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Darcy and Elizabeth: Unexpected Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
For her beloved family, Elizabeth would accept Mr Darcy's indelicate proposal.
She hoped to ensure the happiness of her sisters, what she didn't expect was to fall in love with the very man she vowed to hate.
Lady Catherine's objections will be the least of their concerns when compared with the nasty schemes of Mr Wickham, not to mention the scandals posed by Elizabeth's own relations! Can Mr Darcy handle the chaos that is the Bennet Family? Can Elizabeth put aside her hurt pride long enough to allow her true feelings to shine? Will these two withstand scandal and scorn to finally discover their happily ever ?
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She hoped to ensure the happiness of her sisters, what she didn't expect was to fall in love with the very man she vowed to hate.
Lady Catherine's objections will be the least of their concerns when compared with the nasty schemes of Mr Wickham, not to mention the scandals posed by Elizabeth's own relations! Can Mr Darcy handle the chaos that is the Bennet Family? Can Elizabeth put aside her hurt pride long enough to allow her true feelings to shine? Will these two withstand scandal and scorn to finally discover their happily ever ?
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June 14, 2019
This was rereleased with this new title. The original book is Felicity in Marriage, which I also read and reviewed.
I just copied and pasted that review here:
This book follows canon fairly close but simply rearranges some of the words or action, i.e., the two objections Elizabeth holds against Darcy are not addressed at the time of the Hunsford proposal but later during their engagement.
Lydia does not elope with Wickham. And Darcy appeases her desire to travel to Brighton by offering the Bennet family the use of a friend's house near there.
Although Elizabeth accepts Darcy's proposal, he later suspects she did it for mercenary reasons as some of her feelings about him come out during conversations. So, gentleman that he is, Darcy allows her the chance to break it off. He doesn't want their marriage to be like that of his parents; one in which there is love on only one side.
The book does need some editing. But it was a quick and angst free read.
I just copied and pasted that review here:
This book follows canon fairly close but simply rearranges some of the words or action, i.e., the two objections Elizabeth holds against Darcy are not addressed at the time of the Hunsford proposal but later during their engagement.
Lydia does not elope with Wickham. And Darcy appeases her desire to travel to Brighton by offering the Bennet family the use of a friend's house near there.
Although Elizabeth accepts Darcy's proposal, he later suspects she did it for mercenary reasons as some of her feelings about him come out during conversations. So, gentleman that he is, Darcy allows her the chance to break it off. He doesn't want their marriage to be like that of his parents; one in which there is love on only one side.
The book does need some editing. But it was a quick and angst free read.
April 26, 2019
This book follows canon fairly close but simply rearranges some of the words or action, i.e., the two objections Elizabeth holds against Darcy are not addressed at the time of the Hunsford proposal but later during their engagement.
Lydia does not elope with Wickham. And Darcy appeases her desire to travel to Brighton by offering the Bennet family the use of a friend's house near there.
Although Elizabeth accepts Darcy's proposal, he later suspects she did it for mercenary reasons as some of her feelings about him come out during conversations. So, gentleman that he is, Darcy allows her the chance to break it off. He doesn't want their marriage to be like that of his parents; one in which there is love on only one side.
The book does need some editing. But it was a quick and angst free read.
Lydia does not elope with Wickham. And Darcy appeases her desire to travel to Brighton by offering the Bennet family the use of a friend's house near there.
Although Elizabeth accepts Darcy's proposal, he later suspects she did it for mercenary reasons as some of her feelings about him come out during conversations. So, gentleman that he is, Darcy allows her the chance to break it off. He doesn't want their marriage to be like that of his parents; one in which there is love on only one side.
The book does need some editing. But it was a quick and angst free read.
October 7, 2017
This is a short (85 pages) forgettable story. I had to concentrate this morning to recall the general plot of the book.
And the general plot is pretty much the same as P&P except we know that Darcy can't forget Lizzy. They meet up in Kent, Lizzy tries harder to understand him there was one funny line where she recalls telling him to practice but hadn't offered to be his pianoforte. The story moves quickly and when Mr. Darcy proposes in Kent she accepts him after a few moments to think.
Then we get to the angst, Darcy is delayed arriving in Meryton, Lady Catherine has her argument with Lizzy; which the author rewrites somewhat, when Darcy eventually shows up he and Lizzy fight about Wickham and Bingley. He tells her to write him a letter... he goes back to London and skips an assembly, but we get to a HEA and true love.
