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It's Not Jane Austen, But It's Really Good
I've just finished Leap of Faith: Second Chance at the Dream by Shannon Winslow. It's a companion book to Leap of Hope: Chance at an Austen Kind of Life. Leap of Faith, however, couldn't be described as JAFF at all, but is connected to Leap of Hope via the Crossroads Centre (or Center!) where the protagonists get their second chances at life.For my JAFF friends I'd recommend Leap of Hope first, but suggest reading Leap of Faith too, especially if you're a baseball fan. Admittedly, as a Brit, what I know about baseball is mainly gleaned from the film Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, but I enjoyed the book anyway. Shannon's works are always worth reading.
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Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I've read the first two and love them, Kirk. Things are getting suspenseful. :)"I accidently clicked on this page just now. I finished the last book some wks ago. Some..."
Thx! In rereading your comments,a flash thought... maybe Winton Graham was having a hard time letting go of the characters..he was 92(!!!!!!!) when he finished the last book. He would survive the series but by a year. Someone suggested that last one was ghostwritten but maybe that's sour fandom.
Anji wrote: "I've just finished Leap of Faith: Second Chance at the Dream by Shannon Winslow. It's a companion book to [book:Leap of Hope: Chance at an Austen Kind of Life|34426..."Glad to read that! As yes Field of Dreams...so glad that my little local field (Fenway Park) made an appearance.
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I accidently clicked on this page just now. I finished the last book som..."
Yes, I suppose that is possible. Wow, 92? You might be right that he felt the need to be close to his characters and the world of his books there in the end.
I went to view Beauty and the Beast today and loved it...used a few tissues. The special effects were gorgeous.
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I can't wait. Glad it was so good that tissues were needed. :)
Sheila wrote: "I went to view Beauty and the Beast today and loved it...used a few tissues. The special effects were gorgeous."I loved it, too, Sheila. That scene at the end, when all seemed lost forever and Lumiere and the others said farewell to each other... :'(
I just posted a review on Amazon of Jennifer Joy's "yet to be released" book: Cabs, Cakes and Corpses" for which I received an ARC. 5 Stars from me. And there will be more in this series. It is not JAFF as Jennifer branches out, but is set in the country where the author now resides, Ecuador.
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Oh neat!
Sheila wrote: "I just posted a review on Amazon of Jennifer Joy's "yet to be released" book: Cabs, Cakes and Corpses" for which I received an ARC. 5 Stars from me. And there will be more in this series. It is not..."Jennifer sent me an ARC, too and I read the first chapter last night. I like what I've read very much - it's so different!
You are going to love the senior citizen sisters...
Sheila wrote: "You are going to love the senior citizen sisters..."Oh Sheila, I want to adopt them! I finished this fantastic book earlier this evening and have just posted my review here on Goodreads and am about to do the same on Amazon.
I just finished the second book yesterday and am in the midst of posting my review on Amazon. Goodreads does not have it up yet...so my review will be posted here later.Rum Raisin Revenge
Sheila wrote: "I just finished the second book yesterday and am in the midst of posting my review on Amazon. Goodreads does not have it up yet...so my review will be posted here later.Rum Raisin Revenge"
I'll be reading that shortly. Right now, I'm reading the one you picked for me for this month Sheila, 1932 by Karen M. Cox and thoroughly enjoying it. It's a totally new setting for me.
So glad to hear you are enjoying it. Have a blessed Easter, everyone or a blessed Passover...if those are one of your holy days.
Do any of you out there read children’s books? I bet you do! Here’s a fabulously delightful one, set in London in 1826: The Case of the Missing Moonstone. My review here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I love fiction books with real authors as characters! Thanks for the suggestion!If we're on the subject of kids books, I recently listened to the audiobook of The Girl Who drank the Moon and absolutely in love with it! I highly recommend it.
I’d heard good things about that one, too!
Loving this! Takes place at Kensington palace. Trying to find authors site at the moment.
Cannot wait for the next book
I love that so many of you also read cozy mysteries! This group is like a one-stop-shop!
