Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion
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199.) The Exile: Kitty Bennet and the Belle Epoque 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars Adieu, Mr. Bennet's bookroom
Ooh, what do you have picked for #200???
So far I am enjoying it but Mr. Rowland could add some remarks about the spark between them, the electric shock when they touch, the disturbance in their countenance when in each other's presence, how his kiss upon her glove lingers in its affect upon her, etc.
Sheila wrote: "So far I am enjoying it but Mr. Rowland could add some remarks about the spark between them, the electric shock when they touch, the disturbance in their continence when in each other's presence, h..."Agreed -- it could be more romantic.
Sheila-I agree with Wosedwew! What a perfect title to choose!!!😉📕🎉
I started it last night and am really enjoying it.
200.) The Perfect Gift: A Pride & Prejudice Novella 5 stars201.) In the Wilds of Derbyshire 4 stars
202.) D-Day: D is for ... 5 stars
203.) 1932 5 stars
204.) The Whisky Wedding: a Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet story 4.5 stars
205.) The Journey Home 5 stars
206.) The Ashes of Longbourn 3.5 stars
207.) One Night With Darcy: A Prequel Novella 3 stars
208.) The Truth about Mr. Darcy 5 stars
209.) For Want of a Nail 4.5 stars
210.) The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Listened to in audible 5 stars
211.) When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation reread in paperback 5 stars
212.) Bourbon Street Nights: Volume One of Crescent City 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
213.) Elysian Dreams: Volume Two of Crescent City 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
214.) Ruin and Renewal: Volume Three of Crescent City 4 stars
215.) A Forever Kind of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella I read this in paperback. 5 stars
216.) Mr. Darcy's Bride(s): A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 5 stars
217.) On Equal Ground 4.5 stars
218.) Pride and Preference 3 stars
219.) Cold Case Crumble: A Jessica James Cozy Mystery 5 stars
220.) Dearest, Loveliest Elizabeth: Pride and Prejudice Continues 3 stars
221.) Behind the Mask: A Pride & Prejudice Alternative Novel 4 stars
222.) Darcy's Midsummer Madness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation3 stars
223.) An Unexpected Harvest By cat0967 - the author does not want this reviewed on Goodreads. It is a modern P&P.
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
224.) Three Dates with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Anthology 3.5 stars
225.) An Arranged Marriage: A Pride & Prejudice Alternate Path 5 stars (third time reading)
226.) Lizzy Bennet Meets the Countess: A Bennet Wardrobe Novella 4 stars
227.) Mail Order Bride by Fumar/Sarah Beth 4 stars http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
228.) An Earlier Impression 3 stars https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
unpublished, very short
229.) An Old Acquaintance ~ D&E ~ Modern ~ E By cat0967 http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 3 stars
230.) Renewing Old Acquaintances http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 3 stars
231.) These Dreams 5 stars
232.) Mr. Bennet has enough by harngin 3.5 stars
https:/www.fanfiction.net/s/10921672/1/mr-be...
233.) At Pemberley: 3 Pride & Prejudice Short Stories 3.5 stars
234.) A Bad Day for Romance 3.5 stars (NOT JAFF)
235.) Better Than She Deserved: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novelette 3.5 stars
236.) Miss Bingley's Revenge 4 stars
237.) All I Ever Wanted: An Abbott Springs Anthology 3.5 stars (NOT JAFF)
238.) Darcy and Elizabeth: The Faces of Love 4 stars
239.) Off-Balance by JustineR: "In this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is a high-powered, idealistic lawyer. Will Darcy is CEO of a private equity firm, and they grapple with work, love, and family. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8713998/... 4 stars
240.) On-Balance by JustineR: "In this sequel to Off Balance, Lizzy Bennet and Will Darcy are a New York power couple, married for five years. They work hard and have a great life together. Then they have a baby, and they need to re-negotiate just about everything. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9573075/... 3.5 stars
241.) Second Chances 4 stars
242.) A Lasting Love Affair: Darcy & Elizabeth 3.5 stars
243.) President Darcy: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
244.) A Thousand Letters 3.5 stars
245.) A Small Favor By Jeannette 3 stars https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/olde/je...
