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Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts
Imagine that Jane Austen had written the opening line of her satirical novel Pride and Prejudice this "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good romp and a good wife — although not necessarily from the same person or from the opposite sex." In Pride and Hidden Lusts Mr. Darcy has never been more devilish and the seemingly chaste Elizabeth never more turned on.
The entire cast of characters from Austen's classic is here in this rewrite that goes all the way. This time Mr. Bingley and his sister both have designs on Mr. Darcy's manhood; Elizabeth's bff Charlotte marries their family's strange relation and stumbles upon a secret world of feminine relations more to her liking; and, in this telling, men are not necessarily the the only dominating sex. And of course there's some good old fashioned bodice ripping that shows no pride or prejudice and reveals hot hidden lusts in every page-turning chapter.
The entire cast of characters from Austen's classic is here in this rewrite that goes all the way. This time Mr. Bingley and his sister both have designs on Mr. Darcy's manhood; Elizabeth's bff Charlotte marries their family's strange relation and stumbles upon a secret world of feminine relations more to her liking; and, in this telling, men are not necessarily the the only dominating sex. And of course there's some good old fashioned bodice ripping that shows no pride or prejudice and reveals hot hidden lusts in every page-turning chapter.
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First published July 1, 2011
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Mitzi Szereto (mitziszereto.com) is an American-British author, anthology editor, and short story writer whose books encompass multiple genres, most recently in true crime, including her latest release Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales as well as her popular series The Best New True Crime Stories. Her work has been translated into several languages. A contribution in her anthology Getting Even: Revenge Stories received the Crime Writers’ Association Short Story Dagger “Highly Commended.” She has the added distinction of being the editor of the first anthology of erotic fiction to include a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Mitzi has appeared internationally on radio and television and at major literature festivals, and has taught creative writing around the world, including universities in the UK. In addition to having produced and presented the London-based web TV channel Mitzi TV, she portrays herself in the pseudo-documentary British film, Lint: The Movie. Follow her on social media @mitziszereto.
Mitzi Szereto (mitziszereto.com) is an American-British author, anthology editor, and short story writer whose books encompass multiple genres, most recently in true crime, including her latest release Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales as well as her popular series The Best New True Crime Stories. Her work has been translated into several languages. A contribution in her anthology Getting Even: Revenge Stories received the Crime Writers’ Association Short Story Dagger “Highly Commended.” She has the added distinction of being the editor of the first anthology of erotic fiction to include a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Mitzi has appeared internationally on radio and television and at major literature festivals, and has taught creative writing around the world, including universities in the UK. In addition to having produced and presented the London-based web TV channel Mitzi TV, she portrays herself in the pseudo-documentary British film, Lint: The Movie. Follow her on social media @mitziszereto.
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September 28, 2011
Dear Lord, where do I begin?
Okay, everyone knows that my not so secret vice is Pride and Prejudice adaptations. My favorites are ones where Darcy and Elizabeth show their love for each other (umm, get there grove on, have sex, do the nasty). However, nothing prepared me for this.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: HIDDEN LUSTS was crazy for coco puffs, completely lacking in reason and common sense. Yet, I was entertained. Granted my entertainment was more along the lines of "Dear Lord, no she didn't. Dear Lord, no this isn't happening. Dear Lord, this is the stupidest, craziest, thing I have ever read. Dear Lord, this is Pride and Prejudice, is nothing scared?" Yet, I couldn't stop reading.
The only way I can make my review coherent, or for you to understand what I mean is to go character by character and give you their sexual vices. This is full of spoilers, because I'm giving you each characters kinks.
BEWARE OF CONTINUING: THIS IS NOT FOR THE FAINT AT HEART. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. LOL.
Mr. Bennet: He loves to enter woman in their 'hind quarters.' Since Mrs. Bennet refused to do this, he has discovered special drawings of woman with things sticking out of their hindquarters. When he is in the library ignoring his family he is getting himself off and bankrupting his family by paying for these pictures. He eventually gets tired of the pictures and carves out a piece of butternut squash to resemble a woman's internal parts (I'm trying to be delicate here, people!) where he sticks his wee wee. Of course, he is so exuberant that the squash is quickly destroyed, so he ends up banging Mrs. Hill.
Mrs. Bennet: Mrs. Bennet's love of officers back in the day resulted in Jane. Horrified by her husband's sexual impulses, she goes and buys potions from the gypsy's which makes her crazy for coco puffs and goggly-eyed.
Caroline Bingley: It was weird because the author had her addressed as Lady Caroline, with no reason why? Caroline loves to take a switch to men's booty's while the man is attending to her vajayjay with his mouth. Her best customer is Mr. Hurst, though she really wants Mr. Darcy but he keeps refusing her, which is driving her crazy.
Charles Bingley: He has a thing for Mr. Darcy. His favorite occupation is getting Darcy drunk and then while Darcy is passed out climbing in Darcy's bed and sucking on Darcy's weewee.
Lady Catherine: She is a Dom. When people don't do what she thinks they should do, she puts them in stockades and whips them while she's wearing some weird black get up.
Mr. Collins: Is gay. His favorite past time is running about sucking on other men's wee wees so vigorously that he knocks out his teeth.
Charlotte Lucas: Is gay. She wants Lizzy, but Lizzy is too clueless to realize it, despite Charlotte constantly feeling her up. She has others who she is involved with but can't get over her craving for Lizzy.
Mr. Wickham: He ended up running off with Georgiana. He used her money to open up several whorehouses and sent Georgiana to go and work in them, where Darcy found out and rescued her. He is in the militia recruiting. He tells Elizabeth that it's Darcy who was the owner and Darcy who sent Georgiana off to work in them.
Lydia Bennet: Likes to get off humping inanimated objects to her family's horror. She also humps officers, two and three at a time. She runs off with Wickham and when they are forced to marry, she has no problem working in Mr. Wickham's place of business.
Mary Bennet: Tries to attract Mr. Collins attention by stuffing apples down her dress. She also goes to the gypsy's for potions that has adverse effects.
Jane Bennet: Is in love with Mr. Bingley and doesn't understand why when she accepts his proposal that Mr. Bingley throws her down and enters her 'hind quarters' and calls out Darcy's name.
Elizabeth Bennet: Once she meets Mr. Wickham she starts finding stuff to insert inside her to get herself off. She doesn't seem to get that Lydia is a hussy despite all the noises she makes in her room and what she does to any piece of furniture she passes.
Fitzwilliam Darcy: When he proposes to Elizabeth the first time he takes out his wee wee and strokes it, which prompts Elizabeth to umm . . . kiss it until the desired result occurs. LOL. I couldn't read that scene without thinking of Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle doing the same thing.
Okay, can you understand why I thought PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: HIDDEN LUSTS was crazy for coco puffs?
Despite all the erotica (and this is erotica and not an erotic romance), and my horror/fascination at the way such beloved characters were protrayed, it was still flat for me. It's because there was a lack of emotion. It was all about the sex and not about any emotions between Darcy and Elizabeth. I couldn't feel the deep connection that Darcy and Elizabeth have with each other. So despite my google eyed read, I was in the end disappointed.
