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message 1: by Jen (last edited Jun 10, 2024 12:01PM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments Charlotte Heywood 1-5 Books
1 A Compromised Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Variation by Belle Reeves: 3* - meh
2 Darcy's Unexpected Guest: a Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation by Caroline Bryant another 3* meh
3 Forcing Her Hand: A Pride and Prejudice Possibility by Carrie Mollenkopf 3.5 * had potential - some anachronisms and OOC or rather not holding with Regency propriety which detracted from the story
4 Mr. Darcy - A Man of Honour: Pride and Prejudice varation by Jadie Brooks. reread. 5* I really do enjoy a bad Jane story https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5 Falling in Love in Winter (https://archiveofourown.org/works/527...) by Laure001 Laura Moretti 4* short and sweet with a shy and awkward Darcy

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message 2: by Jen (last edited Oct 08, 2024 11:00AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments Marianne Dashwood 6-10 Books
6. Elizabeth's Secret Admirer: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Amanda Kai 3*
7. When All is Said and Done (https://archiveofourown.org/works/405...) by CaptainLyssa 4* Feels unfinished, we're left with the start of the reform of the Bingley family, but no closure for ODC or B&J. Hopefully will be continued.
8. The Wedding Guest: A Pride and Prejudice Meet Cute by Heather Moll (free from newsletter): 4* - the title says it all - meet cute.
9. A Momentary Lapse of Reason Anthology (https://archiveofourown.org/series/38...) by Lothiriel84: 4* (I do like a FMS - pregnancy before marriage (shame Darcy! and he feels it), immature stubborn Lizzy who is cruel and inconsiderate to D (IMO, at least at the start of their marriage - can you tell I didn't like her in that part?) and he's nothing but kind after their marriage
10. Being Mrs Darcy by Lucy Marin: reread 5*. Yup - I like the FMS trope - so much potential. This time we had a mature & kind Lizzy and a brat/snob for both Mr & Miss Darcy.

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message 3: by Jen (last edited Nov 22, 2024 02:14PM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments Anne Elliot 11-20 Books
11) Darcy's Wedding Day Disaster by Abbey North (ARC) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
12) Darcy’s Wedding Day Disaster Bonus by Abbey North (free link from 11 above) 4* sweet.
13 )Quiet Proposals (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14305964) by CaroCollins 4* I spit out my coffee reading this. Beware.
14) The Surprising Mr. Darcy by Debra-Ann Kummoung (Free ebook from newsletter) 3.5* Cute
15) Mr. Wickham's Great Misfortunes (https://archiveofourown.org/works/515...) by Katri 4.5* - Loved it. Humourous.
16) Something in Her Eyes (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14315886) by LaCorelli 4*: Vignette – sweet Darcy.
17) Mr Darcy: A Man with a Plan: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lucy Marin 3.5* only because I wanted to smack Elizabeth upside the head most of the time.
18) A large party of friends (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12712529) by maddyv 3.5* liked some of her other stories more, but it was solid none the less.
19) Responsibility and Resentment: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
20) An Unmemorable Life By Sidney (http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...) 4* Abandoned, but ended in a decent place. Brat G, Jane with a bit more spine, Lizzy with amnesia trope.

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Jen B | 398 comments WIP Catherine Morland 21-50 Books
21. A Second Chance for Happiness by Don H. Miller 3.5*
22. Cold Snow Day (https://archiveofourown.org/works/530...) by FangirlWriter1: 3*
23. Memory of Love (https://archiveofourown.org/works/492...) by GirlInGreen23: 3.5* I wanted a Sidlotte short break
24 A Baby is Born -PP (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13776896/) by Glorioux 3.5* WIP, fantasy , angsty & little off the wall
25 Do You Love Me? by Laura Moretti 4*
26 Heartbroken: A Pride and Prejudice Variation ARC - modern by Laura Moretti 4* (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)
27 The Light of Dawn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Madeline Kennet 3.5* Made me cry, poor Darcy
28 The Lecherous Mr. Collins by MaKena'lei 3.5*
29 What Happened in Lambton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation By Melissa Anne (reread had read it on FFN) 3.5*
30 Finding Love at Loch Ness by Melissa Anne (ARC) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
31 The Perils of Writing a Letter by Riana Everly from newsletter 3.5 * comedy of errors. Poor darcy
32 A Chance Encounter : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by S. Neha 4.5* (familiar, must have read bits on FFN) sweet Darcy


