Colonel Brandon Level 101- 199 Books

[J.]

Has anyone read Sanguine by KitKat925 on ff.net and do you know if there is a Goodreads link. I really enjoyed this story. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3010404/...

[wosedwew]

I have read it -- long, long ago, but it is unique enough to remain in my mind. Stranded on an island together!

I don't find a GoodReads link. I will create one. I think others would like the story.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

[Anji]

Debbie wrote: "We'll, I'd anticipated having less time to read this year, so I'd set my JAFF goal at a manageably low 175. Goal has now been met!

Guess I need to rethink and make a new one. I'm thinking 250 mig..."

Congrats on reaching your goal, Debbie! Hopefully you'll be at Pemberley before too much longer.

[Anji]

Debbie wrote: "Since this IS Colonel Brandon's level, I must report on my latest Alan Rickman sighting. I happened to catch Galaxy Quest on the telly Wednesday evening. Such a great, goofy movie! And Alan Rickman..."

We just adore that film! So much fun to be had from it. It's one of our go-to films when we need a bit of a lift. I agree with you about Alan Rickman in it. He's got all the best lines: "You broke the bloody ship", "To see if there's a pub", "I see you managed to get your shirt off" to quote just three of them. Like many, I'd listen to him read the phone book. He was never anything less than watchable on screen and is sadly missed.

[J.]

wosedwew wrote: "I have read it -- long, long ago, but it is unique enough to remain in my mind. Stranded on an island together!

I don't find a GoodReads link. I will create one. I think others would like the stor..."

Thank you!

[Sheila]

J. wrote: "Has anyone read Sanguine by KitKat925 on ff.net and do you know if there is a Goodreads link. I really enjoyed this story. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3010404/..."

Thanks for the recommendation, Joy. I will definitely read that. I am almost finished the book I am reading now so it will be next. Temps in the mid to upper 90s here. Hope you are cooler in the high elevations there.

I just pulled it up - 30 chapters!

[J.]

I think you will enjoy Darcy and Lizzy stranded on a deserted island.

It’s downright chilly here. Enjoy your warmth or send us 20 degrees, please.😁

[Sheila]

Don't I wish I could. I would love to send some of our rain to CA also. We have been breaking records here for rain.

[Sheila]

wosedwew wrote: "I have read it -- long, long ago, but it is unique enough to remain in my mind. Stranded on an island together!

I don't find a GoodReads link. I will create one. I think others would like the stor..."

I finished reading this last night. Did you create a link? There is another book with this premise Stranded with Mr Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation which I read and reviewed.

[wosedwew]

Sheila wrote: "wosedwew wrote: "I have read it -- long, long ago, but it is unique enough to remain in my mind. Stranded on an island together!

I don't find a GoodReads link. I will create one. I think others wo..."

You can post a review here: Sanguine: a Pride & Prejudice Variation

[Sheila]

Thanks for creating a link.

[Sara]

133-Veni Vidi Viscious by our own Elin. 5**** Great concept. I was hooked. Who doesn't want to read about Darcy as a Viking! Some violence but tastefully handled and appropriate for the setting. MA content
134-Romancing Mister Bridgerton: The 2nd Epilogue 4 stars Audible NON_JAFF
135-Romancing Mister Bridgerton 4 stars Audible NON_JAFF
136-The Wedding 5 stars Audible NON_JAFF
137-The Royal Wedding 4 stars NON_JAFF
138-The Propriety Fiction: a Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
139-Somebody's Natural Daughter 3 stars
140-Darcy in Hollywood: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
141-To Sir Phillip, With Love 4 stars Audible NON_JAFF
142-Nefarious: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*****
143-The Duchess of Devonshire 5 ***** 2nd read
144-Bonded Hearts -- a Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars 2nd read
145-The Royal Delivery 4 stars non-JAFF
146-When He Was Wicked 5***** Audible Non-JAFF
147-No Other Recourse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*****
148-It's in His Kiss 5***** Audible Non-JAFF
149-A Man of No Consequence 4 stars
150-On the Way to the Wedding 4 stars, Audible Non-JAFF
151-An Unforgiving Temper 4 stars
152-Wickham's Revenge 4 stars
153-The Sister She Always Wanted 3 stars (great author but it was her first work)
154-Elizabeth's Refuge: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story 4 stars
155-Another Fine Meryton Assembly 3 stars
156-Sanguine: a Pride & Prejudice Variation 3 stars (good start but ending was meh!)
157-Seeking Advice 4 stars
158-Georgiana's Friend -- a Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

Whew! All caught up. Got so many on my list but some are only in written format and I have more listening time than reading. GRR! Making progress. I'm coming Pemberley!

