Kimbelle’s Comments (group member since Nov 26, 2022)

Kimbelle’s comments from the Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 group.

Elin wrote: "I'm having qualms about the ethics of me participating...

Lady, I would miss you, and I have the same question of myself, but I am not nearly so well/wide read, and I am a fan of a vast majority. I have decided to leave it to ratings vs ratings and reviews, however, so I do not upset anyone, and only if it is most awesome to leave a review! (Like all of your books I so love!)

Sam wrote: "Wow, that is an amazing batch of excellent reading!"

Sam, while I appreciate your glances at these less extensive libraries to see what we are reading, your list amazes me every time I take a peek! You are truly an inspiration to us all who both read and write in the genre~

Kirk wrote: "Fantastic!!!!"

Thank you! It is not quite as quick or as varied as your list, but they were, for the most part, a great enhancement for the year 2023 :)

Sophia wrote: "Impressive, Kimbelle! And lots of high ratings to go with those reads"

To be sure! But I rate originality above everything, so that may be something others want to consider, LOL. You surpassed me months ago, but I see your list getting ever longer! In Sam's league you are and I am jealous!

Sheila wrote: "Well done with lots of high rated stories. Congratulations."

Thank you! it was a fun year of reading most certainly, But in peeking at your list, I may take yours and J.W.s as inspiration for next year's inclusions! Happy reading~

J. W. wrote: "Yay! You made it."

Not so quick as you, but I did happen to pick up one of the books you set down on your rush through ;)

Only a few weeks ahead of the 12-31 deadline! Phew, made it! As I step into Colonel Brandon's library, I hope to see you there.

76. Mr. Darcy's Inadvertent Bride ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
77. Prevailed Upon to Marry by Zoe Carter https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
78. I Am Jael: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
79. Mr Bennet leaves his study : A Regency Romance based on P&P ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
80. Fault or Virtue: An Imaginative Retelling of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
81. Pemberley Quaking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
82. The Mistress of Rosings Park : A Pride and Prejudice Vagary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
83. Darcy's Favorite: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
84. Caroline and the Colonel: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
85. Total Want of Propriety, Volume 1: Darcy's Reformation : A Pride & Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
86. Bewitched, Body and Soul: Miss Elizabeth Bennet ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
87. Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
88. Total Want of Propriety, Volume 2: Georgiana's Reclamation : A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
89. Little Mrs. Collins ⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
90. To Love and Cherish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
91. Just to Hear 'I Love You': An Alternate Tale of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
92. A Struggle for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
93. Thunder, Mist, and Frost: Nature's Fury and Delights ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
94. No Other Recourse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
95. Men Of Consequence: A Pride And Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
96. Do You Love Me? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
97. Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
98. Fault or Virtue: Pride and Prejudice Re-Imagined ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
99. A Pemberley Haunting: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
100. The Engagement ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed

Sam wrote: "Great progress!"

Thank you for the kind notice as I am very aware you are at Pemberley and shooting for the Library of Alexandrea LOL, but I can see that you have had some excellent volumes in your collection and it is an inspiration!

MichelleH wrote: "Mighty impressive list there, Kimbelle."

I could not agree more and I do not regret the hours spent in Mr. Knightly's library. I cannot wait to peruse the treasures of Fanny Price's!

Kirk wrote: "Great!!!"

You are too funny, given that you're well ensconced in Pemberley's Library, but I thank you for checking on what we are reading and I hope that you've had as much fun!

Sophia wrote: "Amazing job, Kimbelle! And, love to see so many high rating."

Thank you! It was a most enjoyable blend, though not all were enjoyed but were unique enough for that 4th star! Hope you're having as much fun as I am!

Katja wrote: "Love that everything was so well starred :)"

Right??? This year I went to the far end of my JAFF Unread folder and picked 5 books per page for much of the TBR, and interspersed some of the new books from friends, and it was a perfect mix of clearing up what was dusty on the shelves and enjoying what was newly acquired!

Sheila wrote: "Wow!!! So many stories and with so many high ratings. Well done. Glad you enjoyed them. Hope the next level repeats your success here."

Thank you, and I know you have long slipped past here, but it was an excellent list I pulled from my JAFF unread folder for this library~ Thank you for perusing what I "checked out"!

Craftyhj wrote: "it looks like Mr Knightley came up trumps for you!"

That he did! I enjoyed nearly every one of the books on his shelf, and the few I did not enjoy were still inventive or interesting enough to make them worth the read! I hope you're having enjoying this as much!

George, George, your library was rather impressive this visit. I hope you are able to keep me as interested next year!

51. Locked at the Netherfield Ball: A Pride and Prejudice variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
52. Desiring His Good Opinion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
53. The Other Bennet Sister ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
54. My Darling Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Compilation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
A SECRET SUITOR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
WHAT LINGERS IN THE HEART ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
PRINCE DARCY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
55. One Minute More: A Pride & Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
56. Charlotte Collins: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
57. The Gazebo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
58. Fighting for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
59. Lady Catherine's Accident: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
60. Second Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
61. Out There In The World: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
62. Fathers Know Best: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
63. Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth: A Better Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
64. The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
65. Old Boots: A Pride & Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
66. Mary Bennet of Meryton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
67. More Than a Pretty Face: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
68. Never Inconstant: a Sequel to Jane Austen's Persuasion ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
69. Hidden Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
70. The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
71. The Beastly Mr Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
72. Mrs. Collins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
73. So Little Endeavour at Civility: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
74. Bound by Love ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed
75. The Intriguing Mr. Darcy : A Pride and Prejudice Variation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Reviewed

You know I am following your progress and watching your reviews - you are fantastic and thank you for sharing your thoughts with the authors and others~

This is AMAZING choices and your progress I envy for certain, Elin~

Victoria wrote: "Hi everyone! I've been quiet here this year, so far, but now that it's past mid-year, I can say I've made it to Catherine's library for the 3rd time ever!

Congratulations!!!!

Kirk wrote: "Great!!!!"

It's sweet that my post in Catherine's library has your notice when you, good sir, are in Pemberley here mid year! It's been marvelous to watch your list grow and I enjoy seeing what you pick. Do you use 20-sided die to choose?

Sophia wrote: "Woohoo! Tossing virtual confetti. You're doing fabulous, Kimbelle. Mr. Knightley is eager to welcome you to Donwell!"

Thank you~ It's been a heck of a year, and going into the first books on my kindle from eight years and more ago has proven to be a lot of fun!