Hello dear friends!! Did you hear?! The lovely and talented Susan Adriani has a new book coming out with Quills and Quartos next month!! 🤗
You may recall Susan Adriani published two books back in the day – The Truth about Mr. Darcy and Darkness Falls Upon Pemberley. And lately she has been designing so many of the beautiful and romantic covers we see gracing Austenesque books nowadays! Many of which, have been revealed and admired here! 😍
Today, Susan Adriani is here to share more about her upcoming release – Misunderstandings and Ardent Love – and reveal its lovely cover!! We hope you enjoy! 💕
~ From the Author ~
Meredith, thanks so much for having me as your guest today! It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a story to share, and I’m delighted to be able to finally do so now with you and your readers.
Some of you may recognize the first chapter or two of my new novel, Misunderstandings & Ardent Love, from a work-in-progress I began ten years ago called In Doubt of Mr Darcy. I had intended for that story to be a dramatic, angsty read; but as so often happens, life (and the characters I love to read and write about) tends to sabotage even the best-laid plans. Somewhere along the way, the serious, angsty story I had set out wanting to tell insisted on becoming something entirely different—not to mention much, much longer!
~ Book Description ~
I have never been able to forget you…I am yours, in body and soul, for as long as I am able to draw breath.”
After months of brooding despair while Bingley prepares to wed Jane Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy realises he has no choice but to put his heart at risk and try to win the only woman he will ever love.
Elizabeth Bennet would more than welcome his return to Longbourn. Yet despite such mutually ardent feelings, her most beloved sister and Darcy’s own uncle hold quite the opposite points of view.
Torn between personal loyalties and responsibilities, the couple must balance finding a discreet solution for a family scandal in London and dealing with new outrageous actions by Mr and Mrs Wickham, all while facing a Jane Bennet who cannot forgive Darcy his interference in her love story.
Can the two overcome misunderstandings and meddling and find their way to one another at last?
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As for my cover, I am incredibly grateful to Amy D’Orazio and Jan Ashton at Quills & Quartos Publishing. They smiled and nodded and left this part to me, which meant so much. Thank you, ladies!
To give you a little taste of what you will find between my covers, I have included an excerpt from Chapter 23 that features Mrs Lawrence, Mr Bingley’s widowed aunt from Scarborough. Both Elizabeth and Mr Darcy have grown extremely fond of her, as have I. The scene is set in London, after Jane and Mr Bingley have lately married in Hertfordshire. (But not to worry—Mr Darcy and Elizabeth are in it, too!)
~ Excerpt ~
Darcy’s carriage, one in a long line of countless others, rolled slowly towards the entrance to Covent Garden Royal Theatre. He drummed his fingers against the upholstered seat, his impatience to reach the front of the line at odds with his desire to remain within the obscurity and privacy of his conveyance. He glanced at Elizabeth, who was seated across from him beside her aunt, and felt his heart swell with adoration. She looked beautiful. Her hair, her complexion, her figure, her gown—Darcy could not focus on any one feature for long else he become irrevocably distracted by her loveliness. Her eyes were bright with curiosity as she absorbed every detail of her surroundings; her lips were upturned with delight. He turned aside his head with a measured exhalation. In that moment he dearly wanted to kiss her.
At last, they reached the theatre’s entrance. The footman opened the door to the equipage, and the comfortable atmosphere of the conveyance turned brisk, prompting the ladies to wind their wraps more securely about their shoulders. Darcy alighted quickly and extended his hand to Elizabeth. She grasped it firmly with her gloved fingers, paying careful attention to the placement of her feet as she descended the carriage steps. Once she was standing safely on firm ground, she gave Darcy a beatific smile that made him wish they were not surrounded by a horde of people about to enter Covent Garden, but ensconced within Darcy House and much alone.
“Thank you,” she said, making a slight adjustment to her wrap.
Darcy resisted the urge to kiss her tempting mouth and tucked her hand securely into the crook of his arm instead. “You are very welcome.”
