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[Sheila]

Nicole, I love N&S but have only read 2 variations or sequels. Could you send me links to any that you highly recommend. I did read Pack Clouds Away but can't remember the title of the other one. I have a N&S Pinterest Board with lots of Richard Armitage's photos.

[Nicole]

A Brighter Hope - online, see book info
A Heart for Milton: A Tale from North and South
No Such Thing As Luck: A North and South Variation
In Consequence: A Retelling of North and South
John Thornton Meets Miss Hale, Mill Owner - I like this one, but be cautious of the author's other work...

I lost most of the fanfiction a couple years ago as mentioned above, but as I find again, will add to below.

My N&S bookshelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Sheila]

Thank you...you're a doll!

I am now saving copies of all my fan fiction reviews on a separate document.

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "That's not good."

This morning, everything in spam again. This has to get resolved or I will keep missing this JAFF goodness. (Do you like how I am bringing the drama?)

[Debbie]

Talia wrote: "Sheila wrote: "That's not good."

This morning, everything in spam again. This has to get resolved or I will keep missing this JAFF goodness. (Do you like how I am bringing the drama?)"

I have yahoo email. Did you go into the spam folder, check the email that you want to go to your inbox, then go to the top bar and click on "Not Spam"? That's always worked for me.

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Sheila wrote: "That's not good."

This morning, everything in spam again. This has to get resolved or I will keep missing this JAFF goodness. (Do you like how I am bringing the drama?..."

I did but it didn't work. I went into settings and used the filter word goodreads to make sure that anything with those words goes into my inbox. Problem solved but thank you for the assist!

[Debbie]

Still adding onto my challenge list, and a shout-out THANK YOU! to Sophia for the March Group Read, which is my #62. Great book!

60. Kidnapped - 5 stars

61. From Ashes to Heiresses: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Short Story - 5 stars

62. George Knightley, Esquire: Charity Envieth Not - 5 stars

[Talia]

I am rereading the Alman series from the beginning because I bought the last book in the series.

The Darcys & the Bingleys: A Tale of Two Gentlemen's Marriages to Two Most Devoted Sisters: First let me say that Marsha Altman is one of my favorite authors. You know what you are going to get with her, a well-written book that is clever and a joy to read. The first book in the series of ten, The Darcys and The Bingleys has not only a lot of charm but much humor and wit. I find a lot of Jaff is lacking in it or the wit is often too harsh and biting. Ms Altman is the master. I have read this one many times. It never gets old.

The Plight of the Darcy Brothers: A Tale of the Darcys & the Bingleys: Book 2. I love the way Ms Altman continues her character development in this book. The new characters are wonderful and add to her world. Loved it! I want to also add that it is nice to have a book series where Darcy and Bingley's friendship is in the forefront. We sometimes get that with Col Fitz and Darcy but not usually Bingley. I can't think of another book that flushes out Mr Bingely's character so thoroughly. This Bingley is my favorite.

[Sheila]

I have only read the first two in that series but do mean to someday complete all. Just not enough time.

[Debbie]

63. George Knightley, Esquire: Lend Me Leave - 5 stars
64. Emma - 5 stars
65. Thaw - 4 stars

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "I have only read the first two in that series but do mean to someday complete all. Just not enough time."

They are so good. I can't wait to read number 10.

[Talia]

Just finished listening to The Gallant Vicar: A Pride & Prejudice Variation. I could not wait for this to end. I had trouble getting through it at all. It was only my knitting that got me through. I have liked other books by this author so I was surprised at the quality of this story. I don't usually care if the characters are true or if a story is outlandish. It bothers me when all the adults in a story have to rely on Elizabeth. That was the first problem, the second being that Elizabeth had no sense whatsoever and was not an Elizabeth I would want to know, third, Darcy and Elizabeth had no reason to like each other or have any change of heart at all, fourth, Mary and a farmer?! (not that I am against that sort of thing, but a farmer?), etc... It just went on and on with no style or reason. There are other books that are way off base but the storylines are usually so crazy that you have to laugh. Since this is an author I found clever in the past, it led to a more adverse reaction from me. Wish I could have loved it which is what I expected and wanted.