What was utterly distracting in this book were the numerous errors. Some are common homonyms. here's a quick primer for would be authors
Peek - to glimpse at something, peek a boo
Peak - the top of a mountain, the top of something often used in fiction to describe the female orgasm.
peace - the end of fighting, calmness, serenity
piece - a single bit of something
loose - not tight or restricting.
lose - to misplace or fail to retain.
Callus - a hard bit of skin or bone deposit
Callous - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
More errors:
"I was not disappointed in the lease" glad to know you like your rental
"She feared my stubbiness" (surprised spell check didn't catch this one) - short and thick I believe the author meant stubbornness but this is just funny.
"Am very aware of the floors of my character" again just funny I assume the author meant FLAWS
Intensions used twice for intentions
Entitle and entitlement used in place of entail
And for some reason known only to the author she decides to send the militia to Bath instead of Brighton but Mr. Darcy seems to have memory problems because in almost the same sentence he says "Why don't you all go to Brighton..... have a friend who owns a house in Bath....."
There is also the use of Meriton for Meryton.
I find these errors so aggravating because the author shows in many passages that she can effectively use the English language. These errors are just laziness, if you aren't sure which homonym to use get a dictionary. If you aren't sure which word to use look it up; if you don't want to stop writing add an editors mark so you can check later. Spell check isn't the same as proofreading.
And the general plot is pretty much the same as P&P except we know that Darcy can't forget Lizzy. They meet up in Kent, Lizzy tries harder to understand him there was one funny line where she recalls telling him to practice but hadn't offered to be his pianoforte. The story moves quickly and when Mr. Darcy proposes in Kent she accepts him after a few moments to think.
Then we get to the angst, Darcy is delayed arriving in Meryton, Lady Catherine has her argument with Lizzy; which the author rewrites somewhat, when Darcy eventually shows up he and Lizzy fight about Wickham and Bingley. He tells her to write him a letter... he goes back to London and skips an assembly, but we get to a HEA and true love.
What was utterly distracting in this book were the numerous errors. Some are common homonyms. here's a quick primer for would be authors
Peek - to glimpse at something, peek a boo
Peak - the top of a mountain, the top of something often used in fiction to describe the female orgasm.
peace - the end of fighting, calmness, serenity
piece - a single bit of something
loose - not tight or restricting.
lose - to misplace or fail to retain.
Callus - a hard bit of skin or bone deposit
Callous - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
More errors:
"I was not disappointed in the lease" glad to know you like your rental
"She feared my stubbiness" (surprised spell check didn't catch this one) - short and thick I believe the author meant stubbornness but this is just funny.
"Am very aware of the floors of my character" again just funny I assume the author meant FLAWS
Intensions used twice for intentions
Entitle and entitlement used in place of entail
And for some reason known only to the author she decides to send the militia to Bath instead of Brighton but Mr. Darcy seems to have memory problems because in almost the same sentence he says "Why don't you all go to Brighton..... have a friend who owns a house in Bath....."
There is also the use of Meriton for Meryton.
I find these errors so aggravating because the author shows in many passages that she can effectively use the English language. These errors are just laziness, if you aren't sure which homonym to use get a dictionary. If you aren't sure which word to use look it up; if you don't want to stop writing add an editors mark so you can check later. Spell check isn't the same as proofreading.
January 5, 2018
I originally marked this DNR (Do Not Read) Because I already read Felicity in Marriage https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... and gave that 2 stars and I don't actually understand why I borrowed this with Kindle Unlimited after I marked it DNR
FML!!!
Anyway so I read it again... and you know what really pisses me off?? Mistakes? Especially mistakes in one version that show right the hell back up in the re-titled version!!! RU Serious? You didn't look at the reviews that said you have errors? You didn't reproof read before publishing?? FU AUTHOR!!
We still had "I was not disappointed in the lease" and "Am very aware of the floors of my character" again just funny I assume the author meant FLAWS
Grrrrr
FML!!!
Anyway so I read it again... and you know what really pisses me off?? Mistakes? Especially mistakes in one version that show right the hell back up in the re-titled version!!! RU Serious? You didn't look at the reviews that said you have errors? You didn't reproof read before publishing?? FU AUTHOR!!
