Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion

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message 151: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 11 Elizabeth, Darcy, & Me: A Pride and Prejudice Variation this was a good story and showed mary in a better light


message 152: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments WOW!!! Sheila... there should be an equivalent count there as that would represent several books. The author should be honored that you are reading their work. Surely this is a 4 or 5 book series. Man... I don't even know how to process that.

@142 Mary Lou, Great Job!!!
@141 Lenora, you are moving right along.
@149 Teresa, no worries, you'll get under way soon enough.


message 153: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments I read over 550 pages today and have enjoyed comments from the author in response to mine after each chapter - love it when authors give us feedback.


message 154: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 12 A Battle of Wills: A Pride And Prejudice Variation


I loved this story line and it not only showed mary in a better light but lady catherine as well


message 155: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments I am glad to hear this...I have in my TBR pile...looking forward to reading it.


message 156: by Sophia (new)

Sophia (sophiarose) | 911 comments Mod
Oh neat! I love the ones who soften Mary. Congrats on an even dozen, Lenora! :)


message 157: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dmbrown) | 734 comments Lenora wrote: "12 A Battle of Wills: A Pride And Prejudice Variation


I loved this story line and it not only showed mary in a better light but lady catherine as well"


This is another that seems expensive for a relatively short (81 pages) book. How did you rate it, Lenora?


message 158: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments $4.99 for 81 pages - high, indeed!


message 159: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments Debbie wrote: "Lenora wrote: "12 A Battle of Wills: A Pride And Prejudice Variation


I loved this story line and it not only showed mary in a better light but lady catherine as well"

This is ano..."


I rated this 4-4.5 stars


message 160: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 13 A Maiden's Honor: Elizabeth, Darcy, and Me: A Pride And Prejudice Variation


This was an appropriate ending to series. Each book was better than the one before it, and it was good to see Georgianna come i to her own


message 161: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Blazing a trail toward your goal Lenora...keep firing up those books.


message 162: by Sheila (last edited Jan 21, 2017 12:58PM) (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Updating:

11.) In the Neighborhood of Buckthorn Green 3 stars
12.) Find You in Paris 4 stars
13.) Further Down the Road 3.5 stars
14.) The Best Part of Love 5 stars
15.) A Singular Proposition (unpublished) 4.5 stars
http://tanya3.mrsdarcy.com/asp1.html#...
16.) A Twist of FateA Twist of Fate 4 stars
17.) Mr Darcy's Resolve: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
18.) For All the Wrong Reasons 3.5 stars
19.) An Inconvenient Courtship 3 stars
20.) Proud and Prejudicial: A Modern-Day Reimagining 4.5 stars


message 163: by Mary (new)

Mary | 709 comments 20 books under your belt Sheila! Wow! Great job!


message 164: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Thanks.


message 165: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dmbrown) | 734 comments Yowza, Sheila! Setting a brisk pace, I see! (Even despite that very lengthy tome, which I assume was A Singular Proposition?)


message 166: by Sophia (new)

Sophia (sophiarose) | 911 comments Mod
Nicely done, Sheila!

Wasn't the Best Part of Love fantastic? :)


message 167: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Excellent Sheila..woohoo! You are moving right along.


message 168: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 14 Mr. Darcy's Good Opinion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella


I liked this. The only thing i didn't like is the lenght to much going o i. A certain space of time


message 169: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Sophia wrote: "Nicely done, Sheila!

Wasn't the Best Part of Love fantastic? :)"


Yes, I have read it 3 times now!


message 170: by Sophia (new)

Sophia (sophiarose) | 911 comments Mod
Lenora wrote: "14 Mr. Darcy's Good Opinion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella


I liked this. The only thing i didn't like is the lenght to much going o i. A certain space of time"


Those novellas can be tricky for plot development. Glad you liked it, Lenora, even with all that was going on.


message 171: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Debbie wrote: "Yowza, Sheila! Setting a brisk pace, I see! (Even despite that very lengthy tome, which I assume was A Singular Proposition?)"

I paused in the reading of "Dance the Tide" (1000 pages) to read 3 KU books so I am now back to that book.


message 172: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 15 A Compromise At Rosings Park: A Pride And Prejudice Variation


Short book but I liked it. I especially liked finding out Charlotte was stronger than always portrayed and did not let Lady Catherine rule her house


message 173: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Barton Sasser (bartonsasser) | 24 comments Nicole's 2017 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker:


1. The Best Part of Love - Rated 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
I was a little worried to start The Best Part of Love. I really wanted to love it, as the author is a highly-rated, beloved online fan fiction writer in the JAFF community (I tend to be a more critical reviewer and I genuinely did not want this to be all hype). As I am not keen on reading online, The Best Part of Love, as the author’s first published work, is my introduction to Amy D'Orazio.

And I was not disappointed! I thoroughly enjoyed this unique and imaginative variation.

I look forward to reading more from Amy and hope that she publishes more of her many other online stories.

