Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2019 discussion
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Colonel Brandon Level 101- 199 Books
Sheila wrote: "I am posting this ahead of the others I have read to date as the epilogue was just posted today and it is such a good story I could not wait to share. Unpublished on AHA and started in 2017. Elizab..."Wow, Sheila. This one sounds compelling. Thank you for posting it.
Delaford....HELLO!!!!Young Col B of flannel and spice 101-199 Delaford Library books
101) with each step a flower blooms 4.5
By: dearemma
Yes, George Knightley is familiar with this look, and one would think that after years he would become immune to it, and though he will probably lecture her when she finishes explaining it, there is no doubt in his or hers mind that he will help her complete it. Emma Woodhouse and George Knightley have some fun when their nephews and nieces come to visit and save themselves some h
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13263604...
Debbie I thought that was it but wasn't sure I did download it and have stated it. Thank you
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Young Col B of flannel and spice 101-199 Delaford Library books
101) with each step a flower blooms 4.5
By: dearemma
Yes, George Knightley is familiar with this look, and o..."
Woohoo! Made it, Kirk! Neat you found some Emma JAFF
Kirk wrote: "Delaford....HELLO!!!!"Hey there, Kirk! Welcome! I believe Colonel Brandon's wife is around here somewhere...I'm sure you'll want to see HER! *smirk*
Debbie wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Delaford....HELLO!!!!"Hey there, Kirk! Welcome! I believe Colonel Brandon's wife is around here somewhere...I'm sure you'll want to see HER! *smirk*"
Hahahahahahahaha! Who???? Me????? Thx!
Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Delaford....HELLO!!!!Young Col B of flannel and spice 101-199 Delaford Library books
101) with each step a flower blooms 4.5
By: dearemma
Yes, George Knightley is familiar with thi..."
Thx!!! Yes...total accident too. :)
MichelleH wrote: "Marlene, I am so hoping the progress is continuing daily, and even better than you hoped."(This is a bit on the long side for a comment. Feel free to skip this one!)
It is progressing daily, but it's down to one guy. Once the plumbers, electricians, and drywall people - whatever they're called - come out, progress will be faster. We're meeting with the contractor tomorrow to talk about options, tell him what we're willing to pay for, and what we think he should be paying for according to the contract. Fortunately, the do-or-die issue was less expensive than expected. Praise God! There are three smaller issues, but one of them could be extremely expensive. Or it could be free. Hopefully all will be clear tomorrow and we can make decisions and come to an agreement and then hopefully after that, things will move REALLY fast. Having 2-4 people working is a lot faster than one! One of the guys who was here everyday fell and broke his ankle last Monday. :-( Prayers are very welcome, still. Especially for tomorrow's meeting - at 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (actually apparently Eastern Daylight time right now).
I used to get so resentful when my Mother-in-law (God rest her beautiful soul) would say 'Moms are never sick.'
Yep. Moms chug forward as well as they can no matter what. When I get a stomach bug, however, I crawl into bed - or on the couch - and if at all possible, Dan is in charge!! I know it's hard for him, but he's a trooper.
I hope when the kids are out of school you can get them out of the house and do 'free' things every day even for awhile. How many kids?
Six. Ages 15 (almost 16), 13, 11, 9, 8, and 6!
Free is a frequent aim. Our area has a program that allows the kids in our school district to get a free game of bowling (including rental) every single day from May 1st to August 31st. So I try to take them bowling once a week. And yesterday, I got a hiking passport which gives me a nice list of nature trails. Actually, I got five passports - one for my town, one for Rochester, and one for each of three other towns. :-D We also have a beach - it's about a 35-minute drive, but the kids like that. And our college has an associated hotel, and as alumni, my husband and I are allowed to swim there for free. So I try to take the kids there once per week. So my free options are pretty decent. I just realized that we can't use the sprinkler this year because our lawn is mostly dirt.
I do feel for you and will add my prayers to the bunch sending up to heaven for you."
Thank you! I think the hardest part is to come - the last day of school is June 25th, until some time in July when it's done! And I'm going to lose my sink/stove/dishwasher during that timeframe once the plumber can get going. Eep! Sorry all if this was overly long. Feel free to skim.
