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[Debbie]

Lenora wrote: "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"

Yeah. Me, too!

[Sheila]

I was told by my mother when I was in third grade that the boys acting out in class were doing it to get attention.

[Sheila]

Updating:

21.) Dance the Tide (unpublished) by cat0967 MA over 2000 pages
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
22.) Longbourn Library: A Novel of Pride, Prejudice, and Books 5 stars
23.) Coincidence 3.5 stars
24.) Nothing but the Deepest Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
25.) Darcy's Big Wish 5 stars
26.) Dearly Beloved 2 stars
27.) Two More Days at Netherfield 5 stars
28.) The Light of Dawn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
29.) Snowbound - a P&P Novelette 5 stars
30.) Something Like Regret 5 stars

[J. W.]

Woohoo!!! Way to go Sheila! You won't be in Catherine Moreland for very much longer.

[Sheila]

Thanks. I am not really paying much attention as to which level I am at present...I have my eyes on the horizon of Mr. Bennet's Level.

[Mary]

Congrats Sheila on having read such a huge number of books!!

[J. W.]

Look out Mr. Bennet's Level... you have been warned.

[Sheila]

Mary wrote: "Congrats Sheila on having read such a huge number of books!!"

Thank you...it has been my pleasure in most cases.

[Sophia]

Whew, Sheila! You finished that big long one you were working on. Way to go for that alone, but love seeing the others make a dent in your total too.

[Teresa]

Guys I think I'll get to the moon quicker than I'll get to Mr Bennet's Library!! I read such a variety of stuff that I'm very slow with the Austenesque stuff at the moment. But well done to you all here who are flying through the 'libraries'!!

[Sheila]

And here I am neglecting the other books types I want to read...must get to finish the Outlander series...must, must, must!

[Mary]

Teresa,I'll be joining you on the moon!!!
I know how you're feeling! I seem to be going off on a tangent as I'm reading a few crime/mystery books to keep the old grey matter alive! I simply can't seem to stay focused on JAFF for long.
At least we'll be together when we reach that celestial being,and we can always bring some JAFF to read on the journey!!!

[Sophia]

I find I do better because I vary in all those others so I don't go stale on any one genre. Whew, Sheila. I have Fiery Cross on audio for this year. It's a long one. So I'm with you.

Love the thrillers and mysteries, Mary and they do make great brain puzzles. :)

[Lenora]

Way to go Sheila I want to tackle that book


20 All That This Entails

I loved this book. Loved the new characters, the way Miss Bingley got her comeuppance, and Lady Catherine realized the effects to her for the changees for Elizabeth and her family

[Mary]

'All that entails' was a wonderful story. So glad you enjoyed it,Lenora.

[J. W.]

Lenora... you have now completed the Anne Elliot Level. We have enjoyed your selections as you buzzed through this level. We look forward to seeing you in the Catherine Moreland Level with your next selection. Cheers!!

[Lenora]

21 Shades of Prejudice Past: Pride and Prejudice and Witches

This is the last book in this series. It felt like it was written to tie up lose ends, not much story development. Was not the best read. 3.5 stars

[Sophia]

Well that's a shame that the final book didn't do more. Though I guess at least it tied things up for you.

Already in the second decade of books done. :)

[Lenora]

22 Expecting His Proposal: A Darcy and Elizabeth Short Story

23 Love Will Grow: A Pride and Prejudice Story

24 As Good as a Lord: Pride and Prejudice

These were a reread and i would still give the same rating 22 a 3.5
23 a5. And 24 a 5

[Sheila]

Progress all around me - good job!

[Sophia]

That's great when re-reads don't disappoint and are still good ones. Looking good, Lenora!

[Lenora]

25 Ruined at Rosings: A Pride and Prejudice Sensual Intimate


This was not worth the price paid. To short, and nothing but gratuitous sex and puts both Darcy and Elizabeth in a light so against the canon that is belittling

[Sheila]

Sad...but sometimes we are fooled.

[J. W.]

Thanks for the warning Lenora... dang! That is too bad.

[Sophia]

Yeah, some times a variation goes too far into the variation and I can't see the characters or plot as P&P variation so it can disappoint. Bummer for you, Lenora, but hopefully the next book will be fantastic.

[Sheila]

And another update:

31.) Before a Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining 4 stars
32.) Sufficient Encouragement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
33.) Fifteen Thousand Nights: a Pemberley Ranch Vignette 4 stars
34.) Understanding Elizabeth 4 stars
35.) Not Handsome Enough 2 stars
36.) Holidays with Jane: Will You Be Mine? 4.5
37.) A Letter By Any Other Name: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 2 stars
38.) Second Impressions 4 stars
39.) A Vintage Valentine 4 stars
40.) More Than Admiration: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

[Nicole]

Nicole's 2017 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...


6. Conversations with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella - Rated 3 Stars ☆☆☆

7. Fitzwilliam's Bed-chamber: A Pride & Prejudice Sensual Variation - Rated 2 Stars ☆☆
Short sensual telling of the couple's wedding night. Okay overall. Even for what it is, could have been better. Unless you have kindle unlimited, do not waste your money.

8. Her Final Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - Rated 2.5 Stars ☆☆

9. A Lie Universally Hidden - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆

10. Oh Mr Darcy! - Rated 2 Stars ☆☆
Short sensual telling of the couple's wedding night. Okay overall. Even for what it is, could have been better. Unless you have kindle unlimited, do not waste your money.


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

JAFF YTD: 10
Total YTD: 19

[Sheila]

Good progress, steady and sure.