[Sheila]

Wow, look at you fly! Congratulations. I'll have to read some of those.

[Anji]

Excellent going, Sara! Some familiar titles, some not so. Will have to check them out.

[Anji]

Time for another update. Mostly short one-shots, some of which are from the Meryton Press "summer holiday" themed postings on Fridays. Worth a read if you haven't done so already.

136. Alias Thomas Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Suzan Lauder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A loving Mr. and Mrs. Bennet? Mr. Bennet taking an interest in the upnringing of all of his daughters? And Darcy has a feeling he's met some of the family before. What mysteries lie behind all of this? There is a scene of sexual violence (not involving Elizabeth) but it's not overly detailed.

137. Pairings! by JoanHall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ unpublished
Four short chapters, one-shot. Had to give it five stars just for the sheer craziness!

138. Shipden's Bells and Cockle Shells by Ann Galvia posted at Meryton Press ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://merytonpress.com/shipdens-bell...
Darcy and Elizabeth are married and spending a summer holiday in Norfolk. They hear a local legend about a drowned village.

139. Two weeks in June by Jan Hahn posted at Meryton Press 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
http://merytonpress.com/two-weeks-in-...
Paranormal. What if canon Darcy and Elizabeth could travel forward in time for two weeks in June each year, forever?

140. Into the Wilderness by Belen Paccagnella posted at Meryton Press ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://merytonpress.com/into-the-wild...
Modern setting. Elizabeth is from South America, married to uptight Brit Darcy. They take a camping trip into the wilds of her home country!

141. The Green Ball by Ms. Pimprenelle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ unpublished
Author's blurb: 'Miss Bingley wants to make sure that the Netherfield ball—and her superior skills as a hostess—will be remembered by the inhabitants of Hertfordshire. Things will not quite happen as she had planned.'

142. Encounter at Ramsgate by Kelly Miller posted at Meryton Press ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://merytonpress.com/an-encounter-...
What if Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time in a haberdashers' in Ramsgate?

143. Wickham's Revenge by Rafedurk Unpublished ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wickham comes upon Darcy and Elizabeth walking in the woods at Rosings and decides to exert revenge for perceived wrongs. It doesn't end how he expects. Quite a shock!

144. Until Tomorrow by Rafedurk unpublished ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Darcy arrives in Meryton a month later than in canon, so he's missed the Meryton Assembly and thus no 'tolerable' comment is ever uttered. He sees Wickham before W. knows he's around and the day after, he meets Elizabeth for the first time under entirely different circumstances. One shot.

145. Rydal Mount by Brigid Huey posted at Meryton Press ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://merytonpress.com/rydal-mount-b...
A summer holiday in the Lake District for a married Darcy and Elizabeth.

[Sara]

Anji wrote: "Time for another update. Mostly short one-shots, some of which are from the Meryton Press "summer holiday" themed postings on Fridays. Worth a read if you haven't done so already.

136. [book:Alia..."

Awesome Anji. I see several I plan to add to my que.

[J. W.]

Great list Sara and Anji. You guys are flying. You will soon be at Pemberley. Looking forward to seeing you there. I headed there myself. I'll be posting soon.

[Debbie]

Whew! 25 books for Sara and 10 for Anji! Well done, ladies!!

[Sheila]

Well done, Anji, I will have to check some of those out also.

[Debbie]

180. Walk with Me: a Pride and Prejudice Variation (unpublished) - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Elizabeth has several significant conversations in Kent that diverge from canon, leading to different results. Technically, it's very well written, but I was bored after the first few chapters...and it's long.

181. Seeking Advice (unpublished) - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Elizabeth cleverly deflects Mr. Collins's marriage proposal, sending him scurrying from Longbourn. Short and funny.