246.) Never Too Late for Love 4 stars
247.) Mr. Darcy's Debt 3 stars
248.) Remembrance of the Past 4 stars
249.) The Trials: A Pride and Prejudice Story 4 stars
250.) Passages: A Pemberley Tale 5 stars
251.) Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues 5 stars
252.) Nachtstürm Castle: A Gothic Austen Novel 3.5 stars
253.) My Fair Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation 3.5 stars
254.) I Could Write a Book 4.5 stars
255.) A Very Austen Christmas 4.5 stars
256.) The Power of a Sword By P.R. Hood
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12197466... unpublished and very short
257.) Brush Strokes By Iris Lim
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12725043...
258.) Circles by WadeH https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12341599... 4 stars
259.) So Material a Change 5 stars (a reread)
260. The Fourth Estate 3.5 stars rounded up to 4
261.) The Good Brother by DaniellaHarwood unpublished
Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://download.archiveofourown.org/w...
262.) Somebody's Natural Daughter ~ By Allison OM https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/allison...
263.) A Year and a Day by Michele A. - Unpublished, 90 pages., 4.5 stars, MA. "Darcy leaves for the Continent after his illfated proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but a happy family event reunites them a year later." https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2959836/...
264.) You Don't Know Me. I don't have a link as the story was sent to me as a pdf. It is a 12 chapter, modern, P&P variation with very low angst but definitely MA. What was very pleasing is that the author used the words of various songs as part of the story. Darcy would sing to her in various places or the words just fit what one or the other was thinking/feeling....the Way You Look Tonight. She/he included links to the songs on YouTube.
265.) What We Bear By gretomy: PP, Regency, MA. 4.5 stars
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
266.) A Most Handsome Gentleman 4 stars
267.) Haunting Mr. Darcy - A Spirited Courtship 5 stars - Second reading
268.) Stealing Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars - Second reading - although I now find I think the ending is rushed.
269.) True North by Damaris, Unpublished, about 96 pages, http://c19.proboards.com/thread/31661..., a North and South continuation from the end of the movie with RA. 4 stars
270.) A Regency Christmas Carol: Clean Regency Romance 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
271.) Felicity in Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
272.) Letters From Derbyshire 4.5 stars rounded up to 5
273.) A Singular Proposition: Tanya’s “A Singular Proposition” is a Regency adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. This was a rereading.
https://fanlore.org/wiki/A_Singular_P...
I read it under the title A Singular Proposal but on the site it is now Proposition.
274.) It Happened One Christmas 5 Stars
By Caitlin Williams
http://austenvariations.com/advent-da...
This is part of Austin Variations' Advent Calendar with delightful stories or activities to do daily.
275.) Mr Darcy - A Man of Honour By: Jadie47: This story asks the questions; What if Darcy was first interested in Jane Bennet and what if Miss Jane was not what she seemed to be? 41 chapters. This unpublished story has a Jane Bennet whom you will not recognize. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12309389...
276.) Against Her Will By: Astonishment (unpublished)
"What if Mr. Darcy was unwilling to accept Elizabeth's refusal to his Hunsford proposal and abducted her? Since our dear Darcy is a gentleman, notwithstanding a few unfortunate lapses, and would never even consider such a dastardly deed, this Darcy is OOC. Unfortunately for him, his plan does not go well."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12650656...
277.) Meadows, Manners and Merlin 2.5 stars
278.) Two Days Before Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4 stars
279.) The Musketeer by Sofie....A very short unpublished modern JAFF story
https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
280.) Nature of the Beast ~ By Autumn D https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/autumnd...
