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Jan 12, 2012

Blodeuedd rated it:

This was a bit different from my usual JA stuff, but it still deals with the love of Austen. Kay, our heroine, truly loves Jane Austen. Truly loves is the word. But then our hero loves JA too, talk about a match made in heaven...or not.

This was a bit of an Emma novel. Kay is clueless (but in a good way) that Adam likes her. Because she is oogling hottie actor Oli who is playing Captain Wentworth. And this is where the Emma story comes in. She is smitten by someone who is just playing More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Gayle rated it:

Kay Ashton's mother was a patient at The Pines, which is where Kay became friends with Peggy Sullivan. When Kay's mother died, she continued to visit with Peggy and read to her from Jane Austen's works. Peggy had lost her sight and she enjoyed having Kay visit and share some of her favorite books. Somehow the age difference between them didn’t make any difference to their wide ranging discussions and shared interests. When Peggy died, she left Kay her entire estate with the hope that Kay would d More...

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Feb 12, 2012

Cecilia rated it:

I’ve never read any book from Victoria Connelly, but have to admit I enjoyed reading this one. Kay is an artist and Jane Austen fan, and a dreamer.- dreams of the perfect guy. After the death of a friend and she receives an unexpected inheritance, Kay resigns from her job, packs and moves to Lyme Regis, buys and Bed & Breakfast. She meets Oli Wade Owen who is filming Persuasion, and playing the part of Captain Wentworth. And to her, he is the perfect Captain Wentworth. Although Oli’s behavior is More...

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Feb 01, 2012

Laura rated it:

Kay Ashton loves everything Jane Austen including the seaside town of Lyme, the setting of Persuasion. So she purchases a bed and breakfast there and sets out to finish her book, The Illustrated Mr. Darcy. Life gets interesting when the cast of a movie adaptation of Persuasion invades her place and Kay falls head over heels for Oli, the famous and handsome actor who plays Captain Wentworth. But she is oblivious to the attentions of Adam Craig, the shy screenwriter and producer of the movie.
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Jan 19, 2012

Laura rated it:

3.5 stars. This was a cute piece of Jane Austen related fluff.

I went into it looking for nothing more than that, and at first, I thought I wouldn't be disappointed. And perhaps I shouldn't have been disappointed in the last half, either.

Certainly, the Jane Austen references were lots of fun. Since the book revolved around the production of a movie version of Persuasion, those are the ones that I was expecting, but many more elements were borrowed from Emma, which I a More...

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Jan 16, 2012

SOS rated it:

"Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies." - Jane Austen

DREAMING OF MR. DARCY will satisfy more than Jane Austen fans. It is a contemporary spin on a classic tale - love might be right in front of you - that Austen herself wrote in EMMA. Anglophiles alike will enjoy DREAMING OF MR DARCY as it plunges into British culture - a B&B in Lyme Regis; a cast of colorful characters who embody what we love about the Brits; and literary references to Austen's PERS More...

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Jan 11, 2012

Lady rated it:

First thoughts: ‘Dreaming of Mr.Darcy’ by Victoria Connelly was a cute page turner. I loved it. This book is centered more on ‘Persuasion’ despite the title and has references to ‘Emma’ and of course, ‘Pride and Prejudice’. I had a look into life in dreamy seaside towns which are definitely a wonder as seen through this book.

Review: Events in her life and at work lead Kay Ashton to quit her job and move to Lyme Regis when she comes into some money so she can pursue her passion in peace More...

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Nov 29, 2011

Donna rated it:

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy

by Victoria Connelly

Published by Sourcebooks

available January 2012
received from NetGalley for review

Victoria Connelly does it again. Her second novel in the Austenesque trio of books is a winner. The story revolves around an Austen loving illustrator named Kay who opens a bed and breakfast in Lyme Regis. She is literally invaded by a group of actors/actresses and directors filming a version of Persuasion. The book is a roller coas More...

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Nov 23, 2011

Stephanie rated it:

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy
Victoria Connelly

Original Review: http://fangswandsandfairydust.blogspot.c...

Take equal parts Joanna Trollope, Anna Maxted, Hester Browne and, Katie Fford. Add a dash of Jane Austen, and a soupcon of the silliness that is The Importance of Being Earnest and you will get the gist of this amusing chick lit bed(room) and breakfast farce with yet another woman, and a man with a Darcy complex.

The one question in this light read is whether look More...

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Feb 01, 2012

Susan rated it:

I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand the heroine buys a bed and breakfast in Lyme Regis which tooted my Anglophile and Janeite horn. How cool would that be?! On the other hand, she has the emotional maturity of a middle schooler which brought a knee-jerking slap her off the side of the head reaction from me. And I can't understand why the title is Dreaming of Mr. Darcy when the book takes place in Lyme Regis and a film crew is working on a Persuasion movie. Shouldn't it hav More...