#182-184 - I got the first three volumes (out of eight) in this series with K.U. Sherlock Holmes & Elizabeth Bennet Mystery Collection Vol 1 Of the three books in this collection, this is the best.

182. Death at the Netherfield Park Ball - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Puts Elizabeth Bennet together with Sherlock Holmes. Nice concept, but the execution is weak. No Mr. Darcy here, just Elizabeth and Mr. Holmes.

183. The Mystery of the Indian Diadem - 2.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
See above. This is book #2. This completely leaves the plot of P&P behind. Elizabeth stays with the Bingleys (Jane and Charles have married) in London so she can work with Mr. Holmes. Her character isn't really JA's anymore, and the mystery isn't that interesting.

184. The Peculiar Doctor Barnabus - 2.5 stars
See #183. (I didn't bother posting a review for this.)

Needless to say, I won't be continuing on with the series! But it made me remember how much I loved Arthur Conan Doyle's books, so I think I'll revisit some of them when I'm on break from JAFF.

[Sheila]

I read the first two chapters of Walk with Me: a Pride and Prejudice Variation but due to your comment may not bother to finish it. But aside from that...good work on your progress and thanks for the comments on the others, as well.

[Debbie]

Just read this one in about an hour:

185. Fixing Emma: A Jane Austen Diverstion - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cute little short story. Quick read.

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "I read the first two chapters of Walk with Me: a Pride and Prejudice Variation but due to your comment may not bother to finish it. But aside from that...good work on your progress ..."

I don't think this would be your cup of tea, Sheila. Even though it's nicely written, it lacks that spark between Darcy and Elizabeth I know you always look for. No passion or serious angst. Meh.

And thank you for your encouragement!

[Sheila]

I was serious in saying I was going to skip it. Reading a KU story...Never Mind. Needs editing but so far keeping my interest somewhat.

[Debbie]

Another quickie:

186. Until Tomorrow (unpublished) - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I like this, even though I believe Wickham acts counter to his own best interest.

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "I was serious in saying I was going to skip it. Reading a KU story...Never Mind. Needs editing but so far keeping my interest somewhat."

I'll be curious to see if your reaction to the last half of that book is the same as mine.

[wosedwew]

Anji wrote: "Time for another update. Mostly short one-shots, some of which are from the Meryton Press "summer holiday" themed postings on Fridays. Worth a read if you haven't done so already.

136. [book:Alia..."

Thanks for the "summer holiday" stories at Meryton Press. I will check those out, for sure.

[Anji]

Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now. He's getting stronger both physically and mentally every day, it seems. I think it really knocked his self-confidence at first, especially as it came so totally out of the blue. One of the cardiac rehab nurses paid a house call this week and was pleased with the way he's following the rehab programme, so that was another boost for us.

[Anji]

Debbie wrote: ".But it made me remember how much I loved Arthur Conan Doyle's books, so I think I'll revisit some of them when I'm on break from JAFF"

I can't remember if you listen to audiobooks Debbie, but Audible (in the UK at least) have a complete performance of the entire Sherlock Holmes canon by Stephen Fry. Around 70 hours of listening pleasure and it only cost me the one credit. Great value. He does the occasional piece of introduction between the volumes and it's obvious he's an enormous fan himself.

Congrats on the progress towards Pemberley, too!

[wosedwew]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now. He's..."

Good news -- keep on keepin' on!

[Mary]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now. He's..."

I'm so sorry I haven't dipped in with my sympathies for your husband until now--he sounds like a strong person who hates being sick (I'm kind of like that myself, at least the hating going to doctors part), and I know people like that can be difficult patients! Having a health scare really does shake your confidence.

Stephen Fry had a health scare of his own last year, and I'm sure he'd be proud that his work is helping you through your husband's.

[Anji]

Mary wrote: "I'm so sorry I haven't dipped in with my sympathies for your husband until now--he sounds like a strong person who hates being sick (I'm kind of like that myself, at least the hating going to doctors part), and I know people like that can be difficult patients"

No worries, Mary. He definitely is a strong person who'd never spent even a single night in hospital in all of his 70 years until this happened. Right now, we're both very thankful for the institution that is our NHS. Although we've both paid our contributions through our pay packets all of our working lives (I'm still working, so I still contribute), all of the treatment he's received has been free at point of delivery. And as he's over 60, the cocktail of medicines he's now on is also free (he was only on one, for his thyroid, before this but now has an additional seven to take!).