2. My BFF - Rated 3.5 Stars ☆☆☆

3. A Twist of Fate - Rated 3 Stars ☆☆☆

4. Further Down the Road - Rated 3 Stars ☆☆☆

5. Duty Demands: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - Rated 3.5 Stars ☆☆☆


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


message 174: by Nicole (last edited Jan 22, 2017 07:32PM) (new)

Nicole Barton Sasser (bartonsasser) | 24 comments Going to try for 101 this year, but totally dependant on my mood and time. My attention has been diverted recently with non-JAFF and my medically special needs son is having some issues and has a couple surgeries this year... we shall see...

JAFF YTD: 5
Total YTD: 10


message 175: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Good luck on your reading goal and many prayers for your son's health and wellness.


message 176: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Barton Sasser (bartonsasser) | 24 comments J. W. wrote: "Good luck on your reading goal and many prayers for your son's health and wellness."


Thank you.


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Sophia (sophiarose) | 911 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "Going to try for 101 this year, but totally dependant on my mood and time. My attention has been diverted recently with non-JAFF and my medically special needs son is having some issues and has a c..."

Cheering you on, Nicole! Life might happen and that's alright. All the best with your son.


message 178: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Prayers that whatever is needed for your son will be available and that you, also, will have support in caring for him.


message 179: by Mary (new)

Mary | 709 comments Nicole,I echo Sheila's sentiments. Hope the operations are available,are a success and that you both get through this period with help and support from family and friends. We're here should you wish to talk,rant or just take your mind off things for a while.


message 180: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dmbrown) | 734 comments Yes, Nicole. What they said. We got your back with prayers and support.


message 181: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments Nicole wrote: "Going to try for 101 this year, but totally dependant on my mood and time. My attention has been diverted recently with non-JAFF and my medically special needs son is having some issues and has a c..."

hope things go well for your son


message 182: by Teresa (new)

Teresa | 313 comments Best of luck to you and your son Nicole.


message 183: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments I finally finished reading Dance the Tide...over 2000 pages, as I said, on kindle so I took a break in the middle. This author has several other unpublished stories which I will read at some time but will be looking for a few shorter stories now.

http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... Definitely MA and it is a modern take off of P&P.


message 184: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Sheila, I take my had off to you. Wow! I am so impressed. Congratulations my friend. You should treat yourself to something special. You have earned it.


message 185: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dmbrown) | 734 comments Sheila wrote: "I finally finished reading Dance the Tide...over 2000 pages, as I said, on kindle so I took a break in the middle. This author has several other unpublished stories which I will read at some time b..."

Soooo.... didja LIKE it?


message 186: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Have you read anything really good lately that you would recommend? I have been reading a few from KU as I like to get my monies worth and I am also waiting to see what some - pick -it - for - me selects from my list for February. I am not looking to start anything tonight as I just finished this long one.

But one thing this author did is provide links to songs that Darcy was singing to Elizabeth or a band played or some such. Lovely music! Perfect words to fit the story.


message 187: by Sheila (last edited Jan 24, 2017 06:30PM) (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Debbie wrote: "Sheila wrote: "I finally finished reading Dance the Tide...over 2000 pages, as I said, on kindle so I took a break in the middle. This author has several other unpublished stories which I will read..."

Yes, although I have to say that while sex scenes, if well written, have never been a negative with me and this author does write a very hot and descriptive love scene...towards the end I was skimming over some as it just got to be a few too many. She does have a very serious issue arise between Will and Elizabeth which provides a time of angst in the middle of the story. Collins and Wickham are cousins and W. uses the date rape drug in this story - you may want to slit his throat!!!!

I would rate it a 4 star book...it is not one I would reread as it is just too long. I will try to read her other stories as I said b/c she does write a good story.


message 188: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 15 Darcy's Big Wish


I really liked this book. Very light hearted look at people.


message 189: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 16 Two More Days at Netherfield

I loved this I wish she would publish.


message 190: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 17 No Cause to Repine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation


A very good book. This is a reread and was just as good the second time around


message 191: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Lenora wrote: "16 Two More Days at Netherfield

I loved this I wish she would publish."


Oh, I have wanted to start this one...how would you rate it? 4 or 5 stars?


message 192: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Lenora wrote: "17 No Cause to Repine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation


A very good book. This is a reread and was just as good the second time around"


I enjoyed this one also.


message 193: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments I rated it 5stars both times


message 194: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Good to know - thank you.


message 195: by Sophia (new)

Sophia (sophiarose) | 911 comments Mod
Neat that your re-read stayed a perfect 5 star. I love re-reading books I like, but sometimes if it's been awhile, I'm afraid that I won't like it as much.

Way to go on hitting number 17, Lenora.


message 196: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Every step counts Lenora...


message 197: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments Thank you everyone

18 Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation


A really good book


message 198: by Lenora (new)

Lenora Robinson | 174 comments 19 Love Never Fails: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

It was an interesting book. Made me wonder if mrs bennets nerves were because of the way mr bennet's treatment


message 199: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Majczan (sheilalmajczan) | 1301 comments Good steady progress...nicely done!


message 200: by J. W. (new)

J. W. Garrett (jeannewallacegarrett) | 1166 comments Lenora, congratulations, you have now completed The Anne Elliot Level. Excellent progress. As Anne Elliot waves good-bye, the doorman at Catherine Moreland awaits your arrival with book # 21. There are several already there to welcome you, with snacks and your beverage of choice. Pick a comfy chair and have a pleasant reading experience, as you are most welcome.


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