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Darcy, what else ?

Teri Wilson (Goodreads Author)

3.62 · Rating details · 2,125 ratings · 400 reviews

« C’est une vérité universellement reconnue qu’une célibataire à l’aube de la trentaine doit avoir envie de se marier. »
La bonne blague. C’était peut-être vrai au XVIIIe siècle, mais, aujourd’hui, Jane Austen a tout faux. Elizabeth en est la première convaincue ; d’ailleurs, les hommes, l’amour, le mariage et tout ce qui va avec, elle les a soigneusement rangés dans une pe ...more

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Nov 16, 2013 Jill rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman teetering on the verge of thirty is in want of a husband.

After being forced to take leave from her job as a teacher, Elizabeth Scott is offered a temporary job as a dog nanny in England. There she meets up with Donovan Darcy, London's most eligible bachelor and aristocratic dog breeder. Donovan and Elizabeth are no strangers, having locked horns earlier when he had been in America judging a dog show where Elizabeth had entered her dog.

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Apr 13, 2017 ❤Sana❤ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4 Bliss stars!

I love dogs, and though I'm extremely allergic to those little cuties, I still have a dog named Lucky that I love so much.

I saw Unleashing Mr. Darcy the movie and decided to read the book. It's a little bit different which is totally normal but still it was enjoyable, steamy with a hot black haired-blue eyed breathtaking so sexy Donovan.

See! Told ya ;)

Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a happily ever after story of two people who share the love of dogs and who learned how to love each other ...more

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Oct 05, 2013 Christina (A Reader of Fictions) rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: egalley, are-you-austen-me-a-question, wuuuuuut, flames-on-the-side-of-my-face

.5 stars, only because I don't give zero

Not to put to fine a point on it, but I thought this book was utter shite. Much as I cannot resist Austen retellings, they often bite me in the ass (see First Impressions above for another example). Unleashing Mr. Darcy is one of the worst of the bunch. The writing is bad, the plot terrible, and the characters show either a complete failure to understand Austen or a willful desire to use her fame to make people pick up this book. If the latter, to be fair, .5 stars, only because I don't give zero

Not to put to fine a point on it, but I thought this book was utter shite. Much as I cannot resist Austen retellings, they often bite me in the ass (see First Impressions above for another example). Unleashing Mr. Darcy is one of the worst of the bunch. The writing is bad, the plot terrible, and the characters show either a complete failure to understand Austen or a willful desire to use her fame to make people pick up this book. If the latter, to be fair, I wouldn’t ever have read this book otherwise, so goal accomplished, though likely the desired result would be for me to like this book.

The only thing I can offer in favor of Unleashing Mr. Darcy is that it is very frequently unintentionally hilarious. There’s something so bad I was dying with laughter on nigh every page. Mr. Darcy and Miss Scott have all the chemistry of two toys with their faces mashed together by a child going NOW KISS. They tip, with no logic, from hatred to love and back. Where Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Bennet go from hatred to love in beautiful character arcs, Donovan Darcy and Elizabeth Scott lust for one another but don’t actually seem to have anything in common but that lust and their love of dogs.

Did I mention that Elizabeth dreams of getting best in show for her Cavalier King Charles King Charles Spaniel, Bliss? Or that Mr. Darcy is a dog show judge? Did I forget that? MY BAD. Oh, also, Darcy, the wealthy British aristrocrat snob, has a female dog named Figgy. I COULD NOT MAKE THIS STUFF UP. Let’s also not talk about how Donovan is an Irish name originally, so it’s highly unlikely that an old British family would ever name their heir that.

There’s nothing charming or romantic in Unleashing Mr. Darcy. It’s awkward from beginning to end, that is when it’s not being creepy. On multiple occasions, Darcy and Elizabeth “flirt” during the dog show process for a seemingly endless span of time while everyone else watches. It’s deeply inappropriate. When they finally get in trouble for their relationship, they immediately get out of trouble because Donovan declares it was an emergency and the guy is just like “oh okay.” Spoiler: it was not an emergency. Also, Donovan is downright rapey at times, like when he literally picks her up to claim her as his prize after he wins a polo match. Again, not making this up.