[Mary]

Talia-We've all read books that have disappointed us. I guess you can't love 'em all.

[Mary]

Hi all.These are the books I've read since Jan.

1. Letters from the heart. 4*
2. 4 days in April. 4*
3. Less proud and more persuasive. 5*
4. Elizabeth-Mistress of Pemberley.4*
5. Lost along the way. 5*
6. Ruined forever. 5*
7.Darcy's Denial.5*
8.Gypsy blessing. 4*
9. Blame the mistletoe.4*
10.Darcy and Elizabeth-lost in love. 4*
11. Compulsively Mr Darcy.4*
12.Living Austen. 3*
13. So gradually. 3*
14.Sketching character. 5*
15.Lucky 13. 5*
16.Sway. 5*
17. A will of iron.4*
18.Last waltz.5*
19.Persuade me. 5*
20.Captain Wentworth home from the sea. 5*
21.Find wonder in all things. 5*
22.Fragments 4*
23.The improvement of her mind. 5*
24.Compromised. 4*
25.Ebb and flow. 5*
26.Captain Wentworth's Persuasion. 5*
27.Kidnapped 5*

Hope this list is helpful to some looking for great reads!

[Debbie]

Mary wrote: "Hi all.These are the books I've read since Jan.

1. Letters from the heart. 4*
2. 4 days in April. 4*
3. Less proud and more persuasive. 5*
4. Elizabeth-Mistress of Pemberley.4*
5. Lost along the ..."

Nice list, Mary! You've got a lot of good ones there.

[Talia]

Mary wrote: "Hi all.These are the books I've read since Jan.

1. Letters from the heart. 4*
2. 4 days in April. 4*
3. Less proud and more persuasive. 5*
4. Elizabeth-Mistress of Pemberley.4*
5. Lost along the ..."

Wow, that is a lot!

[Claudine]

Great list Mary! Thanks for sharing.

[Mary]

Thanks for all your comments. I think I've just been very mucky with my choice of books. They were really great reads.

[Nicole]

Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...

23. A Searing Acquaintance - Rated 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
An emotional, in-depth, and romantic modern adaptation - cannot believe this is the author's first book!

24. From Ashes to Heiresses: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Short Story
- Rated 3 Stars ☆☆☆
Enjoyable for a SHORT story.

25. How to Mend a Broken Heart - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
BE ADVISED: This story contains explicit sexual scenes.
... no complaints from me ;)


Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Sophia]

Look at all these piles of books read. :)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ratings, too. Helps a lot.

[Talia]

I finished All or Nothing and the alternate ending as well. If you haven't read this one, it is so worth it. Lots of angst and sweetness as well. I loved it and both of the endings. Also, it is very long which is satisfying as well. :) Thank you, Erika!

[Erika]

Talia, it's my pleasure sending you the story!! I'm glad you liked it. Like I said it was one of my favorites!!

[Eliza]

61. Not of her choosing (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5885738/...) - 3 stars (Unpublished)
62. From Ashes to Heiresses: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Short Story - 3 stars
63. The Gypsy Blessing - 5 stars

I feel like I've slowed down lately, but mostly it's just that I've been reading some longer books in my mix. There for awhile I was able to check off a book a day, but these are taking me longer. (Also busy season at work + home renovations, but who's counting?)

[Eliza]

Mary wrote: "Hi all.These are the books I've read since Jan.

20.Captain Wentworth home from the sea. 5*."

This one has been on my list for awhile, but there are so few Persuasion stories in comparison to P&P stories that I've been saving it.

[Mary]

It was a beautiful story,Eliza. I really enjoyed it.

