So, I had planned on finishing the story by June 15th and publish it by the end of the month. However, my body had other plans. Short story: I had a root canal May 26th, and ended up in the ER on the 30th and was diagnosed with heart failure. I was in the hospital for 4 days. I’ve been in the ER again since then. Long story: I had covid in March 2020 which…
New Release! It’s up to Mr. Darcy to teach Elizabeth the language of love… Miss Elizabeth Bennet knows many things. The secrets of the marriage bed are not among them. When her mother fails to be of any use, she has no idea what to expect—or if her betrothed’s behavior has already crossed the line. Fitzwilliam Darcy’s future bride is a temptation like no other. Unfortunately, she is as innocent as she is responsive to…
If you’ve purchased or pre-ordered Part 4 Mr. Darcy’s Pursuit of Elizabeth Bennet, then thank you! But Amazon screwed up and then I screwed up. The correct, final version is now available at that link inside the beginning of Chapter 1 in Part 4. I’m really sorry I uploaded the ARC version instead of the final one, but it’s fixed now! 😐
I’m so excited! It’s finally here. Read it on Amazon. If Elizabeth says “yes,” she may save her reputation. First, they’ll have to make it to the altar.Mr. Darcy has moved heaven and earth to propose to Miss Elizabeth Bennet and to make amends for the damage to her prospects and reputation. His aunt, Lady Catherine, will cause no end of trouble given the chance.Even if he manages to secure Elizabeth’s hand in marriage, Mr.…
I posted this on the Austen Authors blog today for my monthly post. I’ve copied it here as it’s important. UPDATE – the Austen Authors admins removed my post due to it not being “appropriate”. Since they stated in email that they removed it and the reason, I can provide proof. Given popular depictions of Jane Austen’s Regency, authors and readers often overlook the diversity in Britain during this period. Like in the 21st century,…
Whoever made this is a genius! I love it. There’s a similar one for Elizabeth Bennet too.
Is it just me, or does the guy who played Mr. Darcy in the 1980 version look like Ted Bundy?
So, there have been some problems logging into this site lately. I thought it was crazy hackers, or people hitting URLs they shouldn’t but it turns out I was not even able to log into the site today. I have no idea what happened but hopefully, it is fixed now with the help of several author friends and too much sugar. The sugar was not helpful but I ate it anyway. I’m sorry you’ve had…
Four Months to Wed is now live and free in Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. “I devoured this book all in one night, which for me is the litmus test of truly good JAFF. The idea was very original, the writing was well done and engaging, and the pacing kept me turning page after page.” – JCousteau “Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. This is a truly original, unique, engaging and well-written…
On May 17th, Four Months to Wed will be in Kindle Unlimited! An epidemic. A forced marriage. Can love bloom? Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s secret beau is in London when the epidemic strikes, a rare and deadly form of smallpox. Now, due to a new law, all unmarried men and women of age must wed by the end of the year. Elizabeth, in secret mourning, now must find a husband, but can any gentleman find a…
I thought I was fine near the end of April, up and around, walking half the block, doing some light cleaning. But 2020 was not done yet. My lung pain and shortness of breath came back. I’ve got a steroid inhaler now and breathing exercises. Finally, after two weeks of the steroid inhaler, I have not had shortness of breath or lung pain for nearly a week. What the heck hit my lungs?! I tested…
I have not updated in a while but I have been getting better! Now that I’m on the other side of it, I realize how very ill I really was. Thank you all for your helpful suggestions, caring comments, and prayers! After an ER visit with pretty bad shortness of breath and 90 on the oximeter, I got steroids and an inhaler. I seemed to get better until fever sweats/shivering started and I was exhausted…
I got sick on March 11th with a fever, dry cough, painful lungs, and exhaustion. Then shortness of breath started March 14th. I thought I was recovering and getting more energy on the 21st. My lungs only hurt when I expended energy like walking across the room, no shortness of breath and then by the 23rd my lungs didn’t hurt. Then when I slowly walked the dog 7 houses down and then back my lungs…
Socially distance yourself with Mr. Darcy! The Mr. Darcy’s steamy boxed set is now in Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy Mr. Darcy is Diverted, Darcy Interrupted and Pemberley’s Secret. Stay at home, cuddle up with Mr. Darcy and wash your hands!
Due to the coronavirus, people getting laid off and losing their jobs, need to save money to buy food or essentials in this scary time, I’ve moved my Pride and Prejudice variations books 1-6 and the JAFF boxed sets 1 & 2 into Kindle Unlimited. Stay safe and wash your hands!
Hey everyone, I’ve been asked to self-quarantine at home by my doctor as the 11th I started getting symptoms of fever, fatigue, and cough. Now I’m getting shortness of breath and even more fatigued. If you could pray I recover and finish this book I’d be grateful! 😘 If you’re stuck at home too, you can read my books that are now in Kindle Unlimited – Forced to Marry and Mr. Darcy Goes to Brighton.
Yes, that’s right, your favorite JAFF novella located in Brighton is now in Kindle Unlimited. While you’re quarantined from the coronavirus, hopefully, you don’t have it, you can add this book to your list to read. Stay safe and wash your hands!
