Below is information about an ebook that I have on sale from now until February 15, 2020. Click the image below or one of the other links in this post to see all the stores were Listen to Your Heart can be purchased.
This sale is across all sales channels and in all regions of the world with all currencies being reduced.
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About the Book:
Anne de Bourgh has never had a coming-out. She has never had a season. In fact, she has never had a suitor. But, according to her mother, she has always had a future husband. Although Anne desires to marry, she does not wish to marry her mother’s choice, and he does not wish to marry her.
With no other options and the prime of her youth slipping away, Anne’s view of her future is bleak. However, when she finds some papers hidden in her father’s study, that view, in the light of his wishes, changes. Her declaration to follow her heart and choose her own future causes discord and forces secrets to be revealed.
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And a Short Excerpt from Listen to Your Heart:
“Oh, thank heavens, you are here.” Anne stopped pacing as Richard entered her sitting room. “I was certain that Mother was going to get here before you. Whatever took you so long? Did Darcy not tell you I needed you? Did you not remember that you were to leave Darcy alone with Miss Bennet?”
Richard slowly poured himself a drink and sauntered to the window before replying. “I came as quickly as I was able. I needed to ensure our taciturn cousin and the lovely Miss Bennet had a topic for conversation.”
Anne groaned. “I would ask what the topic is, but I fear I do not have time to calm myself before my mother appears.”
“I do not know why you do not place more faith in my tactics. I am a trained colonel in His Majesty’s army. I have led many campaigns.”
Anne sighed. “And did all your men return ─ unharmed?”
“Of course not!” Richard scoffed as he took a seat. “The goal is to limit casualties, but it is nigh unto impossible to come away completely unscathed.” He stretched his legs out in front of him and crossed his ankles. “My numbers for casualties were always low ─ well within acceptable limits.”
“And what is the acceptable limit for the battle which might be playing out in my garden?”
“Battle? That is not a battle. That is Darcy explaining himself to a lady.”
Anne tapped her fingers on the arm of her chair and raised an eyebrow as she stared at Richard. Finally, his eyes grew wide. “You did not account for the inability of your soldier to use the weapon of well-formulated thoughts, now did you?”
Richard closed his eyes as if in agony. “I forgot Darcy cannot speak to ladies as eloquently as he can to Bingley or me. But surely, with the topic of your engagement already broached, the remaining explanation should not be outside his capabilities.” Richard looked at Anne hopefully.
“I would not wager on that.” Anne shook her head. “It is no wonder we still have wars with men in charge. I do hope you perform more admirably in a few moments. I shall need your support. This battle will not be easily won.” She inclined her head toward the door and placed a finger on her lips.
Richard listened. There was a faint clacking sound that grew louder.
“It is fortunate she insists on such noisy shoes,” Anne whispered.
A moment later the door to Anne’s sitting room opened, and Lady Catherine bustled in.
“Are you well?” She went to Anne and laid a hand on Anne’s forehead.
Anne pushed her mother’s hand away gently. “I am well, Mother.”
Lady Catherine’s eyes narrowed as she studied her daughter. “Then why did you send for me?”
“Can a daughter not send for her mother without being ill?”
“She can, but you do not.”
“Please, Mother, be seated. I have something I wish to discuss with you.” Anne waited while her mother took a seat next to Richard.
“And why are you here, Richard? Should you not be surveying the park or exercising a horse?”
“I was, and I will. But, Anne has asked me to attend her for this meeting as it has to do with her future, and you know Uncle Louis insisted that my father, my brother, or myself be privy to such discussions whether in person or through the post.”
Lady Catherine squared her shoulders and raised her eyebrows. “Her future is with Darcy. I see no need to discuss anything other than the time and place of the nuptials. Your father will see to the settlement papers though I expect Darcy to be most generous and thorough.”
“My future is for me to decide — not you, not Darcy, not even Uncle James,” said Anne.
“Your future has already been decided. There is nothing to discuss.” Lady Catherine began to rise from her chair.
“I will not marry Darcy.” Anne’s voice was firm.
Lady Catherine dropped back into her chair. “What are you saying? You will marry Darcy. It has been arranged.”
“No, Mother, it has not.” Anne rose and walked to her writing desk. She withdrew a packet of papers from the drawer and handed them to Richard. “Richard, what are these papers?”
Richard unfolded them. “They appear to be marriage papers with your name on them.”
Lady Catherine’s eyes grew large, and she placed a hand on her heart. “What have you done?” she demanded.
“Anne has done nothing, Aunt,” said Richard, flipping the corners of the documents. “These were written by her father.”
Lady Catherine snatched the papers from Richard. “It cannot be. They were…” Her voice trailed off. She looked at first one page and then another until she had viewed them all. “It simply cannot be. Who has fabricated this…this…deception?” She stood and waved the papers in front of Richard. “Did you do this? Or your father? He always was a scheming man! Arranging and manipulating!”
Lady Catherine turned to Anne. “These are worthless forgeries.” She tossed the papers into the fireplace and watched them catch. “You will marry Darcy. I shall see to it!”
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I most definitely need to read this book again!
It’s a fun one! 🙂
I adore that scene, thanks for sharing the excerpt. I love these cousins as they dabble in each others business. LOL! That was the funny part. However, Lady Catherine was not one to let go of her wishes and she would have the last word… or else. Perhaps this was an ‘or else’ story. Wow! There were some really creative twists and turns in this. I may have to read it again.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s always so much fun to revisit these books. I got sucked into reading more than this excerpt when I was getting this post ready. 🙂 (I suspect the same will happen when I go to get Monday’s post ready.)