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Sheila's books read climb in 2019

2. Chocolate Cherry Cheater: A Jessica James..."
Great start Sheila!

2. Chocolate Cherry Cheater: A Jessica James..."
WOW! Well done!

13. Forewarned but not Forearmed: During a very cold January in 1811, Elizabeth Bennet is told something about her future that might come in useful ... if she would only take it seriously. http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/fbnf...
14. Another fine assembly: This short story suggests what might have happened at the Meryton Assembly if a particular horse had lived through the night, and consequently there was one more gentleman for the ladies to dance with that evening. http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/afma...
15. Delighting Mrs. Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
16. The Bell: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4 stars
17. What Happened in Lambton: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story
18. An Old Acquaintance by Cat929 - fan fiction
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13156647...
19. Renewing Old Acquaintance by Cat929 - fan fiction
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13157620...
20. Gone to Scotland by Heather - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/gts/...
21. The End of a Very Long, Bad Day by Jennifer Lynn https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
22. Darcy's Secret: A Love at Pemberley Short Story 3.5 stars
23. Being Mrs. Bennet 5 stars
24. Love Among the Gifted by ProfessorPedant https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12712278/1/ - 4.5 stars
25. Just For Loving You by Heather - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/jfly... Modern setting, told from Darcy's POV. He's a wealthy businessman, she's his PA. There's some MA content. Five chapters. 4.5 stars
26. The Steward of Blackwood Hall by flights_of_fantasy
https://www.wattpad.com/48067040-the-...
(This is an expanded "A Man of No Consequence" but the author did so while changing all the names and places to be other than those in P&P.)
27. One Door To Far
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
28. Choose Your Weapon https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12720139...
29. Anomaly by Elizabeth (anghraine) https://archiveofourown.org/works/172942
30. Black Sheep (non-JAFF) 4.5 stars


13. Forewarned but not Forearmed: During a very cold January in 1811, Elizabeth Bennet is told something about her f..."
Wowza!!!! Great progress! :)


It is 6 degrees outside here. I am not going out today but will walk on my treadmill twice.





Sheila, I'm glad you didn't get the brunt of it. Looks like Marlene got hammered. Sorry, Marlene.


-2C is about +28F.

-2 times 1.8 + 32 = 28.4 rounded to 28
That is our math lesson for this comment. We will now have individual reading time. **snicker**

-2 times 1.8 + 32 = 28.4 rounded to 28
That is our math less for this comment. We will now have individual reading time. **snicker**"
😄 ....and I've just got back from taking our dog for a longish walk. Temp is around -3°C but bright and sunny. Fingers OK but wish I could say the same for my toes! Hubby is back in bed with more flu-like symptoms. 😔 Going to have half an hour of Jeaane's "individual reading time" then it's off to my weight loss group to see if I've managed to lose the Christmas and New Year gain yet.

Honestly, I was delighted, except for it being too cold to play outside. :-)

32. Our Lady of Longbourn by leavesfallingup https://m.fanfiction.net/s/13151029/1/ 32 Chapters
33. Dawn at Netherfield 4 stars
34. A Quick Succession of Busy Nothings - In Loving Memory - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/ILM/... 64 chapters plus a short epilogue
35. An Incident at the Royal Rest Inn By: leavesfallingup - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12875791...
"A savage storm, two distressed young couples, and an exhausted nursemaid change the courses of two little lives. Twenty years later, it becomes the burden of Fitzwilliam Darcy to discover and reveal the truth. But who will thank him and who will despise him for his efforts?" Babies switched at birth but can you guess who? This was a reread for me.
36. Compassion - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12858593...

