It's Not Jane Austen But It's Really Good

[Sophia]

While we love our Jane Austen, most of us read a variety of books, topics, genres, etc and we like to share about them with our fifty best reading buddies. Here is a place where you can recommend non-Austenesque books or start a discussion about non-Austenesque books. I do ask you to please remember to be courteous b/c everyone has their own tastes and please limit discussion/recommendation of Non-Austenesque books to here. Thanks!

[J. W.]

OK, let's get 2019 off to a good start with a FREEBIE: Book 4/5 in the Branches of Love series. It can be read as a stand-alone.

The Earl and His Lady

96 reviews: 83% 5-stars & 16% 4-stars

[Sophia]

Sounds good!

[J. W.]

$0.99 Book 1: The Heart of a Scandal series:

Schooling the Duke

92 reviews: 74% 5-stars & 12% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal on Victoria Connelly books: Book 1:

The Rose Girls

667 Reviews: 43% 5-stars & 34% 4-stars

Also $0.99: Book 2

Love in an English Garden

132 Reviews: 45% 5-stars & 36% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$1.99 for those Beauty and the Beast fans:

Beauty

694 Reviews: 73% 5-stars & 17% 4-stars

[Sophia]

I always meant to read more Victoria Connelly books. Thanks, Jeanne!

[J. W.]

Glad I could help you out there Sophia. I look forward to reading them.

[J. W.]

$0.99 each: books 1&2 in the Reluctant Brides Series:

Book 1: Lady in Waiting

32 reviews: 78% 5-stars & 13% 4-stars

Book 2: The Viscount Can Wait

11 Reviews: 27% 5-stars & 46% 4-stars

[Chelsea]

J. W. wrote: "$1.99 for those Beauty and the Beast fans:

Beauty

694 Reviews: 73% 5-stars & 17% 4-stars"

I love her versions of Beauty and the Beast and already own the print copy of this book. It's been a while since I last reread it, maybe this year I will.

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 1 in about 4 that I can tell. They are not linked together so I had to look up the series.

To Walk in the Sun

36 reviews: 53% 5-stars & 28% 4-stars

GR does not have this updated publication yet.

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal: Book 1 in the Lords of London Series:

To Bedevil a Duke

65 reviews: 46% 5-stars & 29% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Freebie: Recently we were talking about ASL [American Sign Language] and our very own Marlene recommended this free Christian Cozy Mystery series.

There doesn't seem to be an update on the GR link to the book.

Murder at the Mayan Temple

57 reviews: 51% 5-stars & 33% 4-stars

Maybe this one will help.

https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mayan-T...

[J. W.]

Sara Marks has another Phi book: book 3 in the 21st Century Austen series:

A Little More Phi Alpha Pi

No reviews since its launch on Dec 3rd.

There is a bit of confusion on the price. My email said $0.99 and Amazon still shows $1.99. Perhaps it is an error or just hasn't switched over yet. It is 57 pages. Many of us already own...

Book 1: Modern Persuasion and

Book 2: Phi Alpha Pi

[J. W.]

$1.99 deal on book 1 of Tessa Dare's Spindle Cove 5-book series: I can't help myself... I love those poor girls.

A Night to Surrender

255 Reviews: 49% 5-stars & 31% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Freebie: a Historical Romance: book 3 in the Matchmaking for Wallflowers series:

Runaway Wallflower

35 Reviews: 51% 5-stars & 31% 4-stars

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "There doesn't seem to be an update on the GR lin...

I asked a GR librarian, and she added it. :-)

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

[J. W.]

Thanks, Marlene. I didn't even think to do that at the time.

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 1 of 3 in the Haverston Family Trilogy:

Nearly a Lady

156 Reviews: 55% 5-stars & 34% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Wow! $0.79 deal: this looked interesting: Book 3 in the Shadows Over England Series: era 1915 England:

An Hour Unspent

147 Reviews: 88% 5-stars & 11% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Cheryl Bolen Fans: $0.99 deal: Book 1 in the Lords of Eaton Series:

The Portrait of Lady Wycliff

28 reviews: 47% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

[Abigail]

It's Not Jane Austen but It's Really, Really, Really Good:

Some of you read and enjoyed Liz Treacher's novel set in 1920 Devon, The Wrong Envelope; I just finished The Wrong Diection, its sequel, and can't rave enough about it! Beautifully written and a beautiful story. Loved every minute.

[Sophia]

I need to read those, Abigail. I meant to start the first one last year.

[Abigail]

I think they'd be right up your alley, especially the second one! The author has a sort of kind-spirited understanding of human frailties that I associate with you.

[Sophia]

Now, you have me more intrigued. :)

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal: Beauty and the Beast: book 2 in the 'Beyond the Four Kingdoms' books:

A Tale of Beauty and Beast: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast

97 reviews: 91% 5-stars & 8% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99: 2nd book in the 'Put Up Your Dukes' series:

The Legendary Duke

22 reviews: 68% 5-stars & 9% 4-stars

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "Wow! $0.79 deal: this looked interesting..."