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Dec 24, 2011

Christina (A Reader of Fictions) rated it:

Kay is a full-blown Austen fanatic. I have it pretty bad myself, thus the reading every spinoff I can get my hands on, but she's worse than me. Thus far, I have managed to avoid owning multiple copies of each of her books just because I love the different covers. Anyway, with this in common, along with a tendency to daydream and romantic expectations set way too high because of our dear Jane, I had every expectation to like Kay. And I did, initially. However, after a pretty short while, she piss More...

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Dec 15, 2011

Staci rated it:

First Thoughts after I finished: "That was completely adorable...bring me more!"

I thought this book was just what the doctor ordered. I was completely captivated by Lyme Regis and the idea of walking in the steps of my beloved author, Jane Austen. The idea of owning a B&B on the coast in England sounds like heaven to me so I immediately connected with the main character, Kay. She comes into some inheritance which allows her to realize some of her dreams. She's besotted with More...

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Jan 10, 2012

Serena rated it:

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly is the second book in her Austen Addicts trilogy, and is a must have in any Austen fan’s collection for its unique set of characters and the clear references to Mr. Darcy, Captain Wentworth, and more. Starring Kay Ashton, who works in a dead end and thankless job, and she’s surrounded by a unique cast from her mother’s friend and fellow Janeite to the cast of actors that invade her new Bed and Breakfast in Lyme Regis. Kay finds herself playing Emma Wo More...

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Feb 10, 2012

Teri rated it:

I'm a big fan of Jane Austen, along with all the Austen-inspired fiction out there. So, I was excited to read Dreaming of Mr. Darcy. This is the second book in a three-book series, although each book stands alone and can be read on its own.

I enjoyed the first book in the series, Weekend with Mr. Darcy, quite a bit. Dreaming of Mr. Darcy, however, wasn't quite as good. Honestly, most of the main characters just weren't that likeable. Particularly Kay, who I believe is supposed to be More...

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Feb 20, 2012

Alexa Loves Books rated it:

If you’re in search of a novel filled with fun characters, a cute romance, a lovely setting and Jane Austen references, then you need look no further - this is the novel you’re looking for. After all the paranormal books I’d been reading, this was a welcome and quite refreshing change.

As an Austen fan, I can definitely say this book made me quite happy. It isn’t only the fact that Kay drew illustrations of Austen’s characters or that they were filming Persuasion in Lyme; it’s also rele More...

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Jan 11, 2012

Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) rated it:

In the second Austen-inspired novel of her trilogy about Jane Austen addicts, Victoria Connelly once again transports readers to a Jane Austen location that is on every Janeites' list of places visit. Lyme Regis, a seaside village known for its fossils, Cobb, and Louisa Musgrove's fictional fall, is the ideal setting for this novel about fresh starts and broken hearts. It is also the location of a new big screen production of Persuasion. It seems the quiet village of Lyme Regis is being invaded More...

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Feb 03, 2012

Jakki rated it:

In Dreaming of Mr. Darcy,* Kay Ashton lives in her own dream world, forever dreaming of “the perfect hero.” But what does he look like? Is he the libidinous and charming Oli Wade Owen, who just happens to be playing the role of Captain Wentworth, or the compassionate and gentlemanly Adam Crain, or does he exist only in Kay’s dreams?

In her quest for the perfect hero, Kay faces many obstacles. She chooses to overlook many signs that she is currently heading down the same road her moth More...

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Jan 04, 2012

Valerie rated it:

Gah, this book drove me crazy. Didn't like it at all, which was too bad because the summary sounded like it had potential. The characters are just sad, the writing isn't great, and the plot was silly and ridiculous. It started off good but quickly went downhill once Kay moves to Lyme, and at the point I couldn't stop the eye-rolling. I kept thinking that it would get better but it never did. It was one unbelievable thing after the next. Adam invites her to his Nana's house why? Just because he t More...

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Dec 29, 2011

Nicola rated it:

I am crazy about anything even remotely Austen related so of course I jumped at the chance to read Dreaming of Mr. Darcy! Both the title and the gorgeous cover appealed to me, and the description didn't sound like anything I'd ever read before. I was quite optimistic about this.

It did not really live up to my expectations but at the same time, it wasn't bad. I very much enjoyed the beginning and was excited to see what would happen. I thought the whole idea was pretty cute and the ol More...

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Feb 07, 2012

Kate rated it:

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy is the story of Kay Ashton who inherited a sizeable amount of money and bought an old bed and breakfast in Lyme Regis, home of Jane Austen’s Cobb and Persuasion. Now, all she needs is Captain Wentworth to walk in the door. Which happens shortly after room renovations are done, as the movie of Persuasion is being filmed in front of Wentworth House, Kay’s new venture in the world of bed and breakfast. In walks Oli Wade Owens, the newest Captain Wentworth, and his fellow ac More...