38. A Third Proposal: A Short Story 4 stars
39. Seeking Advice - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13183900... 4 stars
40. Short Stories - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/drab...
41. Drabbles - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/drab...
42. A Very Austen Valentine: Austen Anthologies, Book 2 4.5 stars
43. Mr Darcy's Mistress - Elizabeth's Dilemma : A Pride & Prejudice Sequel 4 stars
44. The Lost Night http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
45. Mr. Darcy's Little Songbird by Jennifer Redlarczyk, unpublished https://forum.darcyandlizzy.com/index...
46. Memories by Jennifer Redlarczyk https://forum.darcyandlizzy.com/index...
47. The Teacher by Jennifer Redlarczyk https://forum.darcyandlizzy.com/index...
48. Betrothals & Betrayals: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
49. Smoky Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
50. A Love Story By Judy-Lynne http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
51. Vintage Beginning 4 stars
52. A Case of Delicacy, By KC_Derby, Friendship to love plot. Blurb: “Mr. Collins’ visit begins about a month earlier than canon. Mrs. Bennet does not warn him off Jane that first morning, because they have not yet met Mr. Bingley. Do you think Elizabeth will let dear Jane marry Mr. Collins? Eavesdropping abounds, secret partnerships are forged, and hijinks ensue . . .” multiple POV. http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
53. A Debt to Pay by Heather - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/dtp/... While at Netherfield, Elizabeth plays cards with Mr. Darcy and finds herself with a debt to pay. One shot.
54. My Alpha, Mr. Darcy: A Dark Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
55. Happier in her Friends than Relations: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
56. Mr. Darcy's True Love: A Pride & Prejudice Holiday Variation 3 stars
57. An Ardent Affection: Part 1 of a Pride and Prejudice Intimate Variation - 4 stars
58. An Ardent Affection: Part 2 of a Pride and Prejudice Intimate Variation - 4 stars
59. An Ardent Affection: Part 3 of a Pride and Prejudice Intimate Variation - 4 stars
60. An Ardent Affection: Part 4 of a Pride and Prejudice Intimate Variation - 4 stars
61. To Catch a Thief by Heather - http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/tcat... 4 stars - One shot. “When Elizabeth Bennet hears of Mr. Wickham's misfortunes at the hand of Mr. Darcy, her revenge takes an unusual form.”
62. Trapped at Rosings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
63. In Darcy's Arms: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
64. Random Acts of Kindness By: leavesfallingup A moving sermon leads to a random act of kindness that impacts the lives of the Darcys and changes the course of their story. What will be the final result for Elizabeth and Darcy?
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12887306...
65. Mr. Darcy’s Compassion 4 stars https://rosefairbanks.com/2018/09/18/...
66. All Jane Austen's Men, Mr. Darcy's Journal, Poems & Love Letters 4 stars
67. Pemberley Weddings 3 star
68. Rumour Has It by AnnL http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
Short five-part story “What if Mrs. Philips had gotten it wrong? What if the rumour of Darcy's worth had been seriously underestimated?” 4 stars
69. In Want of a Wife 4 stars
70. The Portrait of Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars

72. A Most Alarming Report: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella 3 stars
73. At Last: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
74. As Luck Would Have It by Withered https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12769044...
75. Love Language by Withered - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12364135...
76. Keep Me Company by Withered - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12217576...
77. Rumors by Withered - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12175858...
78. Conversations by Withered - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10824815...
79. The Gentlemen Are Detained by Dolly1981 http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
80. That Voice by Dolly1981 http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
81. Fallen Woman: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 4.5 stars
82. Another Fine Meryton Assembly http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/afma...
83. The Letter of the Law: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5 stars
84. In Light of all These Stereotypes http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
85. Love and Loathing: An Austen-Inspired Romantic Comedy 5 stars