More of mine:135. Longbourn's Songbird (reread) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
136. The Colonel (ARC) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Due to release July 2. Watch for it and read it!!
137. Masquerade: A Steamy Pride & Prejudice Variation - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
138. No Thank You, Mr Darcy: Pride And Prejudice 1920s - 4 stars
Review To Come
139. Darcy's Hidden Desire: A Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
140. A Marriage of True Affection: Pride and Prejudice Continues fantastic P&P short story collection - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
141. Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Yeah, it's more expensive than usual, especially for a brand new author. Trust me, it's worth it!
142. Love In The Afternoon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
143. Armed Robbery: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
144. Duels of Every Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Marlene wrote: "It is progressing daily, but it's down to one guy. Once the plumbers, electricians, and drywall people - whatever they're called - come out, progress will be faster. We're meeting with the contractor tomorrow to talk about options, tell him what we're willing to pay for, and what we think he should be paying for according to the contract. Fortunately, the do-or-die issue was less expensive than expected. Praise God! There are three smaller issues, but one of them could be extremely expensive. Or it could be free."Thanks for the update, Marlene. Yikes - No sink/stove/dishwasher in the middle of the summer with all your kids home??!! I'm seeing lots of fast food meals in your future! At least the do-or-die issue wasn't as expensive as feared.
Debbie wrote: "More of mine:135. Longbourn's Songbird (reread) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
136. The Colonel (ARC) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodread..."
Great!!
Kirk wrote: "Delaford....HELLO!!!!Young Col B of flannel and spice 101-199 Delaford Library books.."
Welcome, Kirk. Good to see you here!
Marlene wrote: "It is progressing daily, but it's down to one guy. Once the plumbers, electricians, and drywall people - whatever they're called - come out, progress will be faster. We're meeting w..."Got my fingers crossed for you, Marlene. Your schools finish a lot earlier than ours in the UK. We have just over another month before the start of the summer hols. Hope the small, maybe-expensive-but-maybe-free job turns out to be a freebie. Sounds as though you could do with that sort of break right now.
Debbie wrote: "More of mine:135. Longbourn's Songbird (reread) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
136. The Colonel (ARC) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodread..."
Making steady progress there, Debbie. Well done! I'm currently re-reading your 135 in preparation for 136. Hoping to get both done by release day for The Colonel.
Anji wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Delaford....HELLO!!!!Young Col B of flannel and spice 101-199 Delaford Library books.."
Welcome, Kirk. Good to see you here!"
Thank you!!!!
And I say "Goodbye" to Colonel Brandon with this: 191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)
192. Longbourn's Songbird (a reread) 5 stars
193. The Colonel 5 stars
194. Darcy's Secret Marriage: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by klnba (Zoe Burton) 4 stars
https://forum.darcyandlizzy.com/index...
195. An Interrupted Journey By: leavesfallingup “Lady Catherine's journey south is interrupted when her daughter Anne suffers an attack of asthma. The help she receives changes the lives of many... and the path of P&P. "Life is a series of interrupted journeys. Sometimes it is the dips in the road that define us." Unknown Author” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13300704...
196. The Means of Uniting Them (formerly Strange Bedfellows) By tanyal, angst, forced marriage scenario, MA, MA-V, http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 696 pages 5 stars (although I did not post a review as I didn't find a connection on GRs)
197. Duels of Every Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
198. The Path to Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
199. Love In The Afternoon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 2 stars
I'm very curious about your #196 sheila. So long, but rated high. humm . . . .
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(This is a bit on the long side for a comment. Feel free to skip this one!)
It is prog..."
Goodness! The saga continues for you, Marlene. But glad for some good news tucked in there, too. Going without the kitchen will be a tough one.
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135. Longbourn's Songbird (reread) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
136. The Colonel (ARC) - 5+ stars
https://www.goodread..."
That Death Takes a Holiday caught my eye when the blog tour started. I'll be snagging it.
I'm hoping to read The Colonel next week.
Way to go on the great big stack, Debbie!
