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Do you use Google alerts? As an author, it's very handy to have alerts about my own name and my books. For example, today I got an alert that Fire and Cross which I published in 2010 is reviewed by Reflections of A Book Addict.

Once Darcy realizes that Mr. Bennet is the man responsible for saving his family’s life all those years ago, a strong affection builds between the two. Mr. Bennet senses the attraction between Elizabeth and Darcy, and is only too happy to help in Darcy’s arduous journey to win Elizabeth’s heart. I found this twist to be an entirely enjoyable one which afforded me an opportunity to get to know Mr. Bennet’s humor better.

Thank you Kim for the review!

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Review of Fire and Cross at Austensque Reviews

Three Stars from Meredith at Austensque Reviews

From drastic improvements in the Bennet women to Caroline Bingley's unlikely alliance with a minor character, this tale is imaginative and diverting Austenesque escapism.

You can read the full review here.

Macaroons for Fire and Cross

My first review for Fire and Cross appears on Vvb32 Reads blog.

Velvet's blog is a place to share YA books - some zombies, vampires, steampunk, Japanese and Jane Austen. She gave Fire and Cross 4 out of 5 and described it in one word: macaroons. I'm not sure if that's because she liked the macaroons mentioned in the story or she thought the novel was quite sweet. Either way, I'm happy dancing!

Romantic quote:
I hope to persuade her to marry me before Christmas. I am not a young man of one and twenty, Sir. And I have resisted the temptation of sirens and maidens for many years. I know my heart.
- Darcy speaking to Mr Bennet, chapter 8, page 80

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): macaroons
I enjoyed this romp with the Austen couple, Darcy and Elizabeth. The story is told in Darcy's perspective which makes for some hot scenes.

Entertaining dialogue, behind-the-scenes intrigues and gossip fill the pages with a mystery to solve.

Thank you Velvet.