This is a long paranormal story which involves werewolves and mages. The Bennet sisters all have a magical power. Elizabeth communes with nature and has a healing touch for such...plants and animals benefit from her care...and a werewolf/dog is one of those in this tale. 4 stars
281.) Mercy's Embrace: So Rough a Course 5 stars
282.) Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol 4 stars
283.) Deck the Halls at Longbourne by Snafsnaf
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12771438...
284.) Mercy's Embrace: So Lively a Chase 4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
285.) Compromised: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella 3.5 stars
286.) Crossed in Love by Maria Grace. She offered a free pdf download of this story which she has been posting chapters of on her blog.
287.) Angel of Waterloo: Jane Bennet, War Nurse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel 2 stars
288.) The Shadow of Anubis: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel 2 stars
289.) Letters from the Heart - By mrsdarcy2032 “What if Mr. Darcy returned to Hertfordshire only to discover it was too late and Elizabeth had been forced to marry a vicious Mr. Collins? With Elizabeth all but stranded in Kent and Darcy determined never to love another, how will they find their way to happiness and each other? Follow the journey from heartbreak to happily ever after in the personal correspondence of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.” http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 5 stars - this one had me crying copiously at the end. There is a HEA.
290.) What Might Have Been - mrsdarcy2032: “Darcy never learns of Lydia's elopement. She is never recovered and the Bennets leave Hertfordshire under a cloud of scandal.” http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
This short story gives us both Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s POV. It, too, has a HEA. 4 stars
291.) One Great Love by mrsdarcy2032 A modern story in which a romance writer looks back at the one who got away. “Writer Elizabeth talks about her one great love, can she get it back?” http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 4 stars. (I'm on a roll with stories from the same author.)
292.) One Great Reunion By mrsdarcy2032 “What happened in that 2 weeks between the interview and Liz waking up with Will?” (A fleshing out of One Great Love.) http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 4 stars
293.) I Shall Know How to Act by mrsdarcy2032 In a spoof of Lady Catherine’s visit to Elizabeth at Longbourn it is a topsy turvy use of canon’s long conversation about Darcy’s engagement. 3.5 stars
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
294.) Darcy's Sweet Repose: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
295.) Most Delightfully Situated Through Her Means by Ms. Pimprenelle: 4 stars
httpps://www.fanfiction.net/u/4327655/
296.) A Treatise on domestic harmony by FeliceB
fanfiction.net/s/12327342/1/ MA
297.) Stranded with Mr. Darcy by LinMeiWei http://archiveofourown.org/works/1196... Improbable but totally enjoyable. 4.5 stars
298.) A Judge of their Characters http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 5 stars
Lots of angst with murders and mistaken identities and Mr. B. forcing Jane to marry....Not Bingley.
Whoohoo! Congrats Shelia, such an accomplishment! 🎉🍾🥂
Mary wrote: "Sheila-I agree with Wosedwew! What a perfect title to choose!!!😉📕🎉"Thank you, Mary. I paused in reading this (it is a long one) and read Christie Capp's/Joy's quickly this morning.
204.) The Whisky Wedding: a Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet story 4.5 stars205.) The Journey Home 5 stars
You have read so many wonderful books! I just read a non Austenesque Regency book called Waltzing with the Earl between my books so I wouldn't start confusing books with eachother since most of the Austenesque books I have read this year have been Regency period P&P variations. Even though Waltzing with the Earl wasn't an Austenesque book I found myself looking for ways to connect it to P&P.
I resisted reading modern books but after being persuaded by Anji I have found many more modern ones to absolutely love. 1932 is not "modern" per se but is a fantastic love story set in The Great Depression in America. I highly recommend it and The Journey Home: A 1932 Side-quel is a parallel story told by Georgiana.
Sheila wrote: "I resisted reading modern books but after being persuaded by Anji I have found many more modern ones to absolutely love. 1932 is not "modern" per se but is a fantastic love story set in The Great Depression in America. I highly recommend it and The Journey Home: A 1932 Side-quel is a parallel story told by Georgiana..."I have read a few modern ones (Prom Kings and Drama Queens, The Man Who Loved Pride & Prejudice: A Modern Love Story with a Jane Austen Twist, Austenland, & Midnight in Austenland) that I remember enjoying and have several on my TBR list I have just been more in the mood to read the Regency period ones at the moment.