87. Dear Sir, Dear Madam: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
88. Mr. Darcy, My Hero: Pride & Prejudice Variations
89. More to Love
90. Pride and Prejudice and Passports: A Modern Retelling
91. Marriage contracts and other headaches by CelticHarp: “What if old friends George Darcy and Thomas Bennet wrote marriage contract between their children?” 19 chapters, https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10061334/1...
92. Conversations By: withered https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10824815
It's a conversation between two strangers in a bar. Because of a breakup he didn't see coming and alcohol. Mainly because of alcohol. God bless the beautiful bartender. Modern one-shot and a reread for me.
93. Between By: withered https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11856933...
“An irrational man's mind is very rapid. It jumps from friendship to coffee, from coffee to marriage in an instant. A love story between two windows.”
94. Darcy Changes Tactics by Denver 14 long chapters: Begins the morning after the Hunsford Proposal. Cousins, Anne, Richard and Darcy. are prominent and much teasing abounds. https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/denver1...
95. Yes, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
96. Mr. Darcy's Compassion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
97. With All Her Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining.
98. Pride before a Fall by JaneV http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 17 chapters & an epilogue, modern. Elizabeth is an author of Regency bodice ripper novels while Darcy is a famous actor who decides to take a break from his career to write a screenplay. He moves away from his hectic life in order to be able concentrate on his work to live in Martinsombe which is on the seaside. His one-bedroom rental adjoins Elizabeth’s home. Unfortunately their first meeting is one in which he has found her cat, Tabitha, on his table disturbing his papers. He yells at the cat and then tells Elizabeth to keep her cat out of his house. She nicknames him “the neighbor from hell” and ironically does not recognize him despite his fame. Next she makes a friendly overture in asking him “and his wife” (His housekeeper had made appearances when she prepared the house for him.) to come over for tea but is repulsed. He next sees her as she sings karaoke with a friend at the local pub where he has gone for a drink and dinner with Richard, another actor. He begins to change his opinion about her but with the bad start he has made is not sure how to apologize and begin over. The story has a lot to do with the gossip rags as Caroline Bingley (His most recent “ex”) and George Wickham (Her most recent “ex”) attract attention and slant the truth in appearances in those publications or the stories in the rags are hints of this or that liaison which have nothing to do with the truth. Elizabeth’s sister, Jane, works for a studio in which both Darcy and actor, Charles Bingley, have spent or spend time and when Charles shows a strong attraction for Jane it is Caroline’s lies which separate them (not unexpected in a JAFF variation). Darcy and Elizabeth finally make a connection when he is the man chosen to present an award to Elizabeth for one of her novels winning top recognition for the year. There is much misunderstanding which will have you shaking your head but also some bedroom scenes which might earn a place in Elizabeth’s novels…with the names changed to protect…well, you know what I mean.
99. Found in the Snow: A Pride and Prejudice Variation(read this twice)
100. The Five Graces of Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
101. One More Chance
102. Treasured: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation
103. Mr. Bennet Takes Charge104. First Impressions (Meryton Medical Romances #1)
105. Gossip Requited; a Pride & Prejudice Vignette by P.R. Hood
Elizabeth chooses, after returning from Hunsford, not to remain silent about Wickham's dissolute behaviour.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13175718/1/
106. Mr. Bennet Takes Charge
107. The Benefits of Extensive Reading: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
108. Broken Heart Rehab
109. A Floury Apron by Margaret Gale https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13189447... (A Floury Apron By: elag) “A light-hearted short story looking at what might have happened if Elizabeth had been sent to London while Lydia and Wickham were missing, and met Darcy there - an unexpected encounter and a little baking lead to a sweet resolution.” It has been published but still available for a short time on fanfiction. 4 stars Longbourn’s cook allows Elizabeth kitchen privileges when she notices Mrs. Bennet’s treatment of her second daughter. Elizabeth is sent to the Gardiners after Lydia’s elopement and she continues to treat the family with some of her baking. When Darcy shows up as he is helping Uncle Gardiner as in canon search for Wickham & Lydia he too enjoys those baking skills while discussing plans.
110. A Locket and a Promise by Maria Grace http://randombitsoffascination.com/st... (one-shot)

112. Most Interesting Man in the World 4 stars
113. The Remarkable Miss Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 5 stars
114. Tom: To Secure His Legacy 4 stars
115. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Earl of Matlock: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars

117. The Impulse of the Moment 4.5 stars
118. Mr. Darcy of Longbourn: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novel 3.5 stars
119. Inspiration: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4.5 stars
120. Jimmie Darcy's Big Day By: LucyQT https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12006956... “Jimmie Darcy, age 3 years and 11 months, wants nothing more than to be treated like a big boy by his older siblings and cousins. Can his papa help him find his place among the children and what will this do to his relationship with his mother? A fluffy, fishy, family tale.” 4.5 stars

122. Pemberley in Peril: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 4.5 stars
123. Through Each Other's Eyes 3.5 stars
124. His Frozen Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Novella 4.5 stars
125. The True Love’s Kiss: Laure001: a.k.a. Laura Moretti: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12930788... [Unpublished] Blurb: “Lizzy Bennett has been turned into a frog by a warlock. Only a True Love's Kiss can make her human again. Darcy kisses her, it works. So? End of the tale, right? Not with these two…”
126. Idea taken from this story https://archiveofourown.org/works/450... and modified: i have loved you for a thousand years (i'll love you for a thousand more) by BookPirate
Chapter 10: i'll still feel the same (you will too) (Each chapter is a different story so chapter ten being the one from which she took the story is about the frog and the kiss.)
127. A Stroll in the Museum: Laure001: a.k.a. Laura Moretti: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12658453...
Blurb: “After his disastrous proposal at Huntsford, Mr. Darcy left the country for a while, and Elizabeth married another man. But she is now a widow - living in London, with an independent fortune - and try as he might, Mr. Darcy could never really forget her...”
128. Collateral Damage: By: jancat10 “We all have a past, but a man of fabled name and wealth has a past that always follows him. And if he's dating Elizabeth Bennet, he should expect some difficult conversations.” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9184955/... Short, one-shot: adult themes: Elizabeth wants to know if another one of his past lovers will be bombarding her at the next party. A heart-to-heart is due.
129. The Lady's Jewels: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
130. A Darcy and Elizabeth Love Affair: A Pride and Prejudice Variations Collection 3.5 stars

