Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Challenge 2024 discussion
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Emma Watson 151-199
151 love on very fast forward: https://rosefairbanks.com/2017/08/03/...these are great
152 https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
153 https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
Katja wrote: "151 love on very fast forward: https://rosefairbanks.com/2017/08/03/...these are great
152 https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
153 https://www.dwiggie.c..."
Wow, you are just breezing through the stories!
A new arrival at Miss Emma Watson's level. Welcome, Katja. Tea and a tray will arrive shortly. Make yourself at home.
Thanks for the tea. 154 listing this as JAFF is a bit of a stretch but it says Darcy in the title so here goes. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
155 some of her reasoning seemed a little weird https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
156 this was probably a reread although i might be thinking of other books with a similar storyline https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10958304...
157 https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
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Katja wrote: "Thanks for the tea. 154 listing this as JAFF is a bit of a stretch but it says Darcy in the title so here goes. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
155 some of her reasoning seemed ..."
Fantastic!
158 three little one-shots by this author https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4503926/...159 wade H's new WIP seems like fun, and by fun I mean that Wickham is getting tarred and feathered https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14325873...
160 funny free audio on youtube https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
161 i have probably read this before https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/denver1...
Well done Katja. Your #156 was one of my very first forays into JAFF. Perhaps I need to dust it off and read it again.
162-170 I read several of the stories on this author's page (Linda Gonschior's alias I think?) https://www.dwiggie.com/baronetage/vi...171 this continues on #161, i like the writing but doesn't feel finished https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/denver2...
172-173 snowbound by Jack Caldwell, Wish upon a star by ola wegner, rereads
A couple of DNFs. Bingley's trip to Netherfield lasted 200 years and he became incenses. Darcy kisses Anne's check. 174 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
175 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
176 I liked the suspense but never understood why her amnesia worked so selectively https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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177 https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to... darcy wants a do-over, or two, or three178 rereading https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... all the blatant innuendo seems rather OOC but it's so funny I don't mind in the least
179 addiction and grief are touched upon here https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to...
180 rereading Tact by Peneaux. Love the dialogue!
Pemberley is just over the rise, Katja. At the rate you are going, you will be there shortly. Just think about a hot beverage near the fireplace. Heavenly.
181 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12241166... reread this because somebody mentioned it here and I am nothing if not suggestible 182 Darcy's proposals get rejected a lot more than usual here https://archiveofourown.org/works/240...
a fun story
183 elizabeth marries not-darcy but this is pretty great https://archiveofourown.org/works/852...
184 rereading I don't know how many times https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
185 anthology https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
186 I hadn't marked this read before but I had made some highlights and notes previously https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
187 four stories by this author https://www.dwiggie.com/baronetage/vi... (well I read them all but I have counted two in recent posts I think)
188 i haven't finished all the stories here yet so currently-reading status https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Plus some free samples again: a couple I put down as a maybe, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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this one prolly not my cup of tea but YMMV https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Not even I am shameless enough to count that one, considering you could see just the table of contents
and this could be written by JA herself and I still wouldn't buy a 33 page story that costs nearly ten dollars
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also a no from me https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Katja wrote: "181 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12241166... reread this because somebody mentioned it here and I am nothing if not suggestible 182 Darcy's proposals get rejected a lot more..."
You're cruising right along
It looks like you were feeling the anthology love this week. I enjoy. good short story too. When all the padding is stripped away you can really spot the good (or bad) writing.I must read #184 again. It was another very early JAFF encounter for me.
yeah short stories are suitably bite-sized to finish in one sitting189 this book was worth what I paid for it https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
190 reread https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/2019/Mo...
191 iris lim story https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14080587...
192 a fun little short https://archiveofourown.org/works/323...
193 new Wade H in four chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14330068...reading several Northanger Abbey shorts, of which the ones that stuck in my head enough to mention here:
194 https://archiveofourown.org/works/535... Catherine's reading materials cause concern
195 https://archiveofourown.org/works/323... Henry Tilney supervillain
196 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5582800/... this was surprising, to say the least. But silly fun. Mature content.
