From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: I’ve come to the realization that Pride and Prejudice “what if’s” are my favorite sub-genre to read in the world of Jane Austen fan fiction (JAFF). They give us the opportunity to cut and mold the storyline of Austen’s work in a fresh new way, and to explore all... Continue Reading →
Only Mr. Darcy Will Do, by Kara Louise – A Review
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... Continue Reading →
Mr. Darcy’s Secret, by Jane Odiwe – A Review
Everyone has a secret or two in their past that they would rather forget. In Regency times, where a breach in propriety could ruin a reputation with a withering look, people had many secrets to hide. Are we surprised to learn that the residents of Pemberley, the palatial estate of the Darcy family in Jane... Continue Reading →
Mr. Darcy’s Obsession, by Abigail Reynolds – A Review
From the desk of Christina Boyd: Huzzah! The much anticipated Mr. Darcy’s Obsession, a Pride & Prejudice variation by author, Abigail Reynolds has come at last. In this clever re-imagining, Miss Elizabeth Bennet left Hunsford before Mr. Darcy’s ill-stated first proposal as her father fell sick and later died. His heir, Mr. Collins assumes the... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
The Man Who Loved Pride and Prejudice, by Abigail Reynolds – A Review
From the desk of Christina Boyd: I was anxious to read The Man Who Loved Pride & Prejudice: A Modern Love Story with a Jane Austen Twist, by Abigail Reynolds as I have been a fan of her Pemberley Variations series for a few years, own all her other commercially published and self-published books and... Continue Reading →
Searching for Pemberley, by Mary Lydon Simonsen – A Review
Could Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice have been based on the courtship of Elizabeth Garrison and William Lacey, a Regency-era couple who appear to be the doppelgangers of the legendary Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy? The possibility is intriguing to Maggie Joyce, a 22-year old American working in England after WWII who hears... Continue Reading →
Seducing Mr. Darcy, by Gwyn Cready – A Review
Book review of Seducing Mr. Darcy, by Gwen Cready a new romantic time travel parody of Pride and Prejudice.