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191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)
192. [book:Long..."
Yahoo, Sheila! I do believe you're going to get a lovely Pemberley reception. :)
Nicely done with that stack. The Colonel is on the agenda for this next week. Can't wait!
Sara wrote: "I'm very curious about your #196 sheila. So long, but rated high. humm . . . ."Elizabeth's brother is friends with Darcy. Her brother is in the armed services and goes to India. There the fort he is with has an insurrection and it is discovered that there is a traitor who gave plans to show a secret way into the fort to the rebels. Many die, her brother is accused of treason. Both are married but her marriage is a FMS in the beginning. There is much more to the story but I do recommend it.
Did not realize your #195 was still a WIP, Sheila, which I don't usually read until they're complete. Dang it, girl! Now I'm hooked after those first six chapters!! So I'm set up to follow it. Hope it doesn't end up being as long as your #196!'Regardless, congratulations on being on the brink of entering Mr. Darcy's library. (You DO realize you're still one book away from saying good-bye to Colonel Brandon, right? His library starts with book #201, not #200!)
And yet, Colonel Brandon's level is marked as 101 to 199 - see above??? But, no matter, I will make it. I have about five stories I am following but unfortunately some blogs don't send me notices thus I sometimes post the stories link here to remind myself to check for new chapters. I am following "Unexpected" which is a modern D&E variation which I highly recommend...among others, i.e., The Vicar's Daughter.
Sheila wrote: "And I say "Goodbye" to Colonel Brandon with this: 191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)
192. [book:Long..."
Congrats!!!!
Sheila wrote: "And I say "Goodbye" to Colonel Brandon with this: 191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)"
Enjoy the journey to Pemberley, Sheila. I'm hoping to join you there eventually, but it may be some time yet. Your 196 sounds intriguing - may try that eventually, if I feel like another really long read. This one sounds a whole lot better than The Rescue, according to your rating. And I must catch up with The Vicars's Daughter, too. Where is Unexpected being posted?
Kirk wrote: "Sheila wrote: "And I say "Goodbye" to Colonel Brandon with this: 191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)
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Thank you, Kirk.
42 chapters so farUnexpected Modern, P&P, MA, WIP, a forced marriage scenario
Started By PurpleNina, Aug 08 2017
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
One night stand and...oops! she's pregnant.
Update: 146. [*Unpub] The Power of a Sword: prhood: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12197466...
Blurb: “What might happen if Lydia were actually had possession of a sword at the Netherfield ball.”
One-shot, clean except for a slight description of violence. It is the scene from the 1995 P&P movie where Lydia danced through the dinner crown brandishing a sword that she had taken from one of the militia men. You simply cannot guess what happened next. Or, maybe you can.
147. His Darling Friend: Leenie Brown 4-stars
148. [Reread] [Unpub] Our Lady of Longbourn: leavesfallingup: 5+stars OMG! https://m.fanfiction.net/s/13151029/1/
149. [Reread] Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen: 5-stars
150. Nefarious: Nicole Clarkston: 5+stars
151. A Scandal in Springtime: Leenie Brown: 4-stars
152. [Reread] [Unpub] Behind the Metadata Wall: LadyJaeza: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13030227...
153. [Reread] [Unpub] Giving Consequence: LadyJaeza: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12681566...
154. [Reread] [Unpub] Our Lady of Longbourn: leavesfallingup: 5+stars https://m.fanfiction.net/s/13151029/1/
155. Darcy’s Passions: Regina Jeffers
156. [Reread] [Unpub] A Stroll in the Museum: Laure001: a.k.a. Laura Moretti: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12658453...
157. [Reread] [Unpub] The Strange Disappearance of Lizzie Bennet: Helena Mira: 5-stars http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
158. [Reread] [Unpub] The Triumphant Emergence of Elizabeth Darcy: Helena Mira: 5-stars http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
WE HAVE POWER!! Storms blew through last night and knocked out our electric. We were in the dark for about 8-hours. Lawd!! I didn't realize reading withdrawals were so bad. That knocked out my wi-fi and I could read the stories downloaded on my laptop but when the battery got low... knocked that. There isn't a data plan on my phone and I am in a near dead-zone with one bar, two if I am lucky. So... we used our battery operated LED lights. That helped me see to do the word search puzzles and my husband slept. He still isn't feeling well.