As Mr Gardiner alighted and assisted Mrs Gardiner, they were joined by the Bingleys, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Mrs Lawrence, who appeared well entertained by Darcy’s charismatic cousin. She wore a spectacular gown of royal blue satin, a fur cape, and a mischievous expression that immediately put Darcy on his guard. Fitzwilliam was speaking to her of God only knew what, making her laugh. Darcy hoped it was not a colourful account of his cousin’s exploits in the Royal Army.
“Shall we go in, Darcy?” Bingley suggested, grinning despite the frosty bite to the air. Without waiting for a reply, he led Jane towards the entrance.
The rest of their party followed.
They entered the lobby, and though the air was decidedly warmer, Darcy felt a coldness descend upon him. The crowd assembled within was a crush. His spine stiffened and he felt his mask of composure slip into place. Beside him, Elizabeth tightened her grip upon his arm, and he instinctively drew her closer as they slowly made their way through the elegantly attired throng of theatregoers.
Conversation was impossible over the noise, but that did not stop at least a dozen acquaintances from greeting them along the way. Though the interactions were brief, Darcy noticed many of the gentlemen eyed Elizabeth appreciatively, while the ladies’ looks ranged from curiosity to scrutiny. Elizabeth, Darcy was pleased to see, bore it all with her customary grace and good humour.
At long last they reached the sanctuary of Darcy’s box. He saw the Gardiners and the Bingleys settled towards the front, then guided Elizabeth to a seat directly behind her sister. He claimed the seat beside her as Colonel Fitzwilliam ushered Mrs Lawrence into the seat to Darcy’s left. Once all the ladies were comfortably situated, the gentlemen followed suit.
“What a lovely evening, Mr Darcy,” Bingley’s aunt said to him. “I must thank you again for including me in your party. It has been many years since I have been to the theatre. This is a treat I will not soon forget.”
“I am pleased to have you join us, Mrs Lawrence. You are staying with the Hursts and Miss Bingley in Grosvenor Street, are you not?”
At the mention of her nieces, Mrs Lawrence emitted a long-suffering sigh. “I am grieved to discover,” she said with a conspiratorial lilt to her voice, “there is not much fun to be had in Grosvenor Street. Though the neighbourhood appears quite fashionable, my relations who reside there are rather tiresome. I am considering decamping to Park Street tomorrow for the duration of my stay else I either lose my composure or die of boredom. As I have yet to see anything of London, it would be a most untimely demise.”
Beside her, Colonel Fitzwilliam chuckled. “Your husband, Mrs Lawrence, must have been a most affable gentleman, and extremely fortunate in his choice of wife. You do not suffer fools gladly.”
“Can one suffer a fool any other way?” she enquired with a twinkle in her eyes. She inclined her head towards Bingley. “Charles’s excellent disposition notwithstanding, I have always considered it a misfortune that, while one can pick one’s friends and one’s neighbours, sadly, one cannot pick one’s relations.”
“I suppose it depends upon where one looks,” the colonel replied. “You can always take another husband, madam, if you want amusement.”
Bingley’s aunt laughed merrily. “Goodness! You are a troublemaker! If I were thirty years younger, I daresay I would be in some danger.”
“If I were twenty years older, Mrs Lawrence,” he proclaimed with a roguish wink, “the danger would be entirely mine.”
She returned his wink and patted his hand fondly. “That it would, young man. That it certainly would. Do not doubt it for a moment.”
Darcy leaned towards Elizabeth, who was making a valiant effort to contain her laughter. “They are incorrigible,” he whispered, endeavouring to repress his own mirth. “I ought to have known better than to introduce the two of them.”
“Indeed! It appears the good colonel has met his match with Mr Bingley’s aunt.”
“Why did you not caution me?”
“This is a fine thing, sir,” she replied archly. “You can hardly expect to hold me accountable for your lapse of sound judgment! It is most unfair of you to cast blame where blame is not due. You are a man of the world. You ought to have known better.”
Darcy laughed. “And you, my dear, ought to know you are entirely to blame for my lack of attention to such matters. If you were not so lovely—if you had not bewitched me so—perhaps I would have had my wits about me instead of my head in the clouds.”