[Sophia]

Some of the really long ones should count as two, right Eliza? :)

[Eliza]

Sophia wrote: "Some of the really long ones should count as two, right Eliza? :)"

Haha, they really should.

[Nicole]

Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...

26. When Mary Met the Colonel: A Pride and Prejudice Novella - Rated 3 Stars ☆☆☆
Sweet novella of the overlooked Bennet sister.

27. Kidnapped - Rated 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

28. Ruined Forever- Rated 3.5 Stars ☆☆☆
An amusingly dramatic variation.


Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Sophia]

Cruising right along, Nicole.

The Kidnapped and Ruined Forever have dramatic and promising titles.

[Talia]

My husband gave me a copy of the Easton press P & P peacock edition for our anniversary. It came today. Wow, it is soooo nice. Thank you to my husband. I put it next to the Mr Darcy bust.

[Mary]

Gosh Talia,wasn't that sweet!!
I'm sure it holds pride of place there sitting beside the 'man himself'!!

[Talia]

Mary wrote: "Gosh Talia,wasn't that sweet!!
I'm sure it holds pride of place there sitting beside the 'man himself'!!"

My husband is very good at picking out presents. He got a copy off of ebay so it wasn't as much as it could of been which also makes me very happy.

[Ceri]

Aww, what a wonderful present, Talia!

[Talia]

Ceri wrote: "Aww, what a wonderful present, Talia!"

I am keeping him for sure.

[Claudine]

Talia, that's such a sweet husband!! He's often doing such kind acts for you. Lucky lady!!

[Sheila]

Your husband does sounds like a "keeper". And lucky you.

[Talia]

Claudine wrote: "Talia, that's such a sweet husband!! He's often doing such kind acts for you. Lucky lady!!"

Can I say that he is making dinner right now including homemade bread while I knit? Can I say that?

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "Your husband does sounds like a "keeper". And lucky you."

I know. I am lucky. I have seen what some of my friends go through in their relationships. He is great anyway but throw in the JAFF support and it just makes it that much better.

[Sheila]

You are making some of us very jealous...you know you are!

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "You are making some of us very jealous...you know you are!"

Ok, I'll stop. I won't mention that he bought B & J's Chunkey Monkey for dessert.

[Debbie]

Well, since he didn't buy Cherry Garcia, I guess he isn't perfect after all! ;-)

[Ceri]

Talia wrote: "Sheila wrote: "You are making some of us very jealous...you know you are!"

Ok, I'll stop. I won't mention that he bought B & J's Chunkey Monkey for dessert."

Best not :o)

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "Well, since he didn't buy Cherry Garcia, I guess he isn't perfect after all! ;-)"

See? There you go. Nothing to be jealous of.

[Mary]

Talia-I'm sure you are just as caring as thoughtful to your hubby as he is to you!!
If you make him aware of all of us writing about him I'm sure he'll get embarrassed ....so reassure him that he's a lucky man.......to have YOU by his side!!!!

[Talia]

Mary wrote: "Talia-I'm sure you are just as caring as thoughtful to your hubby as he is to you!!
If you make him aware of all of us writing about him I'm sure he'll get embarrassed ....so reassure him that he'..."

I don't think that anyone really can be caring enough to deserve the Easton P & P and Darcy bust. I don't really think I do enough for my husband but I do knit for him and play harp to him every day so that has to count for something, right?

[Mary]

Absolutely!!!! Of course it does!!!! To him you're priceless!!!

[Talia]

Mary wrote: "Absolutely!!!! Of course it does!!!! To him you're priceless!!!"

Aw, you are so sweet, Mary!

[Sophia]

Add me to the 'ah, he's a treasure' crowd. He is so adorable. Glad he is making your anniversary memorable.

[Sheila]

Captain Wentworth Home from the Sea I have started to read this book...memory loss - should be interesting!

[Ceri]

I enjoyed that one. Hope you do too, Sheila!