I have cut back on some of my activities on GR. It doesn't mean I don't love you guys... I am just occupied with RL issues. Looks like it is going to be another rough year.
Congratulations to everyone on your progress and I am so excited to see what you are reading. When I am online I will try to keep up with what y'all are doing. Dang... there's that thunder. Another wave of storms is headed this way. I better get off here. Blessings everyone.
J. W. wrote: "Update: 146. [*Unpub] The Power of a Sword: prhood: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12197466...
Blurb: “What might happen if Lydia were actually had possession of a swo..."
But you still manage to be reading many GOOD and/or EXCELLENT stories, Jeanne. Great progress. You know you are in our prayers. At least your husband got some sleep which I imagine is always a good thing. I pray for nights when I can sleep. I am usually up 2 or 3 times and sometimes can't fall back to sleep easily. Take care. Hope this next storm doesn't knock out the electricity. And hope you got everything recharged.
Thanks, Sheila. I did charge up everything. I still have lights. Whew!I guess I am reading things that I love and/or comfort me. I'm following several WIP stories online. One, in particular, I am enjoying... Shields and Roses by LadyJaeza... it is a lot of fun. Lady Catherine is pure evil and Anne de Bourgh is not. 46 chapters so far and many are short.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13214642...
There were others that I followed that just kept posting and finally died a natural death. Also, there are a few new ones that I can't mention yet as they are unfinished.
J. W. wrote: "Thanks, Sheila. I did charge up everything. I still have lights. Whew!I guess I am reading things that I love and/or comfort me. I'm following several WIP stories online. One, in particular, I am..."
I'll have to check that one out...Shields and Roses. Or at least save the link. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
J. W. wrote: "Update: 146. [*Unpub] The Power of a Sword: prhood: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12197466...
Blurb: “What might happen if Lydia were actually had possession of a swo..."
Oh my goodness. I've just read your 146. I didn't see that coming! Did you realise that Our Lady of Longbourn is in your list twice? Apologies if you have indeed read and re-read it.
We're expecting thunderstorms tomorrow and Monday. Just hope they're not as severe as yours. It's rare that we lose power here, but you never know! Hope yours is restored now and everything is charged back up again.
Sorry you're not going to be around so much, Jeanne. Obviously RL take precedence and I hope the year won't be as rough as you think it might be. Sending hugs xxx
LadyJaeza [a.k.a. Jaeza Rayleigh] published 'Found in the Snow' a story originally posted online titled 'Betrayed by Forgotten Fears.' She also published 'Smoky Dreams.' Here is the link to her author page.https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6738364/...
Anji, no need to apologize. I wondered if anyone would catch that. Yeah... I read it again and again and ... well, you get the picture. I haven't joined in a 'Someone Else Pick It For Me' in a while. I've missed numerous 'Group Reads.' I missed commenting on many of the Reading Challenge levels [sorry guys]. I just didn't have it in me after last year. Now this year, I have hubby not feeling up to snuff. Is that a term that is universal or is it strictly southern? Anyway... no offense to anyone. I'll still be here.
Anji, that scene with Lydia was a scream. I remember my mouth actually dropped open. I could not believe they went in that direction. How creative.
Thanks for the cyber hugs.
Jeanne, I have not done "someone else pick it for me" either. Just have too many books I want to read so as not to really want one on a back burner.
J. W. wrote: "LadyJaeza [a.k.a. Jaeza Rayleigh] published 'Found in the Snow' a story originally posted online titled 'Betrayed by Forgotten Fears.' She also published 'Smoky Dreams.' Here is the link to her aut..."I read both those books. Enjoyed them and posted reviews.
J. W. wrote: "Anji, no need to apologize. I wondered if anyone would catch that. Yeah... I read it again and again and ... well, you get the picture. I haven't joined in a 'Someone Else Pick It For Me' in a wh..."