COURTESY OF LYNETTE'S TWO CENTS BLOG SPOT
Okay, everyone knows that my not so secret vice is Pride and Prejudice adaptations. My favorites are ones where Darcy and Elizabeth show their love for each other (umm, get there grove on, have sex, do the nasty). However, nothing prepared me for this.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: HIDDEN LUSTS was crazy for coco puffs, completely lacking in reason and common sense. Yet, I was entertained. Granted my entertainment was more along the lines of "Dear Lord, no she didn't. Dear Lord, no this isn't happening. Dear Lord, this is the stupidest, craziest, thing I have ever read. Dear Lord, this is Pride and Prejudice, is nothing scared?" Yet, I couldn't stop reading.
The only way I can make my review coherent, or for you to understand what I mean is to go character by character and give you their sexual vices. This is full of spoilers, because I'm giving you each characters kinks.
BEWARE OF CONTINUING: THIS IS NOT FOR THE FAINT AT HEART. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. LOL.
Mr. Bennet: He loves to enter woman in their 'hind quarters.' Since Mrs. Bennet refused to do this, he has discovered special drawings of woman with things sticking out of their hindquarters. When he is in the library ignoring his family he is getting himself off and bankrupting his family by paying for these pictures. He eventually gets tired of the pictures and carves out a piece of butternut squash to resemble a woman's internal parts (I'm trying to be delicate here, people!) where he sticks his wee wee. Of course, he is so exuberant that the squash is quickly destroyed, so he ends up banging Mrs. Hill.
Mrs. Bennet: Mrs. Bennet's love of officers back in the day resulted in Jane. Horrified by her husband's sexual impulses, she goes and buys potions from the gypsy's which makes her crazy for coco puffs and goggly-eyed.
Caroline Bingley: It was weird because the author had her addressed as Lady Caroline, with no reason why? Caroline loves to take a switch to men's booty's while the man is attending to her vajayjay with his mouth. Her best customer is Mr. Hurst, though she really wants Mr. Darcy but he keeps refusing her, which is driving her crazy.
Charles Bingley: He has a thing for Mr. Darcy. His favorite occupation is getting Darcy drunk and then while Darcy is passed out climbing in Darcy's bed and sucking on Darcy's weewee.
Lady Catherine: She is a Dom. When people don't do what she thinks they should do, she puts them in stockades and whips them while she's wearing some weird black get up.
Mr. Collins: Is gay. His favorite past time is running about sucking on other men's wee wees so vigorously that he knocks out his teeth.
Charlotte Lucas: Is gay. She wants Lizzy, but Lizzy is too clueless to realize it, despite Charlotte constantly feeling her up. She has others who she is involved with but can't get over her craving for Lizzy.
Mr. Wickham: He ended up running off with Georgiana. He used her money to open up several whorehouses and sent Georgiana to go and work in them, where Darcy found out and rescued her. He is in the militia recruiting. He tells Elizabeth that it's Darcy who was the owner and Darcy who sent Georgiana off to work in them.
Lydia Bennet: Likes to get off humping inanimated objects to her family's horror. She also humps officers, two and three at a time. She runs off with Wickham and when they are forced to marry, she has no problem working in Mr. Wickham's place of business.
Mary Bennet: Tries to attract Mr. Collins attention by stuffing apples down her dress. She also goes to the gypsy's for potions that has adverse effects.
Jane Bennet: Is in love with Mr. Bingley and doesn't understand why when she accepts his proposal that Mr. Bingley throws her down and enters her 'hind quarters' and calls out Darcy's name.
Elizabeth Bennet: Once she meets Mr. Wickham she starts finding stuff to insert inside her to get herself off. She doesn't seem to get that Lydia is a hussy despite all the noises she makes in her room and what she does to any piece of furniture she passes.
Fitzwilliam Darcy: When he proposes to Elizabeth the first time he takes out his wee wee and strokes it, which prompts Elizabeth to umm . . . kiss it until the desired result occurs. LOL. I couldn't read that scene without thinking of Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle doing the same thing.
Okay, can you understand why I thought PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: HIDDEN LUSTS was crazy for coco puffs?
Despite all the erotica (and this is erotica and not an erotic romance), and my horror/fascination at the way such beloved characters were protrayed, it was still flat for me. It's because there was a lack of emotion. It was all about the sex and not about any emotions between Darcy and Elizabeth. I couldn't feel the deep connection that Darcy and Elizabeth have with each other. So despite my google eyed read, I was in the end disappointed.
COURTESY OF LYNETTE'S TWO CENTS BLOG SPOT
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2011
This book appeared because its time has come. Current writers of literary erotica claim that if publishers and the reading public had accepted explicit sex scenes in the mainstream literature of yesteryear, some writers would have written them in where they fit instead of simply ignoring sex or referring to it in grandiose but evasive metaphors (“the earth moved”).
The romances of Jane Austen (1775-1817) have never really fallen out of fashion since they were first published. Recent television and film versions have been produced with scrupulously accurate historical settings and costumes. Passionate attraction is the lifeblood of Austen’s plots, so it was only a matter of time before uninhibited modern writers would put a modern spin on them.
The retellings have begun. Steve Hockensmith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies taps into the popularity of one of Austen’s best-known novels and that of “living dead” characters in current paranormal romances. Other writers have approached Austen from different angles.
Before writing her own version of Pride and Prejudice, Mitzi Szereto was already a pioneer in literary erotica. An expatriate American in England, she has become a kind of erotic Renaissance woman: she writes, blogs, edits and runs erotic writing workshops. Her retelling of Austen combines a faithful imitation of Austen’s writing style with paradoxically over-the-top yet plausible sexual descriptions and social satire, some of which is present in the original novel.
The surrealistic effect of Szereto’s novel is almost impossible to describe without quoting directly from it. The reader is invited to suspend his/her disbelief as polite Georgian parties segue into outdoor gang-bangs, private rumination turns into extended masturbation scenes, and courtship always involves dampened womanhood and bulging breeches. All the characters from Pride and Prejudice are present in Szereto’s version. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are still the lead characters, and they still have to surmount their differences to reach a happy ending.
Here Elizabeth’s father, Mr. Bennet, remembers his carefree youth:
“How very distant those days now seemed when he had had access to any number of servants in the household, none of whom would dare to turn away the advances of a lusty young man, particularly when the young man was the son of their employer. Mr. Bennet would often begin his day by applying himself to the womanhood of the maid who had come to tidy his room, raising up her skirts as she bent forward to attend the bed linens and thrusting inside her before she even realized what was happening, his hands grabbing hold of the abundant flesh of her bosom, which he had freed from her stays, to keep himself steady. That his attentions were unwelcome was not the case, for his manhood always met with a generous wetness, followed by a most agreeable clenching of the maid’s interior, serving to expedite his release, his pleasure discharging inside her just as she finished plumping up the pillows on his bed.”
To console himself for the absence of such pleasures, Mr. Bennet now orders erotic drawings which cost more than he can easily afford, and he hopes that Mrs. Bennet won’t ask about the parcels that arrive regularly by post.
The sex in this book appeals to almost every taste. There is much good-natured male-female humping, haughty Dommes birching the willing backsides of male admirers, a barely-closeted gay clergyman who enjoys vigorous young men, Elizabeth’s lesbian friend (who enters a mutually-advantageous engagement with the clergyman), sex toys and self-pleasuring.
During a family crisis, Mr. Darcy comforts Elizabeth in a most peculiar way:
“Elizabeth felt something warm and moist touching her lips in a gentle kiss, and suddenly her eyes flew open. The hand that had been in her hair now contained something long and fleshy, and it was being offered to her mouth. She recognized it instantly; it had been the inspiration for many nights of solitary pleasure ever since the moment of its introduction. ‘Mr. Darcy!’ she cried, all astonishment. Her face burned with heat, and she knew not whether to be embarrassed or pleased that he had once more seen fit to honor her with the presentation of his manhood.”