If you’re an Austen fan and shake with righteous indignation when authors get Jane’s characters wrong, do not show up at this dog show. ...more

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Oct 08, 2013 Rane rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: old-school-modern-contemporary, first-reads-arcs-netgallery, keeper

When it comes to re-tellings or takes on Pride and Prejudice I tend to take with a little bit of salt or if it deals with zombies a big heaping. Thankfully, I could control my salt intake with Unleashing Mr. Darcy that was completely adorable. Awesome tension between enemies turn friends turn lovers. All center around dog shows!

Through a series and bumps in the road both Elizabeth and Donovan Darcy find themselves with not so sterling opinion of one another, but find a odd understanding and wa ...more

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Feb 21, 2014 Laurel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: austenesque

In this contemporary re-imagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Teri Wilson has succeeded in updating this classic story by placing it in the dog show world in England. Her characterization are both fresh and reverent and the plot was as charming and romantic as the original. Brava!

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Oct 23, 2013 Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: jane-austen, pride-and-prejudice

4.5 stars! Dogs + Darcy + England = No Brainer!

Because of an unpleasant encounter that has forced her into a “temporary administrative leave,” Elizabeth Scott is wary of all men…especially men with money. Because men with money have power – and oftentimes will use their money and power in unethical and self-serving ways. When Elizabeth crosses paths with Donovan Darcy, an incredibly gorgeous dog show breeder judge, she immediately decides that he is arrogant, rude, entitled, and definitely someo 4.5 stars! Dogs + Darcy + England = No Brainer!

Because of an unpleasant encounter that has forced her into a “temporary administrative leave,” Elizabeth Scott is wary of all men…especially men with money. Because men with money have power – and oftentimes will use their money and power in unethical and self-serving ways. When Elizabeth crosses paths with Donovan Darcy, an incredibly gorgeous dog show breeder judge, she immediately decides that he is arrogant, rude, entitled, and definitely someone she would do best to avoid. However, Elizabeth keeps encountering the sexy, brooding Mr. Darcy…and as fate would have it, she finds herself temporarily living in the same neighborhood as him. So much for avoiding the man…

Underneath their contentious first encounter and mistaken assumptions, there are sparks and a copious amount of super-charged tension between Elizabeth and Donovan. While they might be constantly crossing verbal swords, Donovan cannot help but feel attracted to Elizabeth and marvel at the fact that she doesn’t seem to be pursuing him for his money. And even though she feels the chasm between them to great to cross, Elizabeth finds herself falling for Donovan’s caring nature and knack for knowing how to make her happy. What happens when the media learns of Mr. Darcy’s new love interest? Will Elizabeth be able to let go of her preconceived notions and mistrust of all wealthy men?

This story is like a modern-day Austenesque fairy tale! Our heroine is a courageous woman of integrity and morals, who gets to travel to London and reside in posh town-home, all while she is pursued by a devastatingly handsome, sought-after cavalierkingcharlesspanielsf2bachelor! As you might guess it isn’t a point-by-point retelling of Pride and Prejudice; our beloved characters are integrated into the competing world of dog-shows. Elizabeth has a charming Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Bliss and travels to London to be assist and care for four adorable Border terriers during their dog show circuit. And in 001addition to judging dog shows, Don0van has established a very select and distinguished dog breeding kennel, Chadwicke Kennels. I loved hearing about these furry friends and seeing how devoted their humans were to their care and happiness. Elizabeth’s and Bliss’s relationship was very sweet to witness.

Other parts of the story I took pleasure in were the engaging supporting cast, the many ‘meet cutes’ between our main characters, their sizzling chemistry, and the vivid depictions of London’s fabulous sights and sounds. I loved being taken back to Harrods, Hyde Park, and Kensington Palace. I thought the Barrows were the sweetest couple, Henry (Charles) was appropriately carefree and happy, Jenna (Jane) awesome and supportive, and Helena (Caroline) so easy to despise! The dates and romantic exchanges between Elizabeth and Donovan were creative, memorable, and oh-so enviable! Elizabeth doesn’t realize how lucky she is!

If I were to quibble about anything, it would be that sometimes Donovan seemed most attracted to and focused on Elizabeth’s looks. A lot of his thoughts run along the lusty side, and while this isn’t necessarily undesirable…I would have liked to see Darcy dwell more on Elizabeth’s character and personality, than her physical features. In addition, even though Elizabeth was very likable, I sometimes felt she was a little stubborn holding onto her prejudices and mistaken assumptions for so long. However, both of these circumstances did not interrupt my pleasure in this fun and fantastic tale.