message 5: by Jen (last edited Feb 07, 2024 02:16PM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments WIP Catherine Morland 21-50 Books
33. Friendship and Betrayal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Andrew Zane 3.5* noble Darcy, stupid Bingley, ballsy Wickham
34. Happy With Her Love (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13986168) by BaymaCabo 4* sweet
35. All's Fair in Love and War (http://archiveofourown.org/works/4456...) by Bethany Delleman 4* a silly humourous one shot.
36. Mr. Darcy's Perfect Match: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Kelly Miller 4* Georgiana is befriended by a whiley girl (female Wickhan in essence) that is trying to catch Darcy and attempts to turn Georgiana against Elizabeth. Redeemed Wickham.
37. Love and the billionaire: Emma retelling by Laurie Gene (ARC) 4* (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)
38. Worthy of Her Trust/The Food of Love - Rewrite (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14298587/1) mellyanne25 [[author:Melissa Anne|17979842] 4.5*
39. Pride and Passion: Pride and Prejudice Variation by Ola Wegner 4* Determined & kind Darcy & the usual stubborn, adverse to self reflection Lizzy. Consequences of Mr Bennet's death – think that Pemberley meeting missed & no L&W elopement. Jane with more of a spine
40. The Second Ending: A Modern Austen Persuasion Improvisation by Riana Everly [ARC] 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
41. The Story of Buddy and Lexi:: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Tiffany Ward 3.5* drama drama drama. Writing is clunky, baaad Bingley, bad Jane (but she pays for it), but then dogs :)... who apparently get morning sickness ??? seems sus.


message 6: by Jen (last edited Oct 08, 2024 11:02AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments WIP Catherine Morland 21-50 Books
42. Death at the Netherfield Ball (https://jenniferjoywrites.com/death/) by Jennifer Joy & Riana Everly 3.5* short, outlandish, well written but outlandish.
43. Pride And The Billionaire by Laurie Gene [ARC] 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
44. Finally Mrs. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Leenie Brown reread 4* - Poor Darcy, to a certain extent poor Elizabeth. Georgiana made me smile. Bingley deserves a serious thump on the head which Jane (figuratively) delivers. Well done Jane! (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)
45. The Elevator (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14322504...) by mellyanne25 (Melissa Anne 4.5* Modern (duh!) vignette - cute and sweet.
46. A Bride for Fitzwilliam Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anna Lockhart 3* Meh – not very convincing - starts as a marriage of convenience. Darcy married a childhood friend, recently widowed to support her and her son soon after the Meryton Assembly. Mary plays matchmaker for some unknown reason.
47. Netherfield Park Is Let at Last: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Mary Lydon Simonsen 3.5*
48. A Walk in the Meadows at Rosings Park: Three Stories Inspired by Pride and Prejudice by Mary Lydon Simonsen 4* OOC (Darcy's charming & not a snob, Anne a matchmaker, Lizzy far more wary)
49. Worthy of Her Trust: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne 4.5* [Beta] https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
50 Persuastion: A Complete, Unabridged 1818 Special Edition with an Historical Annotation and Author Biography by Jane Austen [ARC] 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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message 7: by Jen (last edited Feb 11, 2024 07:46AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments WIP George Knightley 51-75 Books
51. The Cad, the Couch, and the Cut Direct: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jessie Lewis [ARC] 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
52. Common sense (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7709129/...) by Kali-g 3* One-shot, Hunsford Proposal revisited more civility; but not convincing.
53. An Afternoon at Oakham Mount & In the Arms of his Angel: Two Pride and Prejudice Intimate Short Stories by Laura Maybrick 2.5* well... it was short and KU so...
54. Pemberley Forever by Lilian M. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
55. Of a Peculiar Kind (https://archiveofourown.org/works/536...) by Lizzieanne16 4* Pre-canon, Lady Anne and Lady Catherine. The craddle betrothal conversation. Funny
56. Fated to Meet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Madeline Kennet [reread apparently according to KU, it was familiar but didn't remember the details on the reread] 4* meet cute where they didn't manage to actually meet until the Netherfield Ball.
57. Wish Upon a Star by Ola Wegner 3.5* 4*? (Can't decide) sweet, sorta – both D and E wary of putting themselves on the line again fearing rejection. Jane is surprisingly quite insightful. Bingley quite a bit more decisive and interfering for J&B's matchmaking for ODC. It is implied that Lady C's illness and death prevented the infamous Lady C confrontation at Longbourn that gave D hope in canon.