Humorless Janeites are not amused, but in its way, this novel is quite respectful of the original. Szereto’s version is hilarious and accomplished. Who is to say that Jane Austen wouldn’t have written something like this if the zeitgeist of her era had been more like that of ours? In years to come, this book will probably be regarded as a classic in its own right.
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The romances of Jane Austen (1775-1817) have never really fallen out of fashion since they were first published. Recent television and film versions have been produced with scrupulously accurate historical settings and costumes. Passionate attraction is the lifeblood of Austen’s plots, so it was only a matter of time before uninhibited modern writers would put a modern spin on them.
The retellings have begun. Steve Hockensmith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies taps into the popularity of one of Austen’s best-known novels and that of “living dead” characters in current paranormal romances. Other writers have approached Austen from different angles.
Before writing her own version of Pride and Prejudice, Mitzi Szereto was already a pioneer in literary erotica. An expatriate American in England, she has become a kind of erotic Renaissance woman: she writes, blogs, edits and runs erotic writing workshops. Her retelling of Austen combines a faithful imitation of Austen’s writing style with paradoxically over-the-top yet plausible sexual descriptions and social satire, some of which is present in the original novel.
The surrealistic effect of Szereto’s novel is almost impossible to describe without quoting directly from it. The reader is invited to suspend his/her disbelief as polite Georgian parties segue into outdoor gang-bangs, private rumination turns into extended masturbation scenes, and courtship always involves dampened womanhood and bulging breeches. All the characters from Pride and Prejudice are present in Szereto’s version. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are still the lead characters, and they still have to surmount their differences to reach a happy ending.
Here Elizabeth’s father, Mr. Bennet, remembers his carefree youth:
“How very distant those days now seemed when he had had access to any number of servants in the household, none of whom would dare to turn away the advances of a lusty young man, particularly when the young man was the son of their employer. Mr. Bennet would often begin his day by applying himself to the womanhood of the maid who had come to tidy his room, raising up her skirts as she bent forward to attend the bed linens and thrusting inside her before she even realized what was happening, his hands grabbing hold of the abundant flesh of her bosom, which he had freed from her stays, to keep himself steady. That his attentions were unwelcome was not the case, for his manhood always met with a generous wetness, followed by a most agreeable clenching of the maid’s interior, serving to expedite his release, his pleasure discharging inside her just as she finished plumping up the pillows on his bed.”
To console himself for the absence of such pleasures, Mr. Bennet now orders erotic drawings which cost more than he can easily afford, and he hopes that Mrs. Bennet won’t ask about the parcels that arrive regularly by post.
The sex in this book appeals to almost every taste. There is much good-natured male-female humping, haughty Dommes birching the willing backsides of male admirers, a barely-closeted gay clergyman who enjoys vigorous young men, Elizabeth’s lesbian friend (who enters a mutually-advantageous engagement with the clergyman), sex toys and self-pleasuring.
During a family crisis, Mr. Darcy comforts Elizabeth in a most peculiar way:
“Elizabeth felt something warm and moist touching her lips in a gentle kiss, and suddenly her eyes flew open. The hand that had been in her hair now contained something long and fleshy, and it was being offered to her mouth. She recognized it instantly; it had been the inspiration for many nights of solitary pleasure ever since the moment of its introduction. ‘Mr. Darcy!’ she cried, all astonishment. Her face burned with heat, and she knew not whether to be embarrassed or pleased that he had once more seen fit to honor her with the presentation of his manhood.”
Humorless Janeites are not amused, but in its way, this novel is quite respectful of the original. Szereto’s version is hilarious and accomplished. Who is to say that Jane Austen wouldn’t have written something like this if the zeitgeist of her era had been more like that of ours? In years to come, this book will probably be regarded as a classic in its own right.
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May 29, 2020
Again, poor Charlotte, poor Jane.
April 27, 2013
Like a car wreck I cant look away from this weird genre of books attempting to cross pollinate 50 Shades of Grey and Pride and Prejudice. I think this is the third attempt I've read and by far the most insane. Not good insane though mind you, insane like Mary takes a magic potion, grows a beard and becomes a rabbi in Jerusalem (I am not making this up) in a random throwaway side plot type insane.
Still, while the other two books seemed to struggle to find ways to introduce sex to a book about navigating the rules and moral strictures of society, this one solves the problem by throwing all sense of internal rationality out right from the start.
Easily one of the most insane things I have ever read. But not one I would recommend.
Still, while the other two books seemed to struggle to find ways to introduce sex to a book about navigating the rules and moral strictures of society, this one solves the problem by throwing all sense of internal rationality out right from the start.
Easily one of the most insane things I have ever read. But not one I would recommend.
July 31, 2011
"One Morning Mr. Bennet announced to his family that a guest would be arriving at Longbourn. "I have received a letter from my cousin, William Collins, who, when I am dead, may turn you all out of this house as soon as he pleases,.."
Pride & Prejudice:
Hidden Lusts
By Mitzi Szereto
I admit I decided to read and review this book out of curiosity because I had never read the original Pride & Prejudice given my business education and background. After reading the book, I did a little research and confirmed that this book does faithfully follow the original story line. Check out an excellent overview plus an interesting relationship diagram of the characters. Let me quickly say that any potential reader should understand that the book primarily consists of that specified in the subtitle. Indeed, I would say that it probably should have been the main title, as that is the predominant theme...
What I am saying is that nearly every character in this novel will be sharing their hidden lusts...with you... If you don't want to read these erotic thoughts and actions, please don't buy the book.
The most fascinating thing about the book I found was the seamless way in which Szereto has merged her contributions. While I didn't compare the actual wording, I believe the tone and majority of the concepts are true to the original story that spotlights on a family by the name of Bennet who has five unmarried daughters. As the father contemplates their future, he realizes that, should he die, they will be homeless since even their home would be inherited by the next male in the family.
Mr. Collins, in fact, has also been thinking about this, but for his own reasons. Through support from a wealthy woman in his small town, he has been named rectory of Hunsford parish. But stories have started to circulate about his involvement with the young boys of the congregation and his benefactor, Lady Catherine de Bourgh has demanded he get married and settle into proper married life.
Having some sense of familial responsibility, Mr. Collins decides that one of the daughters of the Bennet family would undoubtedly fit his needs. He chooses the second oldest daughter, Elizabeth, after being told that Jane, the oldest was already involved. And thus it began...
Pictures of high society women's fashion during those days has always amused me, given the propensity for the decolletage and the willingness to place a woman's breast out for view. This so fits with the Hidden Lusts that run rampant in this adaptation that I had to include a sample. For surely even other women sometimes doddled:
"Elizabeth, finding herself rather annoyed at her sister, rejoined her friend Miss Lucas... Charlotte's fingers once more sought out Elizabeth's arm, stroking the exposed flesh above her glove in a manner that was not at all displeasing, particularly when they quite by accident brushed against her bosom, seeming to remain at that vicinity far longer than was prudent...
In fact, Elizabeth was quite distraught that Mr. Darcy, about whom she could not decided whether she hated or loved him, was being pursued by a woman of his own class, who wore this type of gown, offended Elizabeth:
"That she had chosen again so inappropriate a gown to wear in mixed company was a source of amazement to Elizabeth, who considered it most impolitic for a lady to place on display the areolae. Unless she was very much mistaken, Miss Bingley appeared to have applied some form of rouge to them..."