The judging results are in! Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a splendid specimen and exhibits all the exemplary qualities of the Austenesque breed in its finest form. With an impressive stack (premise), friendly temperament (tone), satisfyingly balanced gait (pacing), and attractive top coat (cover) Unleashing Mr. Darcy is definitely a champion in my book! I am sooooo looking forward to seeing the upcoming movie on the Hallmark Channel!

Note: There is one brief intimate scene towards the end of this novel and for that reason I’d recommend it for Mature Audiences Only.

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Nov 29, 2013 Big Book Little Book rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

It is no secret that I adore Jane Austin. What you might not realise is that far from placing her books on a pedestal, behind a velvet rope and insisting that they can only be admired reverently from afar. I am the kind of Austin fan who loves to consume books, movies and web serialisations, based on her works. When I saw Unleashing Darcy, a contemporary Pride and Prejudice retelling set in the world of dog ...more

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Sep 05, 2014 Carolyn rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

After being suspended from her job as a teacher at the exclusive New York Barclay School, Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Scott flees to London where she has been offered a temporary job helping get a group of pedigree terriers ready for dog shows. Elizabeth is experienced at showing her own Cavalier King Spaniel, Bliss, who she takes with her to the UK with the aim of entering her in a few shows as well.

Just before she leaves New York she meets the English judge, handsome, sexy, Donovan Darcy, who she can't ...more

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Jan 23, 2016 Carissa (Regency Woman) rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: hated-with-every-fiber-of-my-being, austen-remade, read-in-2016

It is the opinion of this reviewer that Mr. Darcy, the real Mr. Darcy, would denounce Donovan Darcy as a womanizing cad devoid of honor.

The facts are these. Jane Austen's Elizabeth and Darcy were restrained individuals of decorum, Darcy mostly, but Elizabeth certainly. Their relationship focused on that restraint. In Teri Wilson's Unleashing Mr. Darcy the entire story is about breaking restraint, unleashing passion, etc. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was not a complete and total reve ...more

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Mar 25, 2014 Heidi rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: not-as-clean-as-i-hoped, didn-t-finish, language, not-clean-didn-t-finish

This book started out kind of cute and I thought it had potential but I quickly became concerned when the author began throwing in language and sexual innuendo. From the reviews I read I figured it would be clean....but after reading about 40% of it I got tired of the characters taking the Lord's name in vain...and was concerned that it was headed in the direction of a "scene"...so I didn't finish it. ...more

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Apr 22, 2015 Niki Mclaren added it · review of another edition

Shelves: austen-spin-off, unfinished

Wow. 30 pages in and I just can't go on. I don't know if that has ever happened to me before. I wasn't expecting brilliance but this book is ridiculous. There is a quote from a Eminem song in it. . .so that's weird. ...more

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Nov 08, 2015 Debbie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: jaff, 2016-jaff

I truly love this book. This is the fourth time I've read it - this time in anticipation of the Hallmark movie that will be on TV tonight. (Sadly, I may not get to watch it, but that's another story.) Teri Wilson sets a lively, humorous tone throughout the book, the characters are well defined (including those of the dogs!), and it's a perfectly constructed story with lots of parallels to Pride and Prejudice. When she describes the Barrows' Border terriers as being pampered with their own TV tha I truly love this book. This is the fourth time I've read it - this time in anticipation of the Hallmark movie that will be on TV tonight. (Sadly, I may not get to watch it, but that's another story.) Teri Wilson sets a lively, humorous tone throughout the book, the characters are well defined (including those of the dogs!), and it's a perfectly constructed story with lots of parallels to Pride and Prejudice. When she describes the Barrows' Border terriers as being pampered with their own TV that they probably use to watch the Home Shopping Network and so smart that they probably dial the phone with their paws to place orders, I can't help laughing out loud. They are also smart enough to hate Helena Robson (the Caroline Bingley-type character). But I digress.

