release
Congratulations on the release and stunning covers. I agree that the material in Elizabeth’s dress is exquisite. Thank you for the excerpts and giveaway.
I did read and enjoyed these and other stories by this author. Thanks for the generous give-away here.
Loved the new book covers and her stories. I think I have read all of her books–Karalynne is a phenomenal author and one can count on her books to be interesting, well written stories. Congrats on this new phase of your writing journey!
A huge congratulations on the rereleases and the beautiful covers. I’ve loved all your books, you’re an amazing author. Haunting Mr Darcy gets reread at least once a year here. I hope for you that the rereleases bring a lot of new readers to your stories. And I hope this means for your devoted fans this means you’re bringing us some new works soon, even though bringing these back surely was a whole lot of work. Not to mention those five darlings you are raising.
Are there significant changes that indicate I should repurchase them?
Gorgeous covers, especially the first one. That gown-wow! Loved the excerpts and can’t wait to read both books. The only question is, which do I start with? 🙂
I just re-read Haunting Mr. Darcy with the original title from my statewide library program, and it was just as delightful as I remembered!! I can’t wait to read Falling for Mr. Darcy!!
Thanks, Karalynne, for sharing the covers (although I might actually prefer the original cover for Haunting) and the excerpt, plus the kind giveaway!!
Warmly,
Susanne 🙂
Both covers are really beautiful, Karalynne. But just a tiny slip that I noticed. I think the lady on the cover of Falling for Mr. Darcy is wearing Georgian dress so she couldn’t be Elizabeth. Perhaps she is Mrs Bennet or you set the novel to begin much earlier than in canon?
The excerpts are entertaining btw. I wonder how you came up with this delicious scenario in Haunting Mr. Darcy. If I were Elizabeth, I would certainly react the same way as her.
I have read and Loved both of these books before as well as having read Bluebells in the Mourning and Yours Forevermore, Darcy. If the four of them I think that my favorite was Falling for Mr. Darcy. Both of these new covers are really pretty.
Congratulations on re-releasing these 2 books and thank you for the generous giveaway!