Readers, don't even attempt to get seriously involved in the trials and tribulations of young girls who face the possibility of being homeless unless they find suitable husbands, and, preferably, someone with whom they would fall in love. This is a racy romp that is funny--perhaps just because it is a satire of a much-loved novel?
The outrageous humor kept my interest throughout most of the novel, although toward the end it was getting a bit much for me. Still, for the appropriate adult audience, I must add my agreement that Ms. Szereto has, while honoring the original manuscript, done an excellent job in inserting those hidden lusts that could very well have been in in the minds of each and every character from the original novel. Readers--you know who you are...
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GABixlerReviews
Pride & Prejudice:
Hidden Lusts
By Mitzi Szereto
I admit I decided to read and review this book out of curiosity because I had never read the original Pride & Prejudice given my business education and background. After reading the book, I did a little research and confirmed that this book does faithfully follow the original story line. Check out an excellent overview plus an interesting relationship diagram of the characters. Let me quickly say that any potential reader should understand that the book primarily consists of that specified in the subtitle. Indeed, I would say that it probably should have been the main title, as that is the predominant theme...
What I am saying is that nearly every character in this novel will be sharing their hidden lusts...with you... If you don't want to read these erotic thoughts and actions, please don't buy the book.
The most fascinating thing about the book I found was the seamless way in which Szereto has merged her contributions. While I didn't compare the actual wording, I believe the tone and majority of the concepts are true to the original story that spotlights on a family by the name of Bennet who has five unmarried daughters. As the father contemplates their future, he realizes that, should he die, they will be homeless since even their home would be inherited by the next male in the family.
Mr. Collins, in fact, has also been thinking about this, but for his own reasons. Through support from a wealthy woman in his small town, he has been named rectory of Hunsford parish. But stories have started to circulate about his involvement with the young boys of the congregation and his benefactor, Lady Catherine de Bourgh has demanded he get married and settle into proper married life.
Having some sense of familial responsibility, Mr. Collins decides that one of the daughters of the Bennet family would undoubtedly fit his needs. He chooses the second oldest daughter, Elizabeth, after being told that Jane, the oldest was already involved. And thus it began...
Pictures of high society women's fashion during those days has always amused me, given the propensity for the decolletage and the willingness to place a woman's breast out for view. This so fits with the Hidden Lusts that run rampant in this adaptation that I had to include a sample. For surely even other women sometimes doddled:
"Elizabeth, finding herself rather annoyed at her sister, rejoined her friend Miss Lucas... Charlotte's fingers once more sought out Elizabeth's arm, stroking the exposed flesh above her glove in a manner that was not at all displeasing, particularly when they quite by accident brushed against her bosom, seeming to remain at that vicinity far longer than was prudent...
In fact, Elizabeth was quite distraught that Mr. Darcy, about whom she could not decided whether she hated or loved him, was being pursued by a woman of his own class, who wore this type of gown, offended Elizabeth:
"That she had chosen again so inappropriate a gown to wear in mixed company was a source of amazement to Elizabeth, who considered it most impolitic for a lady to place on display the areolae. Unless she was very much mistaken, Miss Bingley appeared to have applied some form of rouge to them..."
Readers, don't even attempt to get seriously involved in the trials and tribulations of young girls who face the possibility of being homeless unless they find suitable husbands, and, preferably, someone with whom they would fall in love. This is a racy romp that is funny--perhaps just because it is a satire of a much-loved novel?
The outrageous humor kept my interest throughout most of the novel, although toward the end it was getting a bit much for me. Still, for the appropriate adult audience, I must add my agreement that Ms. Szereto has, while honoring the original manuscript, done an excellent job in inserting those hidden lusts that could very well have been in in the minds of each and every character from the original novel. Readers--you know who you are...
Book Received
From Publisher
GABixlerReviews
July 6, 2011
What happens when both Bingley’s want Mr. Darcy, if both Miss Lucas and Mr. Collins prefer those of their own sex, if Lydia Bennet was doing much more than just flirting with the militia, or if Mr. Bennett spent his time in the library studying things of a decidedly more carnal nature? All this and lots more is embarked upon in Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts. Like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Hidden Lusts is a rewrite but instead of zombies, we have lots (and lots) of fleshy wickedness.
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May 27, 2011
Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts
By Mitzi Szereto
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN-10: 1573446637
Source: Author supplied PDF
Warning: This book is for those of mature sensibilities.
Drop those breeches and rip open those bodices and enter the scandalous behind the scenes world of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Do you want to know what Mr. Bennet really does behind the closed door of his library? Is Lydia Bennet just wild or is she really just a 7-11 kind of girl? What is George Wickham’s real motivation when he chases a skirt? Does Bingley really marry Jane for love or is his eye wandering elsewhere? How does Caroline take out her frustrations of not snaring Darcy? Most importantly, what is going on behind closed doors?
All that is explored here in a new, raunchy twist on the Austen classic Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto.
Miss Szereto has done an admirable job of melding a classic with the erotica genre to the point that if you didn’t know that it was a spin on a classic romance you would be none the wiser. The author actually took Pride and Prejudice and made it her own with a refreshing spin. I cannot thank the author enough for taking the time to write the book the way she did, because let’s face it she could have easily cut and paste some erotic scenes here and there and not really done any work at all. It happens, but not with Miss Szereto. Thank you!
Something I also appreciated, and we know how I’ve ranted about sex in Austen novels, is the Miss Szereto is completely open about the fact that her book is full of sex. I knew what I was getting into and for that I cannot find fault. Ladies and gents you have been warned this book is full of sex, sex and more sex. It’s good sex too.
In addition, Miss Szereto had a biting wit all her own. This book is funny. It’s got sex, but it is a hoot. I laughed out loud at many places. Take this passage for example,
“Although quite pretty, Lydia was a
lively headstrong girl prone to a breathiness of speech and a
most peculiar fondness for raising up the hems of her gowns
to rub her lower half against objects and furnishings and, to
the embarrassment of all parties concerned, young officers.”
Lydia has the propensity to hump anything in sight. It leads to some humors moments in the novel. I have no desire to give spoilers however, so you should perhaps buy the book. The wit and expert storytelling Miss Szereto exhibits is a refreshing and her talent in a delight to read.
If you have ever been wondering or perhaps, lusting, for that behind the curtain kind of Jane Austen tale then you should peak into the pages of Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts. Indulge your inner fantasies about what really happened.
Final Recommendation: If you like a little dirty with your clean.
For my fairytale friends check out In Sleeping Beauty’s Bed: Erotic Fairy Tales also by Mitzi Szereto.
Synopsis:
Imagine that Jane Austen had written the opening line of her satirical novel Pride and Prejudice this way: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good romp and a good wife — although not necessarily from the same person or from the opposite sex." In Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts Mr. Darcy has never been more devilish and the seemingly chaste Elizabeth never more turned on.
The entire cast of characters from Austen's classic is here in this rewrite that goes all the way. This time Mr. Bingley and his sister both have designs on Mr. Darcy's manhood; Elizabeth's bff Charlotte marries their family's strange relation and stumbles upon a secret world of feminine relations more to her liking; and, in this telling, men are not necessarily the only dominating sex. And of course there's some good old fashioned bodice ripping that shows no pride or prejudice and reveals hot hidden lusts in every page-turning chapter.
