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Persuasion: The Wild and Wanton Edition
Persuasion , Jane Austen’s final published work, is a story of second chances. A very young Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot are broken-hearted when their hasty engagement is dissolved due to Frederick’s lack of prestige and lack of money. Eight years later, they are still healing when they are thrust into the same social circle once more - however, in a brilliant turn, now Frederick is Captain Wentworth, a prosperous naval officer, and the Elliot family finds themselves on the brink of financial ruin. Austen, who suffered her own broken engagement, pens a beautiful tale of the redeeming power of love, and the passion between Frederick and Anne sizzles on the page, even by the standards of 1816. In this wild and wanton edition of Persuasion , read the entire classic and discover the steamy untold portions of Austen’s story that have been lying dormant in the subtext. Who knows, Austen may have included these bits herself 200 years ago - if only she dared. Sensuality Sensual
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2013
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Micah Persell
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May 5, 2019
3.5 stars.
Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen work; I’ve read it at least a half-dozen times over the years. Frederick and Anne’s unspoken longing and regret make it Austen’s most truly romantic novel. They are not a couple until the final pages of the story, so I was unsure what to expect in the “wild and wanton” version of this classic.
Micah Persell exceeded my modest expectations, however, by deftly and for the most part seamlessly working in backstory, dreams, and interior monologue in very Austenesque language.
If you enjoy Jane Austen fan fiction, you might have fun reading this book. Be prepared for the wild and wanton part, though!
Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen work; I’ve read it at least a half-dozen times over the years. Frederick and Anne’s unspoken longing and regret make it Austen’s most truly romantic novel. They are not a couple until the final pages of the story, so I was unsure what to expect in the “wild and wanton” version of this classic.
Micah Persell exceeded my modest expectations, however, by deftly and for the most part seamlessly working in backstory, dreams, and interior monologue in very Austenesque language.
If you enjoy Jane Austen fan fiction, you might have fun reading this book. Be prepared for the wild and wanton part, though!
September 28, 2015
SO. MUCH. FUN!
This take on Persuasion was such great fun to read. Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novels and imagining all the sexy scenes had me grinning from ear to ear. Persell knows exactly where to weave these scenes in and the seamlessness of it is part of the entertainment. It all totally could have happened! Phrases like “Once so much to each other!” and “There could have been no two hearts so open” take on new meaning. We are now treated to the past we never saw, and we see ALL the characters in a new light. Why did Sir Elliot never marry again? And why was Mrs. Clay so dangerous? Read this version to find this (and more) out! It had me reimagining all of Austen’s novels and all those thoughts and scenes we’re not privy to.
This take on Persuasion was such great fun to read. Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novels and imagining all the sexy scenes had me grinning from ear to ear. Persell knows exactly where to weave these scenes in and the seamlessness of it is part of the entertainment. It all totally could have happened! Phrases like “Once so much to each other!” and “There could have been no two hearts so open” take on new meaning. We are now treated to the past we never saw, and we see ALL the characters in a new light. Why did Sir Elliot never marry again? And why was Mrs. Clay so dangerous? Read this version to find this (and more) out! It had me reimagining all of Austen’s novels and all those thoughts and scenes we’re not privy to.
September 12, 2021
I loved it!
I have read several of these adaptations oh, and this is the best one so far! It held true to the text where it needed to be added more modern, and adult influence where was appropriate, and fit in perfectly with the story instead of altering it to the point that it was no longer acceptable. It made an and wentworth's whole situation so much more bearable in terms of their separation, and when they come back together again. It even fits in with the video adaptations so well you can literally take the extra intimate additions and work them in your mind to what your watch it. It was a great book!
I have read several of these adaptations oh, and this is the best one so far! It held true to the text where it needed to be added more modern, and adult influence where was appropriate, and fit in perfectly with the story instead of altering it to the point that it was no longer acceptable. It made an and wentworth's whole situation so much more bearable in terms of their separation, and when they come back together again. It even fits in with the video adaptations so well you can literally take the extra intimate additions and work them in your mind to what your watch it. It was a great book!
April 1, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this version of a wonderful story by Jane Austen. It is written so beautifully in keeping with the English of the era. The story is skilfully crafted to remain true to the original and the intimate scenes were not gratuitous but added a greater dimension to the characters and made them so easy to relate to in modern terms.
