Tag: Kara Louise

Mr. Darcy’s Rival: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise – A Review

From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Rider:

I’ve reviewed three of Kara Louise’s works now (Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, Darcy’s Voyage, and Pirates and Prejudice), and I can confidently say that she’s been gaining popularity as one of my favorite Jane Austen fan fiction authors. One of her strongest points is her imaginative ability to create such great variations on the traditional Pride and Prejudice storyline. It was with this in mind that I was eager to start a new installment in this great line of variations, Mr. Darcy’s Rival, which I knew was sure to intrigue me from the beginning. Continue reading “Mr. Darcy’s Rival: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise – A Review” →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Mr. Darcy’s Rival: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: 

We are very happy to welcome Austenesque author Kara Louise to Austenprose today to introduce you to her latest novel, Mr. Darcy’s Rival.

Kara has several Jane Austen-inspired novels in print including Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, Pirates & Prejudice, and Darcy’s Voyage.

I hope you enjoy this exclusive excerpt and guest blog with the author.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Mr. Darcy has learned he must prepare himself when he and his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, make their Continue reading “A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Mr. Darcy’s Rival: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise” →

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Pirates and Prejudice: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise – A Review

From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder:

When I first heard about a novel that turned my beloved Fitzwilliam Darcy into a pirate, I was apprehensive. HOW could anyone believably transform that noble gentleman into scurrilous brigand? He was so proper, so refined, and orderly. Picturing him as a swashbuckler…well, I just couldn’t imagine it. Enter author Kara Louise and her novel Pirates and Prejudice. I shouldn’t be surprised that Louise was able to seriously sell me on the idea, considering I loved her earlier novel Darcy’s Voyage (another version of Continue reading “Pirates and Prejudice: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Kara Louise – A Review” →

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Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, by Kara Louise – A Review

Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, by Kara Louise (2011)From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: 

Many Pride and Prejudice fans often have “what if” moments.  What if Elizabeth accepted Darcy the first time?  What if they had met previously and were kind to each other?  What if Elizabeth was forced to accept Darcy, knowing he was still very proud?  Author Kara Louise has answered some of these questions and more in her six Pride and Prejudice variation novels.  Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, originally tiled Something Like Regret, is the second of author Kara Louise’s self-published novels to be re-issued by Sourcebooks.  Her first novel Darcy’s Voyage quickly gained her notoriety in the Austen fan fiction world as an incredibly creative variation author.

A year after his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy is returning to Rosings Park for his annual sojourn to his aunt’s grand estate.  During his journey he reflects upon his last Continue reading “Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, by Kara Louise – A Review” →

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Chatting with Kara Louise, Author of Only Mr. Darcy Will Do

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:

Please welcome Austenesque author Kara Louise today on her first stop on her blog tour for her new book, Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, a Pride and Prejudice variation due out today from Sourcebooks.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Her worst fears come true…

After her father’s death, Elizabeth Bennet goes to work as a governess. Little does she know the Continue reading “Chatting with Kara Louise, Author of Only Mr. Darcy Will Do” →

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Austen Book Sleuth: New Books in the Queue for September 2010

Autumn is here — and September is my favorite month of the year in book publishing.  There is always so much to choose from and this year does not disappoint.  The Jane Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites of the many, many Austen inspired books heading our way this month, so keep your eyes open for these new titles.  Vampires seem to be dominating the field, with mysteries and Mr. Darcy stories not far behind.  Enjoy!

FICTION (prequels, sequels, retellings, variations, or Regency inspired)

Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron: Being A Jane Austen Mystery, by Stephanie Barron

It’s been four long years since Jane and the Baroque of Frailty, the last Jane Austen mystery from Stephanie Barron first graced my bookshelf.  That is eternity for this Janeite who is as passionate (well almost) about mysteries as her Jane Austen.  The combination of these two mighty forces of fiction is about as good as it gets for me in pleasure reading.  This is the tenth book in Barron’s critically acclaimed series of Jane Austen as a genteel Regency-era sleuth, gumshoeing it with Lords, Ladies and murderers.  The story set in 1813 throws Jane into a murder investigation in Brighton (oh, won’t Kitty & Lydia Bennet be thrilled) involving that infamous mad, bad and dangerous to know poet of the Regency-era, Lord Byron. *swoon* (publisher’s description)  The restorative power of the ocean brings Jane Austen and Continue reading “Austen Book Sleuth: New Books in the Queue for September 2010” →

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Darcy’s Voyage, by Kara Louise – A Review

From the desk of Christina Boyd: 

In this latest twist on Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, author Kara Louise’s Darcy’s Voyage: A Tale of Uncharted Love on the Open Seas embarks on a tale of romance, intrigue, and adventure. Setting the scene for all to follow, Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet meet whilst sharing a post carriage – and following the familiar Pride & Prejudice formula – Darcy and Elizabeth’s first meeting is far from stellar. An inattentive, intolerable Darcy has, of course, offended Elizabeth by impetuously colliding into her, nearly knocking her to the ground. (In his defense he is pre-occupied with being forced to take the post as his carriage is under repair.) However in the brief hours spent conversing, they make a remarkable impression on one another.  Alas, at the change of horses, the young people separate and continue on with their own travels.

Fast forward two years, and again the two are travel bent. This time Darcy is off to America to escort his younger sister home from a visit with her old companion – and Miss Elizabeth is traveling to meet her uncle and aunt Gardiner, who are on a business trip in New York. They meet on the ship he owns, Continue reading “Darcy’s Voyage, by Kara Louise – A Review” →

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