Austen Lovers TBR Challenge 2021 discussion

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I am so sorry to forget to set up this discussion post. Forgot it was already March. :)

February always goes by so fast!

LOL, I seem to expect another week or something.

On sale this week $0.99 from Maria Grace: for National read an ebook week. Yep, that's what she said.

A Most Affectionate Mother: A Pride and Prejudice sequel

J. W. wrote: "On sale this week $0.99 from Maria Grace: for National read an ebook week. Yep, that's what she said.

[book:A Most Aff..."

I loved that book, I remember reading it last year with KU and then I bought it during a sale last February.

I first read it when she posted it in installments on her website. I bought it when it launched and I intend to reread it. Glad you liked it. To see Mary go toe-to-toe with a gentleman was amazing.

$0.99 sale all month long from Leenie Brown:

Unravelling Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella

43 reviews: 50% 5-stars & 38% 4-stars

Also from Leenie Brown at $0.99:

Midnight with Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette

no reviews at this time

J. W. wrote: "Also from Leenie Brown at $0.99:

Midnight with Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette

no reviews at this time"

Leenie Brown also sent out an email to her subscribers with a link to download this book around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 03. It sounds like it will be a really interesting read.

I finished it and needed a tissue. Yeah, it was so touching. It is only 5-chapters and a quick read and free with a download for her subscribers.

I have it but am reading something else at present. But thanks for letting us know.

For your consideration: Interrupted Plans: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Brigid Huey just came out. (I'm the editor)

Debbie wrote: "For your consideration: Interrupted Plans: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Brigid Huey just came out. (I'm the editor)"

Woohoo! Congrats on one of your babies releasing, Debbie.

Debbie wrote: "For your consideration: Interrupted Plans: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Brigid Huey just came out. (I'm the editor)"

Congratulations Debbie!

Just popped on quickly to highlight a price drop for UK readers. A Visitor's Guide To Jane Austen's England A Visitor's Guide to Jane Austen's England by Sue Wilkes is down to £1.99 for kindle. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ONZQAOI

I can't see reliable prices on other Amazon sites so I'm not sure if it's dropped elsewhere.

$0.99 deal from Leenie Brown:

From Tolerable to Lovely: A Teatime Tales Novelette

71 reviews: 57% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

Currently free in US: Pamela Lynne’s book “Sketching Character” https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-Char...

Dung wrote: "Currently free in US: Pamela Lynne’s book “Sketching Character” https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-Char......"

Thank you for sharing that Sketching Character is currently free at Amazon.

Leenie has several books at $0.99: some for a limited time, others indefinite. I've already mentioned one but will show all three here.

Charles: To Discover His Purpose


Unravelling Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella


His Beautiful Bea: A Touches of Austen Novella

Brown also has two anthologies at a lower price of $1.99:

Thunder, Mist, and Frost: Nature's Fury and Delights


First Blooms and Second Chances: Nature's Fury and Delights

Austen Authors have announced their prizes for their Spring Quarterly Giveaway: Check it out:

https://www.austenauthors.net/announc...

J. W. wrote: "Austen Authors have announced their prizes for their Spring Quarterly Giveaway: Check it out:

https://www.austenauthors.net/announc..."

I see you beat me to sharing about the Austen Author’s Spring Quarterly Giveaway. They have a lot of interesting prizes available.

P.O. Dixon is also holding a giveaway on Austen Authors for her new book Christmas, Love and Mr. Darcy that is ending on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 so if you haven't entered yet there is still time.
: https://www.austenauthors.net/the-fin...

Good Luck Everyone in both Giveaways!

Hi, All! Forgive me for being forward and (yet again) promoting my work: Austenprose is kindly hosting a giveaway and preview of my book, The Year in Between: A Sense and Sensibility Variation. If you're so inclined, hop on over and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy. Thanks!

Hello fellow Janeites! I discovered this group after Sophia reviewed my new book, Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story, a variation on Jane Austen's Mansfield Park picking up while Fanny is still in Portsmouth and taking the novel in a different direction. If you found the ending of Mansfield Park a little rushed and unsatisfying, I think you'll like Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story.

Thanks, Sophia, for the lovely review and for pointing me to this group.

Amelia Marie Logan

Christina wrote: "Hi, All! Forgive me for being forward and (yet again) promoting my work: Austenprose is kindly hosting a giveaway and preview of my book, [book:The Year in Between: A Sense and Sensibility Variatio..."

Not forward at all. Your book needs to be read. Loved it, lady. Reminds me that I need to get busy on writing up last weeks reviews. :)

Amelia wrote: "Hello fellow Janeites! I discovered this group after Sophia reviewed my new book, Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story, a variation on Jane Austen's Mansfield Park picking up while Fanny i..."

Super news, Amelia! So glad you joined us and wrote a real gem for us to enjoy.

Debbie wrote: "For your consideration: Interrupted Plans: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Brigid Huey just came out. (I'm the editor)"

That's awesome!!!!!

Sophia wrote: Not forward at all. Your book needs to be read. Loved it, lady. Reminds me that I need to get busy on writing up last weeks reviews. :)

Many, many thanks, Sophia! So glad you enjoyed it!