Elizabeth Scott hates rich, influential men, ever since one of them get her suspended from her teaching job at a posh Manhattan school. She also is the loving owner of Bliss, a Cavalier spaniel that she's trying to mold into a show dog. She has difficulties with a very handsome dog show judge, Donovan Darcy, despite her strong attraction to him, and events move forward from there across the ocean to England, where she becomes a dog "nanny" to the aforementioned Border terriers. There's no Lydia and no Wickham in this story; instead the fly in the ointment is Grant Markham, the rich a**hole responsible for Elizabeth losing her job.

Ms. Wilson converts some of the P and P dances (gathering at Lucas Lodge, Netherfield ball) into dog-walking encounters between Elizabeth and Donovan, and it works beautifully. There's plenty of snogging, complicated by the rabid British tabloids that print photos of them together, which make for humorous consequences. Donovan has a Lady Catherine-type aunt promoting Helena Robson as an eligible match. Donovan's best friend is Helena's brother Harry, who is quickly smitten with Elizabeth's sister Jenna.

This is full of fun and romance and a heck of a satisfying HEA. It's probably the best contemporary version of Pride and Prejudice I've come across.

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Was able to watch the movie after all. Disappointing. Another example of the book being much better than the movie. In this case, I'd say Ms. Wilson did a much better job converting Pride and Prejudice to contemporary chick lit than the Hallmark people did converting Unleashing Mr. Darcy to a made-for-TV movie. ...more

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Dec 22, 2013 Sophia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: jane-austen-austenesque, contemporary-romance, net-galley-reads

What can I say? Cute cover, modern-day retelling of Pride & Prejudice, Darcy and Lizzy as show dog aficionados? Cuteness and curiosity won out so I grab this one up looking for a light, entertaining romantic read. And it was that. If Elizabeth was a bit more prejudiced and some of the parallel scenes and dialogue to the original story felt forced, it was not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the story. I would go bail that for someone who hasn't read Pride & Prejudice; some of the dialogue that is What can I say? Cute cover, modern-day retelling of Pride & Prejudice, Darcy and Lizzy as show dog aficionados? Cuteness and curiosity won out so I grab this one up looking for a light, entertaining romantic read. And it was that. If Elizabeth was a bit more prejudiced and some of the parallel scenes and dialogue to the original story felt forced, it was not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the story. I would go bail that for someone who hasn't read Pride & Prejudice; some of the dialogue that is nearly a direct quote will read as an oddity in this modern story version because no matter how formal people are; they do not talk that way now. I chuckled each time it happened and enjoyed it in turn because though it was odd I loved seeing those very familiar quotes.

So about the story...
Elizabeth Scott is spending her thirtieth birthday away from home and family celebration to take her beloved dog to her first dog show. She is joined by her sweet older sister, Jenna, who has no interest in dogs, but doesn't want Lizzy to be alone on her birthday. They meet a very nice British couple who are there to show their dogs, but then she bumps into a not so nice Brit, Donovan Darcy, who just so happens to be the guest judge and also one of those rich snobs she hates.

Elizabeth has been put on leave because as a teacher in an exclusive private school for the privileged she dared give the star lacrosse player a failing grade only to have his dad first try to bribe her and then come on to her to change her mind. Not only did the school quietly not back her up because of who holds their purse strings, she was now under investigation for trying to blackmail the dad into the money. Yeah, rich people aren't high on her list right now and the austere and brooding Donovan Darcy with the too young beautiful girl on his arm gets the full blast of it.

Donovan can't believe the nerve of the sassy female who challenges him while he's judging at a show that he really didn't want to be at anyway. She looks on him with near disgust so why does he want to know her better? His little sister wanted a fun trip to go shopping in NYC so here they are and all he can think about is Elizabeth Scott the woman he has run into a few times and each time she bristles up and treats him like a diseased pariah. But he could at least pity her after getting a front row seat at the restaurant when her family descended on her to celebrate her birthday. Embarrassing didn't even cover their loud behavior.