message 8: by Jen (last edited Feb 14, 2024 06:28PM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments WIP George Knightley 51-75 Books
58. Moonlit Promises at Pemberley: A Sweet Pride & Prejudice Variation by Carin Grace [ARC] 3* This short story explores ODC's relationship soon after their marriage, apparently leaving off from canon, eavesdropping in on their evening conversations. There isn't much of a plot (other than references to helping the Bingleys out of a bind and potential fallout), just eavesdropping into sometime overly sweet adulation of each other. Just not very convincing I'm afraid.
59. Louisa Gets Slapped by Darcydefirth 4.5* Louisa gets her revenge on Caroline. Priceless!
60. Auction by GirlInGreen23 (http://archiveofourown.org/works/5368...) 3* Modern Sidlotte Valentine's day short. Disappointing
61. A Surprise Visit by RosieQue (https://archiveofourown.org/works/502...) 4* Sidlotte fix-it, drabble, 'nuff said
62. bet you thought i'd never do it by saccharinesummer (https://archiveofourown.org/works/515...) 4* Modern. Elizabeth is a hot mess and a IMO. Don't care that her mother was the worst and warped her. She's an adult and she is deliberately cruel. Just because she is not sure of her emotions (or anything for that matter) does not give her the right to play with others emotions (primarily Darcy in this case).


message 9: by Jen (last edited Oct 08, 2024 11:04AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments WIP George Knightley 51-75 Books
63. The Best Of Relations: A Pride And Prejudice Variation by Catherine Bilson 4* reread: Reread. Aunt Gardiner saves the day around the Netherfield Ball- she knows Darcy and he is a cousin. AG writes to Lizzy to tell her that he is a good man and then comes to Longbourn to tell everyone that Wickham is horrible (worse than canon – or at least as exposed in canon) . AG firmly but kindly is the catalyst/instigator of both D & E humbling (without the angst of canon post DHP). Mary (thanks to Darcy), Lizzy & Jane have a triple wedding.
64. A Wedding Necessity: A Pride & Prejudice Regency Variation Novella by Charlotte Browning 3* FMS, foolish, less astute Lizzy, Mr C catches them in a shed post thunderstorm post DHP. Lizzy won't let him defend himself re DHP accusations. Writing is a bit clunky and not very convincing.
65. Saints & Sinners by DizzyDrea (https://archiveofourown.org/works/536...) 4* Georgiana is quite insightful and surprisingly holds an adult conversation with her brother as he prepares to chase after Wickham and Lydia.
66. The Gazebo by Don H. Miller 3.5-4* low angst feel good read. Shy darcy who has to overcome his (perhaps) misunderstanding of his extracted deathbed promise to Mr Darcy Sr to 'marry well' – with some encouragement from some family and friends.
67. Frederick Weak and Resentful by Jasmine Hodges 4* (Persuasion Variation) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
68. Darcy: The Phantom of the Opera by MaryAnn Sires 2.5* - well, it was short, set in Paris
69. In the Neighborhood of Buckthorn Green by Perpetua Langley 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
70. In the Midst of a Storm: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Denise Adams DNF
71. Sense and Sensibility: A Complete, Unbridged 1811 Special Edition with Historical Annotation and Author Biography by Jane Austen 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
72. Where There's a FitzWILLiam Darcy: There's a Way by Regina Jeffers 4.5* oh Darcy. What he suffers and puts up with to help Lizzy all the while with little hope.
73. Cousin Anne by Diane H. Morris 4* Pre-Canon. Darcy and deBourgh parents still alive (much later than in canon) and all agreed to a betrothal between Darcy and Anne. Add Wickham into the mix. Cousin Anne is not the timid sickly creature from canon in this tale as she turn 18. Pour the elixir of your choice, sit back and enjoy the ensuing drama. I was doubtful that I would like this, but was very wrong – even though it ended without resolution of any sort - def non-canon alternate universe.
74. Return to Hertfordshire by Perpetua Langley 3* those involved was obvious – it still might have worked if angst levels were upped but they weren't (maybe it was intended to be but fell flat). It was a bit tiresome – thankfully short with the last bit excerpts from the first 3 of the series (I would be ticked if this were not a KU).
75. With Pen in Hand: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz 3.5* drama! Perhaps if Lizzy were older this would be more convincing. I also got whiplash from her changed opinion of Darcy. For goodness sake she's a Regency period nineteen year old gentlewoman who, on first (second but still) acquaintance, just tells D that Netherfield is too rundown to be worth letting. He's not rude about it, but says that he'll still go to inspect it with Bingley as he had promised and she throws a epic snit and storms out like a 5YO. Expecting him to apologize (of course he does) but seriously, she is n.i.n.e.t.e.e.n. Without having proved that she knows what she's about. Why in the world would anyone just accept her opinion as gospel? On second meeting. Brief, brief meeting at that. Then a week (less?) later they're basically mooning over each other. Whiplash – where did that come from? Anyway... that's just the beginning. Little angst between ODC afterwards, angst from outside but quickly resolved. I generally like her books, even those where the writing is clunky but this one just ... irked.