I wasn’t sure at first but, I am so glad I took the chance to read it.
I wasn’t sure at first but, I am so glad I took the chance to read it.
July 14, 2020
I love Persuasion. It may be my favorite novel/classic novel. It is my favorite Jane Austen novel.
No one will ever top Jane Austen.
This novel just added some spicy interludes for those unable to read between the lines of the original novel.
No one will ever top Jane Austen.
This novel just added some spicy interludes for those unable to read between the lines of the original novel.
April 28, 2025
The original is actually more sexy
August 31, 2013
Most people list 'Pride & Prejudice' as Austen's finest work, and it's the one that gets most of the attention. For me, I have always been torn - while I adore Darcy and Elizabeth, Anne and Frederick probably have the edge for me as Austen's greatest couple. Make no mistake, this is not a witty comedy of errors and misjudgments, this is a tale of bitterness and regrets, and this new 'wild and wanton' version really builds on the couple's painful backstory, and allows us further insight into their story.
There is plenty of hot sex to justify the 'wild and wanton' label, but it never feels like it shouldn't be there. And despite the spicy scenes, for me, the beautifully interwoven words during the non-sex scenes are just as passionate - if not more so - than the sex scenes themselves. In fact, and this might seem strange because it IS after all a spicy book, I think it was the more subtle additions that endeared me to the story even more. One of the most memorable scenes for me is where Anne feels so tortured, simply because she is watching Frederick's lips as he speaks.
'Persuausion' has always been a favourite of mine anyway, but this new version has definitely given me a further appreciation of the story. Ms. Persell has added to the original seamlessly, and while I'm sure Jane Austen would be suitably shocked at the behaviour of her characters (it's not just Anne and Frederick who get to have some spicy time),I'm equally sure she would have been tickled to know that her characters lived up to the passion that she created between them.
Note: I was provided an ARC for review in exchange for an honest review. No monetary or other compensation was involved.
There is plenty of hot sex to justify the 'wild and wanton' label, but it never feels like it shouldn't be there. And despite the spicy scenes, for me, the beautifully interwoven words during the non-sex scenes are just as passionate - if not more so - than the sex scenes themselves. In fact, and this might seem strange because it IS after all a spicy book, I think it was the more subtle additions that endeared me to the story even more. One of the most memorable scenes for me is where Anne feels so tortured, simply because she is watching Frederick's lips as he speaks.
'Persuausion' has always been a favourite of mine anyway, but this new version has definitely given me a further appreciation of the story. Ms. Persell has added to the original seamlessly, and while I'm sure Jane Austen would be suitably shocked at the behaviour of her characters (it's not just Anne and Frederick who get to have some spicy time),I'm equally sure she would have been tickled to know that her characters lived up to the passion that she created between them.
Note: I was provided an ARC for review in exchange for an honest review. No monetary or other compensation was involved.
August 14, 2013
I was initially hesitant to read Persuasion. After all, I hadn’t touched a Jane Austen book since high school, which is more years ago than I care to remember. At that time, I was a young, inexperienced teenager who didn’t have a clue what went on behind Miss Austen’s firmly closed doors, so all I remember is being left with a vague idea that there was more to the story than Jane was revealing.
I’m happy to say what Miss Austen had to leave out has been added back in, thanks to Micah Persell. I’ve come to expect hot sex scenes from Micah, and I was not disappointed with this Wild and Wanton version of Jane Austen’s classic. What I didn’t expect was the seamless way Micah blended in the more decadent details between the words and scenes of the original story. I thought I’d be able to tell where Jane left off and Micah began, but not so. Let’s just say that Micah not only opened those firmly closed doors, but she kicked them in! This is the book that Jane would have written herself, had she lived in present day.
I’m happy to say what Miss Austen had to leave out has been added back in, thanks to Micah Persell. I’ve come to expect hot sex scenes from Micah, and I was not disappointed with this Wild and Wanton version of Jane Austen’s classic. What I didn’t expect was the seamless way Micah blended in the more decadent details between the words and scenes of the original story. I thought I’d be able to tell where Jane left off and Micah began, but not so. Let’s just say that Micah not only opened those firmly closed doors, but she kicked them in! This is the book that Jane would have written herself, had she lived in present day.