Visit Mitzi Szereto on her webpage or the promotional page for her upcoming novel.
Mitzi Szereto’s Website: http://mitziszereto.com/blog/
Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts Webpage: http://mitziszereto.com/prideandpreju...
Note: I do not receive compensation of any kind for this review. I review for free.
By Mitzi Szereto
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN-10: 1573446637
Source: Author supplied PDF
Warning: This book is for those of mature sensibilities.
Drop those breeches and rip open those bodices and enter the scandalous behind the scenes world of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Do you want to know what Mr. Bennet really does behind the closed door of his library? Is Lydia Bennet just wild or is she really just a 7-11 kind of girl? What is George Wickham’s real motivation when he chases a skirt? Does Bingley really marry Jane for love or is his eye wandering elsewhere? How does Caroline take out her frustrations of not snaring Darcy? Most importantly, what is going on behind closed doors?
All that is explored here in a new, raunchy twist on the Austen classic Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto.
Miss Szereto has done an admirable job of melding a classic with the erotica genre to the point that if you didn’t know that it was a spin on a classic romance you would be none the wiser. The author actually took Pride and Prejudice and made it her own with a refreshing spin. I cannot thank the author enough for taking the time to write the book the way she did, because let’s face it she could have easily cut and paste some erotic scenes here and there and not really done any work at all. It happens, but not with Miss Szereto. Thank you!
Something I also appreciated, and we know how I’ve ranted about sex in Austen novels, is the Miss Szereto is completely open about the fact that her book is full of sex. I knew what I was getting into and for that I cannot find fault. Ladies and gents you have been warned this book is full of sex, sex and more sex. It’s good sex too.
In addition, Miss Szereto had a biting wit all her own. This book is funny. It’s got sex, but it is a hoot. I laughed out loud at many places. Take this passage for example,
“Although quite pretty, Lydia was a
lively headstrong girl prone to a breathiness of speech and a
most peculiar fondness for raising up the hems of her gowns
to rub her lower half against objects and furnishings and, to
the embarrassment of all parties concerned, young officers.”
Lydia has the propensity to hump anything in sight. It leads to some humors moments in the novel. I have no desire to give spoilers however, so you should perhaps buy the book. The wit and expert storytelling Miss Szereto exhibits is a refreshing and her talent in a delight to read.
If you have ever been wondering or perhaps, lusting, for that behind the curtain kind of Jane Austen tale then you should peak into the pages of Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts. Indulge your inner fantasies about what really happened.
Final Recommendation: If you like a little dirty with your clean.
For my fairytale friends check out In Sleeping Beauty’s Bed: Erotic Fairy Tales also by Mitzi Szereto.
Synopsis:
Imagine that Jane Austen had written the opening line of her satirical novel Pride and Prejudice this way: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good romp and a good wife — although not necessarily from the same person or from the opposite sex." In Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts Mr. Darcy has never been more devilish and the seemingly chaste Elizabeth never more turned on.
The entire cast of characters from Austen's classic is here in this rewrite that goes all the way. This time Mr. Bingley and his sister both have designs on Mr. Darcy's manhood; Elizabeth's bff Charlotte marries their family's strange relation and stumbles upon a secret world of feminine relations more to her liking; and, in this telling, men are not necessarily the only dominating sex. And of course there's some good old fashioned bodice ripping that shows no pride or prejudice and reveals hot hidden lusts in every page-turning chapter.
Visit Mitzi Szereto on her webpage or the promotional page for her upcoming novel.
Mitzi Szereto’s Website: http://mitziszereto.com/blog/
Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts Webpage: http://mitziszereto.com/prideandpreju...
Note: I do not receive compensation of any kind for this review. I review for free.
September 5, 2011
Reviewed by Stephanie
Book provided by publisher for review
I'm amazed how parallel Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Szereto's sexy parody, Hidden Lusts, are. Though I do believe the original is a timeless classic, I can't say I really enjoyed it that much. I remember having to read it in tenth grade English; I made it about three-quarters through, before deciding just to SparkNotes the rest of it. This fiery rewrite however, I had no trouble reading. It may be I just really like sex (most likely), but the drama and mishaps of Hidden Lusts are absolutely entertaining, and best of all, kinky.
You always see hilarious porn parodies, and this book reminds me of one of them, only it's in the form of erotica, rather than porn. Each of the characters' traits are highly exaggerated, which makes for an even funnier storyline, and there of course, is brash, shameless, sex -- lots and lots of it.
My favorite thing about this book is how each of the characters have their own concealed desires, but only the reader knows about them. Szereto's content is sizzling hot, but I often found the sex scenes redundant. For instance, Mr. Wickham and Elizabeth's encounters always are described with "a moving in his breeches", meaning, an uncontrollable boner (LOL, right?), but that happens every time. It's funny at first, but becomes repetitive after a while.
Speaking of Mr. Wickham, we all know from Pride and Prejudice, that he turns out to be the charming, but elusive and judgmental villain. In Hidden Lusts, boy, is he ever! His accusations are atrocious, but his actions, even worse. He screams Victorian naughtiness, and threatens to tear the Bennett family apart.
Mr. Bennett seems to have his perversions as well, but they don't involve his wife. It's difficult to call him a handsome man, but his ways are very, very kinky, and often comical too. Mrs. Bennett's character seems mostly untouched, though her neurotic personality is strongly caricatured. We also discover the reason behind her brazen frenzy. She however, is one of the only characters who isn't sexualized, so her story is a breath of fresh air.
Then we've got the Bennett sisters, who are burlesque within themselves. Lydia -- oh, my precious Lydia. There isn't too much of her in Pride and Prejudice, except that she's the frivolous, foolish one. To call her a brazen whore would be uncouth, but spot-on. She elopes with Wickham in the original novel, as she does in this book, but the method of means isn't revealed until the very end; you'll be surprised! Mary is delightful as ever -- sarcasm, sarcasm. Poor Mary, the only unpleasant and ugly one in her family. Her greed to become physically beautiful eventually take a toll on her in Hidden Lusts, which teaches a lesson to our superficialities. Jane is nothing short of submissive, but her character is, for the most part, left alone. She isn't kinky or rowdy like her sister, Elizabeth (whom I will get back to later), but we do learn that her lusts are carefully hidden -- much so, that we wonder if they exist at all. Kitty plays a minor role in the novel. All she seems to do is chase after handsome militiamen along with Lydia, and her character isn't deeply examined either. But Elizabeth. How shocked I am with Elizabeth! She, soon after meeting Darcy, discovers the powers of self-pleasure, and realizes how much she loves it -- a little too much. She is definitely a likable character though, and the chemistry between her and Darcy is scalding hot.
I won't tell you about the rest of the smaller characters (who all have fervid, carnal intents), but I will say how fun it is to wander in the minds of seemingly proper tea-and-crumpets men and women, set to the tune of Jane Austen's romantic tale. Szereto creates a parody that's full of sex of all kinds (including taboo topics like homosexuality, adultery, and BDSM), but is classy at the same time. Her sophisticated and humorous touch to retelling a well-known story is both absorbing and clear. I still find it impressive how well her rewrite lines up with the original novel, and look forward to her future endeavors.
Book provided by publisher for review
I'm amazed how parallel Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Szereto's sexy parody, Hidden Lusts, are. Though I do believe the original is a timeless classic, I can't say I really enjoyed it that much. I remember having to read it in tenth grade English; I made it about three-quarters through, before deciding just to SparkNotes the rest of it. This fiery rewrite however, I had no trouble reading. It may be I just really like sex (most likely), but the drama and mishaps of Hidden Lusts are absolutely entertaining, and best of all, kinky.
