Hi friends! How about we start this week off with some celebrating? 🎉
And as some of you already know, I love to celebrate cover reveals! 🙌🏼
Author MJ Stratton is stopping by to share the cover of her new release – When Given Good Principles! Which has to have one of the most interesting character alterations I’ve seen done. Prepare yourself…Wickham is redeemed! 🫢 🤯 😲
And that’s not all – it is also MJ’s birthday today! Happy Birthday, MJ!!! I’m so excited to celebrate both YOU and your cover reveal today! 🎂
~ Book Description ~
“When one is given good principles, one must take care never to follow them in pride and conceit.”
George Wickham was content to ride the coattails of his well-connected friends, right up until they declared him a lapdog good for little else other than his connection to Fitzwilliam Darcy. Properly humbled, and with his father’s death imminent, he returns to Derbyshire in hopes of seeing the man who raised him before it is too late.
One last conversation with his father sets George’s feet on the right path and on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way he makes new friends and pursues new interests better suited to his disposition than that of a clergyman, eventually finding himself in Meryton, clerk to Mr. Philips, a country solicitor.
Stunned to encounter his friend Darcy and others he knows in the area, Wickham sets out to correct the poor impression Darcy has made on the citizens of Meryton… one lady’s opinion, in particular.
What happens when Mr. Wickham, charming, charismatic, and affable, uses his amiable nature to influence and guide the behavior and actions of those around him, and how will his reformation affect Darcy’s and Lizzy’s courtship? And what will happen when an unexpected source seeks to thwart his efforts?
When Given Good Principles follows an alternate path of our favorite Pride and Prejudice characters. Mr. Wickham joins Darcy and Lizzy in the spotlight in this Pride and Prejudice Vagary, featuring a reformed George Wickham and an unexpected villain.
And without further ado….here is the big reveal!!!
(expected release date: September 22nd)
So charming! It is an idyllic market village – I would love to picture this as Meryton! 🐑
It is giving Belle singing about a provincial life vibes – couldn’t you see Elizabeth doing the same? 🧺
I’m so intrigued by this premise – I love the twist of Wickham being responsible, having a job, and doing some good for Mr. Darcy! 😊
But who is the new antagonist! That is a puzzle…. 😯
What do you think, friends? 🤔
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
Today MJ brings with her 3️⃣ ebook copies of When Given Good Principles for me to give away to 3 lucky readers!
To enter this giveaway leave a question, comment, or some BIRTHDAY love for MJ below and fill out the rafflecopter form below!
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, MJ!
- This giveaway ends September 29th.
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You can preorder When Given Good Principles Now!!!
Now there’s a different premise! I look forward to seeing how you’ve arranged things.
I really like the painting that you used on the cover. It could easily depict Meryton’s high street.
And, Happy Birthday! I hope you have some cake!
I think I might like a reformed Wickham, hopefully he will help to defeat the villain in this case? I don’t enter Rafflecopter giveaways as I’ve had so many problems with them but I do wish the best of luck to anyone who does. Also good luck with this book, now added to my list.
This is an intriguing premise. Can’t wait to read what it is about.
Wonderful cover!
Wow! What an amazing premise for a story and an absolutely charming cover to go along with it. I love how it just feels so soft and inviting. It makes me want to just wander around the countryside or go to a farmer’s market.
Great premise, looking forward to reading how this plays out, as a reformed Wickham is new to me, plus I can’t wait to see who the unexpected villain is.
A reformed Wickham?!? I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the cover reveal and giveaway. Congrats and best wishes on the new release.
A reformed George Wickham….nice!!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday! Congrats on your book!
Happy Birthday, MJ! I love this premise and I can’t wait to devour every page of this book!
I love the reformed Wickham idea. He really does study law! I am quite looking forward to this book. And I hope you have a great Birthday!
Happy birthday . There is a chance Wickham could have been decent fellow. So many factors can effect a person’s life. Hope to win. Congratulations on the book. Love the cover!!!
Oh my! I will have to give this a try to see how she redeemed our favorite man to hate. 🙂
Happy Birthday MJ! I hope you have a great day. I don’t think I have read a variation with a good Wickham yet, so I am also fascinated by this idea! I look forward to seeing how this plays out.
Totally picturesque cover. Congratulations on your newest release.
Excellent – I can hardly wait to see a good Wickham , Love the cover,
A very interesting premise – a reformed Mr Wickham helping Elizabeth and Darcy. Can’t wait to read it!
What a Wonderful birthday present for you as the stunning cover is revealed! It is hard to think of Wickham reforming himself, but who is the villain?
Oh a good Wickham! That is always so nice.
Happy Birthday, MJ! Congratulations on your newest release!
I’m not sure if Wickham can be a truly good guy. Maybe he can prove me wrong!
I was honoured to receive an advance copy of this Wickham story. I’m not typically a fan of his, but you give your readers lots to like about this George. I highly recommend the book.
Happy Birthday to a fellow September baby. I am #3 in birth order of 5. Daddy was hauling peanuts and stuck his head into the hospital room where mom was and said he was going to go cleanup and be back. When he got back, there I was!!!
Glad GW straightened up his act decided to fly right.
I love a redeemed Wickham and it seems like he may be playing at matchmaker. I’m intrigued by who the antagonist is and wonder if it will be someone unexpected.
Such an intriguing premise!! And Happy Birthday!! 😀
Happiest of birthdays MJ. Congrats on the new book. I’m intrigued by the premise and can’t wait to read it.
Wickham REFORMED?! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of such a thing, but I am now most intrigued … I can’t decide if he has it in him or not, haha 🙂
And I love the sense of place in that cover <3
Also: Happy birthday, MJ! 😀
Beautiful cover!
Happy Birthday!
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I will definitely be reading this story. Thank you for a chance to win a copy. Good luck with the release. Lovely cover.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and congrats on the new book, love the artwork on the cover.
Happy Birthday MJ – I’m really curious as to how Wickham makes amends and becomes a changed man. It is such a clever premise that I don’t often see in Austenesque retelling novels. I’m also curious to see the antagonist – Caroline Bingley, Mrs. Bennet, Lydia, or? Thanks for the giveaway. –Leslie
Looks interesting
Quite a different premise. I think I will love it!
I don’t think I’ve ever read about a reformed Wickham. This should be interesting!
Love the cover! I have never been able to picture Meryton, but this cover will do the job nicely. Congratulations on publishing another book.
I have read several stories where Wickham was a good guy. At first it was so disconcerting because I wanted to loathe, hate, and despise the SBRB [scum-bag-rat-bastard]. However, we all sin and come short and redemption is available to all. Even a SBRB. I didn’t realize how a story could shift when he was a good guy. He has a tremendous ability to effect change that could make or break a story. I look forward to reading this. Congratulations on the launch of this new work. Thanks to Meredith for posting this new cover. It is amazing. I love the colors and the idyllic village scene. Well done. Special thanks to the author and publisher for the giveaway. Good luck to all in the drawing.
Happy birthday!!
Belated Happy Birthday! Your new release sounds intriguing. It’s great to have a new and different take on Wickham’s character. I love the cover too. Very bucolic.
OMG! I would love to read about a redeemed Wickham! Wonder if Lydia would fall in love with him without his red coat?
I am intrigued — a good Wickham? It is rare that anyone thinks him redeemable. I must add this to the TBR mountain.