Desire & Decorum, Book 2 is the second book of the Desire & Decorum series. It succeeds its first book, Desire & Decorum, Book 1, and is followed by Desire & Decorum, Book 3.
Summary
After the events of the London Season, the Edgewater Estate falls to you... but is all said and done? Will you get the marriage you truly desire?
Chapters
Chapter 1: Betrothal & Betrayal
After the events of the London Season, the Edgewater Estate falls to you... but is all said and done? Will you get the marriage you truly desire?
Chapter 2: A Royal Introduction
It's time for your presentation to the Queen! Will you impress... or underwhelm?
Chapter 3: Homeward Bound
With Duke Richards staying at Edgewater, will you be constantly surrounded? Or will you be able to figure out a plan?
Chapter 4: Back to the Beginning
Return to country life! But have familiar faces and places moved on without you?
Chapter 5: Celebration
It's time for the harvest festival! Will it be a bountiful evening, or will your hopes of fun and romance be squashed?
Chapter 6: A New Set of Rules
Now that you've returned to Edgewater... what consequences will you be up against?
Chapter 7: Moonlit Deception
It's the night of your engagement ball at Edgewater Estate. Can you show your guests that you are the true heiress to Edgewater?
Chapter 8: Hunt Or Be Hunted
It's the day of the hunt! Can you prove to everyone you are a lady above reproach?
Chapter 9: Until Dawn
The challenge has been issued! Will true love reign victorious?
Chapter 10: In the Balance
The fate of your engagement hangs in limbo... What will happen once the dust settles?
Chapter 11: A New Horizon
As you enter upon new territory... what will you discover?
Chapter 12: The Deep End
When you dive in, who knows what secrets will be revealed...
Chapter 13: Changing Tides
You've learned a dark secret... But can you react in time to prevent a terrible future?
Chapter 14: Before the Bell Tolls
With your wedding just around the corner... what will your future hold?
Chapter 15: Eye of the Storm
The big day has arrived... Can you escape your fate?
Chapter 16: The Final Vow
It's your last chance to evade the duke's clutches! Can you defeat him once and for all?
Gameplay Feature
Cabinet of Secrets (Clues)
Throughout the book, you'll have have opportunities to collect various clues in hope of escaping your engagement to Duke Richards. Learn the truth behind the duke's actions, piece together evidence, and even unlock mysteries. Fill your whole Cabinet of Secrets to unlock exclusive special scenes.
Gallery
Sneak Peeks
Pre-Book Sneak Peeks & Information
Locations featured in Book 2
Miscellaneous
Promotional Videos
Soundtracks
Visit the soundtrack page for more soundtracks from Choices.
Spoilers
- A second book of the series was confirmed in-game at the end of Book 1, Chapter 16.
- On November 26, 2018, PB continued to say that this is one of the books that they are currently working on. [1]
- On November 30, 2018, PB confirmed that the book will premiere sometime in Winter 2018. [2]
- On December 4, 2018, a sneak peek for Book 2 featuring Annabelle Parsons was unveiled.[3]
- On December 5, 2018, the book cover was revealed along with the official release date being Monday, December 17, 2018.[4]
- This book features a version of Your Character and Luke Harper, one of your love interests in the book.
- On December 6, 2018, the book was promoted in PB's latest blog post. [5]
- On December 7, 2018, the description of Chapter 1 was revealed.
- On December 11, 2018, a second sneak peek into Book 2 was released. [6]
- On December 17, 2018, PB unveiled a blog post featuring an interview with the writers for this book was released after its debut on the same day. [7]
- The writers for this book are confirmed to be: Rachel, Megan, and Ali, with Shae interviewing them.
- Rachel says that there's something for everyone in Book 2: courting, action, secrets, royalty, and jokes that there will even have some steamy ankle flashing. She advises the players to make sure you're near a fainting couch!
- Megan says that compared to Book 1, there will definitely be more desire in this book.
- Ali says that they've certainly ramped up the desire side of this book for sure, but that ultimately it's up to the player, as there's still loads of opportunities to exercise one's decorum.
- Rachel states that players are in for some seriously brilliant, fantastic, drop-dead gorgeous art this time around.
- Ali for her part says she's looking forward to players earning more about the main cast.
- There will also be some fun group scenes in this book.
- The D&D writers also confirmed that Book 2 has a mystery element to it.
- Regarding the research that went into this book was moreso on the Queen of England during this time period, as well as family crests and coats of arms.
- On January 18, 2019, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 6. [8]
- On February 11, 2019, PB stated in a Twitter post that the book would be going on a break for one week. [9]
- On February 22, 2019, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 10 and confirmed it would be back on Monday, February 25, 2019. [10]
- On March 29, 2019, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 15.[11]
- On April 5, 2019, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 16 and confirmed it would be this book's finale. [12]
- A third book of the series was confirmed in-game at the end of Chapter 16.
- On July 11, 2019 PB released the official soundtrack for this series.[13]
Trivia
- The following chapters have slightly different titles between the interface/index and the first page. On the wiki, we use the in-game first page title rather than the interface/index title:
- Chapter 7: Moonlit Defiance
- Chapter 8: Hunt or Be Hunted
- In the beginning of Chapter 1 of this book, it was revealed that the in-game cover for the sequel remains the same as the one used in the first book.
- In the same chapter, there are references to Harry Potter, such as when Miss Parsons calls Duke Richards "he who shall not be named", and the MC can choose to avoid "you know who"'s name. These are references to Lord Voldemort, the big bad of the franchise.
- The Cabinet of Secrets achievement in Chapter 2 with the words "Enemies of the heiress, beware" is taken from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Click here for the walkthrough of this book:Desire & Decorum, Book 2 Choices.
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1067276068438999040
- ↑ http://www.pixelberrystudios.com/blog/2018/11/30/pixelberry-updates-answers-and-more
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1070075766908497920
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1070472411101855744
- ↑ http://www.pixelberrystudios.com/blog/2018/12/6/whats-new-choices-update
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1072605025241886723
- ↑ http://www.pixelberrystudios.com/blog/2018/12/17/desire-amp-decorum-book-2
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1086352594585346048
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1095037590812553217
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1099091442301988864
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1111798177550598145
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1114291765186400256
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayChoices/status/1149490283857371136