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message 10: by Jen (last edited Oct 08, 2024 11:05AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments Fanny Price 76-100 Books
76. Elizabeth's Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anja Katz 3* arranged marriage of sorts. Not very convincing (nothing to do with the dragons). Witting is good enough
77. Unsent Letters: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Lory Lilian 3.5* compromise (rumours not true compromise) at Hunsford – no DHP, but D still gets a chunk of his humbling. This was not the most convincing of this trope I've read.
78. What Happened in Lambton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne. re-read. I gave it a 4 this time, last time I noted a 3.5*. Huh. different mood I suppose. shrug.
79. Rosings by Moonlight (https://archiveofourown.org/works/540...) by Kaurifish 3.5*
80. Tides of Bath: A Retelling of Persuasion by Newton Priors 4.5* earlier resolution, parallels the original story to an extent in different context with some new characters and others absent. Engaging, we saw into both Anne and Frederick's heads as they both struggled with their own truths. Seemed familiar, must have read it on FFN or somewhere years ago.
81. Lizzy's Kick (https://archiveofourown.org/works/540...) by Kaurifish 1* for the story, 4* for the writing.That was … uncalled for... quite the opposite to the author's comment @ the end of the 1st chapter. Violence is the last resort of the incompetent. We've all had those thoughts at times but to act on them? As a supposed adult? Lizzy is not a 5YO. Yet she throws a temper tantrum like one and then rejoices about said temper tantrum days later. It's appalling that many are viewing this as 'Darcy deserved it'. Really? Assault is justified? He most definitely was offensive in his proposal - the. day. before - but he was not malicious. She was. Deliberately malicious. She did NOT kick him in self-defence by any stretch of the imagination; he was walking away. The situation was not escalating, she was not being threatened. Think about that the next time you hurt someone else's fee-fee's - would they be justified and applauded in that case to haul off and kick you in the jewels (if you're a guy) or punch in you in the ****? It will get you arrested. And rightfully so. I know that our times are fraught , divided and contentious but there is no excuse for this. none. end of rant. (well it's still going on in my head but done here.)
82. Drawn To Love: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by Lyr Newton 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
83 A Bouquet of Bennets, Jane's Story: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by by Victoria Lynn 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
84 Service of a Friend: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck 4* cute, feel good. Not on the re-read pile, but, warm and fuzzy (which is what I was looking for today given the state of the world – I spent too much time looking at the news).
85. Shattered” — a new Elizabeth and Darcy short story (https://austenvariations.com/shattere...) by Christina Morland 4*
86 Lessons in Gratitude: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck 3.5* This was a little too over the top IMO. Lizzy wanted by everyone and their dog... bewitching the rest. Solving Anne's source of illness by discovering a vitamin deficiency? really? Vitamins? and Vitamin B!??? in an age where they still believed in the 4 humours from the Pre-Roman Iron Age!? Vitamins weren't discovered until after WWI - ish. Ya, they figured out the cure to scurvy by then, but had zero clue why citrus worked. grrr.
87 Crossed in Love: A Pride and Prejudice / Northanger Abbey Crossover by Cassandra B. Leigh 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
88 Locked in Love and Mary's to Blame: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella Breen 3* some of this is appalling I don't think that it was meant that way which makes it worse
89 Captain Wentworth's Journey: The Love Story Behind Persuasion by Alexandra Daniels 3.75* This gives a different spin to Capt Wentworth's thinking through the narrative of Persuasion and also tells the story of their first engagement (different than I had imagined while reading the original). It was not totally convincing, but still an entertaining and quick read in the form of diary entries (or they were meant to be, those from the present read more as current observations).
90 A Very Different Letter (https://lifeinwords.blog/2024/02/29/a...) by Jessie Lewis 4*
91 DARCY AND ELIZABETH’S AFFAIR OF THE HEART: by Joann Louise DNF ugh..
92 Wickham, or, The Modern Prometheus (https://archiveofourown.org/works/542...) by LemonTheCat 4* this made me laugh. Probably wasn't supposed to, but it did.
93 A Stitch of Life by Melanie Schertz 3.5* drama drama drama, amnesia trope, evil trio.
94 Sitting at the top of the hill (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14314784) by window-cracked 4*
95 A Most Alarming Report: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Michelle D'Arcy [ARC} 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
96 [book:Where the Waters Agree: A Pride and Prejudice Variation|208087886] by Susan Adriani [ARC] 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
97 Mr Darcy's Abducted Bride: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Julie Cooper [ARC] 4.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
98 Mr. Darcy's Poetry of the Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Charlotte Weatherby [ARC] 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
99 True Love Never Fails... by Debra-Ann Kummoung DNF: awkward, cringe, sanctimonious. I didn't have the patience or desire to invest more time as I was starting to hope that there would be no HEA for the canon couples with my growing need to see the more responsible Mr 'the end justifies the means' Bennet's disrespectful, deceitful and manipulative plan blow up in his self righteous face. I'm crusty today.
100 Miss Someone (http://archiveofourown.org/works/5425...) by StoryTilly 3.75* Vignette and with more present at the Pemberley meeting.

