Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2022 discussion

Charlotte Heywood - 1-5
1st up: Compromised!: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Rated and Reviewed! SOLID 4*s
2nd: Dare to Refuse Such a Man Rated and Reviewed! 4.5 got 5*s!
3rd: The Scandalous Mr. Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation 4*s for originality and that it was well written only, not a good book for me.
4th: Veni Vidi Vicious: A Viking Pride and Prejudice variation And this one is a re-read must, for so many reasons. 5*s and reviewed!
5th: The Formation of Just Such a Plan: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Read - and while this is mine, I read it in January for the verification that it was the book I intended it to be, and one I hope others enjoy!

Marianne Dashwood 6-10
6th: Agony and Hope Austenesque Jolabokaflod book to finish! 5*s and Reviewed.
7th: Darcy's Uneasy Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed!
8th: Will You Be My Widow?: A Pride And Prejudice Variation 4*s for the unique and well written story. Did not like it too much, but loved the Colonel and all the cats as I too enjoyed in Venice, and the ending was close to worth it!
9th: What Lingers In the Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Sweet Variation 4*s and reviewed.
10th: Only The Deepest Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s Reviewed! It is the very epitome of all our sweetest expectations for a tale which starts where it does...an enjoyable and comfortable read!

Morland 21-50 Books
11: Camp Jane: The Winners Rally Round 5*s and Reviewed!
(Bella combined the following three in a single published work)
12th: Pride and Prejudice and Poison: A Pride and Prejudice Novel Variation 4*s and Reviewed.
13: Pride and Prejudice and Secrets: Pride and Prejudice Variation Sequel 4*s and Reviewed.
14: Forced to Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and Reviewed
15: One More Time: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and Reviewed
16: Darcy's Last Chance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation rated 4*s and Reviewed!
17: The Lost Letters: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3*s and reviewed
18: The Elizabeth Papers 4*s and reviewed
19: A Very Austen Valentine 4*s and reviewed (met the Duchess, one with a tail and was a source of amusement)
20: The Wrong Wedding: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3*s and reviewed
21: Elizabeth: A Pride & Prejudice Novella 3*s and reviewed
22: Still Waters: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4*s and reviewed!
23: Harriet: A Jane Austen Variation 4*s and reviewed
24: Lizzy Bennet Meets the Countess: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (re-read) 4*s and reviewed!
25: Saved from Scandal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed (One of the very few, if only, steamy one I will include - not normally my preference, but this Darcy had a great deal more of Colonel Fitzwilliam in him than Fitzwilliam Darcy...so it was more plausible!)
26: Outwitting Mr Darcy 4*s and reviewed
27: Eavesdropping: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
28: A Love That Lingers On 4*s and reviewed all stories within I could and the main anthology.
29: When Charlotte Became Romantic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed!
30: Darcy's Redemption: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3*s and reviewed, blurb did not prepare me for 3/4 of the book to be acrimonious treatment from Elizabeth's alive and rather cruel husband.
31: Inspired Reflections: Three Short Pride and Prejudice Variations Puppy-love in more than one way for one of the three... 4*s and reviewed.
32: The Exile: The Countess Visits Longbourn: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5*s and Reviewed!
33: Lizzy Bennet Ghost Hunter: A Haunting Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
34: In the Library at Netherfield Park: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3*s - exactly textbook with Wickam trying to poison Elizabeth as he failed in making Darcy miserable with compromising them.
35: To Save and Protect: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed - paperback only
36: The Longbourn Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed.
37: Mr. Collins' Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed.
38: The Avenger: Thomas Bennet and a Father's Lament 4*s and reviewed!
39: Mary's Song: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and so cute!
40: Torn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed. Beautifully written!
41: Shadows Over Longbourn 4*s ONLY because the men did not take care of the threat - though some believe it is not a gentlemen's need to do...It was in every other way excellent!!!!!
42: In Search of Beauty, A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed!
43: The Pilgrim: Lydia Bennet and a Soldier's Portion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4* and reviewed
44: A Fortuitous Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed!
45: Remember, you wanted this: or 'Be careful what you ask for'. A Collection of P&P Variations an unexpected reread already rated with 4*s and reviewed! What fun was re-had!
46: Cherishing Kitty: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s for the teatime sweet treat
47: Lost Souls: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed!
48: Bingley’s Scheme : A Pride and Prejudice Variation
49: Twelve Dates with Gentlemen Friends: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Reimagining 5* (had to know it was worth sharing and it was kinda fun to just READ it, lol)
50: The Grail: The Saving of Elizabeth Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4.5*s rounded to 5 and added a review with spoilers, but added that there was a spoiler within so noted in caution!

George Knightley 51-75 Books
51: Cinn (pronounced Sin) suggested: Franchise & Follies - can't wait! 4.5 = 5*s and reviewed.
52: Lizzy: A Mr Darcy Mystery 5*s
53: Mr. Darcy's Most Reckless Kiss: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed!
54: Sanctuary: Volume 1 5*s (4.5) and reviewed fun!
55: Mrs. Collins' Lover 4*s and reviewed
56: In Plain Sight: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - Don's suggestion out of his books after the wardrobe series. 5*s and reviewed!
57: All These Promises: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
58: Sorrow and Second Chances 4.5*s rounded up to 5*s for a couple uniques!
59: The Benefits of Extensive Reading: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
60: If Only In His Dreams My Melanie Schertz treat! 4*s and reviewed!
61: Convenience of That Kind: Pride & Prejudice variation 5*s and reviewed
62: An Intolerable Situation: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
63: A Timely Elopement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed!
64: London Holiday 5*s and reviewed!
65: A Certain Practical Understanding 5*s and reviewed
66: Plots, Ploys, and the Art of Matchmaking: A Humorous Pride and Prejudice variation 5*s and reviewed
67: A Fall at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
68: Elizabeth's Darkest Beloved: A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.25 rounded up to 4*s and reviewed.
69: Not Forsaken: A Pride and Prejudice Variation4*s and reviewed!
70: Christmas, Love and Mr. Darcy 4*s and reviewed
71: The First Time They Met: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
72: Happy by Accident... or Not?: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4*s and reviewed
73: A Good Memory is Unpardonable 5*s and reviewed
74: Brighton Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
75: My Heart's Desire: A Pride and Prejudice Variation which was the plagiarized name, novel is FFnet as "All or Nothing" by At Leisure. 4*s but not on amazon to rate!

