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The Austenesque scout has discovered some hidden gems that she would like to share with her readers this week. Indie Jane 's reviewer Brittany Gulbrandson has posted her opinion on the first book in Gail McEwen & Tina Moncton's The Lord & Lady Baugham Stories called Twixt Two Equal Armies . There are two copies of Twixt Two Equal Armies provided by the publisher, Meryton Press, so fill up the Rafflecopter form if you want to enter. US and Canadian residents will be vying for a paperback copy while an e-book version is reserved for international readers. The last day to submit your entries is next Monday, 27 May 2013 at midnight ET . Laurel Ann Nattress is continuing her Regency Romance Reading Challenge 2013 by reviewing Candice Hern's The Best Intentions . Read her review on Austenprose and enter to receive a paperback copy of The Best Intentions if you live in US or a digital version for international winner. You just need to leave a comme...

The Austenesque scout would like to welcome her readers to another great week with book giveaways they can look forward to. Regina Jeffers is launching A Touch of Mercy , her fifth book in The Realm series on Austen Authors . Be sure to visit her post and read the synopsis and an excerpt from the novel for she has generously contributed a paperback copy and two e-books of A Touch of Mercy to three lucky readers. This giveaway is open to all who leave a comment there. On top of that, you can increase your chances of winning by completing the Rafflecopter form on the giveaway page . In addition P O Dixon is celebrating the upcoming release of Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart & Soul by hosting a giveaway for a US$10 Amazon gift card . Head on to her blog and leave a comment on her post and then fill in the Rafflecopter form before contest closes on next Tuesday, 21 May 2013 . Her second giveaway also involves another prize of US$10 Amazon gift card . You must ...

Rating: ★★★★★/★★★★★ If you have read my review of Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops , you may recall that I work in a bookstore. Sometimes I do hear horror stories from my bookseller colleagues about customers but not as bizarre as the anecdotes depicted in the book. When the sequel was released last month, I just have to read it. More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops is again written by Jen Campbell with the Brothers McLeod providing the funny illustrations. It contain more interesting tales from the book-selling business especially from Ripping Yarns Bookshop in London that sells rare and antiquarian books where Ms Campbell works. In addition there are two smaller sections devoted to telling stories from other bookshops and Ms Campbell's observations during her book signing sessions. You have to read it to believe that some customers display a lack general knowledge and creatively make up a new book title. Just look at the front cover to get my meaning ( The...

The Austenesque scout has compiled a list of book giveaways for this week which may be of interest to her readers. Do take a look. A review of C. P. Odom's A Most Civil Proposal has been posted on Indie Jane . Read Patty Marq's take on this book and fill in the Raffleopter form on the post to have the chance to win either a paperback copy for US and Canadian residents or an e-book version if you are international . The deadline is next Monday, 13 May 2013 at midnight ET . Next English Historical Fiction Authors is hosting a giveaway of a paperback copy A Jane Austen Daydream of by Scott D. Southard. Just leave a comment and your email address on this post . It is open worldwide and ends on Sunday, 12 May 2013 . Then Addicted to Jane Austen 's Angela has some useful instructions on how to make a Jane Austen-inspired tea-dyed scarf . Leave a comment by Thursday, 30 May 2013 in order to win a copy of Austentatious Crochet which is open to international...

The Austenesque scout has some good news to share regarding book giveaways that you may be interested to win. Angela of Addicted to Jane Austen is sponsoring a prize of a complete set of Jane Austen's novels . All you have to do is to leave a comment on her post by Monday, 20 May 2013 to qualify for this international giveaway. Amazon.com Widgets Jack Caldwell is celebrating the launch of his third novel, Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner , on Austen Authors by giving away two signed copies of the book. So share your favourite farce from the stage or screen in your comment of his post to be in the running to win. Stop by on Leatherbound Reviews to read an interview between blog mistress Jakki Leatherberry and author Merry Farmer who is promoting her second book in Montana Romance series called Fools For Love . Ms Farmer has generously contributed a copy of Our Little Secrets so leave a comment asking her a question or state what intrigues you about Fools For Love...

Six months after releasing Darcy Goes to War , Mary Lydon Simonsen has done it again. Her latest publication centring on the much loved characters from Pride and Prejudice was just published as When They Fall in Love . The story takes place in the city of Florence seven years after Elizabeth Bennet turned down Mr Darcy's offer of marriage and differs from the original novel. Both have led very different lives with Darcy marrying another lady of his rank while Elizabeth is still single. As with her previous release, Mary is stopping by at several blogs where she will be promoting her novel. Do keep up with her virtual appearances by following the schedule below if you want to win When They Fall in Love in paperback or e-book edition. The links also include giveaways and reviews of the book. April 8th: Launch and Giveaway of When They Fall in Love by Mary Simonsen @ Austen Authors 15th: Review and Giveaway: When They Fall in Love by Mary Lydon Simonsen @ So little t...

The Austenesque scout welcomes you to another new edition of weekly giveaways. Angela Renee of Royal Reviews shared her review of Darius, a romance novel by Grace Burrowes which has just released. So stop by and read the review because there is a fantastic giveaway hosted there. Answer the question posted at the end of the review or mention your favourite Grace Burrowes character or book in the comment section. The worldwide contest is open until Wednesday, 1 May 2013 . 1) A mass market paperback of Grace Burrowes's Darius 2) One box of Twining's Darjeeling tea and a tin of Twining's Darjeeling loose tea 3) A sterling silver tea strainer with drip tray 4) A Keep Calm and Carry On teabag holder 5) A large Keep Calm and Carry On tea cup Next the author herself was interviewed on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell . Learn about Darius by reading the interview and try to win a copy . This international giveaway ends next Sunday, 5 May 2013 . Authors Nancy...

The Austenesque scout is delighted to bring you another weekly round-up of giveaways that may interest her readers. Read Alyssa Goodnight's guest post about Jane Austen and cheese on Chick Lit Chit Chat if you would like to win a paperback copy of Austensibly Ordinary . All you have to do is tweet about the giveaway and then fill up the Rafflecopter form on the blog post . The contest ends on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 . Sally Smith O'Rourke is hosting an e-book giveaway on her blog for Colette Saucier's All My Tomorrows to celebrate the book's achievement as one of the semi-finalist for 2013 Amazon's Breakthrough Novel in the romance category. If you want to own the free copy, just leave a comment on the post . Meanwhile Kimberly Truesdale is joining Teatime Romance where she introduces herself in a post . She is offering an e-book of her second and latest release titled The Wrong Woman . So leave a comment mentioning why you love romance and/or tea ...

All the Appearance of Goodness which is Maria Grace's third book in Given Good Principles series was recently released. Readers of this Pride and Prejudice variation series would know that the first book titled Darcy's Decision is written from Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy's point-of-view before his introduction to Meryton society while we encounter Elizabeth Bennet and her family in The Future Mrs. Darcy . This new novel will focus on how the two protagonists finally meet but will they end up together like in the original novel? Maria is embarking on a virtual book tour around blogs to promote All the Appearance of Goodness as is the usual practice for authors with new releases. So join her on the sites listed below to win her book in paperback or e-book format. The links also include reviews and giveaways. March 19th: At last! The release of All the Appearance of Goodness!+Excerpt and Giveaway @ Austen Authors 25th: All the Appearance of Goodness by Maria Grace ...