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message 11: by Jen (last edited Dec 17, 2024 02:51AM) (new)

Jen B | 398 comments Colonel Brandon 101-150 Books
101. The Troubles at Austen House by by Joan I. Wendland 4.5* that was fun. Austenland meets Isaac Asimov (sorta). Or maybe it should have met IA, but then we wouldn't have this bit of fun.
102 Killing Colonel Brandon by Kate Raven 4* I never did like Marianne
103 Winsome Little Liars (FFN/AO3] by LemonTheCat 4* macabre! And its not halloween
104 Meryton (alternate title: Widows and Spinsters) (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14334818) by maembe13 4*, no HEA for ODC, no Darcy at all in fact, but surprisingly uplifting
105 A Summons from Longbourn (when it was a one-shot) (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14335405) by mellyanne25 aka Melissa Anne 4* - YAY she is expanding it. Can't wait to see what happens in Meryton (I'm sure I'll know by the time I've finished this list)
106 The Propriety Fiction (Propriety/Manners/Etiquette – 1) (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13323306) by Wade H Mann 4.5* well... wasn't that clever and witty? Well done Mr Darcy. Well done Lizzy for seeing that you were a dunce and humble enough to roll with it.
107 The Sweetest Ingredient by Sherry Sinclair [ARC] 3.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
108 None But You by Franky A. Brown 4.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
109 The States by Norah Woodsey [ARC] 5* Modern Persuasion https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
110 Elizabeth Bennet: Sweet Sentiments Collection: When the Sun Sleeps by Alix James 4.5*This book just breaks your heart for Darcy. It made me cry. Not just a tear, but cry.
111 Elizabeth Bennet: Sweet Sentiments Collection: Queen of Winter by Alix James 4* reread (from the stand alone)
112 Elizabeth Bennet: Sweet Sentiments Collection: A Fine Mind by Alix James 4* reread (from the stand alone) Georgiana on the spectrum with Darcy doing his damnedest to protect her and to win Elizabeth in an altered Pembeley meeting.
113 Saved By Mr Darcy: A Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation by Claudia Lomond [ARC] 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
114 The Spiritualist's Romance by Ellianna Ruiz 1* DNF. I have no words. Others than just don't. Find something else.
115 A Treatise on Domestic Harmony (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12327342...) by FeliceB 4.5* this is priceless. Worth the risk of having your eyes turn into shriveled up raisins. (read the intro and you'll understand)
116 None But You by Franky A. Brown 4* Modern Persuasion variation https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
117 Reflections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Gonschior 4.5* reread from MRR I think https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
118 A selfish being (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13838515...) by Nerdanel14 4* reread. oh lizzy,,, for the love of mike – talk to him!!!! he is not a mind reader. I know that there is a power imbalance, but sheesh. You complain (internally only of course) that he tries but he can't make you happy because he doesn't know you...but you acknowledge that he loves you... well you lie to him - Every. Single. Day. for years. (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)
119 To Refuse Such a Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by P.O. Dixon 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
