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Pride and Perdita
Jane Austen meets William Shakespeare!
When a modern day Darcy and Elizabeth are stranded in a snowbound inn, they're forced to re-think their First Impressions of each other. From the moment actress Perdita meets Nick she's certain he's the most arrogant man she's ever met. Just her luck that he's playing Darcy in his company's production of Pride and Prejudice! But acting opposite as Elizabeth Bennet, Perdita can't deny that Nick is also the most intriguing man she's met in a long time. Forced to share a room on the way to a film location, she encounters a more sensitive, sexier Nick ... As Perdita's feelings for him grow, can she shake off the hold that her ex-lover, the Svengali-like Henry, has over her? And, more importantly, can Nick escape his past and ever learn to trust love again?
Some adult content.
Please note this book was originally published under the title Pursued by Love, by E-Scape Press in 2009.
When a modern day Darcy and Elizabeth are stranded in a snowbound inn, they're forced to re-think their First Impressions of each other. From the moment actress Perdita meets Nick she's certain he's the most arrogant man she's ever met. Just her luck that he's playing Darcy in his company's production of Pride and Prejudice! But acting opposite as Elizabeth Bennet, Perdita can't deny that Nick is also the most intriguing man she's met in a long time. Forced to share a room on the way to a film location, she encounters a more sensitive, sexier Nick ... As Perdita's feelings for him grow, can she shake off the hold that her ex-lover, the Svengali-like Henry, has over her? And, more importantly, can Nick escape his past and ever learn to trust love again?
Some adult content.
Please note this book was originally published under the title Pursued by Love, by E-Scape Press in 2009.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2016
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April 26, 2016
This is a re-release. When I read this, the title was Pursued by Love. I'm assuming the title is the only change.
There are only a few elements of Pride and Prejudice in this romance beyond the fact that Perdita and Nick are actors in a movie version where they're playing the roles of Elizabeth and Darcy. Nick is a partner in the small production company involved and is trying to keep everything running smoothly as well as performing his part. Perdita just came from L.A., where she starred in a successful TV series and had an affair with her co-star Henry Dempsey, an influential figure in the Hollywood scene who made her believe he was divorcing his wife so the two could be together. After that bad experience, Perdita, or Purdy, decides she will never again sleep with an actor.
I actually enjoyed the supporting characters more, though. The actress who has the role of Jane, Briony, looks and plays her demure, virginal role on-screen beautifully. Off-camera, she's earthy and downright slutty as she sleeps with various male members of the crew and cast in serial fashion. James, the director, is horribly moody and difficult to work with. Venetia, the film's Lady Catherine, is an elderly party girl and instigates much of the off-camera social activities. She is a good friend of Perdita's Aunt Helen, who is Perdita's mother figure - probably closest in character to Mrs. Gardiner - currently living in Spain because the climate is better for her health there. The lead cameraman, Tony, is the most level-headed and easy-going of the lot. Hugh Collins (in a cameo role!) is the gay proprietor of The Derbyshire Arms, where a small group including Nick and Perdita is stranded on the way to a location shoot, and he fawns over them both.
Georgia Hill's writing style is excellent, and I really love how three-dimensional all her characters are. The plot construction is very good, too, with all the basic elements solidly in place.
My main criticism is the way the Nick and Perdita deal with their romance, especially Perdita. Obviously, she got burned with Henry, but it seems clear that she knew he was married when they got involved. Perhaps the vow she should have made to herself was to not get involved with MARRIED actors! There's a lovely, steamy scene where she and Nick make love and he tells her he loves her, and her gut reaction is to push him away?? For someone around the theater and movie scene as long as Perdita is, even with her backstory, I couldn't comprehend her immediate response. Okay, she regrets it almost immediately, but it seems she needs to go back to Hollywood and be around Henry to be sure she's over him.
At least Nick has more motivation to be as hesitant as he is because, from his perspective, she's a well established actress while he's still just trying to hang on in the industry. And there's also the emotional scars from the way his father left him. But I got tired of the way the two of them danced around each other through most of the book - drawing close to each other, then pulling away with the slightest hint of discouragement.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the story, but I felt there either needed to be less push-together-then-pull-apart between the two main characters or more concrete situations to pull them apart.
