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Those Brooding but Charming Heroes – #Giveaway

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I love reading and writing about spirited heroines and brooding, but charming heroes. Maybe that’s why I’m a fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Haven’t read the book in a long while–need to do that again!–but in the past several months, I’ve managed to watch both the BBC version and the later feature film.

Here’s a controversial opinion for you: As much as I adore Colin Firth in just about everything he’s acted in, it’s Matthew McFadyen who captured my heart as Mr. Darcy. Why?

It’s in the eyes. Those longing eyes he directs toward his beloved Elizabeth.

That same expression got me when my husband, Dan, looked at me that way thirty-three years ago! 😍 (p.s. It’s our anniversary today!)

Ahhh!

About the giveaway: I know we’re talking about actors playing the same part here, but I did write a book with a brooding hero that you may not have read yet: Beneath a Billion Stars.
Cover of Beneath a Billion Stars
In this novel, Priscilla’s a 40-something hairstylist with stars in her eyes. Her broken heart moved her across the country to work at the Sea Glass Inn, but despite her heartache, she has a Joi de vie about her. When she meets Wade, she sees past his cold manner, finds evidence of his soft-heartedness and faith, and tries to win him over. 
Does she succeed? 🤔
I have PAPERBACK copies of Beneath a Billion Stars that are smaller in size than what I’d planned – whoops! All the wonderful, warm, and romantic words are still between the covers, though! 
So I’m giving two away to readers in the US (so sorry to International friends!).
How to enter:

You knew this question was coming, didn’t you? To enter the giveaway, tell me: Colin Firth or Matthew McFadyen as Mr. Darcy?

Drop a comment below with the answer and feel free to name more of your favorite brooding heroes in books or movies. I love to see these guys come around, don’t you?

I hope there won’t be any battles in the comments over these questions! LOL

The giveaway for the paperback ends tomorrow, Saturday, 10/21, at midnight. I’ll come back over on Sunday and update this post with the winner’s name!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED: LILY, you are my winner! I will be reaching out to you soon!

Julie Carobini (24 Posts)

JULIE CAROBINI writes inspirational beach romances. She is the author of two dozen novels known for spirited heroines, charming heroes, quirky friends, and the secrets they keep. Her bestselling titles include Walking on Sea Glass, Runaway Tide, Beach Sunrise, Reunion in Saltwater Beach, and more. She has won awards from The National League of American Pen Women and ACFW, and her books have received bestseller status many times. Julie is Mom to three young adults and lives on the California coast with her husband, Dan, and their rescue pup, Dancer. Grab a free eBook here: www.juliecarobini.com/free-book


Comments

  1. Colin Firth, The adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with him and Keira was the first one I saw and thanks to which I found Jane Austen. Keira’s Lizzie is more like the Lizzie that I imagine in the book, somewhat dry and not very smiling in the other version, somehow Darcy and Lizzie seem too sweet to me…what I like about Keira’s version is how how haughty Colin looks and as you can see she’s not interested and doesn’t want to be interested, In the same way that I liked Emma in her newer version instead of the previous one, the new Emma had more of the high society lady air that I see in the book in the old version she is simply dreamy, romantic and imaginative.
    On the other hand, I loved the miniseries of North and South and Jack from “Midnight dance” by Joanna Davidson Politano, I don’t know if he is precisely what you are referring to since he is funny and open but even despite his extroversion the heroine has problems knowing what he thinks.

  4. Matthew McFadyen.

    Big Apple Atonement (Original Six Hockey Romance series Book 5) I highly recommend. I loved TJ in this.

  6. Colin Firth. I watched it when it was first on when I was a teenager, and he set the bar for every romantic hero on screen ever since! I just think he does Darcy’s awkwardness and discomfort so well in the screen when he is proposing to Lizzie.

    Congratulations on your anniversary!

    (I’m in the UK so don’t add me to the giveaway)

  7. I’ve never watched the movies, so I have no idea!! Plus, I don’t watch many “modern” movies, but stick to oldies and westerns. The last movie I saw was either War Room or I Can Only Imagine, whichever was out last.

  8. Colin Firth. Thank you for the chance, have a great weekend. Your book sounds like a great read and I love the cover!

  9. Matthew McFadyn was great because of Kiera Knighlty played opposite him and Colin FIrth was just a great Mr. Darcy. Sir Lawrence Olivier in the 1940 version was, and always is, a classic. Another great brooding hero is The Dread Pirate Roberts/ Westley in The Princess Bride (actor Cary Elwes).

  16. Sorry to say that I am not familiar with either of these “brooding” males!! Hope you have a clear winner without me.

  17. I’ve always liked Matthew McFadyn as Mr. Darcy. There’s just something about him and Keira Knightleys chemistry that just really sells it for me.

  20. I have to be honest, I have not seen the movies. Therefore, I do not know which one plays Mr. Darcy best. Thank you for the opportunity. God bless you.

  21. Matthew MacFadyen.
    The 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice was the first version I watched. So I’m prejudiced! Lol

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