120 an ace darcys fic (https://archiveofourown.org/works/545...) bye_arrow 4* this just made me laugh.
121 Brother Dearest: A Pride and Prejudice variation by Elin Eriksen 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
122 Mr Darcy's Discovery by Katy Green 3* meh
123 Surprises at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kimberly McBride 3.5*
124 Passion and Persistence: What if Mr Darcy does not give Elizabeth up after Hunsford? by Kinga Brady 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
125 Darcy and Elizabeth's Dreams of Redemption by Melissa Anne [Beta] 4.5*
126 Missing : A book based on the characters of Pride and Prejudice by Miranda Flan 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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127 Not So Easily Persuaded: A Sweet Short variation on Persuasion by Aaliya Bishop 3* meh ... my first meh for Pesuasion

128 Mary's Song: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amanda Orneck 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

129 Without Vanity or Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology: No Improper Pride by Amy D'Orazio [ARC] 5 * https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

130 Without Vanity or Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology: : Insufficient Vanity by LM Romano [ARC] 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

131 A Memory Aflame: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anja Katz 3* Meh – I noticed I didn't put down some of the others in the series... again... meh

132 Tolerable: Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation by Darcy Fitzwilliam [ARC] 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

133 To Marry a Man For His Library by Elaine Burkett 3.5*

134 Mr. Darcy's Christmas Bride by Elizabeth Goodrich 3* saccharine... eye roll

135 Sidlotte Drabbles (https://archiveofourown.org/works/500...) by GirlInGreen23 - 3.5* it's all in the title

136 Mr. Darcy and the Bennets of Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Love Story by Jennifer Thompson DNF ... painful

137 His Beautiful Bea: A Touches of Austen Novella by Leenie Brown MP inspired 4* as part of the 1-3 ARC https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

138 His Darling Friend: A Touches of Austen Novellaby Leenie Brown emma inspired 4.5* as part of the 1-3 ARC https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

139 Loving Longest: Jane Austen's "Persuasion" Meets the Modern World by Lisa Van Gemert 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

140 Mr Darcy's Devotion: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Novella Variation by Lyr Newton 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

141 The Final Scene (https://archiveofourown.org/works/537...) by MiamiGal 3* that was unsatisfying. I want more #sidlotte

142 For All Those Whom We Love and Value:Persuasion Variation by Natasja Rose 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

143 Too Generous A Soul: A P&P Austen Variation by Natasja Rose 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

144Decisions by Ola Wegner 3.5* reread. A more detached novel than I remember her others. There's potential here with a Mercenary Lizzy (and Darcy knows it, but doesn't quite know the depth of it) and bit of a floundering Darcy – I've seen reviews that has describes him as douchey... I didn't see it that way. He's doing his best, with very little help from Lizzy who is.. well Lizzy – immature and stubbornly prejudiced. Dary's not without fault, but he is only human afterall and for the times, 1812, he's pretty progressive I think.