We still had "I was not disappointed in the lease" and "Am very aware of the floors of my character" again just funny I assume the author meant FLAWS
Grrrrr
June 23, 2018
Caution: This is the same as Felicity in Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
It is also the same as Mr Darcy & Elizabeth: Unexpected Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Why does this author assume the readers want to pay again and again for the same book?
It's getting my nope-nada-no-way; life-is-too-short; and pricey.
It is also the same as Mr Darcy & Elizabeth: Unexpected Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Why does this author assume the readers want to pay again and again for the same book?
It's getting my nope-nada-no-way; life-is-too-short; and pricey.
September 4, 2020
Una variation di Orgoglio e pregliudizio molto dolce, in cui il colonnello Fitzwilliam parte inaspettatamente da Rosings e quindi non ha modo di svelare a Lizzy che è stato Darcy a separare Bingley da Jane.
Quando Darcy le fa la proposta di matrimonio - per la verità molto meno arrogante di quella scritta da Jane Austen - Lizzy si prende un po' di tempo per riflettere, ma poi decide di accettare.
La scena con Lady Catherine de Bourgh a Longbourn avviene dunque molto prima. Elizabeth è ancora in dubbio riguardo al suo fidanzamento con Darcy, visto che ha deciso di mantenere il segreto fino a quando lui non arriverà a chiedere la mano ufficialmente a suo padre. Darcy, infatti, non è andato direttamente da Rosings a Longbourn, dal momento che - vista la reazione di Lady Catherine - vuole avvertire tutti i parenti del suo affetto verso Miss Elizabeth Bennet, la cui reputazione sarebbe altrimenti compromessa dalle voci messe in giro dalla zia.
Quando arriva a Longbourn, Darcy cerca di risolvere alcuni dei problemi con Mrs. Bennet e Lydia (che vorrebbe andare a Bath - non Brighton, anche se a volte la Knightley si sbaglia - con Mrs. Forster) e, oltre a offrire a tutta la famiglia la possibilità di soggiornare al completo e di partecipare agli eventi mondani della cittadina termale, ingaggia un'istitutrice per mettere in riga le due Miss Bennet più piccole.
Wickham viene messo così fuori gioco, anche se il suo tentativo di interferire tra Darcy ed Elizabeth, appellandosi al buon cuore dell'ignara Lizzy, quasi non fa saltare in aria il matrimonio!
Interessante l'idea della Knightley per Jane e Bingley. Quando Lizzy rivela alla sorella che è stato Mr. Darcy a separare Mr. Bingley da lei, Jane si rivela piuttosto risoluta.
“How can you not hate me for having feelings for the man who separated you and Mr. Bingley?”
“I do not blame Mr. Darcy one bit!” Jane said. “And I demand that you put that in the letter. I bear no ill feelings for him whatsoever! Mr. Bingley is a man grown and as such is able to make up his own mind. If he truly loved me, nothing would have stopped him from returning to my side. But he did not and that is on him, nobody else.”
Qualche piccolo refuso e un po' di confusione tra Bath e Brighton, ma la lettura è molto gradevole.
Quando Darcy le fa la proposta di matrimonio - per la verità molto meno arrogante di quella scritta da Jane Austen - Lizzy si prende un po' di tempo per riflettere, ma poi decide di accettare.
La scena con Lady Catherine de Bourgh a Longbourn avviene dunque molto prima. Elizabeth è ancora in dubbio riguardo al suo fidanzamento con Darcy, visto che ha deciso di mantenere il segreto fino a quando lui non arriverà a chiedere la mano ufficialmente a suo padre. Darcy, infatti, non è andato direttamente da Rosings a Longbourn, dal momento che - vista la reazione di Lady Catherine - vuole avvertire tutti i parenti del suo affetto verso Miss Elizabeth Bennet, la cui reputazione sarebbe altrimenti compromessa dalle voci messe in giro dalla zia.
Quando arriva a Longbourn, Darcy cerca di risolvere alcuni dei problemi con Mrs. Bennet e Lydia (che vorrebbe andare a Bath - non Brighton, anche se a volte la Knightley si sbaglia - con Mrs. Forster) e, oltre a offrire a tutta la famiglia la possibilità di soggiornare al completo e di partecipare agli eventi mondani della cittadina termale, ingaggia un'istitutrice per mettere in riga le due Miss Bennet più piccole.