You always see hilarious porn parodies, and this book reminds me of one of them, only it's in the form of erotica, rather than porn. Each of the characters' traits are highly exaggerated, which makes for an even funnier storyline, and there of course, is brash, shameless, sex -- lots and lots of it.
My favorite thing about this book is how each of the characters have their own concealed desires, but only the reader knows about them. Szereto's content is sizzling hot, but I often found the sex scenes redundant. For instance, Mr. Wickham and Elizabeth's encounters always are described with "a moving in his breeches", meaning, an uncontrollable boner (LOL, right?), but that happens every time. It's funny at first, but becomes repetitive after a while.
Speaking of Mr. Wickham, we all know from Pride and Prejudice, that he turns out to be the charming, but elusive and judgmental villain. In Hidden Lusts, boy, is he ever! His accusations are atrocious, but his actions, even worse. He screams Victorian naughtiness, and threatens to tear the Bennett family apart.
Mr. Bennett seems to have his perversions as well, but they don't involve his wife. It's difficult to call him a handsome man, but his ways are very, very kinky, and often comical too. Mrs. Bennett's character seems mostly untouched, though her neurotic personality is strongly caricatured. We also discover the reason behind her brazen frenzy. She however, is one of the only characters who isn't sexualized, so her story is a breath of fresh air.
Then we've got the Bennett sisters, who are burlesque within themselves. Lydia -- oh, my precious Lydia. There isn't too much of her in Pride and Prejudice, except that she's the frivolous, foolish one. To call her a brazen whore would be uncouth, but spot-on. She elopes with Wickham in the original novel, as she does in this book, but the method of means isn't revealed until the very end; you'll be surprised! Mary is delightful as ever -- sarcasm, sarcasm. Poor Mary, the only unpleasant and ugly one in her family. Her greed to become physically beautiful eventually take a toll on her in Hidden Lusts, which teaches a lesson to our superficialities. Jane is nothing short of submissive, but her character is, for the most part, left alone. She isn't kinky or rowdy like her sister, Elizabeth (whom I will get back to later), but we do learn that her lusts are carefully hidden -- much so, that we wonder if they exist at all. Kitty plays a minor role in the novel. All she seems to do is chase after handsome militiamen along with Lydia, and her character isn't deeply examined either. But Elizabeth. How shocked I am with Elizabeth! She, soon after meeting Darcy, discovers the powers of self-pleasure, and realizes how much she loves it -- a little too much. She is definitely a likable character though, and the chemistry between her and Darcy is scalding hot.
I won't tell you about the rest of the smaller characters (who all have fervid, carnal intents), but I will say how fun it is to wander in the minds of seemingly proper tea-and-crumpets men and women, set to the tune of Jane Austen's romantic tale. Szereto creates a parody that's full of sex of all kinds (including taboo topics like homosexuality, adultery, and BDSM), but is classy at the same time. Her sophisticated and humorous touch to retelling a well-known story is both absorbing and clear. I still find it impressive how well her rewrite lines up with the original novel, and look forward to her future endeavors.
July 27, 2011
Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
A Whipped Cream "BEST BOOK"
Do the “classics” entertain you with their period language and beautiful imagery but leave you wanting the characters to break out of those molds and just get real? No, I’m not suggesting a Real World Regency England. But if you would like to know what happens when the BBC gets crossed with Cinemax look no further than Mitzi Szereto’s Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts. This is not your high school lit teacher's Jane Austen but she would have to have appreciated the unerring way Ms. Szereto keeps the story within the proper time period in both language and setting.
I have to admit something that I’m not terribly proud of: I’ve never read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. How silly is it that a lover of literature has never cracked the binding on one of the most well known and acclaimed pieces of written word in history? But it didn’t stop me from being completely intrigued at how well it might be rewritten. With a healthy dose of human sexuality that had me reaching for fan I couldn’t put this book down before reading its exciting conclusion. Ms. Szereto leaves nothing on the taboo table unexplored…okay, almost nothing…the animals are safe and I’m pretty sure everything else is mostly legal or at the very least consensual.
Even though I haven’t read the original manuscript I had a working knowledge of the story and its characters. Who wouldn’t with as many times as the story has been made and remade? I knew who Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy were and that there was a conflict that kept them from being together but admittedly I didn’t understand how the title of the book played into that conflict. Ms. Szereto does a beautiful job of keeping the underlying story true to form even with the sexy little side adventures that had this reviewer thoroughly entertained. I actually finished the story and have considered more than once that I should finally read Ms. Austen’s book so I can better compare the two versions.
Ms. Szereto has taken some artistic liberties with a number of well known fairytales and successfully brought them into adult mainstream reading venues. I believe she was taking a real risk by “tampering” with a classic but she did it with obvious respect for the original premise and a true talent for creative story telling. This is a “must read” for anyone who loves spicy and entertaining literature. You’ll be shocked, uncomfortably aroused and planning to re-read it over and over. Bravo Ms. Szereto for bringing us all a little more culture *VBG*.
A Whipped Cream "BEST BOOK"
Do the “classics” entertain you with their period language and beautiful imagery but leave you wanting the characters to break out of those molds and just get real? No, I’m not suggesting a Real World Regency England. But if you would like to know what happens when the BBC gets crossed with Cinemax look no further than Mitzi Szereto’s Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts. This is not your high school lit teacher's Jane Austen but she would have to have appreciated the unerring way Ms. Szereto keeps the story within the proper time period in both language and setting.
I have to admit something that I’m not terribly proud of: I’ve never read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. How silly is it that a lover of literature has never cracked the binding on one of the most well known and acclaimed pieces of written word in history? But it didn’t stop me from being completely intrigued at how well it might be rewritten. With a healthy dose of human sexuality that had me reaching for fan I couldn’t put this book down before reading its exciting conclusion. Ms. Szereto leaves nothing on the taboo table unexplored…okay, almost nothing…the animals are safe and I’m pretty sure everything else is mostly legal or at the very least consensual.
Even though I haven’t read the original manuscript I had a working knowledge of the story and its characters. Who wouldn’t with as many times as the story has been made and remade? I knew who Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy were and that there was a conflict that kept them from being together but admittedly I didn’t understand how the title of the book played into that conflict. Ms. Szereto does a beautiful job of keeping the underlying story true to form even with the sexy little side adventures that had this reviewer thoroughly entertained. I actually finished the story and have considered more than once that I should finally read Ms. Austen’s book so I can better compare the two versions.
Ms. Szereto has taken some artistic liberties with a number of well known fairytales and successfully brought them into adult mainstream reading venues. I believe she was taking a real risk by “tampering” with a classic but she did it with obvious respect for the original premise and a true talent for creative story telling. This is a “must read” for anyone who loves spicy and entertaining literature. You’ll be shocked, uncomfortably aroused and planning to re-read it over and over. Bravo Ms. Szereto for bringing us all a little more culture *VBG*.
May 29, 2018
Deliciously naughty!
May 25, 2011
3.75 Stars
Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts is a refreshingly erotic taste of the classics that will raise eyebrows, hemlines and strain breeches. Mitzi Szereto patterns her prose in a lively pas de deux that both amuses and titillates as she lays out an R-rated Pride of Prejudice…one we have not seen the like of before.