I don't know where else to put this but a death comes to Pemberly is on masterpiece mysteries right now
I was not thrilled with the book nor the movie.
Sheila wrote: "I was not thrilled with the book nor the movie."I didn't like the casting for the movie:
Mr. Bennet TALLER than Darcy?
Elizabeth OLD and PLAIN?
The Colonel as the bad guy!
Wickham and Lydia off to America to plague all of us?
The casting was abominable...especially Elizabeth and then they throw in that bedroom scene...totally unnecessary. I have nothing against some bedroom scenes but they must be well done and not just graphic details. I skip books with "sensual" or "intimate" in the title. BUT in the movie it was just thrown in there. It was awkward and with no chemistry between the actor and actress.
ok I only have seen the first part. So I am still undecided about the whole show but I do agree with the casting of Lizzy, I mean come on Lydia is prettier and so far I don't think Lizzy has laughed once
Ridiculous - LOVE this book. It's not JAFF, but it is Regency romance, and it's by the same author as Ruined Forever and Gentlewoman Urgently Seeks Husband which ARE both JAFF.I just found that there's a sequel with the same characters, which I'm about to start. Both are available with KU.
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Oh, excellent! Julie Klassen's books are so good!
My favorite Klassen book. If anyone is thinking of trying out this author I would definitely recommend this one.
The only one I've read so far is The Painter's Daughter. Others rave about her books but I just haven't gotten to any others. Glad to know you think it's a winner!
I've never read Klassen... so... this would be a good way to start. Thanks Sophia.
Teresa, glad to see it is your favorite book.
Got it!!
Debbie, The Painter's Daughter is my least favorite, FYI.
I’m reading the second in the Darcie Wilde series that began with A Useful Woman: A Purely Private Matter. I’m liking it quite a bit—interesting story, and Wilde’s version of Regency language is improving.
Yes Marlene the Painter's Daughter wasn't a favorite of mine either. The Tutor's Daughter and The Secret of Pembrooke Park are two really good one.
The Tutor's Daughter is my favourite book by Klassen so far! Though it seems I can never give less than 5 stars to her stories! :PSpeaking of other authors, I can never remember if we can count Heyer's books for this challenge. I'm asking because I'm reading Venetia and I thought I could add it but so far the only "Austenesque" reference is the time period, since it's a Regency story. :)
is my favorite from her. I also get sense of jane austen in it too. :)
and
are my other favorites by her.
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Oh! I need to snatch that. I liked the first book.
I haven't read The Dancing Master yet. The Secret of Pembrooke Park wasn't my favorite, but I did like it, and it's definitely a very good book!Heyer books are set in a variety of periods, I believe.
The Dancing Master was the only one I couldn't get into. I read a couple of chapters and just couldn't get into it. I still haven't gone back to it and I LOVE Julie Klassen's books.
Well, I really hope I like it better than you did! Klassen is an author I usually read very QUICKLY. The Secret of Pembrooke Park I read slowly, if I remember correctly.
I'll be interested in your review Marlene.
Beauty and the Blacksmith and Waltzing with the Earl were both really good Regency Romance's that had elements that reminded me of Pride and Prejudice.
Is Waltzing with the Earl clean? I can't quite tell from what's posted.
Yes Waltzing with the Earl is a clean romance and it is also part of Harlequin Rewards so if you don't belong to Harlequin Rewards yet you can get enough free points for one free ebook when you sign up so you can get this or another one of their books.
Abigail wrote: "I’m reading the second in the Darcie Wilde series that began with A Useful Woman: A Purely Private Matter. I’m liking it quite a bit—interesting story, and Wilde’s version of Regenc..."I enjoyed it! Lol... didn't notice the language at all but I rarely do.
Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017
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I accidently clicked on this page just now. I finished the last book some wks ago. Some of the later..."
Too bad about the end one being a let down. I want to finish this series eventually, but have soooo many others on my shelf first.
Oh, neat about going back to a discussion of the beginning book after seeing it through to the end. Bet that will give you a more overarching perspective on where certain things will lead.
Tempting to fly in- need the gift of teleporting. :)