[Mary]

Anji wrote: "Mary wrote: "I'm so sorry I haven't dipped in with my sympathies for your husband until now--he sounds like a strong person who hates being sick (I'm kind of like that myself, at least the hating g..."

I lived in the UK for two years, and one of my friends was a nurse, so I have a very positive impression of the NHS. Not to get too political, but I know that although recent governments have unfortunately slashed funding for it, the NHS continues to be a wonderful institution and provides great care.

I do hope at some point your husband will get a more manageable medication schedule, though. Eight is quite a lot on the stomach, as well as have to remember to take, period!

[Debbie]

Anji, it's so great to hear that things are going well. As you may recall, my husband Kurt had a rude awakening regarding his health a few months back. Nothing nearly as serious as what Trevor has gone through, but it sounds like they have similar personalities. He's always been very active and took his health for granted. Learning that he has atrial fibrillation/AFib and must take a slew of meds every day threw him into deep depression for a while - said he "feels old." Kurt's finally come out of it and is more like his old self, but he still has bad days at times. It's a tough psychological adjustment for these tough old birds. Just stay as patient as you can with him and keep loving the guy! He'll bounce back eventually.

[Anji]

Mary - yes, eight meds is a lot, but one is only for a year and another may not be necessary for much longer. We're managing them well so far and as a pharmacist, I'd be pretty upset if we weren't! One of the meds is, in fact, to protect the stomach against the rest.

Debbie - I'm really pleased things are looking up for Kurt. Our two men do indeed sound so much alike. Right now, matters are compounded by the fact that we're still grieving over the loss of Rodeo two and a half months ago. Little things to do with that will set us off. For instance today, we were looking at the Google Earth view of our house, which we know was only taken in the spring of last year, and realised that we could see one of our dogs on the lawn. Don't know which one, but as we've lost both of them since 8th October, it's a poignant snapshot in time.

[wosedwew]

The smallest things can bring back those memories.

About 5 months after my little Cairn died, I got take-out chicken to bring home. Without a thought in my head, I broke off a bit of chicken and dropped it for Dinah. I had tears when I realized I would have to clean it up myself.

And now tears more than 2 1/2 years later just thinking about her.

[Kirk]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now. He's..."
Great!!!

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "Sheila wrote: "I was serious in saying I was going to skip it. Reading a KU story...Never Mind. Needs editing but so far keeping my interest somewhat."

I'll be curious to see if your reaction to t..."

Yes, it went on and on about Mrs. Bennet's and Lady Catherine's hijinks/conniving! And the editing needs!!!!

[Sheila]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now. He's..."

Glad to hear Trevor is doing so well with following his rehab program.

[Sheila]

wosedwew wrote: "The smallest things can bring back those memories.

About 5 months after my little Cairn died, I got take-out chicken to bring home. Without a thought in my head, I broke off a bit of chicken and d..."

I have no pets other than a parakeet as my husband is allergic but growing up we always had cats and dogs and I remember sobbing when any of those died. They are part of the family. So sorry for you and Anji in your losses.

[Marlene]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's been a long three weeks since our first emergency trip to hospital with Trevor's heart problem but I'm happy to report that he's doing really well now....One of the cardiac rehab nurses paid a house call this week and was pleased with the way he's following the rehab programme, so that was another boost for us. "

Great news!!!

[Anji]

wosedwew wrote: "The smallest things can bring back those memories.

About 5 months after my little Cairn died, I got take-out chicken to bring home. Without a thought in my head, I broke off a bit of chicken and d..."

Know what you mean, Rose. On a Sunday, I always cook a roast dinner: beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, veggies and gravy. Our two boys loved Yorkshire puddings and I'd cook extra just for them. Now, after nearly ten years of doing that, I have to remind myself every weekend not to cook the extras.

[Marlene]

Anji wrote: " He definitely is a strong person who'd never spent even a single night in hospital in all of his 70 years until this happened."

That is AMAZING!!! My first overnight stay was when I was a teen. Not including delivering babies, I've only had one or two since then. I'm 42. ZERO at 70 is just... I can't even.... !!!!!