Szereto’s honest effort to channel a sensual Jane Austen amid the pleasantries and frivolity of polite English society is anything but tepid-every character in this very familiar piece has a secret…a hidden lust that they engage in secretly and with whole-hearted abandon.
Whether it be the predilections of a homoerotic nature between Bingley and Darcy (!), the birch wielding dominatrix bent of Caroline Bingley and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the illicit drawings that Mr. Bennett squirrels away his money for, or the lusty brazenness of Lydia given full reign (and nigh an entire regiment) all of these succinctly tarty scenes will have the reader thoroughly amused. Szereto amuses with her depiction of bumbling Mr. Collins…that toady cousin to the Bennet’s…who I dare say…is very very naughty. Ahem!
Polite manners and civilized society are juxtaposed with the seething sexual undercurrents of Szereto’s devising. Some ardent Jane Austen fans might scream “Sacrilege!”, but indeed others might raise their eyebrows in interest at this innovative take on a classic as I do and say “Why not?”
Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts should be taken in the same vein as Seth Grahame-Smith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Slayer or the equally off-kilter ITV offering Lost in Austen which as Amanda Price said so succinctly: “That's Jane Austen spinning in her grave like a cat in a tumble-dryer.” Quite possibly. But just keep that in mind when reading Szereto’s piece that it is a literal parody, and quite a scandalous one to boot.
You’ll never look at Darcy and Elizabeth quite the same again.
January 29, 2013
3.5
I did a mini-review of this on the vlog, and I called it playful (like a Benny Hill sketch for porn...), and I think that's really what I got from it (and part of why I liked it). It sort of straddles the line between serious and silly, but it's done in a way that works. There are times when authors do parodies, spoofs, or just really random updates/adaptations of a classic, and you can tell that their main goal is to shock and amuse people who didn't like the classic to begin with - you get the feeling that they didn't like the classic to begin with, and that's why they felt the need to spice it up. But I don't get that impression at all from Szereto; as tawdry and bawdy and risque as this book can be, I think Szereto treated the original text with as much reverence as anyone can when turning the characters into sexual playthings. It's like a thinking-person's porn parody: the characters do things that are way out there, but still suited to who they are as a character; it's completely ridiculous and tongue-in-everywhere-cheek, but it works.
This is not for the faint of heart, mind. It's thoroughly blush worthy. Or, fan-worthy, I guess. But when it comes to things like this, I think well-cone ones make you blush and laugh, poorly done ones make you cringe; this made me laugh over and over again. It can be too much at times, just due to the length of the book and pace of the...encounters, but I think those looking for either a really funny, silly, steamy time with their favorite characters won't be disappointed.
Verdict: Buy it if you like some serious smut, get it from the library if you're unsure (but not embarrassed to be seen checking it out...)
*straddles. tongue. length. everything sounds dirty...
I did a mini-review of this on the vlog, and I called it playful (like a Benny Hill sketch for porn...), and I think that's really what I got from it (and part of why I liked it). It sort of straddles the line between serious and silly, but it's done in a way that works. There are times when authors do parodies, spoofs, or just really random updates/adaptations of a classic, and you can tell that their main goal is to shock and amuse people who didn't like the classic to begin with - you get the feeling that they didn't like the classic to begin with, and that's why they felt the need to spice it up. But I don't get that impression at all from Szereto; as tawdry and bawdy and risque as this book can be, I think Szereto treated the original text with as much reverence as anyone can when turning the characters into sexual playthings. It's like a thinking-person's porn parody: the characters do things that are way out there, but still suited to who they are as a character; it's completely ridiculous and tongue-in-everywhere-cheek, but it works.
This is not for the faint of heart, mind. It's thoroughly blush worthy. Or, fan-worthy, I guess. But when it comes to things like this, I think well-cone ones make you blush and laugh, poorly done ones make you cringe; this made me laugh over and over again. It can be too much at times, just due to the length of the book and pace of the...encounters, but I think those looking for either a really funny, silly, steamy time with their favorite characters won't be disappointed.
Verdict: Buy it if you like some serious smut, get it from the library if you're unsure (but not embarrassed to be seen checking it out...)
*straddles. tongue. length. everything sounds dirty...
June 28, 2011
Pride & Prejudice: Hidden Lusts is an erotica novel adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice. All the characters are still here from Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth, and Mr. Bingley but you could have never imagined what was really going on in Netherifeld Park!
While Mrs. Bennett is determined to marry off one of her daughters to the good fortune of Mr. Bingley, Mr. Bennett is too busy behind his study doors with his favorite pictures to get involved.. Mr. Bennett is not the only one with an agenda of his own...Mr. Bingley and his sister both have their sites set on Mr. Darcy and will seemingly stop at nothing to get him. Lady Caroline is trying to bring her birch across anyone's backside that will oblige. Lydia is busy entertaining any officer she comes in contact with. Mr. Collins is known to go behind the bushes with any number of men to satisfy his need. All the while, Elizabeth is keeping herself busy and trying not to think of Mr. Darcy. Will anyone get what they so desire?!
My Thoughts
This adaptation what a refreshing change while keeping the classic storyline intact. Some of the scenes were a little much for my taste, but the plot remained solid and does justice to the genre. One of my favorite's is in chapter 19..."As Elizabeth lay in her bed in Lambton touching herself, so too did Darcy in Pemberley, their hands moving in unison at their loins....That their thoughts should be so closely united would have astonished them both, for as Elizabeth imagined that the fingers within the folds of her womanhood were those of Mr. Darcy, he imagined that those encircling his manhood belonged to her." This was my first novel by Mitzi Szereto, but definately not my last!
While Mrs. Bennett is determined to marry off one of her daughters to the good fortune of Mr. Bingley, Mr. Bennett is too busy behind his study doors with his favorite pictures to get involved.. Mr. Bennett is not the only one with an agenda of his own...Mr. Bingley and his sister both have their sites set on Mr. Darcy and will seemingly stop at nothing to get him. Lady Caroline is trying to bring her birch across anyone's backside that will oblige. Lydia is busy entertaining any officer she comes in contact with. Mr. Collins is known to go behind the bushes with any number of men to satisfy his need. All the while, Elizabeth is keeping herself busy and trying not to think of Mr. Darcy. Will anyone get what they so desire?!
My Thoughts
This adaptation what a refreshing change while keeping the classic storyline intact. Some of the scenes were a little much for my taste, but the plot remained solid and does justice to the genre. One of my favorite's is in chapter 19..."As Elizabeth lay in her bed in Lambton touching herself, so too did Darcy in Pemberley, their hands moving in unison at their loins....That their thoughts should be so closely united would have astonished them both, for as Elizabeth imagined that the fingers within the folds of her womanhood were those of Mr. Darcy, he imagined that those encircling his manhood belonged to her." This was my first novel by Mitzi Szereto, but definately not my last!
May 14, 2011
My Thoughts:
When I got a text from Tevya, asking me if I wanted the Pride & Prejudice erotica, I all caps'ed her in response and said "YES! ME ME ME!". Why you ask? Am I just a smut monger? Yes and no. I think works like this, as well as Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, and even fan fiction are really fun genres, as well as challenging ones. You try writing something that is your own creation, while sticking to the confines of the original author's characters - It's not easy. P&PHL did that very well, in my humble opinion.
