abmom’s Comments (group member since Aug 01, 2020)

abmom’s comments from the Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2020 group.

I am going to go with Mr. Darcy comes to dinner by Jack Caldwell. I hear good things about it.

Also try Mischief and Mayhem by Christie capps and Unintended by Alix James.

Hi, try "A fall at Longbourn " by Amelia Wood. Very sweet low angst story.

Elin, actually it's the readers who should thank you writers who weave such beautiful stories and take us to a different world where we could all exist for a few hours connecting with the beloved characters. I really enjoyed your story and its subtle humour. I also mean it when I say I still have so many others which I had to leave out half heartedly. Anyway, thanks to all you writers who gave us such pleasure.

1. The mystery of the missing heiress - Riana Everly
Great mystery solving. Intereating new character.
2. Longbourn's songbird - Beau North
Heart touching story
3. The events at Branxbourne - Caitlin Williams
Unusual premise and beautiful sequences.
4. Brother dearest - Elin Eriksen
Loved how Elizabeth breaks down Darcy.
5. When the sun sleeps - Alix James
Good emotional novella
6. The Rogue's widow - Nicole Clarkston
Impertinent Elizabeth and taciturn Darcy, what's not to like?
7. Mischief and Mayhem - Christie Capps
Very light hearted story. Loved Master Bennet.
8. These dreams - Nicole Clarkston
Dark themed story with traumatized Darcy with a sigh worthy connection with Elizabeth
9. The subsequent proposal - Joana Starnes
Nice mashup of Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion
10. Pemberley ranch - Jack Caldwell
Good southern story in post civil war era.
11. The secret betrothal - Jan Hahn
Good twist and great plot.
12. 1932 - Karen M. Cox
Loved the premise and the writing.

I know I'm cheating by adding extra but couldn't think of excluding any of these. In fact, I have some more serious contenders I had to leave out.

Abigail, I really have to thank you for your choice. It was a beautiful book. It was heartwarming and heartbreaking and everything in between. Every character, every sequence, every emotion was so enjoyable and relatable. I loved every minute of reading it. Now I look forward to reading the Colonel.

Thanks Abigail. That had been in my TVR for a long time. Finally got the excuse to read it.

well Sophia, I choose the mysterious death of Mr. Darcy for you. Enjoy!

Here are my choices.

1. Dear nameless stranger Jeannie Peneaux
2. In plain sight Don Jacobson
3. Fitzwilliam Darcy, traitor Jennifer Joy
4. He taught me to hope P.O.Dixon
5. A short period of exquisite felicity Amy D'Orazio
6.Longbourn's songbird Beau North
7. Darcy and Elizabeth, most unlikely couple Brenda J. Webb

I finished All Hallow's eve by Wendy Sotis and it was very much in keeping with the theme. I liked it. It was very different. I liked the entire Bennet family. I especially loved the famous Catherine De Bourgh - Elizabeth confrontation. It was devilicious. If you haven't read it and you are a fan of the fantasy genre, I would recommend it. I felt that the final confrontation of Elizabeth with the evil force could've been more descriptive and dramatic. It sort of felt too short. Otherwise, good read.

Gretchen, if you liked Black Moth you'll definitely like These Old Shades which is its sequel. Try it.

That is one very good book Dana! Very different!

Great author. I would definitely recommend Venetia, The grand Sophy, Black sheep, Arabella and Frederica. These old shades and Devil's cub are also very good books. The heroines in all these books are great but the hero is better in These old shades. Actually, it improves on the second read. Regency buck and Masqueraders are also good choices.

Great idea. I agree with Abigail about Karalynn but since I've read all her books except the latest one, I'm choosing "All Hallow's Eve" by Wendy Sotis.

Sorry the book was not up to your expectation. I too have it on by TBR list. Now I will push it back till I get desperate.

Patricia, I've to thank you for the selection of book. I just finished it and it was one of the
best JAFFs written. I enjoyed every word of it. Thanks again.

Thanks Patricia, that is a book I've been wanting to read for sometime now.

Hi Abigail, all your choices are great. I had a tough time choosing. Since I find modern retelling a bit more intriguing, I choose Greed Card fir you. Hope you enjoy it.

I want to be part of this. This is my list.

1. Mr. Darcy's magpie - Kara Louise
2. The journey home to Pemberley - Joana Started
3. Beswitched - Karalynn Mackrory,
4. Rogue's widow - Nicole Clarkston
5. Chance encounters - Linda Wells.