Hi friends! Guess what?! I have a cover reveal to share today! And it is a cover reveal for Mary Anne Mushatt!! Woot woot! 🙌🏼 I have been a fan of Mary Anne’s since Darcy and the Duchess came out ten years ago! I am so excited she is releasing another one of her books, she comes up with such 
unique non-canon avenues to explore with Darcy and Elizabeth. Her upcoming release is titled For the Deepest Love (previously known as Only For the Deepest Love on the boards). We hope you enjoy!
~ Book Description ~
“After thinking long and hard, I have come to the conclusion that—although it may not be the kind of love my sister and I once had in mind—marrying Mr Darcy would be marrying for a love of the deepest kind.”
Recovering from their parents’ deaths, Elizabeth and Jane Bennet have held their family together, leaning on the support of their uncle, Edward Gardiner, to help them survive. Thus, when Mr Gardiner is threatened with scandal and ruin, Elizabeth vows to help him. Hearing of her distress, the scandalous Fitzwilliam Darcy enters her life—offering his aid in exchange for her hand. Accepting his proposal upends her life in unimaginable ways as she learns of the treachery of the peer courting her, the betrayal and violence committed by her childhood friend, and the threat to her country as it faces another war.
As Elizabeth and Darcy face the turmoil and trials swirling around them, they risk opening their hearts to unexpected passion. In order to survive challenges from without and fears within, they must summon unknown strengths and forge new bonds to solidify a love of the deepest kind.
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: June 1st)
Ooooooooo, such beautiful softness! I love the tangibly soft dress, the soft focus of the background, the soft touches, the soft looks in their eyes, the softly parted lips… 😍
Elizabeth’s outfit is stunning, isn’t it?! I love the bold cut and beautiful covers. 👗
Mr. Darcy is scandalous?!? 🤭
I am curious/thrilled about all the treachery, betrayal, and danger in store in this tale! 📕
What do you think, friends? 🤔
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~ About Mary Anne ~
A lifelong writer, Mary Anne Mushatt relocated to New Orleans last century, where she earned an MFA and created a documentary of oral histories in the African-American and Native American communities along Louisiana’s River Road. When the levees failed, exiling her family from their home, she discovered the community of Jane Austen acolytes and began writing novels placing the beloved characters of Pride & Prejudice in innovative situations. Taken is her second published novel. As a result of one of her earlier novels, she works with a multi-disciplinary team aiding victims of human trafficking become survivors.
Mary Anne lives in New Orleans with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
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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! 📚🤤
To enter this giveaway leave a question, comment, or some love for Mary Anne below.
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Quills and Quartos!
- This giveaway ends April 26th.
You can preorder For the Deepest Love now!
My sincere gratitude to Mary Anne Mushatt, Kristi Rawley, and the wonderful people at Quills and Quartos for putting this special post together!
Oh I am so excited that I just went and pre-ordered this from Amazon! I have absolutely loved this story since I first read it on A Happy Assembly and was crushed when I went back to reread it for the 10th time and found it was removed and the link in the JAFF Index lead to nowhere. I can’t wait! Oh and the cover is gorgeous, just absolutely beautiful and catches the spark that I always imagined this Darcy and Lizzy would feel between them. Stay safe and thank you for keeping on!
WOW!!!! I agree, Meredith! The softness, the passion, the intensity is so alluring! Congratulations, Ms. Mushatt! Looking forward to reading this one as I so enjoyed ‘Taken’!
Thank you! I love the cover, and the look in their eyes. It really catches the intensity of their journey.
Goodness! I’m hooked. I loved Taken, have reread and relistened to it multiple times. Great blurb, which makes me want to read it post-haste. The colors on the cover are just divine. The dress…very yummy in those colors. I really hope I win! And with Quills and Quartos I feel very confident that it will be edited beautifully. Best of luck, Mary Anne, on your new book’s launch. Here’s to a great success.
Thank you! Quills & Quartos are pros all the way. The cover is beautiful, and the story has expanded and tightened up.
I’m totally with you on this lovely cover Meredith! This sounds like another early marriage scenario? Yes! My favourite! It does sound rather angsty though and I’m not a huge angst lover!! But as long as they’re fighting together I can cope I think.
Please don’t enter me in the giveaway as I shop on U.K. so can’t spend dollars!
Angst? Me?
The cover is lovely, but I’m wondering if this takes place in the regency era or a bit later in the 19th century? The blurb makes me think I will like this book since it sounds like Elizabeth and Darcy will work together to solve their troubles rather than fighting for 90% of the book. Congrats on a new publication.
It’s regency all the way, and once Elizabeth and Darcy get past certain … details, they become a force to be dealt with.
The cover is cool
And so romantic.
Lovely cover. Please enter me in the give-away.
Why is Darcy scandalous? I feel that I could touch the fabric on the cover. Thank you for the giveaway.
Well …
great excerpt, cant wait to read it.
YEA! I love this Darcy.
Yes, the cover is lovely, and the feelings are intense. Thank you for the giveaway.
It is, isn’t it? Q&Q knows what they are doing.
A am thrilled that this story will be published. It’s my all time favourite. Beautiful cover and the Darcy on it will stay in my mind as the handsomest I’ve seen so far. Looking forward to the publication.
I enjoyed the story, Taken. Can you tell me if the new story is clean? Thank you.
Thank you. I am thrilled you enjoyed this E&D as much as I do. I have to say, I think she’s one of the more mature ones I’ve ever written.
I was super excited to hear Mary Anne Mushatt had a new one coming out! The cover makes you feel the feels!!! We should all have skirt like that 😉
Will it be available as paperback too?