Yes, I noticed it was there twice but did just figure you reread it again...and again.
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No worries if you have to take a breather to keep up with all the irons in the fire of Real Life! Drop by when you can and feel no guilt when you can't.
And no worries to anyone about the extra challenges here with the Pick Its, Group Reads, etc. Just for fun. No beatings with wet noodles are delivered if you're not quite 'up to snuff'. Love that phrase, Jeanne! :)
Aaah, I was looking forward to the wet noodles. Man... thanks, Sophia.
Sheila, yeah, again and again, and... you know me well.
Marlene wrote: "MichelleH wrote: "Marlene, I am so hoping the progress is continuing daily, and even better than you hoped."(This is a bit on the long side for a comment. Feel free to skip this one!)
It is prog..."
Six children. You Saint, you. Applause for all those freebies that have either come with the territory, or that you hunted up for them.
I hope that meeting the contractor went well. Dare we ask?
I HOPE that no/sink/stove/dishwasher thing doesn't last very long. The kids will get bored with peanut butter and jelly every day, not to mention 'The Trouper.' ?? At least you have a fridge??? Oh my goodness, what a circus. And I feel so bad for the worker who broke his ankle, oh my....ouch! All I can say is hangintherehangintherhanginthere. And God Bless you and your dear family.
Our schools back in New York State got out of school that late and where we lived, it was still barely 'summer' by then. It could be cold all summer some years. It could also be a lovely 70 degrees and 99% humidity, coff coff.
Sheila wrote: "And I say "Goodbye" to Colonel Brandon with this: 191. So This is Love by Laura Hile https://www.beyondausten.com/topic/24...
(This is not yet complete...will post a review then.)
192. [book:Long..."
Is your 196 the same as P. O. Dixon's newest out with the same name?
J. W. wrote: "Thanks, Sheila. I did charge up everything. I still have lights. Whew!I guess I am reading things that I love and/or comfort me. I'm following several WIP stories online. One, in particular, I am..."
I'm loving Shields & Roses too!
J. W. wrote: "Update: 146. [*Unpub] The Power of a Sword: prhood: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12197466...
Blurb: “What might happen if Lydia were actually had possession of a sword at the Netherfield ball.”
One-shot, clean except for a slight description of violence. It is the scene from the 1995 P&P movie where Lydia danced through the dinner crown brandishing a sword that she had taken from one of the militia men. You simply cannot guess what happened next. Or, maybe you can.."
I couldn't resist going over there and reading this one. Thanks for the laugh. :-)
Jeanne,I sympathize! Please make sure to recharge YOUR batteries as you can, :-) I'm able to be on my laptop a bit more as my renovation homework is infrequent at this point. However, I'm not reading my friends' reviews just yet. I'm keeping up on my own reviews - reviews in a modified format, and I'm pretty pleased about that. :-)
Sheila wrote: "200. Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley 4.5 stars"Sheila -- board the barouche for that drive to Pemberley!
J. W. wrote: "Now this year, I have hubby not feeling up to snuff. Is that a term that is universal or is it strictly southern? Anyway... no offense to anyone. ."Don't know if it's universal Jeanne, but I do understand what you mean. Hope it's not a permanant state of affairs for him and that things wil get better for you both. You can have as many cyber hugs as you need!
Jeanne, you've got the right idea - When RL sucks, reach for some comfort reads! May things start looking up for you soon, dear.
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Marlene, I am so hoping the progress is continuing daily, and even better than you hoped. What an ordeal. And with a cold, too. I used to get so resentful when my Mother-in-law (God rest her beautiful soul) would say 'Moms are never sick.' I knew what she was saying...we just plug along sick or not. But dang, you just wanted to say 'I'm sick, for crying out loud and I know I have to take care of everything anyway, and I don't feel particularly noble or saintly about it, stop rubbing it in.'
I don't know where you live but I hope when the kids are out of school you can get them out of the house and do 'free' things every day even for awhile. How many kids? I've been in similar situations, but only had one child to entertain, feed and clothe.
I do feel for you and will add my prayers to the bunch sending up to heaven for you.