197 I read several of the short stories here https://ameliamarielogan.com/ fun fluff, silliness and absurdities
198 rereading https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and 199 For the enjoyment of reading (short stories incl. Amy D'orazio)
200 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I do like a good Mansfield Park variation Katja. Have fun at Pemberley. Maybe make a big pile of all the good ones so that we can find them easily if/when we arrive?!
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Katja wrote: "193 new Wade H in four chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14330068...reading several Northanger Abbey shorts, of which the ones that stuck in my head enough to mention here:
194..."
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!
Katja wrote: "193 new Wade H in four chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14330068...reading several Northanger Abbey shorts, of which the ones that stuck in my head enough to mention here:
194..."
Congratz Katja!!! Enjoy the sunshine and walkways at Pemberley!
Any chance you can write out the titles of the books you list? I (shamefacedly) admit to not taking the time to click on the links to find out what they are...
Katja wrote: "193 new Wade H in four chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14330068...reading several Northanger Abbey shorts, of which the ones that stuck in my head enough to mention here:
194..."
Enjoy Pemberley
Sam wrote: Any chance you can write out the titles of the books you list? I (shamefacedly) admit to not taking the time to click on the links to find out what they are...You're in luck, there's no quiz :)
but sure, I could do that
thanks all
Pemberley in February? Bundle up, Katja and keep the fire going. Congratulations!
all Eightyearsandahalf's (https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8853574/...) are Persuasion one-shots or short stories151 Her Innermost Thoughts by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
152 In Sickness and In Health by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
153 A Fall at Winthrop by Eightyearsandahalf 3.5*
154 In Vino Veritas by Eightyearsandahalf4 *
155 The Old Oak Tree by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
156 Surprise at Kellynch Hall by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
157 A Kind Interference (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12394121...) by Eightyearsandahalf 4.5*
158 The Captain's Cabin (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13235040) by HLJ137 4.5* sigh.
159 Of Beauty and Blessings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George 3.5* a little overly sappy. Too much pre ODC for me to put up with said over sappiness.
160 The Masks We Wear ( https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/2019/Je...) by Jen (not me!) 4* well that was unexpected!
161 Secret Knowledge (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/2019/Je...) by Jen 4* curses!
162 The Inner Thoughts and Wishes of Mr. Darcy (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/2019/Je...) by Jen 3.5* OMG. no HEA for ODC. Poor Darcy. How horrific. This is tragic. seriously. minus those points plus Zillion more for doing that to Darcy.
163 An Endeavour at civility (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/jenray1...) by Jennifer Ray 4* starts at DHP but Lizzy reacts with more civility – she's reluctant to tell him why she is refusing him, but they get through the content of the letter through a few conversations. He is determined. She is wary, distrustful and still judgmental. Sadly this story was abandoned (In 2012!) before any resolution has been reached for either Jane or Lizzy or Darcy or Bingley. Bummer.
164 Deception & Retribution: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
165 The Importance of Memories () by LoriH (Lorraine Hetschel 3.5* meh
166 Enamored (The Ventura Billionaires Club #3) by Lucille Byrne [ARC] 2.5* Hot mess. Modern very loose retelling of Pride and Prejudice. An emotionally damaged Darcy and an emotionally immature Eliza who was not very likeable. The whole business connection between the two made no sense. Half of the dithering I could chalk up to the characters' immaturity/damage but the rest seemed like ... well... in need of an editor. Let's leave it at that.
167 A Moment of Darkness (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14343915...) by mellyanne25 Melissa Anne 4* meet cute
168 -170 Crossroads: A Collection of Austenesque Novellas by M.J. Stratton 4-4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
171 I Tried To Forget You (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13606025) by mrswentworth1904 4.5*. Persuasion sequel. Amnesia – twice!!!!
172 Anne's Aspirations (https://archiveofourown.org/works/368...) by Natasja (Natasja Rose) 4* Alternate Universe of Persuasion where the Persuasion was not effective and leaves off after 8 yrs, 6 yrs after their marriage with the Crofts letting Kellynch. I saw in Too Generous A Soul that this might be continued. :)
173 Not so silent challenge - Polly (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13611088...) by sysa22 Sydney Salier 4* Mrs G to the rescue!