Are you like me, you miss the latest new Pride and Prejudice variation releases on Amazon because you don’t have time to check daily or even weekly? I decided to do something about it. Introducing the New Releases post on the Jane Austen Challenge website. A list of all the new releases from the previous week will be posted on the site under the New Releases & Specials link on the menu. If there are special…
My third book, Forced to Marry, is now available in Kindle Unlimited for the next three months. If you have Kindle Unlimited then you can read it at no cost! If you don’t have KU yet, here’s the link to read the details, find out what you get and sign up. Here’s the description of Forced to marry: Elizabeth Bennet has just refused Mr. Darcy’s disastrous marriage proposal at Hunsford. Unfortunately, while strolling on the…
I’ve been wandering around the inside of my site and ran across a plugin that kept track of some of the keywords people used to find this site. Some of them because Google won’t share like 93% of the keywords. Anyway, some of these are funny and some are so interesting I want to find the story myself so I can read it. “fanfic a servant at netherfield puts darcy in elisabeths room” Is there…
Enter to win a copy of the audio book of Darcy Interrupted. There are 3 copies to be given away every day until all 30 are given out. Enter once to be entered for the drawing every day! Edit: So I forgot to enter the form link! https://forms.gle/29Sw8oeN97yXxz957 11/17 winners Eva Côté, Emily Jen and Esther Madamidola! 11/18 winners Joanna Randall, Regina, Tasha Barefield 11/19 winners Beth, Sandra McComb, Alexandra Rivers 11/20winners Michell, Lora F,…
Three short stories released separately by Demi Monde are now available in one collection. Mr. Darcy is Diverted, Darcy Interrupted and Pemberley’s Secret. If you’ve been waiting to buy the books, now you can get them together in one book. Don’t stop the Darcy fun!
Yeah, Amazon has the box sets up! I had to split the bundle into two box sets on Amazon per their pricing structure for authors. Box set #1 https://amzn.to/2nCXN3m and Box set #2 https://amzn.to/2OJkrlN
I have finally made a bundle of my six books – Pride and Prejudice and Poison, Pride and Prejudice and Secrets, Forced to Marry, The Rescue of Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy’s Cinderella and Mr. Darcy Goes to Brighton. This is the first bundle for any of my Darcy and Elizabeth books! This is a terrific price as it is 50% off buying all the books at full price. So if you’ve been waiting to read them,…
So I just noticed something tonight. A massive fail. I sent the ARC copy to all the stores instead of the final copy. 😫 If any of you bought the book online, I’ll send you the final version. *headdesk*
It’s that time again – does anyone want to be an ARC reviewer for my next book? My next book is a novella, Mr. Darcy Goes to Brighton. It should be back from the editor soon and then I will need to correct things. After that, hopefully Thursday or Friday, I will send the book to you to read and review and email any typos or odd things you’ve found! I cannot tell you how…
While taking a breather from writing since Love Unmasked got done, I’ve been researching the Regency era some more. I’ve been finding some great info. Among the effects of England’s foreign wars during this period were great financial instability and monetary volatility. Now this next section is eye opening. Austen would have witnessed, moreover, the beginning of industrialization in England, though the growth of the factory system would not reach its peak until the middle…
I’m giving away 3 copies of Love Unmasked on April 9th, Tuesday. Enter to win here. If you’re a member of my Facebook group Pride & Prejudice Variations, there’s a separate giveaway to enter for 1 of 2 copies given away. So you have double the chance to win!
My next JAFF book will be set in Brighton. I know just about nothing about Brighton, so my research is going to go here. Hopefully I’ll help out another Regency romance author. Brighton Pavilion George hired architect Henry Holland to transform his Brighton lodging house into a modest villa which became known as the Marine Pavilion. With his love of visual arts and fascination with the mythical orient, George set about lavishly furnishing and decorating…
Love Unmasked, my work in progress known as St. Valentine’s Ball, is available as a preorder on Amazon right now. It’s only $4.99 for the time being!
The work in progress is called St. Valentine’s Day but I can’t use that for the published title as the balls don’t take place near Valentine’s Day, and the Regency era did not celebrate St. Valentine’s Day very much. So…come take a poll here https://www.facebook.com/groups/prideandprejudicevariations/ and help me out!
Since my iMac died, all my books are on sale! If you have not bought them yet, this would be a great time to them all. As low as $4.99! https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Breen/e/B07G14KXL7
Download the cross stitch pattern for free from https://gumroad.com/bellabreen. It’s one of my favorite, and probably everyone’s, quote from Pride and Prejudice. “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” #freecrossstitchpattern #freecrossstitch #prideandprejudice #janeausten #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitchlove #freepattern View on Instagram http://bit.ly/2BC28Yr
Enter to win one of 3 copies of The Rescue of Elizabeth Bennet! Winners will be drawn on 1/21 by random number generator. Enter here: https://goo.gl/jbHazJ
The book is getting proofread right now. I am hoping it will be published by the end of this week.
There is so much to do when getting ready for a book launch. So many graphics to make, things to do with so many sub parts, it is a full time job before the launch and then after. I do nothing else except things for the book for several days. But, I can watch TV while I do some of the work and so I’m watching shows about shipwrecks. I got hooked on the hunt…
Would you like to read the not-yet-proofread-final-copy and then leave a review on Amazon? If so, fill out the form here so I know where to send it. Thank you!
Yes, that’s me. Distracted when the going gets rough. I’m so scared of ending the book wrong and making everyone mad that I’ve avoided working on it the last two days and have instead been making up cross stitch patterns. Sorry. I’ll get back to work on the book today!