Wickham viene messo così fuori gioco, anche se il suo tentativo di interferire tra Darcy ed Elizabeth, appellandosi al buon cuore dell'ignara Lizzy, quasi non fa saltare in aria il matrimonio!
Interessante l'idea della Knightley per Jane e Bingley. Quando Lizzy rivela alla sorella che è stato Mr. Darcy a separare Mr. Bingley da lei, Jane si rivela piuttosto risoluta.
“How can you not hate me for having feelings for the man who separated you and Mr. Bingley?”
“I do not blame Mr. Darcy one bit!” Jane said. “And I demand that you put that in the letter. I bear no ill feelings for him whatsoever! Mr. Bingley is a man grown and as such is able to make up his own mind. If he truly loved me, nothing would have stopped him from returning to my side. But he did not and that is on him, nobody else.”
Qualche piccolo refuso e un po' di confusione tra Bath e Brighton, ma la lettura è molto gradevole.
November 22, 2018
Update: when you get seriously behind in your yearly goals you make compromises SO I compromised and read it and yes the mistakes in the earlier versions are gone Hurrah! so four stars quick, fast read low angst. Lizzy & Darcy get engaged at Hunsfors he is late Lady C threatens, Lizzy puts her foot in it and they live HEA.
I just finished rewatching the first season of Westworld and I feel like a host stuck in a loop
Because this book is a republication of
Felicity in Marriage https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
which has already been reissued as Mr Darcy & Elizabeth: Unexpected Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
So perhaps 3rd time is the cHARM and the author fixed the annoying errors I pointed out in my previous reviews
But you know what I am not going to find out.... because
These violent delights have violent ends...
I just finished rewatching the first season of Westworld and I feel like a host stuck in a loop
Because this book is a republication of
Felicity in Marriage https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
which has already been reissued as Mr Darcy & Elizabeth: Unexpected Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
So perhaps 3rd time is the cHARM and the author fixed the annoying errors I pointed out in my previous reviews
But you know what I am not going to find out.... because
These violent delights have violent ends...
October 31, 2017
I love Cassandra’s writing!
Ms Knightley has such a smart, joyful way with words that it is impossible not to love her works. Humor and insight always find their way into her easy prose and it is so comfortable to read!
While a little angsty at times, the writer’s above mentioned talents keep the feelings fairly light in this story about Elizabeth’s path to loving the man whose proposal she has accepted. Darcy is at times very disagreeable but also so kind that the reader is able to process their feelings right along with ODG. Jane is everything warm, but also amusing and passionate, in her quiet way, and everything I could wish her character to be.
Simply put, the writer has accomplished complex characters,without using any tired plot devices, in a simple but lovely way.
Ms Knightley has such a smart, joyful way with words that it is impossible not to love her works. Humor and insight always find their way into her easy prose and it is so comfortable to read!
While a little angsty at times, the writer’s above mentioned talents keep the feelings fairly light in this story about Elizabeth’s path to loving the man whose proposal she has accepted. Darcy is at times very disagreeable but also so kind that the reader is able to process their feelings right along with ODG. Jane is everything warm, but also amusing and passionate, in her quiet way, and everything I could wish her character to be.
Simply put, the writer has accomplished complex characters,without using any tired plot devices, in a simple but lovely way.
December 18, 2017
Without getting into an overall book review, I would like to point out one thing. The author had Elizabeth take a deep breath and excuse herself to think after receiving Darcy's proposal at Hunsford. This is one thing that I had always wanted to see happen. That time for reflection sent the story in a different direction than cannon, but was a point of logical decision. The angst was saved for later!
December 26, 2017
A Pleasant and Diverting Tale
The author graciously notes that this work was previously released as "Felicity in Marriage." The story repurposes large swaths of Canonical text in New ways. At times the story is a bit "pat," but not to its detriment. My core complaint is the unfortunate typos word use difficulties that appear in the novella. 3.5 stars.
The author graciously notes that this work was previously released as "Felicity in Marriage." The story repurposes large swaths of Canonical text in New ways. At times the story is a bit "pat," but not to its detriment. My core complaint is the unfortunate typos word use difficulties that appear in the novella. 3.5 stars.
December 25, 2017
Caution: This is the same as Felicity in Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation. As I read, the story seemed familiar but it's a common plot and nothing much out of the ordinary. Easy to confuse with similar stories.