With her job up in the air, Lizzy accepts Sue Barrow's offer to return to London with them and help her get her terriers ready for several shows that will last through the month. It's a lovely opportunity and she jumps at it bringing her own sweet King Charles along and the promise of Jenna joining her later. Too bad she didn't know that the Barrows were across the street neighbors with none other than Donovan Darcy. She starts to realize that he has other sides to his character than that at which first appeared and she did totally misjudge the situation about his sister so she loosens up a little to spend some time around him just like Jenna is spending time with his best friend. They get caught in pictures for the tabloids a couple of times when they give in to the physical attraction they share and Darcy has a deluded and determined female out to land him for a husband. Lizzy won't forget for a moment that he's one of those rich people who are impervious to the stuff that affect the rest of the people like what was happening to her through her job.

Donovan is both enchanted and terrified of what is developing between him and Lizzy Scott, but he can't help pursuing her. It's not until the moment he recognizes his full feelings that Lizzy's secret and her fears rise up to destroy his chances with her.

The dog show backdrop to this one had me interested not because I'm a particular fan of dog breeding and showing (I've only ever owned mutts from the shelter or strays), but because it was something different. I did find the dogs cute and loved the way all the owners interacted with them.

I enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the characters in the story. I found Donovan Darcy swoonworthy even though he had his moments when I just wanted to pop him in the back of the head. He really didn't get how his silences and frowns would be misinterpreted. There was a sensitivity in him that allowed him to see others though. He might not get why Lizzy was angry with him, but he did see the anger and tried to assuage it. He was pretty patient with her all things considered and saw potential where most people would have just seen Too. Much. Bother.

Lizzy was a mixed bag for me. I liked and was proud of her for having the guts to stand up to the pressure at the school where she taught and do the right thing. I enjoyed her feistiness in the first scene with Donovan when she gives him some snark for his grumpiness. Her adventuresome spirit that led her to accept Sue Barrow's invitation met with my approval, but...
The whole 'I hate you and your nothing because you are rich and you all treat non-rich people like peons' attitude toward Donovan just didn't settle with me. If anyone was ashamed by her origins, it was Lizzy. Donovan didn't care that her family was from New Jersey and ran a bridal shop business. An otherwise intelligent and warm woman who gets accosted by a true slimeball is a bad thing in my books and I get her dislike of that man and men like him, but the thing is- he's a slimeball because of his character not his money. Normal people get that. Lizzy didn't. Donovan was cranky with her when they first meet, but then that all changed and she even saw the changes and many other wonderful things about him, but every little thing he did and said was now being filtered through a truly skewed lens so that she attributed really out there interpretations on everything. Her sister and her friend tried to tell her she had it wrong, but she swept their words aside. She was rude and obnoxious making her extremely unattractive to me so I couldn't buy the love angle. The man gets down on his knee in the mud and tells her he loves her and she declares that he doesn't when there's nothing in it for him to lie. Yeesh! Denial, much?
Sorry, had to vent! It's very possible that I had a stronger reaction to her than others will.

In the end, no matter how annoyed I was with Madame Obtuseness, I thought this story very delightful. It was good stuff and I look forward to more like it from this author. If you enjoy the idea of a slightly spicy retelling of a classic romance in a contemporary setting or are a dog lover who loves the world of dog breeding and shows, then you'll not want to pass this one up.

My thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this one in exchange for my honest review thoughts. ...more

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Dec 28, 2013 Ionia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

In many ways, this is one of my favourite romances I have read this year. I was actually quite surprised by how much enjoyment I got out of this book. What the characters were based on put aside, I loved the originality of the cast. When you read a lot of romances, they all tend to blend together after a while, so it was nice to see some characters that really made me want to root for their success.

I really loved Elizabeth's character. She was intelligent, emotional and just all around the kind In many ways, this is one of my favourite romances I have read this year. I was actually quite surprised by how much enjoyment I got out of this book. What the characters were based on put aside, I loved the originality of the cast. When you read a lot of romances, they all tend to blend together after a while, so it was nice to see some characters that really made me want to root for their success.

I really loved Elizabeth's character. She was intelligent, emotional and just all around the kind of character that you want to learn more about. I understood why she felt the way she did and respected her for being different than the average female character who meets the rich, handsome bachelor.

Donovan was well written and the dialogue he brought to the story was better than the average romance lead character drama. I laughed out loud in multiple places at his observations of the other characters and the situations he found himself in.

The dog shows were well described and I loved that Elizabeth had such a soft spot in her heart for Bliss and for Sue's companions.

