The Rainbow Promise: After Rainy Days in Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016

May 31, 2016 Sheila Majczan rated it really liked it

First of all, this is a sequel and knowing that I usually read variations of P&P; sequels don't get a lot of attention from me. However, the first book in this series, Rainy Days, was a 5 star hit for me and I have read 4 other books by this author, some 4 stars and some 5 stars. So I wanted to read more from her.

Secondly, while this is a very lovely story of the early months of Fitzwilliam's and Elizabeth's marriage it had little of the angst which I so love. In my opinion it was an attentive a First of all, this is a sequel and knowing that I usually read variations of P&P; sequels don't get a lot of attention from me. However, the first book in this series, Rainy Days, was a 5 star hit for me and I have read 4 other books by this author, some 4 stars and some 5 stars. So I wanted to read more from her.

Secondly, while this is a very lovely story of the early months of Fitzwilliam's and Elizabeth's marriage it had little of the angst which I so love. In my opinion it was an attentive and sweet look at this couple's entrance into society in London and the ripples from that. Society, knowing of Elizabeth's background but also honoring the status of not only her husband but also her aunt, Lady Matlock, is looking very closely at not only how Elizabeth dresses and behaves but also paying heed to who invites her to their balls and dinners, which events they attend, i.e., the theater, and how they also entertain and whom they visit in return. Caroline gets her digs in – will that woman never learn? But you may like how she is handled and by whom…not just Elizabeth’s very subtle retorts.

Yes, there are a lot of love scenes. I found that they are not graphic to the extreme but well handled. But know that they are there and as we would expect in newlyweds they are not only contained to their bedroom. There is additionally attention paid to anniversaries, i.e., weekly and monthly.

Young Becky is written as very precocious. Her language and perceptions of what is going on around here seems to be that of one older than four years old. But she does gain third place in Darcy’s heart.

But speaking of love/sex scenes, this tale makes a point of addressing the accepted immoral behavior of many sons and husbands in the ton whose wives are more political or financial arrangements than objects of adoration. And, as we have read in other novels, this behavior is not always perpetrated upon the class of ladies who may or may not have selected to trade in being prostitutes, mistresses or even adulteresses. Here Lady Matlock gains my applause. And as Elizabeth shows in a quiet and discreet manner her care of all around her, not just her peers, Darcy and others learn the worth of a human being and how it should be done.

Richard and his brother, Robert, as well as Robert's wife, Beatrice, have significant roles here and young Georgiana is learning much by observation and with having a new sister. Most of the action is in London but we do retire to the country and as families gather tolerance of each other's extended families plays a part. Yes, we again witness Mrs. Bennet in action as well as Lady Catherine. You may smile as Lady C. brings upon her own self some uncomfortable effects.

There is an epilogue, which I always like being available.

If you like sequels and you cannot bear tension or angst in your stores plus you love up close and personal accounting of young lovers’ interaction, this is the tale for you. Well done. I did enjoy it. ...more

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Dec 18, 2022 Suzan Lauder rated it liked it

Shelves: slow-sections-boring, mature-not-hard-erotica, jaff-regency

This one was hard to read because although it had some strong bright spots, overall it was slow, overloaded with narrative and sex.

My reviews are technical, so I'll be focusing on the elements that niggle a reader and cause them to drop a star, yet are rarely mentioned by most reviewers.

The plot was rather non-existent. Instead, we got a series of vignettes about D&E over the time that followed their marriage. Even so, the story had a clear ending with an epilogue for those who like them.

Flow wa ...more

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May 28, 2016 Debbie rated it liked it

Shelves: jaff

While I enjoyed this and I'm glad I read it, it doesn't match the quality of either the plot or character development of Rainy Days - An Alternative Journey from Pride and Prejudice to Passion and Love. It continues with similar strengths and weaknesses. There's a lot of lovely romance, which is its main appeal.

Unlike the first book in this series, none of the obstacles that Darcy and Elizabeth face seem all that serious and get swept away with minimal fuss. Near the end, there's another big co ...more

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Aug 09, 2016 Talia rated it it was amazing

I saw a lot of negative critiques about this one but I luckily didn't care. One of the negative aspects, supposedly, was that there are a lot of sex scenes. Well, what did you expect from the author? She writes them in her other books and Darcy and Elizabeth just got married. When else are they supposed to have it? If they didn't have lots of sex, people would be complaining that the characters were frigid. I will end this here as I loved it and seem to be a bit cranky after reviewing a big let ...more

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Nov 06, 2016 Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) rated it really liked it

Shelves: pride-and-prejudice, jane-austen

The Sequel Fans Asked For!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

(Note: Potential readers should be made aware that although this is a standalone novel, more pleasure and understanding may be derived from reading Rainy Days prior to this work.)

TYPE OF AUSTENESQUE NOVEL: A sequel to Lory’s Pride and Prejudice variation, Rainy Days

TIME FRAME: The day after the Darcys’ wedding through their first 4 months of marriage (+ epilogue)

SYNOPSIS:

The newly married Mr. and Mrs. Darcy currently reside in town in anticipat ...more

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May 30, 2016 Charlene added it

A rainbow

I love Lory Lillian and I did go back and reread "Rainy Days" before I began this book.

We start out just where we left off in Rainy Days, with all the same lovable characters. Got to just love little cousin Becky! And Lady Matlock is a rock and does figure prominently in this story. Our favorite couple while in London and out for a stroll discover a young lady on a bench half frozen and almost dead. They quickly get her to Darcy House and proceed to nurse her back to health. She is a bi ...more

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Dec 13, 2016 Christina rated it really liked it

Author Lory Lilian aka Queen of Hot Mush does it again. The long awaited sequel to a Jane Austen fan fiction favorite--at last! Loved this. Tugs at the heart strings and finally ended, leaving me with a happy heart

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May 28, 2016 Claudine DiMuzio / Just Jane 1813 added it

Shelves: just-jane-1813-sequels

Today I have a review and two giveaways of Lory Lilian's long-awaited sequel to "Rainy Days," titled "The Rainbow Promise." Join us today at JustJane1813.com or get the book at its launch price of 3.75 on Amazon by May 31st.

https://justjane1813.com/2016/05/29/1... ...more

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Nov 01, 2016 Deborah rated it really liked it

Shelves: ja-read, 2016-austenesque-reading-challenge

I very much enjoyed this book. It was not angst ridden as was Rainy Days, but was a very enjoyable read and conclusion to the story. I difficulty putting this book down. I highly recommend this story.

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