It is mentioned in the book description but I didn't read carefully enough. Let that be a lesson to me.
I have no idea why the author would re-issue so new a book.
It is mentioned in the book description but I didn't read carefully enough. Let that be a lesson to me.
I have no idea why the author would re-issue so new a book.
June 19, 2018
Rushed
I understand that this was a short story, but I feel like it was rushed. I also feel like to many things were not said.
I understand that this was a short story, but I feel like it was rushed. I also feel like to many things were not said.
April 14, 2019
At the Hunsford Parsonage, Darcy proposes in slightly different circumstances and is accepted. But of course it is never smooth sailing.
Enjoyable but needs proof reading which did distract from the reading
Enjoyable but needs proof reading which did distract from the reading
August 5, 2022
Good Read
Loved it I enjoyed no Caroline , and the Hursts. Loved the acceptance of the proposal. Glad Wickham did not elope with Lydia.
Loved it I enjoyed no Caroline , and the Hursts. Loved the acceptance of the proposal. Glad Wickham did not elope with Lydia.
March 31, 2018
I do like Pride and Prejudice variations, otherwise I wouldn't have read nearly so many, but I'm glad I got this on Kindle Unlimited because if I had spent money on it I would have been very annoyed. This was fairly dull, had a few too many mistakes for me to ignore, and didn't go into nearly as much detail with the plot or the character arcs that I wanted to.
I probably wouldn't recommend it but I did finish it so 2 stars!
I probably wouldn't recommend it but I did finish it so 2 stars!
February 26, 2019
Enjoyed the authenticity of British dialogue, characters and understanding of P&P.
June 11, 2018
A very sweet story!
This one was short and sweet. Darcy is his overbearing self, Elizabeth impertinent as ever; she takes another option at Hunsford and they struggle to find happiness.
This one was short and sweet. Darcy is his overbearing self, Elizabeth impertinent as ever; she takes another option at Hunsford and they struggle to find happiness.
April 6, 2019
A lovely story
I especially liked the faster resolution and the way they resolved things between them. As angst free and swift story.
I especially liked the faster resolution and the way they resolved things between them. As angst free and swift story.
September 6, 2020
I had a hard time ranking this book because it's rather simplistic. For that reason, it doesn't have any huge monster flaws, just small ones. It's a straightforward romance, rather sweet and enjoyable for the most part. The conflict was internal.
Billed as a FMS, it's not really what readers expect in that descriptor, since the marriage doesn't happen by the time we get to HEA. There was really nothing forcing the marriage, just that E says "yes." Her muddling after that response forms the story arc.
The book had what I'd call canon spelling mistakes--they may have been intentional, but Gardener, Ann, and Meriton aren't correct in the eyes of a seasoned Austenesque reader, and I'd caution the author against such choices. In addition, it contained a few non-Regency words, but not too many. The language wasn't too Regency to begin with, so there wasn't a mood to break. The latter isn't a criticism as much as an observation. Again, it goes with the simplicity of the book, in this case, its voice. No head-hopping, which is good voice, by the way.
Characterizations were different, but consistent, and followed canon. For the most part, Elizabeth is seen in her post-Lydia's elopement best from canon, that is, nervous and shy, though she shows some mettle here and there. Darcy is as domineering as Lady Catherine, and pretty unforgiving, too. Mr. Bennet is seen as a tyrant, and so is Mr. Darcy at one point!
A plot hole shows its face regarding some of the major points of the original. There isn't enough in the conversation about Wickham to win me over, so how could it win Elizabeth over? And there hasn't been enough time for Darcy to change and no evidence that he has any intention of doing so, so how will their marriage be as happy as a canon marriage?
The ending was rather abrupt and left too much open. It's like the author got tired of writing.
All of this doesn't mean I didn't like the book. I did. I'll look for more books form Cassandra Knightley when I want something fresh and light.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF writer and some might consider that my reviews are a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are fair and impartial while being complete and giving reasonable feedback to both the author and potential readers.
Billed as a FMS, it's not really what readers expect in that descriptor, since the marriage doesn't happen by the time we get to HEA. There was really nothing forcing the marriage, just that E says "yes." Her muddling after that response forms the story arc.