Romance-wise, this story was paced well and the characters didn't fall in love and end up in bed together within the first chapter. The author allowed them time to build a relationship before she embarked on much intimacy and this made me feel closer to them. I liked that we got to know more about them as individuals before they became a single unit. The sex scene itself was also tasteful and more romantic than gross for those of you who don't like really explicit descriptions.

I will say, that as much as it made me giggle at times, if you are English, the MANY references to what English people and English men in general are like will either make you laugh or drive you mad. In some places the cliches were so abundant it nearly reminded me of one of those "what American's think we do" memes you find on the internet.

There is a bit of imagination stretching to get around things like passports, visas and the ability to simply decide to stay in a country other than your own, but the story warranted a bit of belief suspension and that was okay. I thought the characters were worthy of it.

That and the repeated use of the phrase "Storm clouds gathered in his eyes" were the reason I gave this four stars rather than five. Still, this was a really fun way to pass the hours and I got a lot of enjoyment out of it, more so even than I had expected.

If you are a fan of the lighter romance with a good back story and lots of reasons to smile, this book will be just your thing.

This review is based on a digital ARC from the publisher and provided through Netgalley. ...more

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Oct 13, 2013 Alessandra rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

E-galley received through Netgalley for review.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman teetering on the verge of thirty must be in want of a husband.

This is not true for Elizabeth Scott, teacher at an elite private school in Manhattan. She's perfectly happy with her job and with taking her puppy Bliss at dog shows. However, when a scandal forces her into temporary leave from her job, Elizabeth is forced to reconsider. She meets a nice couple at a dog shows and is offered a job E-galley received through Netgalley for review.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman teetering on the verge of thirty must be in want of a husband.

This is not true for Elizabeth Scott, teacher at an elite private school in Manhattan. She's perfectly happy with her job and with taking her puppy Bliss at dog shows. However, when a scandal forces her into temporary leave from her job, Elizabeth is forced to reconsider. She meets a nice couple at a dog shows and is offered a job caring for their dogs at their home in London. Her next door neighbour is Mr Donovan Darcy, a wealthy businessman, dog breeder and snobbish judge at dog shows.

In spite of a rocky start, Elizabeth and Darcy hit it off and start a relationship. But Elizabeth's past threaten to come back and humiliate her.

Unleashing Mr Darcy is a witty, modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in the world of dog shows. Both Elizabeth and Darcy are dog owners and passionate about dog shows. Darcy breeds his own dogs; Elizabeth's dream is to have her dog win the best prize in a show. Their first meeting is embarrassing for Elizabeth, but it is soon clear that Darcy is smitten with her.

The Jane/Bingley subplot is quite shortened, as Elizabeth's sister and Darcy's best friend get engaged in a short time, without interferences from Darcy. The Scott family is quite embarrassing to Elizabeth, all right. They own a wedding dress company, Scott Bridals, and Elizabeth's mother would want her to go back and model wedding dresses. But Elizabeth knows she would never be happy with that job; she's not accomodating like her elder sister.

The Lydia/Wickham subplot is also changed; the scandal now regards Elizabeth alone and her job as a teacher. Her integrity in failing a student who deserved a bad grade is threatened by the student's father, who first tries to bribe her, then accuses her of asking money for a pass grade.

The whole novel is quite amusing and endearing. There are plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and the banter between Elizabeth and Darcy is very well done. I'd recommend this one, and would like to read another Jane Austen retelling by this author. ...more

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Nov 03, 2013 Aislynn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Elizabeth is a wonderful teacher who loses her job after a parent tries to bribe her into changing his son’s grade. In the process of standing up for herself she is put on suspension, leaving her job-less and unable to afford her apartment.

Lucky for Lizzy she met a wonderful couple at a dog show (while showing her gorgeous dog Bliss) and they ask her to come look after their dogs in England during show season. Who would say no to that? So Lizzy packs up, and is whisked away to wonderful London.

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Aug 18, 2019 Cathy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Sweet and sexy read!