My Austen-inspired reads are half-price at Smashwords for Read an ebook Week until March 13th. 'Art & Grace' is $1.49 and 'Kitty' (priced at 99c individually) is 99c within 'Three Romances' and $1.49 within Collected Romances:
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...

Art & Grace
Kitty

That looks like a great sale. Thanks, Catherine!

The blog tour for Pride & Prejudice variation 'Fearful Symmetry' by Gailie Ruth Caress stops at Babblings of a Bookworm today. Please join us! https://babblingsofabookworm.blogspot...

I'm so glad I discovered this Jane Austen group.... I now have a whole host of new book recommendations to add to my reading list.

Mary-Bridget wrote: "I'm so glad I discovered this Jane Austen group.... I now have a whole host of new book recommendations to add to my reading list."

And, we are glad to have you and add to your TBR pile mountain, Mary-Bridget. :)

Cass Grafton and Ada Bright are offering 2 copies of Mr. Darcy’s Persuasion which was released today.
Stop by From Pemberley to Milton for a chance to win a copy:
https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpre...

Mary-Bridget wrote: "I'm so glad I discovered this Jane Austen group.... I now have a whole host of new book recommendations to add to my reading list."

Welcome, come in, have a seat.

Sheila wrote: "Mary-Bridget wrote: "I'm so glad I discovered this Jane Austen group.... I now have a whole host of new book recommendations to add to my reading list."

Welcome, come in, have a seat."

:-) :-)

$0.99 countdown deal [3 days left] from McMann & Hanford:

More Than He Seems: Reinventing Pride and Prejudice's George Wickham

19 reviews: 87% 5-stars & 13% 4-stars

Currently Free:
Mr. Darcy's Christmas Baby: a Pride & Prejudice Variation
Darcy and Lizzy's Erotic Pictures: An Erotic Pride and Prejudice Variation

It's finally here. Jann Rowland has been trying to launch this for several years and it is finally out of the bag. Know before you start this, it ends with a HUGH cliffhanger that will shock and amaze. If you can't stand the suspense then you might want to wait for the second book.

Bonds of Friendship

no reviews at this time.

J. W. wrote: "It's finally here. Jann Rowland has been trying to launch this for several years and it is finally out of the bag. Know before you start this, it ends with a HUGH cliffhanger that will shock and am..."

Does he have a prediction of a part 2 release date?
I read The Heir's Disgrace in April 2018 and I am still waiting for part 2 and 3.

I would think it shouldn't be too much longer. He already had the outline written and knew where he wanted to go with the story. He had posted hints where he was going with the characters in an earlier AuAu post. I'm sure he will be posting information in the future. I'll post something as soon as I know. He was delayed in launching this one due to his eye surgery and other events in his life, so it is hard to tell.

I put off reading it as the second one was not published. I find I forget details if there is too much time between books in series.

I'm the same way, Sheila. That is why I made a point of saying there was a cliffhanger. Hopefully, he can publish it in a few months or at least within this year.

I am going to wait a while with this new one also. I waited for the 4th of that last series before I read any of it.. Thankfully, it came out quickly.

I think I have read of most, if not all of his stories...and enjoyed them so I look forward to these also.

Price drop: Now $2.99:

Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors

310 reviews: 55% 5-stars & 24% 4-stars

FREE - An Unsuitable Governess: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Violet King - Kindle Edition

Susan wrote: "FREE - An Unsuitable Governess: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Violet King - Kindle Edition"

Thank you for sharing that An Unsuitable Governess: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Violet King is currently free.

I have been curious about reading her and have some of her books on my TBR List by most are so expensive and a bit longer than I go with when I have Kindle Unlimited since I usually only have so long and want to read as many books as I can.

I have also added this book to 2 of my Listopia Lists
Austenesque Theme - Love Triangle: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Austenesque Alphabet Challenge - Letter U: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Chelsea wrote: "Susan wrote: "FREE - An Unsuitable Governess: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Violet King - Kindle Edition"

Thank you for sharing that [bookcover:An Unsuitable Governess: A Pride and Prejudice ..."

Many of her books are free to read on her blog. Some are MA.

An Invitation for those on Facebook-
Fantasy Reads for Austen Fans is a new group that launched yesterday. Come one come all!

Here's the group details and the link:
Welcome to our magical enclave for Austen-inspired fantasy! Please join us for discussions about our fantasy worlds, how we build them, special treats from our books, and news about JAFF fantasy. We want to hear from you, too! If you have ideas of what you'd like, please share them, or just introduce yourself. 🙂
This group is the brainchild of Austenesque author Monica Fairview
(Dangerous Magic), who conscripted fellow authors Maria Grace
(Jane Austen's Dragons series), Abigail Reynolds
(Mr. Darcy's Enchantment), reviewer/blogger/writer Sophia Rose
, Melanie Rachel
(Interwoven, coming 2021), and Lari Ann O'Dell
(Mr. Darcy's Phoenix, coming 2021) to join her. We're so excited to have this place to talk about this up-and-coming subgenre!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fanta...