Fanny Price 76-100 Books
76: Letter Interrupted 5*s and reviewed
77: Vexed a Little in Love 5*s and reviewed
78: The Impulse of the Moment 5*s and reviewed
79: The Journey Home To Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
80: Marooned With Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed.
81: In Darcy's Dreams: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
82: Misled Into Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed - no longer on Amazon
83: One Thread Pulled: The Dance with Mr. Darcy 4*s and reviewed
84: Mistress Mary and the General: A Pride and Prejudice Inspired Story 4*s and reviewed
85: Chance and Circumstance 5*s and reviewed
86: Mr Darcy's Proposal: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
87: Mr. Darcy's Bet 4*s and reviewed
88: Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues 4*s and reviewed
89: A Third Proposal: A Short Story 4*s and reviewed
90: Ruined Forever 4*s and reviewed
91: Properly Humbled 4*s and reviewed
92: Folly and Forgiveness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
93: Capturing Miss Bennet's Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3* for plot under it, but could not finish.
94: A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
95: A Most Civil Proposal 4*s and reviewed
96: Mr. Darcy's Feigned Courtship 4*s and reviewed
97: Madness in Meryton: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5*s and wish I could give 6, and reviewed
98: Along for the Ride: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4*s and reviewed
99: The Golden Daffodil: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
100: Port and Proposals 5*s and reviewed

That was a 5-star read for me. I hope you enjoy it.

I really enjoyed this. I hope you like it.

Oh, I love JDK and her Compromised was 5-stars and one of my favorites. Dare was another 5-stars for me. Good choices.

J. W. wrote: "Oh, I love JDK and her Compromised was 5-stars and one of my favorites. Dare was another 5-stars for me. Good choices."

Thank you for stopping in and checking my list out with me! I am excited for both!

Linda wrote: "I really enjoyed this. I hope you like it."

Thank you for stopping in and looking at my list with me, I am so glad my first one has such positive comments! I loved chatting with Ms. King and look forward to reading this first!

Sheila wrote: "That was a 5-star read for me. I hope you enjoy it."

Thank you, Miss Sheila, and I hope you are excited about this challenge as I am!

I think the best part is the people in this community. They relate on a personal level, not just looking at how many books one reads or if they are highly rated or not. Prayers go up for those among us who share the need for such. So welcome and relax with a good book now and then.

Initial goal reached, but can I go further?
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Colonel Brandon 101-150 Books
101: The People We Love: A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
102: Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts DNF - 2*s and reviewed. Suggest deleting from your library as I did from mine. No longer available on Amazon.
103: Lord Harpenden's Daughter : Pride and Prejudice variation 5*s and reviewed
104: One Love Two Hearts Three Stories: A Pride & Prejudice Anthology 5*s and reviewed
105: Remorse and Reconciliation 5*s and reviewed
106: Love by Turns: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella 5*s but I'm biased :)
107; The Luck of Fitzwilliam Darcy 4*s and reviewed
108: Love Unsought 5*s and reviewed
109: Fair Stands the Wind: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
110: Lover's Knot: A Mysterious Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*s and reviewed
111: Betrothed to Mr Darcy 5*s and reviewed
112: A Hopeful Holiday: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4*s and reviewed
113: Barely Betrothed to Mr. Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation 4*s and reviewed
114: Betrothed to Mr Darcy 4*s and reviewed
115: Never Doubt I Love: A Tale of Mary After "Pride and Prejudice" 4 *s (Mary is always crying and hiding away!) and reviewed
116: The Colonel's Cousin: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5*s and reviewed
117: Mr. Darcy's Present: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary 5* and reviewed
118: Christmas in Gracechurch Street 5*s and reviewed

Kimbelle wrote: "Initial goal reached, but can I go further?
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Colonel Brandon 101-150 Books
101: [book:The People We Love: A Paranormal Pride and..."

Excellent progress!

Great reading list, Kimbelle.

Sheila wrote: "Kimbelle wrote: "Initial goal reached, but can I go further?

Thank you, Sheila! It's been such a diverse and fun reading year and I see you too have had a great list~

J. W. wrote: "Great reading list, Kimbelle."

Thank you so much~ It's been fun though I think your list was so great too!

I have been terrible at nipping from the other lists but I have found many great stories that way. I should say we borrow. Yeah, that sounds better. LOL!

J. W. wrote: "I should say we borrow. Yeah, that sounds better. LOL!"

Borrowing your list, yes indeed, let us say borrow, for taking one's wishes and hopes right from their shelves (that they are virtual is immaterial) seems cruel in the stark light of day...I am sure it will look far more like the right thing to do when the sun goes down and the wine is poured....

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Well done Kim!

Sam wrote: "Well done Kim!"

You have an amazing list yourself, Sam! I look forward to seeing your choices next year!

With all the wonderful books due to be published next year and add up the rereads, its going to be great!