[Anji]

I've become very wary of anything that's described as either a 'sensual' or 'intimate' short story, Nicole. I had several on my Kindle that I'd downloaded when they were free and even saying that, I don't think they were worth what I paid for them!

A couple were even parts of series and readers were expected to pay for each instalment, making it quite an expensive purchase for what was equivalent to a short novel. And then, the plot was only a means of getting to the next "intimate" scene.

[J. W.]

Sheila @ 226) You are moving right along. Woohoo!!

Nicole @ 227) Those numbers are piling up!! Sorry about the low stars. Sometimes you get them. Better luck with the next books.

Anji @ 229) Yeah, I try to avoid those books that have he words intimate or sensual in the title. I don't mind a good love scene but porn... even soft porn, I try to avoid. Some of those authors aren't even taking time to write a decent story... they just write graphic sex scenes and publish them ad-nauseam. That way they don't have to deal with writing a book.

[Mary]

40 books,Sheila? Wow!! Fantastic progress!!Well done!

[Sophia]

Those are a nice stack of completes, Sheila and Nicole.

Thanks for the borrow it; don't buy it advice, Nicole!

[Sheila]

Thank you.

[Sheila]

I just read an unpublished short story which is sweet and with little angst...for those who do not like angst:

Changed hearts at Rosings Park by Mary Simonsen 4 stars
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

It is all at the one location but ODC has a different understanding of each other.

[J. W.]

Oh... she has several shorts that I have already read and loved. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. She has such a way with ODC. Sigh!!

[Lenora]

26 Pemberley Haunted: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation

This was fairly good for what it was. I liked that Kitty had her eyes opened about Lydia and she was disappointed.

[Lenora]

27 Passions at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Sensual Intimate


Again short nothing but sex not worth the money

[J. W.]

You are moving right along Lenora... excellent... sorry about that stinker... you run into them sometimes. Better luck next time.

[Lenora]

28 Compromised: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella

This was ok, at least it had a story line thanks to Mr Collins

[Sheila]

I just finished reading an unpublished story: Mending His Pen By: Dr. Breifs Cat. The author's book description - "Ill-conceived letters and a misunderstanding send Elizabeth and Darcy on missions of virtue throughout Meryton." There are 11 Chapters. And it was published on fanfiction on Oct 11, 2015.

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11553029...

Briefly, Elizabeth after receiving Darcy's letter in Kent contrives to have her father write a letter to Darcy, apologizing. (She has taken his address off a letter his cousin, Anne, has written to him. As the parsonage takes all letters to and from Rosings into Hunsford village for posting, she has seen the address.) Darcy sends a reply but Mr. Bennet is not interested in reading it. So Elizabeth takes it and then answers it! Oops, now she has broken with propriety and, in Darcy's view, compromised herself so he arrives in Meryton, to settle with Mr. Bennet. When she states that he is mistaken he accuses her of only wanting to excite his interest. (Sounds like something Mr. Collins also said.) This Darcy is tenacious in his views and claims and will not leave town. Elizabeth seeks to ignore him but events prove that to be impossible. This plays out in a lovely and interesting manner. I recommend this.

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "I just finished reading an unpublished story: Mending His Pen By: Dr. Breifs Cat. The author's book description - "Ill-conceived letters and a misunderstanding send Elizabeth and Darcy on missions ..."

Sounds interesting, Sheila!

[Mary]

Sheila,I agree with Debbie. It certainly does sound interesting. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Lenora]

29 So Very Unexpected: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella


Very very good i loved how Lydia turned out to be so smart when away from family. I also loved how she got the better of wickham.

[Sheila]

That's sounds like an interesting premise...and congrats on your progress.

[Mary]

Lenora-29 books under your belt? Well done!

[Debbie]

Lenora wrote: "29 So Very Unexpected: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella


Very very good i loved how Lydia turned out to be so smart when away from family. I also loved how she got the bette..."

I enjoyed that one, too!

[Sheila]

I just finished reading another unpublished 54 page long story:
The Worst of All Man - or It was all quite by Accident By MariEle
http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2004...

It begins in Kent where Elizabeth has just received a letter from Jane announcing her engagement to Bingley. She has stayed home rather than attend a tea at Lady Catherine's. Darcy comes to visit and Elizabeth is now smugly pleased to throw Jane's happiness in his face, as she knows he was one of the reasons Bingley left Netherfield and Jane had not seen nor heard from him while staying with the Gardiners in London. (The Colonel has shared some facts with Elizabeth already.)

The story proceeds to reuse from canon the confrontation between Elizabeth and Lady Catherine as now one between the lady and her nephew...with Elizabeth looking on in dismay. Darcy arranges a carriage and the escort of his housekeeper from London to take her and Maria Lucas to London the next day. Of course, only good is heard from the lady about her employer. When they arrive in Cheapside Mrs. Gardiner and she become friendly. Thus the party is invited for tea at Darcy's town house the next day.

There while befriending Georgiana and seeing Darcy's dimples appear... who walks in but Lady C....again, demanding his engagement to Anne and insulting E. all over again.

The next day, after Elizabeth, Jane and Maria have traveled home they learn that Mr. Darcy's engagement to Anne has been announced in the newspapers. And the newspapers are not silent in the next few days about Anne de B., Darcy and a lady he was seen with in Kent and who seems to be hidden away in Hertfordshire. How will it all be sorted out and whose reputation will suffer?

[Mary]

Sounds like great story,Sheila. Thanks for the heads up!

[Sheila]

So many good unpublished stories! I did enjoy this one.

[Nicole]

Mending His Pen GR link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...