174-199 to go
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151 Her Innermost Thoughts by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
152 In Sickness and In Health by Eightyearsand..."
I'll have to check out those Persuasion pieces. Way to go, Jen!
Go Jen! Pemberley is nearly in sight.
very nice choices! endeavour at civility is the abandoned WIP that I am the saddest about
Jen wrote: "all Eightyearsandahalf's (https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8853574/...) are Persuasion one-shots or short stories151 Her Innermost Thoughts by Eightyearsandahalf 4*
152 ..."
Well done!
And here it is, the final drop:174 The Broken Hourglass (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14324247...) by BadAtNamesAndFaces 3.5* Another Persuasion sequel - Cute.
175 P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Fitzwilliam have a talk (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Elizabeth Adams 4*
176 At the Request of Georgiana (https://excentrykemuse.com/2024/04/12...) by ExcentrykeMuse 4* no HEA for ODC; because Georgiana is insightful.
177 Fortuitous Misunderstanding (https://excentrykemuse.com/2023/04/11...) by ExcentrykeMuse 4* Re-read of a short with a Mercenary Lizzy. Too bad this wasn't expanded upon.
178 November Tears (https://excentrykemuse.com/2023/09/30...) by ExcentrykeMuse 4* no HEA for ODC; failed Lydia rescue, super bold & Presumptuous Elizabeth and a determined Darcy (thinking with his head)
179 Conception of Loss (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13242693...) by HLJ137 4* Persuasion variation: Benwick the matchmaker – who would have guessed?
180 Haunted by the Past (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13277700...) by HLJ137 3.5* Persuasion variation: abandoned. Bummer
181 Truce (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13271385...) by HLJ137 3.5*
182 P&P The Untold Stories: Fitzwilliam Meets Elizabeth in the Woods (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Jack Caldwell 4*
183 P&P The Untold Stories: Fitzwilliam Takes His Leave of the Parsonage (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Jack Caldwell 3.5*
184 P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Plans His Proposal (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Joana Starnes 4* Darcy – about to suffer from foot 'n mouth disease
185 Mr. Darcy's Passion at Pemberley: A Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation by Maria Dashwood [ARC] 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
186 Captain Wentworth Home from the Sea by Mary Lydon Simonsen 4* I seem to have hit the amnesia trope jackpot... now looking at the list, I think that I've missed listing some reads, cuz I've read 3 or 4 Persuasion Amnesia tropes in a row. doh!
187 A Request (https://archiveofourown.org/works/450...) by Sandel 4* Another Persuasion variation
188 Lost Letters (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4330302) by Annabelle Marie 3.5* Persuasion sequel: revisiting Captain W's past heart break
189 Amnesia (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5003637/...) by Beagairheag 4* another Amnesia Persuasion variation
190 His Frozen Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Novella by Christie Capps 3.5* a little OTT, but sweet even with a completely repressed Darcy. At first I thought she was painting him as on the spectrum, but that doesn't hold true with the end.
191 Eloise & Darcy (https://excentrykemuse.com/2023/01/30...) by ExcentrykeMuse 4* WIP, possibly abandoned. as with most of ExcentrykeMuse's stories, No HEA for ODC. This is a Bridgerton xover with a Darcy & Eloise pairing. She likes him just as he is. And sees him just as he is. Post DHP with an off page Lydia & Wickham rescue. Not sure how he found out but... no matter.
192 La Contessa Isabella Maria Volturi (https://excentrykemuse.com/contessa/) by ExcentrykeMuse 3.5* a little detatched. Also Twilight X-over. I don't much care for Twilight. At all. But this sorta works.
193 The Past Will Come to Light (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13238086...) by HLJ137 4* Persuasion Vignette where the Crofts learn of Anne and Wentworth's past.
194 A Second Chance (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14174834...) by Nerdanel14 4.5 Brutal backstory. OMG. Ranks up there with Nameless: A Pride & Prejudice Variation.
195 See No Evil by Wade H. Mann 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
196 The Parson of Kympton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Beatrice Langford 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
197 A Wedding at Kympton Freebie (https://songsparrowpress.com/authors/...) by Beatrice Langford 3* epilogue to The Parson of Kympton ... syrupy.
