Dear al, I am very glad to have Christine Combe back at my blog because she is a lovely writer, moreover, she is not coming with one book but two!! Today she is telling you everything about the two books and she has a curious giveaway, so do not miss the other posts of the blog tour!! Enjoy!!! Thank you, Ana, and hello everyone! I am so very excited to be returning to My Vices and Weaknesses to talk about not just one but two new Austen variations! I’ve written a duet (or duology, if you prefer) called The Husbands of Elizabeth Bennet. In volume one… Elizabeth Bennet has seen many things on he ..read more

Dear all, I am very happy today to introduce a new author in this blog: Caroline Cartier. She is sharing a bit about her new book: Not Without Affection. For the audibook lover, it is being produced as audiobook too! I hope that you will really enjoy the excerpt and the book itself. Let me show you the blurb because you may “not” like it When Mr Collins visits Longbourn, Elizabeth Bennet is shocked by the sycophantic behaviour of her family toward the Longbourn heir. Mrs Bennet declares that any of her daughters had better accept the man if he offers for them, and Elizabeth quickly comes to ..read more

How much I am enjoying this book! I wish I had more time to read during the day. I will just give you a tiny tiny spoiler: “Who is now the matchmaker?” Now to the important part of this post: the winner of Summer Hanford’s copy of Mr. Darcy’s Bookshop is… SamH., congratulations!! You can choose between an ebook copy or a paperback copy of the book. Please email me with your email address (for an ebook) or your post address (for a paperback) to myvicesandweaknesses(at)gmail(dot)com – I will only share this information with Summer Hanford. As it has happened before that I have not received an ..read more

Happy New Year to all! I know it is the 10th but it is my first post. Let’s get the reading started! To be honest, this book has me only with the title, and the author. Mr. Darcy has a bookshop? He likes a bookshop? Of course he likes bookshops I hope you like this blurb as much as I do! Cut off from his family’s fortune because he refuses to marry the woman his father has selected for him, Fitzwilliam Darcy takes up the only employment he deems tolerable, that of bookseller. Darcy is determined to support himself and to marry for love, but his powerful relations use their clout to keep cust ..read more

Dear all, It is the end of November, so we are soon in the month of Christmas (even if shops and other places have been selling and decorating their walls for a month now!). Do you have any Xmas traditions (if you celebrate Xmas, that is)? MJ Stratton is bring a tradition from the Bennets that I think you may enjoy. Let me (re)introduce you to MJ Stratton, the author who is bringing us the Christmas Charms Series and its two novellas about two of the Bennet sisters: Kitty and Mary. MJ Stratton is a long-time lover of Jane Austen and her works, having been introduced to Pride and Prejudice by ..read more

Hello! I am so sorry for being so late with this post! We arrived from holidays and it seems like we are back an eternity but without time for much! However, here we have the post with the winner of this ebook from Victoria Kincaid and her Spells and Shadows. Congratulations mcmcbrayer!!! Please send me an email to myvicesandweaknesses(at)gmail(dot)com and tell me what email you want to use for the ebook. I will share your email address only with Victoria Kincaid for her to send you your ebook. Thank you to all for your comments. Have a lovely rest of the week ..read more

Dear all, What a treat we have today. Don Jacobson is bringing us so much from her latest novel: The Sailor’s Rest. I am looking forward to your comments. I really hope you enjoy everythings he is bringing! The Sailor’s Rest was released almost two weeks ago and I promise you that the press announcement is very interesting and a great way into Don´s brain and how plot connexions are made. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The Naval Adventure Jane Austen Might Have Written Las Vegas, NV:  The Sailor’s Rest, the latest Austenesque novel by Don Jacobson, will be released worldwide on March 28, 2023. Publis ..read more

Hello! Happy spring time! I would like to introduce you to a new author here in the blog: KC Cowan. I have not read yet her book but I am intrigued to see how Mary Bennet is able to secure her happiness. Let me tell you a bit more… Either ignored or ridiculed by her family, Mary Bennet desires only happiness. Poor Miss Bennet—with three sisters married, she will no doubt be left “on the shelf” unless she takes steps to secure her own happiness. So, with the arrival of Mr. Yarby, a handsome new rector for Longbourn chapel, Mary decides to use her Biblical knowledge to win his heart. Meanwhile ..read more

Be honest, you like the tittle, right? or perhaps you may not like it, but I hope it has intrigued you. I am really glad to have Christine Combe sharing a few things about her latest austenesque novel Why I Kissed You. Follow the tour, it will give you a chance to look inside the book. Moreover, why not maybe buy it? Today it is release day, so you could check it here: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon DE Amazon ES Hello Christine, let us know as much as possible! Hello everyone! I am so very excited to be returning to My Vices and Weaknesses to talk about my latest Austen variation, Why I ..read more

Dear all, I am very glad to have MJ Stratton again in the blog and even a bit happier as I am the lucky person to reveal the cover of her latest book!! Let me tell you a bit more about From Another Persepctive: The events of Pride and Prejudice are well known by those familiar with Jane Austen’s work, but what would we see if the minor characters told the story? What were Mrs. Hill’s thoughts on the heir to Longbourn? How did Anne de Bourgh feel about her cousin’s fascination with the guests at the parsonage? Did Mrs. Younge willingly help Mr. Darcy find Wickham? From Another Perspective foll ..read more