What do I mean? In the *ahem* special direction P&PHL takes, the author stays in the proper British, early 19th century, Austenian tone. (I just made up another word, didn't I?) Every time one of the characters cry out "Mr./Miss So and So" whilst in the throes, I had to giggle. Now, were the scenes particularly hot? I can't be a good judge because the kitsch of the whole work made too giddy with the LOLs - so I'll leave that up to individual readers. For instance, Lydia Bennet has the propensity to hump everything in sight, inanimate or human, with or without an audience, and I found that hilarious - But I'm a strange bird. I found the writing seemless with original novel and I enjoyed it very much. But, what means the most to me is….
The question of questions:
Would I spend my hard earned, allocated book money on it? To that, I make my reply - Absolutely!
When I got a text from Tevya, asking me if I wanted the Pride & Prejudice erotica, I all caps'ed her in response and said "YES! ME ME ME!". Why you ask? Am I just a smut monger? Yes and no. I think works like this, as well as Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, and even fan fiction are really fun genres, as well as challenging ones. You try writing something that is your own creation, while sticking to the confines of the original author's characters - It's not easy. P&PHL did that very well, in my humble opinion.
What do I mean? In the *ahem* special direction P&PHL takes, the author stays in the proper British, early 19th century, Austenian tone. (I just made up another word, didn't I?) Every time one of the characters cry out "Mr./Miss So and So" whilst in the throes, I had to giggle. Now, were the scenes particularly hot? I can't be a good judge because the kitsch of the whole work made too giddy with the LOLs - so I'll leave that up to individual readers. For instance, Lydia Bennet has the propensity to hump everything in sight, inanimate or human, with or without an audience, and I found that hilarious - But I'm a strange bird. I found the writing seemless with original novel and I enjoyed it very much. But, what means the most to me is….
The question of questions:
Would I spend my hard earned, allocated book money on it? To that, I make my reply - Absolutely!
November 25, 2015
Mitzi Szereto is the queen of funny-sexy. I knew it when I read In Sleeping Beauty's Bed: Erotic Fairy Tales, so I suspected she would do great things with Jane Austen's classic. Indeed she has. The romance is intact, but interspersed with such deliciously funny erotic scenes as the loss of Mr. Collins' front tooth and the incident of the butternut squash. The forbidden desires exposed in this tome are of all varieties, from Mr. Bingley's secret crush on Mr. Darcy (culminating in a tense attempted seduction) to Charlotte's not-so-innocent affection for Elizabeth. Naturally, the most exciting addition is Szereto's thorough exploration of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's feelings toward one another. Who would have guessed Darcy would be so prone to whipping it out?
My only complaint is that Ms. Szereto leaves a little less of the original in than Seth Grahame-Smith did when he wrote Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. If it's not too late, read this book before you read the zombie version - I kept waiting for Lady Catherine's ninjas.
My only complaint is that Ms. Szereto leaves a little less of the original in than Seth Grahame-Smith did when he wrote Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. If it's not too late, read this book before you read the zombie version - I kept waiting for Lady Catherine's ninjas.
July 5, 2011
Lascivious! Impassioned! Steamy! Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts is Jane Austen kicked up a notch! A wonderful parody of a classic, Jane Austen would approve. A creatively written story that takes all the elements we loved in the classic and then retelling it behind closed doors! Mitzi Szereto has done a superb job of melding a classic tale with an erotic flair. You will be able to find all your favorite characters in this adaptation, just not partaking of the same activities. Mrs. Bennett can still be found husband hunting for her daughters. Mr. Darcy can be found fighting off the advances of both Mr. Bingley and his sister. Mr. Collins has found a fondness for shrubs and the male anatomy. Lady Caroline shows promise with her use of the birch. Our dear Elizabeth is still in love with Mr. Darcy and trying to fight off all feelings and naughty thoughts. I was delighted with this book, anyone who loved the original classic should read Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto!
September 22, 2011
I'm just not a fan of these books that practically rewrite every line of the original book and then add chunks of their own narration and dialogue. I've already read the book so I don't want to read it again. Wasn't much of a fan of the erotic parts of the book either. More perverse than fun or stimulating.
July 25, 2011
Rated 3.5 but I always rate up since GR doesn't count 1/2 stars. Full review can be found on my review blog:
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June 17, 2011
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April 15, 2014
One of the most loved books on the planet is reimagined with naughty bits. A bawdy romp much in the pantomime vein, I found this silly rather than sexy.
April 17, 2021
I had to keep reminding myself that this was a farce. Except, I'm not sure if it's because I've read quite a bit of JAFF that is serious or because there were some earnest parts in there that I kept forgetting. But then you'd hit a paragraph of Lydia humping a statue.
I will say that having Charlotte and Mr. Collin's marriage be a lavender one was interesting and I'm not use to reading that. It's an idea that I would be interested in reading about in other stories.
The characters felt like they were in different universes. Caroline has her nipples out and it's acceptable; men's bulges were popping buttons off pants but some characters didn't realize their sister was going off and having sex.
Also, Mr. Bingley Darcy. He gets Mr. Darcy drunk while Bingley waters down his own drinks.
I will say that having Charlotte and Mr. Collin's marriage be a lavender one was interesting and I'm not use to reading that. It's an idea that I would be interested in reading about in other stories.
The characters felt like they were in different universes. Caroline has her nipples out and it's acceptable; men's bulges were popping buttons off pants but some characters didn't realize their sister was going off and having sex.
Also, Mr. Bingley Darcy. He gets Mr. Darcy drunk while Bingley waters down his own drinks.
October 24, 2022
DNF - When the Colonel slaked his lusts with his clothes on and left Elizabeth untouched and unfinished, I was dun. I tried, I got to almost halfway, and I hoped it would stop being so disgustingly brazen with all the sex and none of the pregnancies especially for Lydia and for blatant sex in the middle of a card party as acceptable? No, but the misuse of the Colonel ended it for me, thanks! I will be deleting it from my library for that transgression. Had she gotten off and been satisfied and heady, I may have tried to continue.
April 30, 2024
lol I didn’t read the full title or the authors name and thought it was actual pride and prejudice, took me until halfway through and a friend to tell me there shouldn’t be so many secret sex scenes in actual pride and prejudice 👍 but for not getting the memo, I’d say it’s not bad and if you’re into some fun little raunchy behind the curtain type action this is the book for you. Def not pride and prejudice though
October 9, 2018
Awful - Just Awful
This is, bar none, the stupidest book I have ever read. I see that the author meant to insert modern sex into a Regency tale, but I found the entire thing insulting to one of the greatest novels ever written. She uses the script from one of the movies, verbatim. I wish I had not read this ridiculous, pointlessly titillating story.
This is, bar none, the stupidest book I have ever read. I see that the author meant to insert modern sex into a Regency tale, but I found the entire thing insulting to one of the greatest novels ever written. She uses the script from one of the movies, verbatim. I wish I had not read this ridiculous, pointlessly titillating story.
May 29, 2017
Whew! This book is exactly as described - lots of lusts within the narrative of the Pride and Prejudice story (some small canon changes made). For what it is, I found it an enjoyable dip into the story line. There are some major issues regarding consent, which lessened my enjoyment considerably.
June 14, 2018
This was a very interesting read aka Pride & the Prejudice & Sex. Pure Porn. Great read. Had me looking at characters in a whole nother light.
May 7, 2020
There are so many things going on that you don't know where to look at. If you're looking for A naughty. kinky and nasty version of Pride and Prejudice this is it.
August 14, 2023
Satirical smut. Absolutely bonkers. I laughed quite a bit.
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