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[Debbie]

I just grabbed Darcy By Any Other Name too. Seems like it'll be a fun read!

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "I just grabbed Darcy By Any Other Name too. Seems like it'll be a fun read!"

That is the body-swapping one I just bought. I agree!

[Sophia]

I had to giggle b/c Laura mentioned that it's her wink at Disney's Freaky Friday and Amazon posted her book early...on Friday the 13th. Guess they thought a Freaky Friday story just had to go live on a freaky Friday. ;)

[Debbie]

Perfect!

[Sheila]

Talia wrote: "I read two books today:

With Pen In Hand: I think this will appeal to most JAFF readers. It started sweet and was endearing. Mrs Bennet complimented and came to Elizabeth's defense..."

I just posted my own review on this latter one today. Long and completely satisfying read.

[Sheila]

Talia wrote: "Sophia wrote: "That's great, Talia. They both sound appealing. I'm curious now what the second one did with Mr. Bingley."

It was a pretty quick read. If you want to know about Mr B, it won't take ..."
Yes, Darcy By Any Other Name is long but she posted a lot of excerpts and it sounds oh so intriguing when Darcy and Collins swap bodies = Freaky Friday type story. I can't wait to read that one also.

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "Yes, Darcy By Any Other Name is long but she posted a lot of excerpts and it sounds oh so intriguing when Darcy and Collins swap bodies = Freaky Friday type story. I can't wait to read that one also. "

Talia wrote: "That is the body-swapping one I just bought. I agree!"

#110. Darcy By Any Other Name - 5 stars

I started reading this last night around 10 pm-ish and just couldn't stop - got finished a little before dawn. I think the last time that happened to me was with the Harry Potter series. What a fun book! I already posted my review.

[Sophia]

Haha, thanks for the warning, Debbie. Don't read right before bed. ;) Got it!

[Eliza]

Debbie wrote: "#110. Darcy By Any Other Name - 5 stars

I started reading this last night around 10 pm-ish and just couldn't stop - got finished a little before dawn. I think the last time that happened to me was with the Harry Potter series. What a fun book! I already posted my review. "

This sounds like a bandwagon I need to jump on....

[Sheila]

5 stars for me also. Posted my review, too.

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "5 stars for me also. Posted my review, too."

Can't wait to read it now.

[Marina]

Debbie wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Yes, Darcy By Any Other Name is long but she posted a lot of excerpts and it sounds oh so intriguing when Darcy and Collins swap bodies = Freaky Friday type story. I can't wait to re..."
Sounds like a fun story to read:)

[Sheila]

Each man's true nature comes out when their "faces" are striped away.

[Sheila]

Hey, everyone, Alex9903 had this entry on one of the comment for the book I am reading:

All-righty Angst Addicts, here goes:

Suggested FRACTURED* MARRIAGE with RECONCILIATION:

A Willful Misunderstanding - of course! THIS IS THE ONE I AM READING PRESENTLY!
Being Mrs. Darcy
When Duty Calls
Rules of Estrangement
Secret Marriage
Mr. Darcy's Voyage
The Beauty of Your Eyes
Twenty Months
Fitzwilliam Darcy, The Last Man in the World
Great Misfortunes
An Arranged Marriage by Jan H.
Darcy's Temptation
An Unequal Marriage
Assumptions
Strange Bedfellow by Tanya-WIP?
The Wife
The Only Way?
The Final Reason?
Creep

[Debbie]

I'm working on A Willful Misunderstanding now, too. What an angst-fest!!!

[Sheila]

Amen! I am maybe 2/5ths the way through.

[Sheryl]

Oh Ladies! Truly I envy you your first read of AWM.
Spoiler: prepare yourselves: big box of Kleenex and a baseball bat! Tissues for you all and Lizzy- guess who the bat is for!?!?!

[Sheryl]

The list of fractured marriage stories is a category with links on the Jane Austen Index.

[Sheila]

Sheryl wrote: "Oh Ladies! Truly I envy you your first read of AWM.
Spoiler: prepare yourselves: big box of Kleenex and a baseball bat! Tissues for you all and Lizzy- guess who the bat is for!?!?!"

OH, I have already used a number of tissues...stayed up until 2 am this morning and now am at it again. Bat-hit Elizabeth over the head!/? She has been thru so much but has entrenched herself not to 'fee' again...too much at stake in her mind.

[Sophia]

I am not an angst-lover in general, but once in a while I like to indulge in a good cry while I read a heartwrenching one. I look forward to your final thoughts on this one.

[Ceri]

If 'Creep' refers to the story I'm thinking of, it's a cute story. A modern, where Mr Darcy senior and Mr Bennet are business partners and Will and Lizzy are at loggerheads due to a falling out in their teens.

