Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 discussion

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FREE - A Disguise of the Worst Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy (Enchanting Tales) by Sarah Courtney (Kindle Edition)

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A Disguise of the Worst Sort

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Jealousy & Disappointment - A Pride and Prejudice Variation

168 reviews: 28% 5-stars & 40% 4-stars

Several have followed the story on FF started by Christine Combe: The Husbands of Elizabeth Bennet. It has been divided into two volumes by special request of the readers. It has now been pulled and launched yesterday. Those who do not like Elizabeth being married to another... walk away. Soon volume two will start posting on FF with the widow Countess, Lady Elizabeth Sedgwick, and Mr. Darcy falling in love.

The Husbands of Elizabeth Bennet, Volume One: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

This was a good one. I think it was the first book of hers I truly enjoyed! I pray Vol. 2 is just as good.

J. W. wrote: "Several have followed the story on FF started by Christine Combe: The Husbands of Elizabeth Bennet. It has been divided into two volumes by special request of the readers. It has now been pulled an..."

Does she call her Lady Elizabeth? Because that is incorrect. She would be Lady Sedgwick.

I will read it because I have enjoyed at least one of her books.

@ 7: That was me, Anne. I went back and corrected that... oops. Thanks for the catch.

@ 6: Sam, I agree completely. I really enjoyed His lordship. He was a great guy with a horrid family.

J. W. wrote: "@ 7: That was me, Anne. I went back and corrected that... oops. Thanks for the catch.

@ 6: Sam, I agree completely. I really enjoyed His lordship. He was a great guy with a horrid family."

Oh I’m sorry I mentioned it. My mother was an English teacher so it’s in my DNA.

Don't be sorry, Anne. We help each other in this group. I didn't think anything about it. It felt so natural. LOL!

Freebie Alert! Mrs. Darcy's Dilemma: A Sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is free at Amazon US.

Here's link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8P6GTWL?...

Thanks Sophia - it's free in the UK too.

I saw this posted on Facebook by Karen M Cox, it's a potential plagiarism warning:

"FYI/PSA
Hey readers - the admins at AHA have heard there might be another plagiarized story on Amazon and would like readers to be aware.

The book on Amazon is Prudent Choices by Alison Long.
The original author was Ali972 and the title was Overthrowing such Schemes. Her stories were removed from AHappy Assembly site some time ago.
AHA has reached out about this matter via email to her site, but there has been no response.
If anyone here knows Ali , perhaps you might contact her and have her contact Amazon?
Thank you !"

This follows on from some other probable stolen stories.

A Judge of Their Characters by Lucrezia was being sold under the name of Lucrezia Robertson.

Also Henry’s Legacy by jmiracchi was published as Secrets and Misconceptions by Lauren Thompson.

Apparently these were taken too, just wanted to warn you not to buy.

I knew about the first two but not the last so thanks for the heads up Ceri. As someone who makes her living in the creative field (with textiles rather than words) this makes me hopping mad!

Ceri wrote: "I saw this posted on Facebook by Karen M Cox, it's a potential plagiarism warning:

"FYI/PSA
Hey readers - the admins at AHA have heard there might be another plagiarized story on Amazon and would..."


Good to know! Thanks, Ceri!

I hate this. Maybe with the advent of AI, thieves will stop stealing stories and allow the bot to write their stories for them.

That would be one positive thing to be grateful for in regards to AI! Always a silver lining...

Stolen story update:

I sent a message on the fanfiction site to jfb a.k.a. jmiracchi [on AHA] about the stolen story. Here is the response.

Thank you all so much. I am grateful beyond words. Someone did indeed steal my story.

I knew about this only because a reader sent me an e-mail. I was distraught that this person stole my baby. Amazon was great about it. In less than 24 hours, they had taken the stolen piece down. It should not now appear for sale anywhere online.

Please pass along my gratitude to all your friends at Goodreads.

Again, thank you all so much.

Janice M.

It's good to know the author is still active and responding to e-mails.
I'm glad she was able to get her story removed quickly.

Once again, it was alert readers that discovered it.

J. W. wrote: "Stolen story update:

I sent a message on the fanfiction site to jfb a.k.a. jmiracchi [on AHA] about the stolen story. Here is the response.