I have been on a Pride and Prejudice reading binge lately. I saw the Hallmark movie based on this book and enjoyed it so much I had to read the book ;) The book did a great job of adapting P&P to modern times. I really enjoyed Elizabeth's and Mr. Darcy's verbal sparring. The book is written in dual viewpoints of both the main characters which I really enjoyed getting to see what Donovan Darcy was thinking. His love a d adoration for Lizzy was spellbinding...
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Feb 06, 2019 Nina marked it as dnf · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, borrow, romance

I don't know how to feel about this book. I spoiled myself for the ending and I hate it so I don't want to continue. I might give it another chance but I don't know. ...more

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Jan 05, 2014 Sonya Heaney rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Originally posted HERE .

‘I’ll give you £100 for every guy with a bowler hat and umbrella you see walking the streets of London who’s not going to a fancy dress party. My generation weren’t saying, “I can’t wait to grow up so I can put on a pin-stripe suit and go to an office”. They were piercing their ears and learning to play the guitar. If you want to define a modern Englishman, you might as well look at Keith Richards, Johnny Rotten [John Lydon] or Ray Winstone, rather than John Major o

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Feb 08, 2016 Carole (in Canada) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommends it for: JAFF, Romance

Rating: 4.5 Stars!

What do you get when you create a modern day version of Darcy and Elizabeth but add adorable dogs to the mix? Absolute fun! I wont go into the premise of the book as the book jacket tells it all. However, you know a book is going to be good when you are chuckling before the first chapter is done! The chemistry between Elizabeth and Darcy is electrifying but Elizabeth is very wary of rich men after being suspended from her teaching job at a posh private school and fights her at Rating: 4.5 Stars!

What do you get when you create a modern day version of Darcy and Elizabeth but add adorable dogs to the mix? Absolute fun! I wont go into the premise of the book as the book jacket tells it all. However, you know a book is going to be good when you are chuckling before the first chapter is done! The chemistry between Elizabeth and Darcy is electrifying but Elizabeth is very wary of rich men after being suspended from her teaching job at a posh private school and fights her attraction tooth and nail. The dog shows in New Jersey and England have some of the best repartee between Darcy and Elizabeth. Who knew dog standards could be so sexy! The laugh out loud moments were many, the tender moments were so touching and the build up to their 'can't keep their hands/lips off each other' scenes were tastefully written. I loved how Darcy described Elizabeth 'A pastry dusted with sugar and spice'. He didn't like freckles until he met Elizabeth!

You have some of your usual characters and their eccentricities...Mrs. Bennet was still loud and outspoken but you are only given one taste of that. Though I must say that the livelihood given to the Bennet's couldn't have been better...a bridal shop! Jenna (Jane) works at the bridal shop but goes over for a wedding show to London and spends time with her sister where she meets Henry (Charles) who is Darcy's lawyer. Sue and Alan (the Gardiners in my opinion) are a delightful rather well-off couple who hire Elizabeth after she has been suspended from her teaching job to care and help show them in England. Darcy's sister, Zara (Georgiana) is a true teenager and I found her confident and playful. Darcy's Aunt Constance (Lady Catherine) is not as overbearing as I was expecting. However, Helena (Caroline Bingley) was ruthless. Unfortunately, she is described as having a 'whippet-like figure', which may be true, but being a past proud owner of a Whippet, I was insulted for the breed! LOL! There is no Wickham but Grant Markham more than makes up for him being missing and not in a good way. Oh and I can't forget Mr. Collins! Now there is a laugh out loud over the top moment!

This is a fun engaging story with a more prejudiced Elizabeth and a bit of less proudful Darcy. My only quibble would be the ending. It was too abrupt. I wish there was a wedding and that the rest of the Bennet clan came over to help or at least be there for it. The reference to the bridal shop was prevalent throughout the book that I felt it would have been a 'perfect fit'!

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Dec 25, 2013 Khalia Hades rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Elizabeth Scott is spending her thirtieth birthday away from home and family celebration to take her beloved dog to her first dog show. She is joined by her sweet older sister, Jenna, who has no interest in dogs, but doesn't want Lizzy to be alone on her birthday. They meet a very nice British couple who are there to show their dogs, but then she bumps into a not so nice Brit, Donovan Darcy, who just so happens to be the guest judge and also one of those rich snobs she hates.

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Nov 20, 2013 Cyn Delia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've read other works by Ms. Wilson and enjoyed them so I was excited to read an ARC of this book.