Elizabeth’s expression softened, though her smile remained. “I believe you are the incorrigible one, Fitzwilliam. But I cannot fault you for it. I can only admire you, most ardently.”
Darcy stared at her—at her blushing countenance, her artless smile, and the sincerity in her eyes—and felt a lightness, a completeness he only ever felt in her presence. A wayward curl rested upon her cheek. Boldly, he extended his hand and gently wrapped it around his finger. “I cannot imagine my life without you.”
“I am very pleased to hear it,” she replied tenderly, “for I feel much the same.”
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Thank you so much for featuring Misunderstandings & Ardent Love today on Austenesque Reviews, Meredith. It was wonderful to be your guest again after so many years!
Thank you for sharing, Susan! I love seeing Darcy so besotted with Lizzy! And I am already entertained and endeared by Mrs. Lawrence!
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: August 23rd)
So romantic and full of beautiful detail! 👩🏻🎨
The portrait, the flowers, the fonts, the miniature – all of it is so elegant! And I love how well it all fits together so seamlessly! 🖼
I also love the title – two elements I love to see in Austenesque novels! 📖
I’m interested in seeing both Jane and Darcy’s uncle as the opposing forces for Darcy and Elizabeth. 🎩
What do you think, friends? 🤔
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~ About Susan~
When she was five, Susan Adriani wanted to be an opera singer, but changed her mind when she
realized she would have to perform in front of an audience instead of her bedroom mirror. She attended art school instead and became a graphic designer who spends more time writing stories and researching the social niceties of Regency England than she does cleaning her house. She has a teenage daughter who dearly loves to laugh, and a handsome husband who is not the least bit intimidated by Mr Darcy. She makes her home in New England, and cannot imagine a world without books, Google maps, copious amounts of tea, or Jane Austen.
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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 Susan below.
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Quills and Quartos!
- This giveaway ends July 12th.
You can preorder Misunderstandings and Ardent Love now!
My sincere gratitude to Susan Adriani, Kristi Rawley, and the wonderful people at Quills and Quartos for putting this special post together!
I have now put this on my “Wish List” until it is released. I plan on reading it one way or another. Love the cover. Thanks for sharing the excerpt here. And thanks for the generous chance to win that gift card.
Thanks so much, Sheila – I hope you enjoy reading my new book as much as you enjoyed the cover!
On my TBR list. Congratulations to the author on their upcoming release.
Hi, Arelys! I know my own TBR list grows longer each day – thanks so much for adding my book to yours!
So very happy Susan Adriani is gracing us with another book! Her The Truth About Mr Darcy remains one of my all time favorites. Lovely cover has me looking forward to release day for sure.
Regina, I am so glad to hear you loved the Truth About Mr Darcy, especially after so many years of my being absent from JAFF. Thank you – I hope you like Misunderstandings & Ardent Love as much!
This is definitely a must read for me! The Truth About Mr Darcy is a particular favourite of mine, read many many times, and this Darcy seems to be as besotted! I do hope Jane doesn’t cause too much trouble between them? She has her happiness so hopefully won’t interfere with Elizabeth’s? It also seems that the Gardiners are ok with the relationship now? Therefore I’m hoping that the Ardent Love far outweighs the Misunderstandings? Thank you for sharing this lovely post, cover and excerpt.
Please don’t enter me in the giveaway as I shop on U.K. and can’t spend $$$.
I see that it’s actually Darcy’s uncle who objects not the Gardiners! Hopefully Darcy can ignore him!
Hi Glynis! Thank you for loving TTAMD so much – it means a lot to me. This M&AL Darcy IS besotted, and Jane’s feelings for him are different than what we usually see from her – but the earl takes the cake! Despite the obstacles ODC face, they face them together 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hmmm! So the real problem is the Earl? I do hope Darcy is able to deal with him and no doubt his sister?