The book had what I'd call canon spelling mistakes--they may have been intentional, but Gardener, Ann, and Meriton aren't correct in the eyes of a seasoned Austenesque reader, and I'd caution the author against such choices. In addition, it contained a few non-Regency words, but not too many. The language wasn't too Regency to begin with, so there wasn't a mood to break. The latter isn't a criticism as much as an observation. Again, it goes with the simplicity of the book, in this case, its voice. No head-hopping, which is good voice, by the way.
Characterizations were different, but consistent, and followed canon. For the most part, Elizabeth is seen in her post-Lydia's elopement best from canon, that is, nervous and shy, though she shows some mettle here and there. Darcy is as domineering as Lady Catherine, and pretty unforgiving, too. Mr. Bennet is seen as a tyrant, and so is Mr. Darcy at one point!
A plot hole shows its face regarding some of the major points of the original. There isn't enough in the conversation about Wickham to win me over, so how could it win Elizabeth over? And there hasn't been enough time for Darcy to change and no evidence that he has any intention of doing so, so how will their marriage be as happy as a canon marriage?
The ending was rather abrupt and left too much open. It's like the author got tired of writing.
All of this doesn't mean I didn't like the book. I did. I'll look for more books form Cassandra Knightley when I want something fresh and light.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF writer and some might consider that my reviews are a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are fair and impartial while being complete and giving reasonable feedback to both the author and potential readers.
April 9, 2019
Sweet but disturbing
I want to like this book, and it is a sweet, short, simple tale of Elizabeth accepting Darcy while she's still in Hunsford. There are, however, a few things that bother me, and cause me to dislike this version of Elizabeth and Darcy.
First is the idea of Elizabeth as mercenary, accepting Darcy while still despising him for ruining Jane's happiness, and for ruining Wickham's life. Her acceptance is strictly a way to get some things she needs.
Second is Darcy's arrogance and high handed behavior regarding her family. He issues ultimatums and usurps Mr. Bennett's responsibilities by demanding the hire of a governess for the younger girls, and pushing the entire family to go to Bath rather than sending Lydia alone. He even threatens Elizabeth with having to give up her family if he can't be allowed to help improve their behavior. This kind of behavior is something our Elizabeth never would have accepted without a fight.
Also, there were a couple of unexplained absences by Darcy, thoughtlessly leaving Elizabeth with no word and no certainty of her future.
The book badly needs to be proofread, as there were many errors: incorrect usages; words capitalized that should not; confusion over Bath and Brighton, and more.
I want to like this book, and it is a sweet, short, simple tale of Elizabeth accepting Darcy while she's still in Hunsford. There are, however, a few things that bother me, and cause me to dislike this version of Elizabeth and Darcy.
First is the idea of Elizabeth as mercenary, accepting Darcy while still despising him for ruining Jane's happiness, and for ruining Wickham's life. Her acceptance is strictly a way to get some things she needs.
Second is Darcy's arrogance and high handed behavior regarding her family. He issues ultimatums and usurps Mr. Bennett's responsibilities by demanding the hire of a governess for the younger girls, and pushing the entire family to go to Bath rather than sending Lydia alone. He even threatens Elizabeth with having to give up her family if he can't be allowed to help improve their behavior. This kind of behavior is something our Elizabeth never would have accepted without a fight.
Also, there were a couple of unexplained absences by Darcy, thoughtlessly leaving Elizabeth with no word and no certainty of her future.
The book badly needs to be proofread, as there were many errors: incorrect usages; words capitalized that should not; confusion over Bath and Brighton, and more.
April 10, 2018
In this Pride & Prejudice variation, Col Fitzwilliam is called away from Rosings before he can reveal Darcy's part in Bingley's removal from Netherfield. When Darcy makes his proposal, Lizzy isn't as prejudiced against him and considers his offer. But without Lizzy's set down and Darcy's letter in explanation, they continue to misunderstand each other. With Wickham still slandering Darcy and the Bennet family's inappropriate behavior, can they find a happily ever after?
This was a cute P&P variation, full of little moments that made me smile. It had some humor and the writing was light and fun. I thought Lizzy and Darcy were true to canon. There were quite a few easily corrected spelling mistakes, and other errors like peak used instead of peek. A few errors usually don't bother me, but this book averaged an error on every other page. It could really have used an editor. Because I liked the storyline and the writing style, the editing errors didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I'd recommend this for fans of Austen if you can overlook the lack of editing.