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Jan 26, 2012

Krista rated it:

Possibly should have been titled "Dreaming of Captain Wentworth," as the story was focused more on that character, but aside from that, a fun read. The heroine is an artist who, upon receiving an unexpected inheritance, promptly moves to Lyme Regis, buys a B&B, and finds herself embroiled in the on-site filming of a new version of Persuasion. Of course she falls in love with the rake; of course there's a quiet but charming man in love with her; of course it all works out in the end. More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Samantha rated it:

Kay Ashton, a die-hard romantic waiting for her Mr. Darcy to come along, receives an inheritance after her friend Peggy passes away. Kay decides to buy a property on Lyme Regis and turn it into a cozy Bed and Breakfast. The first guests? Why only the cast members of `Persuasion' and Kay gets to rub elbows with some famous actors- including the gorgeous Oli Wade Owen. Kay is sure she has met her Mr. Right- after all, Oli is playing the lead in the movie. But Adam, the writer and producer, has fal More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Maria Grazia rated it:

“Maybe Jane Austen’s fans are destined to be disappointed by love because nothing could ever live up to the happy endings created in fiction”. This is what Adam Craig, one of the main characters in Victoria Connelly’s latest novel, thinks. The same can be said of the perfect hero: who might live up to Mr Darcy’s charm or Captain Wentworth’s passionate loyalty? Maybe... your favourite actor? Someone you admire and dream about? Imagine that he, a real dream-come-true, arrives where you have just More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Dot rated it:

I read Victoria Connelly's first book, A Weekend With Mr Darcy and thought it was great. Although The Perfect Hero is not a sequel, it does still have a heavy Jane Austen influence on the form of her book Persuasion. Unfortunately Persuasion is the only Austen book I haven't read (this is soon to be remedied) but for review purposes I can say that this wasn't a bad thing as I don't think I missed anything in The Perfect Hero.
Kay is a very likable character, she hasn't had a great life so wh More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Leah rated it:

Die-hard romantic, Kay Ashton, uses her inheritance to open a B&B in the seaside town of Lyme Regis and is dumbstruck when the cast and crew of a new production of Persuasion descend, needing a place to stay. Kay can’t believe her luck – especially when she realises that heart throb actor Oli Wade Owen will be sleeping under her very own roof! Meanwhile, co-star Gemma Reilly is worried that her acting isn’t up to scratch, despite landing a plum role. She finds a sympathetic ear in shy producer, More...

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Feb 06, 2012

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The circus has come to town…

Die-hard romantic, Kay Ashton, uses her inheritance to open a B&B in the seaside town of Lyme Regis and is dumbstruck when the cast and crew of a new production of Persuasion descend, needing a place to stay. Kay can't believe her luck – especially when she realises that heart throb actor Oli Wade Owen will be sleeping under her very own roof!

Meanwhile, co-star Gemma Reilly is worried that her acting isn't up to scratch, despite landing a plum More...

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Jan 29, 2012

Marie rated it:

My goodness, it took forever for me to read this book, but not because it's bad or anything...just too much going on in life. Once I got around to finishing the last 150 pages or so, it flew by. Quite an enjoyable little read...and now I know that I must get to reading the last Jane Austen book that I've not read..."Persuasion." This book is more "Emma" and "Persuasion" based than "Pride and Prejudice" but still lovely. Kay, Gemma, and Adam are all fabulou More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Diana rated it:

Meh.

A pretty ho-hum piece of Austen-inspired fluff. What bothered me most is the little inconsistencies....she buys a shell pink house that is yellow when she looks back at it from the fossil collection area. Really?

Forget that the hero is in love with a guy sleeping with everyone in sight - or that everyone is in love immediately. There are simply better modern day Austen stories out there.

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Feb 20, 2012

Katrin rated it:

I had "The perfect hero" sitting on my shelf for a while now and I was really happy when I finally had the time to pick it up and read it.
The storyline sounded lovely.

I wasn´t disappointed at all. I´d love to visit Lime Regis one day, and after reading Connellys novel even more. I want to walk along the Cobb! :)
Back to the novel - I really liked the characters, they were well written and I found myself wanting to be friends with Kay immediatly, closely followed More...

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Jan 23, 2012

Charlene rated it:

"Dreaming about Mr Darcy", was a wonderful romantic novel that I enjoyed very much. But other than the main character being obsessed with Jane Austen's heroes and hoping to find her own Mr Darcy or Capt Wentworth, the story was really not a JA genre. The story is about Kay who loses her mother and a friend. The friend leaves her enough money to buy a B & B in Lyme. There filming Persuasion in lyme and the main actors end up staying at her B& B. Of course love is in the air and who More...

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