I have also read a couple of time travel Austenesque books (What Would Jane Austen Do?, The Man Who Loved Jane Austen, & Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen) that I remember really enjoying that combine elements of both modern times as well as regency. Have you ever read any of the time travel Austenesque books?
Yes, I have read those time-travel ones. Some I read before I started posting reviews but will some day go back and reread in order to do so.
I haven't written / posted reviews for all the books I have read either. I try to write reviews for most of the books I read now though.
I could NEVER remember a book well enough to review it much later. Even after I read something, I rely heavily on highlights for Kindle books and flags for paperbacks! I just had a GR friend write an excellent review on a book she has read before joining GR. I envy a memory like that. And it's not my age (40 now) because I've ALWAYS been this way!! :-)
Chelsea wrote: "I haven't written / posted reviews for all the books I have read either. I try to write reviews for most of the books I read now though."I have posted reviews for all the books I have read since I retired on October 1, 1012 but there are many paperback books I read before then and didn't review. I have a lot of Linda Wells and the first 3 of Linda Berdoll and many of Sharon Lathan and some of Regina Jeffers to review but must reread as I don't remember the details. Oh, Berdoll's I do...she was so graphic it is difficult to forget her stories.
It's been quite a while since I read The Truth About Mr. Darcy, but I remember it was quite good. I ought to revisit that one...
210.) The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Listened to in audible 5 stars211.) When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation reread in paperback 5 stars
212.) Bourbon Street Nights: Volume One of Crescent City 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
213.) Elysian Dreams: Volume Two of Crescent City 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
214.) Ruin and Renewal: Volume Three of Crescent City 4 stars
215.) A Forever Kind of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella I read this in paperback. 5 stars
216.) Mr. Darcy's Bride(s): A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 5 stars
Sheila wrote: "210.) The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Listened to in audible 5 stars211.) When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation reread in p..."
Way to go Sheila. Looks like some good picks in there!
Thanks...you should know as we are trailing after you and I imagine you have read all these.
Sheila wrote: "Thanks...you should know as we are trailing after you and I imagine you have read all these."I've read all but the Jack Caldwell books. I like him and his writing. i may read them but they are a bit pricey so I'll have to dig out of my current stack first. The Unthinkable Triangle as really good. So was Mr. Darcy's Brides and a Forever Kind of Love. All were excellent!
It's good to see your reviews again, Sheila.You're already at Pemberley so it's all easy from here.
Sheila wrote: "210.) The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Listened to in audible 5 stars211.) When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation reread in p..."
You are burning rubber again, dear! Lovely to see you surging onward with your reading and praying that means you're feeling more like yourself again.
Way to go Sheila. We love that you are back in the saddle.
Sheila-such progress!!! Such fantastic,5* reads!Delighted to see you resting and reading at Pemberley again! Mrs Reynolds didn't know quite what to do with herself in your absence!
I just finished that one. Good book, but when I write my review (hopefully I'll have time tomorrow), I won't give it more than 4 stars. Considering how excellent the author's other books are, I found this one disappointing.
Oh, crap... I'm sorry to hear that. Looking forward to reading what you have to say. At $5.49... that is a bit steep to pay for disappointment.
220.) Dearest, Loveliest Elizabeth: Pride and Prejudice Continues 3 stars 221.) Behind the Mask: A Pride & Prejudice Alternative Novel 4 stars
222.) Darcy's Midsummer Madness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
223.) An Unexpected Harvest By cat0967 - the author does not want this reviewed on Goodreads. It is a modern P&P.http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
Great progress, as usual for you, Sheila. Looks like you're back up to your pre-procedure pace. Wonderful to see it!
Sheila,I echo Debbie's sentiments and applaud you for having read such an amount of books!! Great to hear life,books and reading are slowly but surely getting back on track.
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