Saturday, November 08, 2014

The Falmouth Connection by Joana Starnes excerpt - with giveaway!


Today I welcome the lovely Joana Starnes to my blog, who asked me whether I would read an excerpt from her latest novel, The Falmouth Connection, and I was only too happy to oblige! There is also a giveaway, so watch for the details at the end of the post. I hope you enjoy my reading!

"Just as Mr. Darcy finally decides to propose to the enticing Miss Elizabeth Bennet, she is summoned to Falmouth, to meet a relation she never knew she had.
Thus, the ill-starred Hunsford proposal is avoided – but before he could even begin to understand his luck, adverse circumstances hasten to conspire against him, and Fitzwilliam Darcy is compelled to follow the woman he loves to the far reaches of Cornwall, into a world of deceit and peril where few – if any – are what they seem to be…"






And it is not everyday that you get a mention in the dedication - thank you Joana!







**GIVEAWAY - ends Tuesday 18th November**

In celebration of the release, the lovely Joana is offering 2 ebook copies of her story.

To enter, leave a comment below and the two winners shall be picked randomly.

Please leave your email address. I will then pass on the winners email addresses to Joana who will be in touch.

Good luck, and thank you again to Joana for offering this giveaway! And good luck with the book! I will be posting my review sometime in the near future as well!



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42 comments:

  1. schilds9 November 2014 at 04:37

    I am so excited about this story line. Can't wait to read it!
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    1. Joana Starnes10 November 2014 at 10:12

      So glad it caught your eye! Best of luck in the giveaway and thanks for taking part!

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  2. Amber BC9 November 2014 at 09:09

    I have seen this in the kindle store and have long been intrigued and interested in reading it!
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    1. Joana Starnes10 November 2014 at 10:15

      Hi, Amber
      Thanks, I'm so pleased you found it intriguing. Sophie's excellent reading adds so much more to the tension and emotion! Thanks for listening and commenting and good luck!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:46

      Thanks Joana!

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  3. Unknown9 November 2014 at 20:06

    I want to read this book so bad. Thanks for the giveaway. Tresha_7atmsn.com

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    1. Joana Starnes10 November 2014 at 10:16

      Hi, Tresha

      You're very welcome, and I hope you get to read it & that you like it when you do. Best of luck and thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Deborah Ann10 November 2014 at 10:36

    I loved hearing Sophie read this excerpt. Her voice is a pleasure to listen to. I enjoyed this book immensely. It is nearly impossible to put down. Please do not enter me in the giveaway as I already have the book.

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    1. Joana Starnes10 November 2014 at 13:11

      Her voice is wonderful, isn't it? And everything else too, the pace, the nuances. She's so good and I'm so happy to hear she's launching into reading JAFF audiobooks!

      Thanks for the comment, Debbie, it means so much to hear that you liked the book!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:46

      Thank you for your kind comment Deborah! And I am glad you are pleased Joana :)

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  5. Unknown10 November 2014 at 14:43

    Loved hearing the excerpt! Sounds like another book to add to the happily growing 'tbr' list!

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    1. Joana Starnes10 November 2014 at 23:30

      So glad you liked the excerpt, Stacie. Sophie read it so beautifully!
      Thanks for listening and for taking part in the giveaway. Good luck!

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  6. Unknown11 November 2014 at 14:13

    Lovely reading. Please do not enter my name. I own the book and have read it twice already!

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    1. Joana Starnes11 November 2014 at 23:27

      Thanks so much, Kathy, for stopping by to say that, it really makes my day to hear it!!! HUGE thanks and hugs, and I'm so happy you liked it!

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  7. J "Joy" Dawn King11 November 2014 at 15:28

    Wow! Sophie, you do an outstanding job with the reading. And, you look beautiful too.

    Joana, this book moved right up to the top of my favorites along with The Journey and Pirates and Prejudice. That is out of the hundreds that I've read. I have it both in print and ebook so please do not enter me in the giveaway. I am jealous for the winners who have yet to read it. What a delightful few hours they have to look forward to. It is truly that good. Best of wishes for tons of sales and new additions to your fan base. You deserve it.

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    1. Joana Starnes11 November 2014 at 23:30

      She has such a wonderful voice, doesn't she, Joy (sorry we're talking about you as though you weren't here, Sophie ;) ). And not just the voice, but the diction, the cadence, the stops for effect in all the right places. Just wonderful! You need to get that equipment fitted, wired in and ready for action, Sophie!

      SO GLAD you liked the book Joy! Thanks again for all your amazing support, and yours too Sophie, you're wonderful, both of you!!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:48

      Thank you both Joy and Joana for such lovely and kind comments! I am in production!