I recently read a book by this author. REALLY liked it! :-)

[Debbie]

Abigail wrote: "It's Not Jane Austen but It's Really, Really, Really Good:

Some of you read and enjoyed Liz Treacher's novel set in 1920 Devon, The Wrong Envelope; I just finished The Wrong Diection, its sequel, ..."

YES!! Loved both books -- I read The Wrong Envelope on your recommendation, and then I snagged and read The Wrong Direction not too long after it came out. Excellent writing, indeed!

[Abigail]

Glad you liked them as much as I did, Debbie! It makes me so frustrated that good writers like that aren't getting book contracts.

[J. W.]

Freebie from the Lords of London Books: Book 3/6:

To Tempt an Earl The cover is different on Amazon.

41 Reviews: 63% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal on a Lords of London Book: Book 2/6:

To Madden a Marquess

100 Reviews: 53%-5-stars & 34% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$1.99 on Book 1 in Julie Garwood's 'Highlands' Lairds' Books:

The Secret

The cover is different on Amazon so I went by the publication date.

780 Reviews: 79% 5-stars & 13% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 1 in Lana Williams' 'The Secret Trilogy' books:

Unraveling Secrets

74 reviews: 51% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99: three book bundle: Historical Romance: The Lords of London series: the numbering is strange as the first book is actually a prequel. The actually series is numbered differently but whatever:

Wicked Lords of London: Books 1-3

53 reviews: 58% 5-stars & 19% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Freebie: Historical Romance:

The Duke Who Knew Too Much

121 Reviews: 55% 5-stars & 27% 4-stars

I looked at the following 2 books and their premise wasn't bad. I'll keep an eye on them and perhaps one of them will drop in price next.

[J. W.]

Hang on, this is a long one for the lovers of Historical Romance:
Freebie: Book 1/7 in the Dashing Widows Series:

The Seduction of Lord Stone
186 Reviews: 50% 5-stars & 29% 4-stars

The next 5 books in the series are $0.99 each:

Book 2: Tempting Mr. Townsend
125 Reviews: 62% 5-stars & 30% 4-stars

Book 3: Winning Lord West
112 Reviews: 49% 5-stars & 31% 4-stars

Book 4: Pursuing Lord Pascal
65 reviews: 60 % 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

Book 5: Charming Sir Charles
52 Reviews: 52% 5-stars & 29% 4-stars

Book 6: Catching Captain Nash
135 Reviews: 50% 5-stars & 28% 4-stars

I think I have it. Happy Reading.

[J. W.]

$0.99 Historical Romance: Short Story at 122 pages:

Unmasking a Duke

53 Reviews: 75% 5-stars & 19% 4-stars

[Patricia]

I'm currently reading a Dangerous Duet by Karen odden. I can't put it down.
it's a mystery. not sure if I'd call it a thriller. takes place in London 1875.
4.1 average stars on goodreads

[Patricia]

Correction 4.01 stars on goodreads
29% 5 stars
45% 4 stars
20% 3 stars

[Sophia]

That does sound good. Thanks for sharing about it, Patricia!

[MichelleH]

J. W. wrote: "Hang on, this is a long one for the lovers of Historical Romance:
Freebie: Book 1/7 in the Dashing Widows Series:

The Seduction of Lord Stone
186 Reviews: 50% 5-stars & 29% 4-sta..."
I'm a big Anna Campbell fan, and love the Dashing Widows series. I think she excels in the novella form as well as in her longer novels. I've read and reread all over Christmas novellas too. Nearly all of her book list is on my fave reread list.

[J. W.]

Thanks for that endorsement, Michelle. I look forward to reading these.

[MichelleH]

I've only read three JAFF books so far in January. I was still reading Christmas stories after New Year's. All of them 5*****
The Avenger: Thomas Bennet and a Father's Lament
A Constant Love: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation
The Unforgettable Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

[Sophia]

Three's a great start. Way to go, Michelle!

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 1/6 in the Hiatt Regency Classics series: This sounded cute:

Gabriella

257 reviews: 45% 5-stars & 37% 4-stars

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "Freebie: Book 1/6 in the Hiatt Regency Classics series: This sounded cute:

Gabriella"

I enjoyed this book!

[J. W.]

Freebie: by Marilyn Brant:

One More Page: A Fiction Sampler with Bonus Writing Advice from 17 Successful Novelists

2 reviews both 5-stars

She was recently featured over at JAV [Jane Austen Variations]

http://austenvariations.com/jane-in-j...

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 4/8 in the Dukes of War series by Erica Ridley: The cover has been changed and is different on Amazon.

The Major's Faux Fiancée

185 reviews: 52% 5-stars & 30% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Catherine Bybee fans: Books 1, 2, & 3 in the 'A Most Likely To' Novels are all on special at $1.99 each:

Book 1: Doing It Over
1,331 Reviews: 63% 5-stars & 24% 4-stars

Book 2: Staying For Good
509 Reviews: 72% 5-stars & 22% 4-stars

Book 3: Making It Right
593 Reviews: 78% 5-stars & 18% 4-sars