There are only a few elements of Pride and Prejudice in this romance beyond the fact that Perdita and Nick are actors in a movie version where they're playing the roles of Elizabeth and Darcy. Nick is a partner in the small production company involved and is trying to keep everything running smoothly as well as performing his part. Perdita just came from L.A., where she starred in a successful TV series and had an affair with her co-star Henry Dempsey, an influential figure in the Hollywood scene who made her believe he was divorcing his wife so the two could be together. After that bad experience, Perdita, or Purdy, decides she will never again sleep with an actor.
I actually enjoyed the supporting characters more, though. The actress who has the role of Jane, Briony, looks and plays her demure, virginal role on-screen beautifully. Off-camera, she's earthy and downright slutty as she sleeps with various male members of the crew and cast in serial fashion. James, the director, is horribly moody and difficult to work with. Venetia, the film's Lady Catherine, is an elderly party girl and instigates much of the off-camera social activities. She is a good friend of Perdita's Aunt Helen, who is Perdita's mother figure - probably closest in character to Mrs. Gardiner - currently living in Spain because the climate is better for her health there. The lead cameraman, Tony, is the most level-headed and easy-going of the lot. Hugh Collins (in a cameo role!) is the gay proprietor of The Derbyshire Arms, where a small group including Nick and Perdita is stranded on the way to a location shoot, and he fawns over them both.
Georgia Hill's writing style is excellent, and I really love how three-dimensional all her characters are. The plot construction is very good, too, with all the basic elements solidly in place.
My main criticism is the way the Nick and Perdita deal with their romance, especially Perdita. Obviously, she got burned with Henry, but it seems clear that she knew he was married when they got involved. Perhaps the vow she should have made to herself was to not get involved with MARRIED actors! There's a lovely, steamy scene where she and Nick make love and he tells her he loves her, and her gut reaction is to push him away?? For someone around the theater and movie scene as long as Perdita is, even with her backstory, I couldn't comprehend her immediate response. Okay, she regrets it almost immediately, but it seems she needs to go back to Hollywood and be around Henry to be sure she's over him.
At least Nick has more motivation to be as hesitant as he is because, from his perspective, she's a well established actress while he's still just trying to hang on in the industry. And there's also the emotional scars from the way his father left him. But I got tired of the way the two of them danced around each other through most of the book - drawing close to each other, then pulling away with the slightest hint of discouragement.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the story, but I felt there either needed to be less push-together-then-pull-apart between the two main characters or more concrete situations to pull them apart.
September 19, 2016
This story is Pride and Prejudice ish. The characters have similar characteristics but are not Elizabeth and Darcy. What is fun is that they are filming a movie version of the book. It was a fun romance read.
April 2, 2016
Wonderful book
Very well-written and an enjoyable read. I only wish the author would write a continuation of the story. It would be wonderful to see what Snow Queen Productions will produce, etc!
Very well-written and an enjoyable read. I only wish the author would write a continuation of the story. It would be wonderful to see what Snow Queen Productions will produce, etc!
July 27, 2020
P&P Inspired
A good modern P&P-inspired romance. I never quite understand how a woman can want a man once she finds out he’s married. Thankfully, Perdita comes to her senses in time. I did love the Darcy character, Nick. Well written.
A good modern P&P-inspired romance. I never quite understand how a woman can want a man once she finds out he’s married. Thankfully, Perdita comes to her senses in time. I did love the Darcy character, Nick. Well written.
April 2, 2024
I enjoyed learning a bit about pre-Raphaelite art..
At times this book read just a little slow, while at others, like poetry. It was a good story, but could use a touch more editing.
At times this book read just a little slow, while at others, like poetry. It was a good story, but could use a touch more editing.
March 6, 2016
For fans of Notting Hill, this one's for you. Good plot, lovely characters and plenty going on to keep you reading. Read it entire, in 24 hours. Of course I didn't see a lot of my family, but... needs must!
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