[Anji]

Marlene, it Is rather remarkable, isn't it? The only hospital admission he'd had before was for a hernia repair about eight years ago and that was done as day surgery. My first time was at 36 with a threatened miscarriage and was in for about a week. Everything turned out OK thank goodness, as I'd had trouble getting pregnant in the first place and our son is now nearly 27. Only a couple of short stays since for minor stuff.

[Debbie]

It's yet another thing your husband and mine have in common, Anji. Aside from a hernia surgery when he was a child that Kurt doesn't even remember, he'd never been admitted as a hospital patient until this March. I think that's a big part of what made it so scary for him.

[Sara]

Sheila wrote: "I read the first two chapters of Walk with Me: a Pride and Prejudice Variation but due to your comment may not bother to finish it. But aside from that...good work on your progress ..."

i just finished it and I have to agree with Debbie. I was SO BORED. but it is well writen. Just way too much "courting." I also Thought Lizzy was trying to change Darcy rather than adjusting her own character and it annoyed me.

[Kirk]

After a good start to the month, limping in with...

107)Thorns and All 3.0
By: Astra H. Lowelle
"Mr. Darcy has a reminiscent gift for his beloved wife."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13325377...

108)Their Wedding was Very Emma Approved 3.0
By: storyteller362
"Where Emma Approved meets the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Emma Woodhouse was going to be the wedding planner of William Darcy and Lizzie Bennet. This is her first meeting with them. Oneshot (also moved from crossover section)."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13154752...

109)Miss Bickerton and the Gypsies 2.75
By: Eliza111
"A reimagining of the gypsy scene in Emma, in which we learn "how the trampers might have behaved, had the young ladies been more courageous." Harriet's friend Miss Bickerton spends a night with the Gypsies." Incomplete
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12764586...

110)Northanger Abbey: Alternative ending 3.5
By: paolacrmarc
"After been expelled from Northanger Abbey by Henry's father, Catherine finds herself confused about her own feelings."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13324088...

111)The Keys for Love 4.0


112)Infatuation and Independence: A Modern Austen Short Story 5.0

Team Kitty!!!

113)Admiration and Affection 4.25
By: kmairif
"Maria Lucas has been lucky enough to go to London to enjoy her very own Season...well, actually, she has been lucky enough to be invited along to join Georgiana Darcy and Kitty Bennet's Season, but it's still her best chance to catch a husband. My first attempt at a 'One-Shot' - this follows on from the events in my earlier work, 'Prudence and Peril.' "
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13330165...

114)Austentatious: The Evolving World of Jane Austen Fans 4.0


115) Ordinary Girls 4.5-4.75

A loose telling of S&S in a prep school. So why so many references to Bane Aire?

116) Consensual Fictions

I only read the Persuasion chapter.

117)The One Where Colonel Took Another Cup of Coffee by Laure001 4.5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13284584...
"Colonel Forster thwarts the plans of Wickham and Lydia."

118)Lightning Bolt by groovymumma 4.5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11626207...
"Emma suffers an accident while walking home after being turned away from Miss Bates' home."

119)Jane on the Brain


120)Mr Darcy's Enchantment


121)Morning Light reread


122)Northanger Abbey


123)Challenge or Confess 3.0
By: trip24601
"One shot, possibly two. The Bennet sisters play a game of truth or dare."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13338243...

124)The Most Natural Thing 4.25
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

125)Cut Down to Size 4.0
By: JustineR
"Darcy's understanding of his place in the world is shaken when he wakes to find he has a case of Extreme Physical Diminution (EPD)."
ie Darcy is no longer tall. Minds out of the....
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10862427...

126) A Meeting with Mr Knightley 3.5
By: azami9
"This is my take on Mr. Martin's visit with Mr. Knightley when asking for advice as to asking Harriet to marry him again."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6612492/...

127)The History of England

[Debbie]

Twenty reads in a month, and you think you're just limping?? Doesn't look that way to me, Kirk! Interesting mixture of stories you got there.

[Kirk]

Debbie wrote: "Twenty reads in a month, and you think you're just limping?? Doesn't look that way to me, Kirk! Interesting mixture of stories you got there."
Thx! All were finished in the first three wks of the month.

[Sheila]

Great progress, Kirk, congratulations.