I noticed this was on pre order so I will get it on the day (usually a minute or two past midnight if I’m awake! LOL)
The earl is definitely not in favor of D marrying E. But you’ll just have to wait and see for yourself 🙂
Looking forward to the book!
Thanks, Lesley! I hope you’ll enjoy it – I appreciate you stopping by to let me know 🙂
Congratulations on your book release, I will read it as soon as it is available. Never before I’ve seen a Jane disapprove of Darcy in a book. The earl must be easier ignored.:) I look forward to reading the book.
Thank you, Trudie! I hadn’t seen a disapproving Jane either, and while I didn’t set out to portray her as such initially, she had much to say to that effect. I hope you enjoy the book!
Handsome cover! An excellent portrait combined with the mixed script and block text to enhance it, appeals nicely to the reader. Well done! I look forward to to reading this. Congratulations!
Marie, I love that you used the word ‘handsome’ – thank you so much! It sounds as though you would make a good cover designer yourself 🙂 I’m so glad you love it – thank you!
I can’t wait to read this one! I loved The Truth About M Darcy and Darkness Falls Upon Pemberley and an unforgiving Jane sounds fascinating. I don’t think I’ve seen that before (evil/jealous Jane, yes, but not unforgiving).
And your cover is so lovely. You have remarkable talent for creating books, cover to cover.
Hi Mary – thank you so much for stopping by to say hello! Being an author yourself, I’m honored to hear you loved TTAMD, and the cover for M&AL. You’re so sweet!
This has been added to my Amazon wish list! I like the idea of Jane actually being upset with Darcy’s interference (for a change)!
Sam, thank you for adding my new book to your wish list – I’m so happy you came by today! Jane wasn’t initially going to be upset with Darcy, but she seemed to have some very decided opinions, quite unlike her usual, generous demeanor 😉 Thanks so much – I hope you enjoy M&AL!
A great cover! I anxiously await the release from what I have read of the excerpts here and at Q & Q. Something is telling me there is more behind Jane’s disapproval besides Darcy’s interference – but what? Best of luck with the release and thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Maomac, I am thrilled you like my cover and have been enjoying the excerpts Q&Q has been putting out there. Your well-wishes mean a lot to me – thanks so much for stopping by!
Welcome back, Susan. It has been too long a wait for another of your very welcome stories. Count me among those who cannot wait to own a copy with such a lovely cover. Congrats.
Thank you, Luisa! It’s so wonderful to be back and have a story to share after so long! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my writing – I hope M&AL will live up to your expectations 🙂
I love how the author described the power and delicacy of Mr Darcy helping Elizabeth out of the carriage. Such tenderness! The Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mrs Lawrence exchange was quite funny. Most of all, the cover is so lovely with the title and the miniature portrait look of Elizabeth. Thank you for this reveal and the contest.
Hi Jen – thank you for leaving such a lovely comment about the excerpt I chose to share today. Mrs Lawrence is a force, and Elizabeth has become very fond of her – Darcy, too! I have been in love with the image on the cover for years and knew I wanted to use it for just as long, but I also wanted to represent Elizabeth, too. The miniature seemed the perfect way to do that – thank you so much for stopping by 🙂
Susan is one of my favorite authors and this excerpt is the perfect reason why. I cannot wait to read it!
Brenda, you are as sweet as ever – thank you so much for wishing me well today. It means so much!
Gorgeous cover! I am glad to see that Jane has a valid reason to be against Elizabeth’s choice, as opposed to other stories I have read. I hope to read it soon!
Thank you, TC! I hope you enjoy the story I have to tell 🙂
I can’t wait to read this book!
I’m so happy you’re looking forward to reading my book – thank you so much!
Yay! Another book! I loved the interaction between Bingley and Mrs. Lawrence. It will be interesting to see how Jane resents Darcy’s interference. The cover is lovely. Darcy has an intense stare (and lots of curls!). Ardent love for Elizabeth is evident as her miniature is there. Thank you for the excerpt and giveaway.
Ardent love, indeed! I’m glad you like my cover, and hope you enjoy the story, Eva! Thanks so much!