198 A Penny For Your Wish: A Pride And Prejudice Variation by M Pomegranate (formerly Mable Sharpe) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
199 Anne and Wentworth: A Persuasion Prequel and Variation Novelette by Samantha Lord 3* alternate Universe of Persuasion – it dragged then it rushed. We didn't get to see much of Anne and Frederick. The ending was abrupt and while it had potential it really could have used some fleshing out. I liked it well enough, but it needed more to be satisfying.
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174 The Broken Hourglass (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14324247...) by BadAtNamesAndFaces 3.5* Another Persuasion sequel - Cute.
175 P&P The Un..."
LOL, I've had that happen where I read so many in a row that were similar enough to forget I'd read a few. :) Neat that you found so many Persuasion ones.
Wow, way to go, Jen!
Jen wrote: "And here it is, the final drop:174 The Broken Hourglass (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14324247...) by BadAtNamesAndFaces 3.5* Another Persuasion sequel - Cute.
175 P&P The Un..."
Fantastic!!!
Here we go...Books 151-199
151 Such Beatings at the Heart: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4
Switcheroo between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, very good. Quite clever, if a little too focused on each learning (or not as the case may be) how to please themselves in the other's body. It did have a point as it had an impact of their reunion near the end of the book.
152 A Quick Succession of Busy Nothings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - KU 3.5
I've been a bit disappointed by this one and the last one she published. They are too busy, too much going on. And in my opinion, too many unlikeable characters.
153 Discovery JoanHall - FF 4
Jane centric story. It was interesting. If a little bland. Well written.
154 Without Vanity or Pride - ARC 4.5
2 novellas in 1. Pride is outstanding Amy. Vanity is good, if not quite as good as Amy's
155 Promise to honor and obey - FF - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13579189/ DNF
he does not grovel nearly enough, I forgot that Jeanne told us about this story last year. The one where Richard 'needs' to impregnate Elizabeth after Darcy got the mumps.
156 When least expected - https://web.archive.org/web/201202170... 4
Bennet concerned for his fave daughter's marriage, surprises the newly weds with a visit.
157 Curiosity and correspondence - https://austeninterlude.com/maria/civ... 4
A series of letters following Hunsford bring ODC to a semi swfit understanding
158 A Glorious Fall - FF, WIP - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14334014... 4
Lizzy falls on Darcy in Mrs B's presence, instead of crying compromise, Mrs B also sits on Darcy to hide him. Saying she was saving her girl from a life with a disagreeable man. This make Darcy rethink things. Very cute story from a first timer.
159 Crossroads: A Collection of Austenesque Novellas - ARC 4
3 in 1, all cute. the 2nd one was a tad long.
160 Checkmate, Mr Darcy: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P - FF, WIP SYAS 4.5
not an odc hea. pulled for publishing
161 Only Exceedingly Shy - reread, AB 4.5
Elizabeth returns to London with the Gardiners and a chance meeting sets E to meet Georgiana. Love blossoms from there. Very sweet! Excellent AB narrated by Harry Frost
162 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet - KU 4
Elizabeth has epilepsy. Her mother is dreadful and father doesn't really protect her.
163 A Wilful Misunderstanding: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - Reread, AB 5
The angst! the heartache
164 Second Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - reread, PB 4
Darcy was an abused second son. Vastly intelligent, but NO people skills.
165 Colonel & Mrs Richard Fitzwilliam: AKA: The Repercussions of Extreme Pride & Prejudice - KU 3.5
Compromise between Elizabetha nd Col F (who already secretly loves her) but Darcy loves her too.
166 Interior of a Family - reread, FF 4
Elizabeth is Hurst's long lost sister
167 Darcy's Favorite: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation - reread, PB 3.5
quick 1 hour read. After waffleing Darcy goes for the gold. Good thing Elizabeth is already in love with him...
168 A Favorite Daughter - reread, AB/ARC 4.5
Audiobook ARC. Tough read, it's hard to see Elizabeth so burdened by her promise to her father. Thank goodness Darcy steps up (near the end)
169 London Holiday - Reread, AB 4.5
Love the story and audiobook
170 Anne de Bourgh's Best Friend: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3.5
Elizabeth saves Anne's life and this make huge changes
171 Elizabeth's Magic 3.5
Knowing Elizabeth as E Bennet, a misunderstanding leads to understanding.