August 28, 2013
It's been many years sense I have read Jane Austin's work. With that being said I was not disappointed with this new read. I love the additional scenes that help add some hot steamy romance. The opening of the book catches your attention right away and takes you for a wonderful journey. I didn't know what to expect with the re-telling of the book, but after reading it I was not disappointed at all. Persell has done an excellent job of adding new emotion and steam to the book without really changing the original style of writing or the story. Persell opened and expanded this story in so many new ways that helps the modern readers connect with the characters better. This was an amazing re-telling of this story and it flows seamlessly. I can't wait to see what Micah Persell writes next.
I was provided an ARC for review in exchange for an honest review. No monetary or other compensation was involved.
I was provided an ARC for review in exchange for an honest review. No monetary or other compensation was involved.
August 26, 2013
Persausion is my second favorite Jane Austin book. I thoroughly enjoyed this spicier version. One of the things I enjoyed was the additional background about the original conflict and the deeper insight into Mrs. Clay. I appreciated that the author held true to the character of Anne and Frederick as Jane Austen had originally written them.
The author did add a new aspect to Anne and Frederick that we hadn't seen before. The characters actions had an additional motive driven by passion. I would recommend the book to any Austen fan as well as anyone who is looking for an enjoyable read with characters that are not your cooke cutter romance characters.
The author did add a new aspect to Anne and Frederick that we hadn't seen before. The characters actions had an additional motive driven by passion. I would recommend the book to any Austen fan as well as anyone who is looking for an enjoyable read with characters that are not your cooke cutter romance characters.
January 3, 2015
I love Jane Austen's Persuasion - it has been my favourite book for many years so I approached this book with some trepidation. Books that add to or follow on from the Jane Austen original tend to fall into two categories - surprisingly good or absolutely terrible. Thankfully this fell into the first.
Micah Persell adds in a number of romance scenes very successfully and she is able to do it in the language of Jane Austen so they don't stand out too glaringly. Overall I was impressed by the scenes as they were natural and fitted with the times the book was set in.
I will now read some more of the wild and wanton editions to see if they are as good.
Micah Persell adds in a number of romance scenes very successfully and she is able to do it in the language of Jane Austen so they don't stand out too glaringly. Overall I was impressed by the scenes as they were natural and fitted with the times the book was set in.
I will now read some more of the wild and wanton editions to see if they are as good.
August 31, 2013
I have never any of Jane Austen's work prior to this and so I had no idea what was is store for me. I have always enjoyed English literature so i figured this would not not be hard to go through. Oh dear was I wrong. It felt as if I was actually preparing for an English literature exam. This was one of the hardest books I ever had to read. I found that I had to be reading over paragraphs several times so as to be able to understand what was being said. Despite the difficulties encountered I found it to be quite an interesting read. I am glad that I persevered as it was worth it in the end.
August 2, 2013
I have never read Persuasion this way...and I don't think I'll be able to look at any of Jane Austen's books the same way again :)
Michal Persell takes Austen's stories and seamlessly adds spice. Sexy writing for anyone who loves Austen, but wants a little wildness and wanton incorporated. I found myself turning pages to know what happens next even though I've read Persuasion before.
If Austen's book is a martini, then Persell's Wild and Wanton edition is a Godiva chocolate martini.
Michal Persell takes Austen's stories and seamlessly adds spice. Sexy writing for anyone who loves Austen, but wants a little wildness and wanton incorporated. I found myself turning pages to know what happens next even though I've read Persuasion before.
If Austen's book is a martini, then Persell's Wild and Wanton edition is a Godiva chocolate martini.
March 28, 2014
Most of these "Wild and Wanton" editions fall pretty flat for me (and yet I keep reading them, go figure), but this one wasn't so bad. It helps that this is one of my favorite Austen novels, but, still, the sex scenes added in were repetitive and amateurish. Not as bad as the other WaW books, but still.
October 31, 2014
whoops. read this by mistake thinking it was the austen book. didn't see the tagline, and thought the additional author was a foreward or something. turned out to be a romance novel instead, but i was most of the way through it anyway, so i finished it. meh.
October 21, 2013
Review by: Lady Wesley
Review Rating: 3.5 Stars
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Review Rating: 3.5 Stars
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June 1, 2016
Love, love, LOVE this! :) People should definitely read this if you love persuasion and a bit of secret loving.
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