One of the reasons I've loved her other works (Harlequin Love Inspired Line: Alaskan Hearts and Alaskan Hero)is because she writes a funny heartfelt romantic story. And as a dog lover, I adore that her books feature dogs.

Unleashing Mr. Darcy is pure magic. It made me smile and cry and sigh with pure joy. She is truly a comfort read. And this book is just as funny, heartfelt and romantic as the other ...more

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Sep 27, 2013 Danica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Snapped this puppy off of NetGalley today because I've been eager to read it for quite some time. I always hate reading books by friends, because I'm afraid I'm going to hate it and then I will have to avoid the subject when they ask if I liked the book, because I don't want to hurt their feelings, and I don't want to lie either. Fortunately, this was not the case with Teri's book. I was absolutely enraptured! Perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. To steal a quote from Austen, as Teri did, "I ...more

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Feb 03, 2014 Hannah • So Obsessed With rated it liked it · review of another edition

Recommended to Hannah • So Obsessed With by: Alexa

Shelves: read-in-2014

Honestly, I might not recommend this book as a Pride and Prejudice retelling. It's a fun interpretation of the original, but there was something missing for me. If I wasn't comparing the two in my mind, I probably wouldn't have minded a number of things that ended up not really working for me. I love Austen retellings, but I can definitely be more critical of them than I would be with a regular read.

However, as a contemporary romance, I really liked this book! It was a funny, warm and enjoyable ...more

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Nov 15, 2013 Vanessa Booke rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Teri Wilson's Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a wonderful retelling of the world's most beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice. I was pleasantly surprised with just how closely the novel followed Ms. Austen's story while still maintaining it's own uniqueness. Wilson does an excellent job bringing back to life Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth and adding a fun modern twist. Donovan Darcy is very much swoon worthy. I felt myself falling in love with Austen's characters all over again, except this time I felt an even deep ...more

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Nov 19, 2013 Dani C. (Paulette's Papers) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Light, sweet, funny and just delightful are a few words I would use to describe Unleashing Mr. Darcy. Very easy to read, I fell into this story quite fast. Of course it helps that I am a fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice which this book is modern take on. I love the unique dog show aspect of it; I thought it made a different and interesting plot for this romance.

Now don’t expect this story to follow along the original perfectly. It doesn’t, the author changed it up a bit and I think it m ...more

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Jan 14, 2016 Rebecca Wheeler rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites-of-2016

Having finally read the original classic P&P over Christmas, I have this huge obsession with Mr Darcy, I cannot get enough!!
This retelling feels like a fresh new story based around a dog show circuit, yet retains familiarity from the original. It has all my favourite classic lines. That I'll-fated marriage proposal. The letter. You know how it's going to end. Despite this predictability, it made me so damn happy while reading it. I had this perpetual smile on my face, this swelling of my heart, ...more

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Aug 07, 2013 Jolene rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary

I'm not a big fan Austen. (please don't throw things at me) so I wasn't sure if I would really get into this story. I love the idea of the dog show world being the backdrop. It was a pleasure to find the character very real and their dialog fun to read. The story moved long at a good pace and I looked forward to going back to the pages to find out what they would do next. Wilson does a great job of making you feel as if you are in London from the moment Elizabeth steps off the plane. The Austen ...more

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Nov 20, 2013 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, adult, review-books, netgalley, contemporary, romance, read-in-2014, 2013-releases

*I received a free ARC of Unleashing Mr. Darcy from Harlequin via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*

Refreshing, humorous, and with a dashing, über-British Donovan Darcy, as well as all-American and sweet Elizabeth Scott.

This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews ...more

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Dec 30, 2015 Kristin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites, contemporary-romance

Beautifully written and well paced. A fresh interpretation of the story with just enough quoting of the original text, tugs at your emotions. One of my favourite reinterpretations !! And a beautiful cover !!

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USA Today Bestselling Author Teri Wilson writes heartwarming contemporary romance with a touch of whimsy. Three of Teri's books have been adapted into Hallmark Channel Original Movies by Crown Media, including UNLEASHING MR. DARCY (plus its sequel MARRYING MR. DARCY), THE ART OF US and NORTHERN LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS, based on her book SLEIGH BELL SWEETHEARTS. She is also a recipient of the prestigio ...more