132. Mr. Bennet's Daughter: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story 4.5 stars
133. A Letter of Denial and a Letter of Goodbye (unpublished) 4 stars
Lovely one-shot
134. The Meyersons of Meryton 4.5 stars
135. Escape with Mr. Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation 3 stars
136. The Lost Night by Fumar (reread) http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... MA
Longer than many other one-shots, modern, one-chapter story: “Lizzy getst drunk and doesn’t remember the night before. Nothing, not one thing except she wakes up in the arms of none other than Mr. Darcy and she’s wearing a rock of a ring on her left hand. How did she allow herself to get engaged to a man she hates and thought hated her?”
137. The Rescue (615 pages), unpublished. The four Bennet sisters (no Lydia) are rescued by a peer from an abusive mother and indolent father. Both parents are also alcoholics. Tale goes on and on over the many years about social climbers and various connections, wealth gained, marriages, etc. So boring. Finally after about 500 pages we get back to whether or not Mrs. Bennet can claim her daughters again after she views them in London as beautiful and rich young ladies and tries to prove they are hers. The prologue tells about the latter event but then the story goes back to when the girls were sold by their mother. Cannot recommend this story.

132. Mr. Bennet's Daughter: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story 4.5 stars
133. [book:A Letter of Denial and a Letter of Goodbye|4503..."
Great!!!


139. A Forever Kind of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella 5 stars
140. An Eventful Morning by Joana Starnes http://austenvariations.com/an-eventf...
Caroline Bingley is in a fury about her brother's engagement, yet when Lady C. shows up and Caro overhears her berating Darcy she thinks this situation will forward him proposing. This vignette is part of a story the author is working on.
141. An Ever Fixed Mark by Sabrina https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/sabrina... Darcy comes upon a weeping Elizabeth as he has left the Hunsford parsonage where he had gone to say goodbye. She has been reading his letter. A discussion follows and she agrees to allow a courtship. The conversation between them is well written as points are addressed and Darcy compares his love for her with Bingley’s for Jane. Darcy came to say goodbye while Bingley left without a word. Is that love?
142. William by Jannet Doe: 5 stars, 9 chapters: Elizabeth and Darcy shared their passion the night of the Netherfield Ball but when he doesn’t come to her as promised in the time following, she marries a man whom the Gardiners introduced her to. 20 years later she and her oldest son happen upon Darcy in Brighton. Both have bitterly blamed the other for abandonment. Will they even acknowledge the other? Or discuss why? (The name of the villain in this tale was astonish you.)
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9317501/1/
143. Beyond Knowledge by Peradan: 4-stars, One shot, https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6705093/...
Blurb: “They walked on, without knowing in what direction. There was too much to be thought, and felt, and said, for attention to any other objects.” Poignant but it seems to be a prelude to something more.

145. Echoes on the Stairs by: AcrossFandoms Elizabeth Darcy. Once full of life and laughter, now literally reduced to a shade of herself. To society, she is dead, but that is far from the truth. Two-shot. Inspired by the fairytale, "The Brother and Sister". Warning: violence, murder.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13195373...
146. An Unforgiving Temper 5 stars or @ http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2009...

Books mentioned in this topic
A Good Name (other topics)The Propriety Advisor: a Pride & Prejudice Variation (other topics)
Mr. Darcy's Missing Bride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (other topics)
Wickham's Revenge (other topics)
Christmas at Pemberley: Pride and Prejudice Novelette (other topics)
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2. Chocolate Cherry Cheater: A Jessica James Cozy Mystery 5 stars
3. Seasons of Waiting: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
4. The Mission: He Taught Me to Hope Christmas Vignette 4 stars
5. Darcy and Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
6. Love, Letters and Lies: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
7. The Taming of Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
8. To Have His Cake (and Eat It Too): Mr. Darcy's Tale 4 stars
9. The Corrupt Plan: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
10. No Finer County http://www.faulkes.co.uk/heather/nfc/ 5 stars
11. A Man of No Consequence by Heather F, 5 stars
Elizabeth mistakes Darcy's position and status. https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/heathf5...