There are also some vignettes - 'A Series of Creepy Events', I think they're called, but you have to read 'Creep' first.

[Marina]

Debbie wrote: "I'm working on A Willful Misunderstanding now, too. What an angst-fest!!!"
Very much agree with your statement, but what a painful and slow process to rebuIld the relationship, plus completely believable!

[Claudine]

Wait until you read "The Elizabeth Papers;" you can add it to this list too!!

[Marina]

Oh? Is it angsty as well? I just spend good couple of hours crying over The Last Man in the World by Abigail Reynolds. Great story and very well written.

[Ceri]

I LOVE that one! That and Mr Darcy's Obsession are my all-time favourite JAFF reads

[Marina]

Have you read Strange Bedfellows by Tanya? It has not been completed but only couple of chapters are missing, it is my all time favourite angsty piece of fanfiction

[Sheila]

Do you have a link you could share?

[Marina]

Sure, http://tanya3.mrsdarcy.com/index.html

[Sheila]

Thanks. How many tissues will I need? We do have HEA, I am assuming.

[Sheila]

Is this a Darcy and Elizabeth tale and is it set in England and/or Regency times?

It is very long in skimming over it.

[Claudine]

Marina... Thank you for the recommendation. "The Elizabeth Papers" is filled with delicious angst... I will say no more!

[Marina]

Sheila wrote: "Is this a Darcy and Elizabeth tale and is it set in England and/or Regency times?

It is very long in skimming over it." Yes, it is set in Regency, England. It has AU component , with Darcy being friends with Elizabeths' brother and while the characters are the same, the story line is different to the original. I read it from time to time to " cleanse my palate" if you like. There is only so much variations on original story one can read and after a while, when i feel i want something different but with Darcy and Lizzy in it, this is one of the stories i turn to.
And while it is long, similar to Woman Scorned it is a great read:)
P.S. Box will do, but yes, HEA:)

[Marina]

Claudine wrote: "Marina... Thank you for the recommendation. "The Elizabeth Papers" is filled with delicious angst... I will say no more! "

Claudine, I am almost scared to read it, after looking at the summary! Is there a happy ending?:)

[Sheila]

I have not yet read A Woman Scorned but have it on my list...now which one should I start?

[Claudine]

Marina... I wouldn't spoil a thing for anyone... Trust me and read it. If you hate it, which I don't think you will... then you can tell everyone I am a horrible JAFF reading friend! Lol!!

[Marina]

Sheila, Woman Scorned is PIP and the last posted chapter is a major cliffy , so personally i would start with Bedfellows:)
P.s. Off to buy E. Papers:))

[Claudine]

Marina, I can't wait to read your thoughts and feelings about it!!

[Marina]

I got distracted with Lectrice update, off to read EP now. Claudine, will report when finished reading, provided my family cooperates:))

[Claudine]

It's not up for sale yet... Sorry... It will be soon Marina! Meryton Press has blog tour info up on their site now... You may want to check that out... I can, in the meantime highly recommend "Darcy By Any Other Name." Sorry again about TEP... Soon!

[Marina]

Ahh, i wondered when i couldn't find it. I did see notice on MP, i guess till june?:)

[Claudine]

Yes. I don't know the firm date. But soon.

[Talia]

I didn't feel so well today but managed to finish one book, On Oakham Mount: A Pride & Prejudice Variation. I know this was a fan fave here when it first came out a month or so ago and I can heartily agree with everyone. It was marvelous. As stated before by other reviewers, the writing is fantastic and true to Austen. It was such a pleasure to read. My husband surprised me with an autographed hard copy. I look forward to reading it again when I am feeling a bit better. This is one of those JAFF books you want on your shelf to reread again and again. I highly recommend it and can think of no reason why anyone could find fault with it. It was lovely.

[Sophia]

Ah, feel better, Talia! But that's neat that your husband surprised you with a book that turned out to be a really good read.

[Talia]

Sophia wrote: "Ah, feel better, Talia! But that's neat that your husband surprised you with a book that turned out to be a really good read."

As you may remember, he supports my JAFF habit. :)

[Debbie]

Oh, Talia! I think I speak for everyone when I tell you I LOVE your husband!

[Marina]

Hear, hear to JAFF supporting husbands:)

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "Oh, Talia! I think I speak for everyone when I tell you I LOVE your husband!"

He is very nice. Glad to hear he is appreciated. :)

[Sheila]

Lucky Lady! Get him cloned.

[Sheila]

Dear Lady Librarian, I would so like to post a review on another of Amy's/Alex9903's books...

The Officious Interference of Mr. Darcy by Alex9903
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

Could we have a link created for such, please and thank you.

[Erika]

Sheila it is there, just search under Alex9903.