This was a cute P&P variation, full of little moments that made me smile. It had some humor and the writing was light and fun. I thought Lizzy and Darcy were true to canon. There were quite a few easily corrected spelling mistakes, and other errors like peak used instead of peek. A few errors usually don't bother me, but this book averaged an error on every other page. It could really have used an editor. Because I liked the storyline and the writing style, the editing errors didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I'd recommend this for fans of Austen if you can overlook the lack of editing.
September 8, 2018
Another short and sweet effort
This is the second story from this author that I've read and my feelings are identical. Short, sweet, romantic, but although the beginning is always promising the end is always be abrupt and light on character development. This story felt like it ended in the middle of the book. The is definitely a lacking sense of resolution. Elizabeth came around to see her flaws whereas there seemed almost no significant change or epiphany in Darcy's behaviour. It almost feels like the author quits wanting to tell the story before it's finished.
This is the second story from this author that I've read and my feelings are identical. Short, sweet, romantic, but although the beginning is always promising the end is always be abrupt and light on character development. This story felt like it ended in the middle of the book. The is definitely a lacking sense of resolution. Elizabeth came around to see her flaws whereas there seemed almost no significant change or epiphany in Darcy's behaviour. It almost feels like the author quits wanting to tell the story before it's finished.
July 10, 2018
Short & faithful to characters, marred at times by typos
This story was less memorable than much of the other JAFF I've read because other than the one main alteration, it does not stray far from the circumstances or characters of the original. It also contains things that break the pleasant immersion. For example, anachronisms like a lot of hugging,even between men and women, and many typos or problems with punctuation. Nonetheless, this is a short and pleasant read.
This story was less memorable than much of the other JAFF I've read because other than the one main alteration, it does not stray far from the circumstances or characters of the original. It also contains things that break the pleasant immersion. For example, anachronisms like a lot of hugging,even between men and women, and many typos or problems with punctuation. Nonetheless, this is a short and pleasant read.
August 19, 2018
Cute story but is this the first rough draft?
Why is the Colonel squiring Jane around in the last chapter while Bingley watches? Don’t introduce new plot line 10 paragraphs before the story I’d ended.
Why is Brighton and Bath used interchangeably?
Why are there so many incorrect words used. Spellcheck does not count as editing a manuscript.
How could Darcy have sung with Elizabeth and it not br remarked on by Lady Cat and the Colonel?
I don’t recommend this book.
Why is the Colonel squiring Jane around in the last chapter while Bingley watches? Don’t introduce new plot line 10 paragraphs before the story I’d ended.
Why is Brighton and Bath used interchangeably?
Why are there so many incorrect words used. Spellcheck does not count as editing a manuscript.
How could Darcy have sung with Elizabeth and it not br remarked on by Lady Cat and the Colonel?
I don’t recommend this book.
October 20, 2017
Oh my gosh, this book seriously needed an editor! You should know the difference between compliment and complement, especially when they are used on the same page. I had a laugh out loud moment when, rather than saying 'stubborn', the author said 'stubby'! You get the idea. The concept was almost just like P&P.
November 16, 2017
Pathetic
An error-ridden feeble attempt to rewrite Austin's superbly created characters and their interactions. Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, but this is in no way imitation. Only the names have NOT been changed to protect the innocent reader.
An error-ridden feeble attempt to rewrite Austin's superbly created characters and their interactions. Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, but this is in no way imitation. Only the names have NOT been changed to protect the innocent reader.
February 2, 2020
Start as you mean to go
Cute story in which Elizabeth accepts offer from Me Darcy at Hunsford. Elizabeth sees Me Darcy differently, but does not forget the past quite easily. Through courtship things change. Read to find out. Recommend ed
Cute story in which Elizabeth accepts offer from Me Darcy at Hunsford. Elizabeth sees Me Darcy differently, but does not forget the past quite easily. Through courtship things change. Read to find out. Recommend ed
October 31, 2017
More a short story than a book. I read this in an evening, a couple hours of distraction. Readers will enjoy watching emotions grow. Sweet ending. No surprises.
January 3, 2018
Retitled. Original title - Felicity in Marriage.
January 4, 2018
Enjoyed it
I enjoyed this variation and the way she explored different ways their characters could have reacted to certain events and how they came to be
I enjoyed this variation and the way she explored different ways their characters could have reacted to certain events and how they came to be
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