Hello from Switzerland 🙂
I love d both of Mrs Mushatt’s books and some days ago, o decided to re-read Taken :-):-)
I am looking forward – eagerly! – for her next book :-):-):-)
Oh my!!! This novel sounds like an escape of the best kind! It is hard to imagine Fitzwilliam Darcy as one with scandelous behavior – but I can’t wait for summer to come to read this one! Great cover… !
Well, rumor has it ….
Can’t wait to read the published version of this story. I reawaken this was posted online are there any big differences?
That should read when this story was posted online. Autocorrect at its best.
It’s tightened and expanded in good measure. Personally, I think it’s even more exciting!
Please do not enter me in the contest, but I really love how the blue and pink simultaneously clash and complement each other. The premise and that except I read on the Quills and Quartos email make this book quite enticing. Thank you and the host for this awesome cover reveal!
Sounds like an interesting and unique premise. I’ll also have to look into Darcy and the Duchess cause that looks good too. Thanks for keeping us up to date!
That is a lovely cover. I too have enjoyed Mary Ann Mushatts JAFF books since Darcy and the Duchess. I have my copy of this new book pre-ordered and look forward to reading it.
Thank you! And I totally agree, it is a gorgeous cover!
Beautiful cover! I remember this story, and I remember that I L-O-V-E-D it. Wish you great success with sales and promotions. 🙂
Thank you!
Thanks to Meredith for another great post and cover reveal. Dang, I broke my fan! Whew! That is one swoon-worthy cover. Oh-My-Gosh!! Beautiful colors, sensual dress, and sexy as heck couple. Man… that is amazing. I am so excited and looking forward to reading this. Thanks to Mary Ann and Q&Q Publishing for the generous giveaway. Good luck to all in the drawing. Blessings, everyone, stay safe, and healthy.
You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind words.
I would love to read this one! And the cover is wonderful! Crossing my fingers!
A scandalous Fitzwilliam Darcy? I’m more than just a little interested. Book is preordered. Thank you for the description and cover reveal. I look forward to seeing it in my library.
And he’s not the only one!
The passionate look they are giving one another says it all. What a cover!
Loved “Taken,” and can’t wait to read this one as well!
Thank you! This one is different but quite a ride.
So delightful to see this! I have been keen to read this since seeing it mentioned on A Happy Assembly.
Gorgeous cover.
If you are in need of reviewers, I would be delighted to volunteer.
This book sounds SO interesting!
My goodness what a beautiful cover! looking forward to another great read! Thanks all!
I’d buy this just for the cover alone. 🙂 However, I have always loved Mary Anne’s stories, so I will be buying for this reason. Congrats!
Same here!
The unpublished story comes up as For the Deepest Love on Goodreads. Is it the same story? I have not read it so thanks for a chance to win a copy.
Oops – I see I missed that comment when I now reread this blog. Mea culpa…same story.
Didn’t know it was on Goodreads.
And I’ve asked them to take it down.
Can’t wait to read this one! It sounds delightfully off canon
It is, but it’s still E&D all the way.
The cover is beautiful. I was especially drawn to the colors.
I wish I could take credit for it, but I can’t. Q&Q are awesome, with a great eye.
Man I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this cover! I usually buy the Kindle versions because it is easier for me to get them since I am outside the US until this summer but I really NEED the physical copy…lol I have it on my watch list so as soon as they list the paperback I can get my hands on one…lol
What a lovely cover. Congrats on the release!
I never comment, but for this story I will. I’ve loved this story for a long time. I reread it a lot. So glad to have it back in published form. Good luck!
I can’t tell you how much this means to me. Thank you.
One of my favorite stories. So glad she is getting them published!
Thank you, this means a lot ot me.
::Ignoring my ‘to read later’ stack:: I want it now! Cover looks beautiful and I can’t wait to crack open!
It’s so beautiful–reminds me of a Jon Paul cover.
denise
Along with the lovely and alluring cover revealed by Meredith, I read an excerpt sent out from Quills and Quartos that left me totally captivated. Love this E&D already! Thank you for the exciting reveal and giveaway chance. Every success on the release, Ms. Mushatt!
Stunning cover & the story sounds absolutely amazing and unique !! I have to read this one 😀
From cover to plot, this sounds very enticing. Thanks for sharing.
From the cover, I gather a HEA is in store for ODC – look forward to reading it!
I want to know more of the story! It really sounds like a wonderful story! And why is F.D. scandalous?
Thank you! I can’t wait to have it in my own hot little hands.
This sounds like a terrific book! I’m looking forward to reading this author for the first time.
I love Mary Anne Mushatt’s books! I look forward to this one.
The cover is beautiful! This sounds like another great book, and I am looking forward to reading it! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Lizzy’s gown (the whole cover) was eye-catching!!! Intirgued by “Mr Darcy being scandalous?” Thank you for this giveaway
Thank you everyone. Can’t wait for your thoughts when you get to read the story.
What a beautiful cover. You have such a great description of it Meredith! Soft but bold enough to make the cover pop!
What an interesting description for a plot. I’m definitely intrigued. Looking forward to reading it.
She nailed it!
Another story I’m eager to read!
What? Darcy is “scandalous”?! I must add this to my TBR mountain! This book sounds like an intriguing read indeed.
Thanks, I hope it is. And as for Darcy as scandalous, I leave that for you to decide just how far he will go.
Darcy as bad boy? Sounds intriguing.
And he’s such a good bad boy!
What do I think? I think I hope to read this book!
The cover is exquisite to look at and I love the pink skirt and military-style jacket. It is also quite different from the covers by Q&Q in my opinion. I will add it to my wish list as it sounds just like the kind of book I like.