Just look at Darcy’s curls and dark eyes!!!! I have always like the miniature when it is used to represent Lizzy. It is just as I have imagined her, with that look in her eyes!
Hollis, I have loved this image for years – I’m thrilled I had the opportunity to use it for my cover. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
A besotted Darcy–my favorite theme! Truly, The Truth About Mr. Darcy is one of my favorite books of all time (and the cover is so great), so I cannot wait to read Susan’s newest. Lucky us!
A besotted Darcy is a favorite theme of mine, too, Joy! I am so touched that you loved TTAMD – I hope you’ll love M&AL as much. You’re so sweet – thank you!
I like the cover and I will definitely be reading it when it comes out!
I’m so glad you like my cover, Beth, and that you’d like to read M&AL – thanks so much!
I’m looking forward to reading this book! I’m happy to see one of my favorite authors releasing a new book. Lovely cover too!
Hi, Cynthia – thank you! I am touched beyond belief you still consider me to be one of your favorites after all these years 🙂 I hope M&AL lives up to your expectations!
Congratulations on the new book and thank you for sharing a piece of it with us! I can’t wait to read the entire thing! The cover is also beautiful – I love the addition of the small painting below the title.
Thank you, Kate! I’m so happy to hear you’re looking forward to reading my story and that you like the cover. It eases the release day jitters 🙂
I’m looking forward to reading this!
Thank you – I’m so happy to hear you’re looking forward to read my book!
What a lovely cover and excerpt! Quite splendid indeed. Bingley’s aunt seems like a wonderful addition. I very much look forward to reading it.
Thank you, Katherine! Bingley’s aunt is definitely something else, but you should know Darcy has an aunt, too… 😉
What fun, Meredith. You have another cover reveal for us. Oh-My-Goodness!! Those eyes, that hair, those curls, that face, the colors, the background, the… yeah, it’s all wonderful. Heavy sigh. Whew! I think I broke another fan. Dang! I am about out of Gorilla glue. I may have to buy a new fan. Those things are hard to find these days. Goodness. You guys are killing me with these fabulous covers. I’m too old for this… nah, I’m not.
JW, it sounds as though you and Mrs Lawrence would get on famously! I’m so happy you like the cover (and more to the point, the Darcy on it!) 🙂 Thanks so much!
Wonderful! Looking forward to another great read! Your cover is awesome!!!!
Jennifer, that means so much coming from you! Thank you 🙂
What a wonderful way to end a 5th of July!!
My favourite cover designer and a lovely excerpt!
You had me a bit scared with the mention of ‘serious’ and ‘angst’ in the preamble, most of which Darcy and Elizabeth are (seemingly) facing together! Which is a good, right?
For now Mrs Lawrence is a hoot, but I hope she will be championing in their corner and will have some words of wisdom for Jane, just in case….
Mihaela, I was hoping you were going to stop in and say hello today – Happy Birthday! No need to be scared – the story is not an angsty one for ODC, not really, and Mrs Lawrence is full of wisdom, and some mischief, too. I know you’ll like her. It’s so nice to see you – thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
Wouldn’t miss it!
Thank you – both for the kind words and for hours and hours of enjoying your writing (and it is not empty flattering – it’s enduring love, since HG times… 😉 )
*smooch*
HG! I loved HG so much. (One of my editors told me that reading M&AL reminded her of that era. It was such a great time to read and write JAFF!
I hit enter before I got to thank you. Enduring love is something special – thank you for ticking with me, Mihaela! smooch right back!
Wait a minute — a story where Jane is NOT forgiving?! This I have to add to the TBR hoard for sure!
Thank you Christina – I hope you like it! Jane is not quite as predictable as she usually is!
The detail in the cover is gorgeous. Thank you for the excerpt, and good luck on the new release.
Robin, thank you so much – I’m so glad you love my cover! (It’s exactly how I imagine Darcy to look) 😉
I’m so thrilled that Sadriani has something new of hers for us to enjoy!
Thank you for being so sweet, Ginna! <3 I can't wait for you to read it!