Thank you all so much. I am grateful beyond words. Some..."

Great positive outcome for this book and author, Jeanne. Thanks for sharing!

Unfortunately Prudent Choices is go still available on Amazon. It has 31 ratings. Sounds like a good story too so i think i will go looking at AHA.

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Beyond Legal Matters: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Variation

117 Reviews: 14% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

Unfortunately the Alison Long book was mentioned on Austenesque Reviews.

Meredith mentioned it in her list of books being launched in August. She would have no idea it was a possible theft.

https://austenesquereviews.com/2023/0...

I sent Meredith a note about this book just now.

FREE - At All Costs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel (Willow Hall Romance Book 4) Kindle Edition by Leenie Brown

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Field of Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

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Susan wrote: "FREE - At All Costs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel (Willow Hall Romance Book 4) Kindle Edition by Leenie Brown"

Thankyou!

$0.99 deal. Note from the author: "This book was written to help raise Alzheimer's Awareness and proceeds from this book will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association."

I bought it but it will be a while before I can read it. I am TOO close to the situation. Just looking at the title, made me tear up. I can't do it right now. However, I do want to help.


Remember, I Love You - Always

$0.99 Countdown deal: one day and a few hours left:

The Redemption of Lydia Wickham: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel/Variation

333 Reviews: 65% 5-stars & 26% 4-stars

J. W. wrote: "$0.99 deal. Note from the author: "This book was written to help raise Alzheimer's Awareness and proceeds from this book will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association."

I bought it but it will be..."

Thank you, Jeanne! Hugs!

J. W. wrote: "$0.99 deal. Note from the author: "This book was written to help raise Alzheimer's Awareness and proceeds from this book will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association."

I bought it but it will be..."

I have never been impressed by this author, but I admire her support for this cause, and I bought it. Thanks for spreading the word, Jeanne. I'm sorry this hits so close to home for you. ❤️

Thanks, Sophia and Debbie. ❤️ ❤️

Freebie Alert! At All Costs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel, the fourth in the Willow Hall series is up for free.

Amazon US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716Z76TT/...

Sophia wrote: "Freebie Alert! At All Costs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel, the fourth in the Willow Hall series is up for free.

Amazon US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716Z76TT/......"

Thanks, Sophia ;)

Tough times Jeanne - I have and will continue to pray for blessings for you.

J. W. wrote: "$0.99 deal. Note from the author: "This book was written to help raise Alzheimer's Awareness and proceeds from this book will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association."

I bought it but it will be..."

*hugs* Jeanne. It is very difficult to lose our loved ones in any way or speed.

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* Sending hugs your way Jeanne!

Thanks, guys. It was two years last month. I finally took the black ribbon off my door. It was time.

Hope it's getting easier with time.

It is, Katja. Time goes on and we have to go with it. I am cleaning out his office now. I couldn't do it before. I see his hard work. He had notes written everywhere. His personal things and sneaky snacks are the hardest. I laugh, I tear up, and I marvel at how hard he worked for his business as well as that of his family. He was a good man.

J. W. wrote: "It is, Katja. Time goes on and we have to go with it. I am cleaning out his office now. I couldn't do it before. I see his hard work. He had notes written everywhere. His personal things and sneaky..."

It has been almost 15 years for me. Grief is not over in a year. I tell people that his loss is still as big and as deep a hole as it was in the beginning. I have just built more bridges over it and paths around it. I do not spend as much time thinking about it but when I do . . . There is no expiration date on grief. 3 cheers for good men!! God bless you.

And God bless you as well, Marlee. You have described it well.

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Katja wrote: "Check out https://bookfunnel.summerhanford.com/..."

A plethora of modern JAFF!

My second edition of Hereafter Our Sister is out:

https://www.amazon.com/Hereafter-Our-...

It isn't on sale but it is on unlimited . . .

I wanted to let people know.

Marlee wrote: "My second edition of Hereafter Our Sister is out:

https://www.amazon.com/Hereafter-Our-...

It isn't on sale but it is on unlimi..."

Thanks, it's been years since I read this! Now is a good time for a reread.

J. W. wrote: "Thanks, guys. It was two years last month. I finally took the black ribbon off my door. It was time."

Big hugs to you Jeanne