172 Mr Darcy's Devotion: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Novella Variation 4
After Lydia-gate, correspondence from Longbourn gives Darcy reason to hope.
173 To do her duty YT/AB Elizabeth Adams 4
Mrs Bennet gets pregnant at 40 yo. 20 min audiobook. Narrator was great!
174 Passion and Persistence: What if Mr Darcy does not give Elizabeth up after Hunsford? 3
Darcy does everything to win Elizabeth's love. I didn't buy the Jane/Viscount ark.
175 Faults of Understanding: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - reread, AB 4.5
Marrying Darcy, the worse of 2 evils and agreeing to it on Lady C's challenge. Very bumpy start, but a great read once you get over the angst.
176 Saved By Mr Darcy: A Romantic Pride and Prejudice Variation 3
I said I wouldn't read this one, but it sneaked in. Its ok, but I didn't love it.
177 An Accidental Meeting 5
Last in the accidental series. It's a load of fun with a tiny mystery added in to make it a bit different.
178 Murders in London: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5
Quick burn for our couple, but loads of drama and second guessing on odg's part to keep it action packed.
179 Listen To Your Heart 4
Very sweet short sory, of what if Anne doesn't give in to Lady Russell's persuasion.
180 Pride & Perception: a Pride & Prejudice variation - reread, ku 4
more to the Bennet's, Binlgey isn't up to scratch.
181 Our Particular Friend - A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5
182 The Earl’s Granddaughter - reread, K 3.5
183 More Discerning - Volume I: A Pride and Prejudice variation novel - KU 3.5
184 A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - reread, K 4
Stupid Bennet blames all his ills on his 15 yo daughter.
185 The Bachelor Mr Darcy: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice ARC 5
Chock-a-block full of story and back story. Some beautiful scenes between Darcy and Richard.
186 His Family Objects: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - ARC 5
assault and the after effect of emotional and mental imbalance.
187 Mr. Darcy's Return - KU 4
4 weeks away from Elizabeth, Darcy decides he must have her. So he had Wickham taken care of and brings Georgiana to Netherfield.
188 Life after Darcy (Caroline Moves On) - YT/AB
short story by Elizabeth Adams
189 The Luxury of Silence - Reread, AB 4.5
friends to lovers in Hertfordshire
190 Georgiana's Savior, A Pride and Prejudice Variation - KU 3.5
Started great, got a little OTT. this was a nsn-Jane on steroids!
191 Jane Austen: A Life 3.5
My toe dip in the water for reading a bio of our dear author.
192 The Second Mrs. Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3
Loved the concept. Too many little inconsistencies, which kept throwing me out of the story.
193 So Material a Change: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - Reread, PB 4.5
bit of a set up situation for odc, they fall in love during the engagement, some hi-jinx etc
194 Disability and Determination -Reread, AB 4
don't love the narrator, and this author is not my fave either. but this story is compelling. A less than perfect Darcy, and a less than perfect Jane changes dynamics in a nuance way.
195 A Penny For Your Wish: A Pride And Prejudice Variation - KU 4
Liked this far more than anticipated. Sweeter and cleaner than the blrb gives a feeling of. But oh those dreadful Bennets!
196 Reprisals and Redemption -Minorgentry- FF 4
The first half is tough, but worth the 2nd half
197 Dare to Refuse Such a Man - Reread, AB 4.5
Mama Bennet to the rescue!
198 Checkmate, Mr Darcy: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P - Reread 4
Read as WIP and the KU. This is up there with The colonel and the widow for a non Darcy/Elizabeth matching.
199 The Parson of Kympton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5
Meh, it was ok,
Wow! What a fabulous mix of books Sam. A few may have made it to my TBR!
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Books 151-199
151 Such Beatings at the Heart: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4
Switcheroo between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, very good. Quite clever, if a little too f..."
You've got me curious to read so many of those, Sam. Yay, way to go on your stack. Off you go to Pemberley's Library!
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