This will be added to my wish list. It looks very promising.
Thank you, Colleen! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Sounds great, congrats on the release.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you stopped by today!
Running to amazon right now to add this to my wish list. Lovely cover. The eyes draw you in! Can’t wait to add to (the top of) my summer reading stack!!
I’m honored to have M&AL at the top of your TBR stack, Amy – thank you so much!
Wonderful cover! The story sounds great, and I loved the excerpt!
Thank you for such nice words about my cover and excerpt. It means so much that you enjoyed both!
This was a great peek into this new book. Thanks for the excerpt! I look forward to reading this when it is available.
Cyndy, thank you for stopping by and letting me know you enjoyed the excerpt! I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of the book, too!
What a stunning cover!
Thank you, Katie!
What lovely writing! When I finished the excerpt, my finger tried to scroll to the next chapter. This is the first time I’ve been so lost in an excerpt that I forgot where I was reading it.
Xena, you just made my day – I love that you were so caught up that you wanted to continue reading and forgot where you were. I’ve often felt that way about other writers’ work, but to have a reader feel that way about mine is absolutely wonderful – thank you!
Gorgeous cover — multi-talented you!
Christina! Thank you so much – I had the cover (mostly) done way before the story was even finished! I’m so happy you love it. Thank you for stopping by to say hello. xoxo
Congratulations Susan! Angst isn’t everything. 😀 A bit of drama and a little humour make for a winning combination. Lovely cover art!
Linda, I think you summed up my story perfectly just now – there’s a little bit of drama, some humor, and of course, plenty of romance 🙂 I am so happy you like my cover – thank you!
Thank you, Susan, for bringing this tale back, I remember making a note to look for it as a published book, maybe back in 2014… I find I’m not at all discouraged the story insisted on becoming something entirely different, much longer is a good thing, and hopefully with plenty of breaks to the necessary angst. I’m looking forward to seeing how you’ve expanded it, I’ve found your other publications moving and romantic.
Joellen, my apologies for making you wait so long! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed my other books – I think you will like M&AL, too. It’s not as angsty as TTAMD, and there is some humor to lighten things up. And of course, I couldn’t neglect the romance Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know you enjoy my writing – it means a lot to me that you’re still with me after all these years!
Congratulations on this book. I look forward to reading it.
I love the playfulness between ODC.
Thank you! To know you’re looking forward to reading my book (and that you enjoyed ODC’s playfulness) means so much. I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to let me know!
Joellen, my apologies for making you wait so long! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed my other books – I think you will like M&AL, too. It’s not as angsty as TTAMD, and there is some humor to lighten things up. And of course, I couldn’t neglect the romance 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know you enjoy my writing – it means a lot to me that you’re still with me after all these years!
Hi Susan – I loved the excerpt and the cover – very beautiful. I read your book Affinity and Affection many years ago and really enjoy it. I still have my copy. I think you may have re-named and re-worked that novel? Thanks so much for the giveaway and congratulations on the new book. I look forward to reading more from you. –Leslie
Hi Leslie – thank you! I am so happy to hear you still have your copy of Affinity and Affection! What a blast from the past 🙂 I did rework that one (very slightly) through Sourcebooks, and they reissued it under the title The Truth About Mr Darcy. That cover (A&A) was actually my very first attempt at cover design, and this one for Misunderstandings & Ardent Love is my most recent. For me, designing the covers is as much fun as writing the stories. I’m so happy that you enjoy both – thank you so much for stopping by today. I appreciate knowing you enjoy my stories!
Gosh, that is a seriously gorgeous cover. Susan, you outdid yourself! Congratulations on the new book!
Lucy, you’re so sweet – thank you so much for stopping by! I’m so happy you like my cover. I had it done way before the book was finished. It helped to make me write faster 🙂
The cover is delicious!!!!!
Mary, that is absolutely wonderful to hear! I might just add that description to my website 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by!
Ive also added this to my wish list and I love the cover!