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  8. Lúthien8411 November 2014 at 17:13

    Thanks for another chance to win The Falmouth Connection, Joana. I like it when Lizzy and Darcy are in unfamiliar territory and depend on each other for company... or not.

    evangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Joana Starnes11 November 2014 at 23:33

      So pleased you picked up on that, yes, it's just as you say. They're both on unfamiliar territory, and their previous acquaintance should mean something... shouldn't it? ;)

      Thanks for stopping by and best of luck!

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  9. Janet T11 November 2014 at 18:23

    Lovely, Sophie. You do such a fantastic job. I can't wait to hear more that you are reading! Good for you and best wishes on this new endeavor.

    Joana, the book sounds fabulous but then I expected no less. Can't wait to read it.

    No need to enter me in the giveaway, Sophie.

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    1. Joana Starnes11 November 2014 at 23:35

      Thanks so much for the wonderful comment and for all your amazing support, Janet. Hugely appreciated, as always. It means an awful lot to me!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:48

      Thank you Janet!

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  10. Jennie Coleen56111 November 2014 at 23:24

    I would like to enter the drawing! jcn (at) centurytel.net One question - I will be away from my computer all of next week. On the slight chance I win a copy, how long do you wait for a winner to contact you?

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    1. Joana Starnes11 November 2014 at 23:40

      If you're one of the winners, Jennie, we'll definitely wait for you to come back, don't worry! Thanks so much for taking part, have a good week next week and best of luck!

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  11. Anonymous13 November 2014 at 19:10

    Was on Amazon buying some of Joana's books when I discovered this blog. So, thanks Joana for pointing me this way since I really enjoyed Sophie's reading. Two great discoveries-the book and your blog, Sophie. Please enter me in the drawing: tcroft726@me.com

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    1. Joana Starnes16 November 2014 at 23:40

      Sophie's voice really works for JAFF, doesn't it? So glad you've made the discoveries and thanks for taking part in this giveaway! Best of luck!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:49

      Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! and I am glad you enjoyed finding my blog - lovely to have you!

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  12. tcroft13 November 2014 at 19:15

    Very visually appealing site--can't wait to dive into all the information. Love the wallpaper and especially the title--makes me laugh. One of Lizzie's most appealing qualities.

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    1. Joana Starnes16 November 2014 at 23:43

      My thoughts entirely, Sophie's blog is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
      Thanks for stopping by to listen and good luck in the giveaway!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:50

      Thank you so much!

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  13. Carol17 November 2014 at 03:04

    Bought this book last week. Looking forward to reading this story soon..

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    1. Joana Starnes18 November 2014 at 10:51

      Thanks, Carol! That's so kind of you to come and let me know!!! I hope you'll like it and that you enjoyed listening to Sophie's lovely voice.
      Have a great day :)

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  14. maryann17 November 2014 at 18:49

    Sophie's reading makes it intriguing to want to read the novel. It is on my wish list and don't enter me into the contest as I don't have an e-reader. Good luck in all your future novels and I know this one will be excellent as all your others are so great!

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    1. Joana Starnes18 November 2014 at 10:54

      Thanks, MaryAnn :) I love the way Sophie read it, it adds so much excitement and drama, and she's got the perfect voice for it and impeccable diction. Thanks so much for the wonderful words, you're so very very kind. Hugs!

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    2. Lizzie20 November 2014 at 17:55

      Thank you so much, both of you, for such lovely comments!

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  15. Unknown17 November 2014 at 20:40

    I would love to win this book! I have enjoyed each of the excerpts I have read/heard. They have drawn me in. Thanks for doing the giveaway. pemberley96@gmail.com

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    1. Joana Starnes18 November 2014 at 10:55

      Love your email address ;) Thanks for stopping by to listen and take part in the giveaway. So glad to hear that the excerpts have drawn you in. Best of luck and I hope you'll like it!!

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  16. Anonymous17 November 2014 at 23:25

    I, too, would love to win this! Please consider me for the drawing. GinnaSaisQuoi at verizon dot net

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    1. Joana Starnes18 November 2014 at 10:57

      Hi! So glad the story caught your eye! Good luck and thanks for taking part.

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  17. crazycatlady5818 November 2014 at 05:21

    I would love to win thank you for the great giveaway. crazycatlady58@yahoo.com

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    1. Joana Starnes18 November 2014 at 10:57

      Thanks for stopping by to listen and comment. Good luck and I hope you'll like it!

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  18. Cherri T.19 November 2014 at 05:08

    Love to win a copy Joana, I've had my eye on this on Amazon! Thanks! cherritrotter@yahoo.com

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