Thank you! I’m so happy you love my cover and liked my excerpt enough to add M&AL to your wish list (yea!) I hope you enjoy the rest of the book as much 🙂
Thank you so much for enjoying my excerpt enough to add my book to your wish list! It makes my day 🙂
What a wonderful excerpt! Love the cover, too.
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Denise, I’m so glad you enjoyed the excerpt (and my cover). Thank you so much for letting me know!
Beautiful cover! Looking forward to the book.
Thank you so much, Adriana – I’m so happy you’re looking forward to reading M&AL!
Love the excerpt, thank you. (I am finding Mrs Lawrence delightful too!!!)
I particularly love the sweet moment between our couple.
Aw! I’m so happy you like Mrs Lawrence! She is a force, but definitely a romantic, too 🙂 Thanks so much!
I can hardly wait to read this!! A resentful Jane trying to hinder her beloved sister’s happiness, that’s cruel and should place this in the NSNJ (not so nice Jane) category .
Satu, don’t be too hard on Jane – she may be resentful, but she doesn’t really want to ruin the happiness of her most beloved sister. I hope you’ll enjoy reading all about it 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know you’re looking forward to reading M&AL!
This was a lovely excerpt! If the rest of the book is like this I will love it! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for stopping by, Audny! I’m so glad you enjoyed the excerpt – since you liked it, I think you definitely will like the rest 🙂
Spectacular cover. The excerpt was enticing. Looking forward to reading the entire book.
Thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of my book as much as you did the excerpt!
This is a new author for me but the excerpt is delightful and I will definitely read this book!
I’m so happy you liked the excerpt, Claudia! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂
Lovely cover and an excerpt that makes me long to read the entire book!
Added to my wish list!
Thank you, Lois!
Such a stunning cover, Susan! A fabulous work of art. Huge congrats, I’m so happy you’re writing again!! I can’t wait to read ‘Misunderstandings and Ardent Love’. Please don’t enter me in the giveaway, I just wanted to say hi and thanks for sharing your talent with us.
I’m so excited for your new release! The Truth about Mr. Darcy is one of my favorites. This new cover is beyond gorgeous!’
Kim, thank you for letting me know you enjoyed TTAMD! I have wanted to use this image on a cover for a long time – I’m so happy you approve!
Unfortunately, I’ve never heard of this author…so now I have three more books to put on me “to read’ list!!! Looking forward to it.
Hi Cassandra – thank you for stopping by! Just to let you know, TTAMD is not like any of my other published works – it has an explicit rating while my new novel, Misunderstandings & Ardent Love does not – M&AL is romantic and intimately sweet. 🙂 I hope you’ll enjoy reading it!
Love the cover….such a look of longing on his face..have added this to my TBR list.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I’m so glad you love M&AL’s cover, Stephanie – thank you for stopping by and for adding my book to your TBR list!
I’m so happy that Susan has a new book!! It sounds like another great read 😀 Hope it goes well for you Susan and the cover is stunning!!
Hi Charlotte! I’m so glad you’re excited about my new book, and hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know!
What a beautiful and lovely cover, Susan. I adore all the covers that you designed. It’s good for us readers to finally have a new book released next month after so long. You must have been very busy creating new book covers for Austenesque authors. I look forward to reading it!
Luthien, it is wonderful to see you! Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know you are looking forward to reading my new story! It HAS been a very long time since I’ve been able to sit down and write, but I’m writing nearly every day now. Designing covers for other Austenesque authors lit a little fire under me and gave me a much needed push 🙂
Thank you, Michelle! I am so happy you enjoyed my excerpt and my cover. (And just so you know, the book is 474 pages. Editing FELT like it went on and on!) 🙂 I hope it will live up to your expectations!
Ohhh so late here. I just wanted to say how romantic the excerpt was and wished it would go on and on. And that beautiful cover, positively swoon-worthy! I can’t wait to read this.
Thank you, Michelle! I am so happy you enjoyed my excerpt and my cover. (And just so you know, the book is 474 pages. Editing FELT like it went on and on!) I hope it will live up to your expectations!