145 Her Voice of Reason by Ola Wegner 4* reread. A Mercenary and rather immature Lizzy. What does Darcy see in her (of course he doesn't know that she's mercenary for quite a while)? She is a lying liar who lies and quite frankly quite self centered and self absorbed. I know, naive, ill informed (because you know 1800\s) and young (by our standards she is maybe a 14 yo in a 20/21 ish yo body?). Why in the world would Darcy fall at your feet when you finally tell him that you love him after all the accusations, deceit and lies? Why? Why would he trust you? I am jaded I suppose.

146 Besieged Heiresses by Renata McMann 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

147 Confessions and Claustrophobia (https://archiveofourown.org/works/548...) by StoryTilly 4*

148 The Colonel Interferes ( https://archiveofourown.org/works/547...) by StoryTilly 4.5* good Col? Bad Col? Apparently it runs in the family, but he is less honourable then Darcy... Darcy dealt directly with Bingley, more or less openly. I won't say more that would give it fully away.

149 Her Secret Beau: A Touches of Austen Novel by Leenie Brown mashup 4.5* as part of the 1-3 ARC https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
150 Touches of Austen by Leenie Brown [ARC] 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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151 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.

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!

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174 The Broken Hourglass (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14324247...) by BadAtNamesAndFaces 3.5* 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 () 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. 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. I don;t much care for twilight

193 The Past Will Come to Light (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13238086...) by HLJ137 4* 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 ... syrup-y

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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Jen B | 398 comments Mr. Darcy's Library 200+ Books CONGRATS!

200. A Valentine for Mr Darcy (https://songsparrowpress.com/authors/...) by Amelia Westerly 3* meh

201 A Letter for Mr Darcy (https://songsparrowpress.com/authors/...) by Amelia Westerly 3* meh

202 Perception by Emily Ann Benedict 5* very good 1930's adaptation of Persuasion https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

203 Epilogue (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/janetr4...) by Janet R. 4* cute, funny, cheeky

204 Mr. Darcy's Return by Jann Rowland 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

205 Christmas at Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Nora Kipling 3.5* Mr Bennet sums it up by saying” Any man who believes he loves you would know that you are headstrong, Lizzie, and not always clear in your own feelings.”

206 Where the Waters Agree: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Susan Adriani 4.5* reread on KU , still stand by my previous review except that Emmerson is a bigger pain :) and Bingley even more disappointing.

207 Stealing the Baronet's Daughter by Susan Kaye 4.25* I found this only hours before before SK put up a blog post about it...coincidence! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

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208 Truth Will Out (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14099833) by agrainne24 4* WIP – possibly abandoned. Bummer

209 Tomorrow (https://austenvariations.com/tomorrow...) by Christina Morland 4*

210 The 2024 Eclipse and Lizzy Bennet’s Top 10 Regrets (https://alwaysausten.com/2024/04/11/t...) by Corrie Garrett 4*

211 Throwing Apples (https://excentrykemuse.com/2024/03/29... ) by ExcentrykeMuse 3.5* Another twilight xover. I don't much care for twilight, but this one was odder. Bella (who was somehow Kitty) pairing with Darcy. Some elements of time travel, but not...

212 My Ration for All Eternity (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14080655) by Grignard 4.5* Persuasion variation. another amnesia trope, but with Anne this time – early in her life after an accident and left in a orphanage when she was presumed dead.

213 Taken by Mr. Darcy by Isabella Davenport 2.5* just misses the mark .. on all fronts.

214 Darcy's River Rendezvous by Isabella Davenport 2.5* ditto

215 The Bachelor Mr Darcy: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Julie Cooper [ARC] 4.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

216 Thoroughly Ungentlemanly Behaviour (http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...) by Lavinia Angell 3* Darcy and Bingley pairing.

217 The Last Man (http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...) by Lavinia Angell 4* Post apocalyptic setting, with a revamped DHP and everything. Darcy and his pride, but sweet (not that Lizzy sees or understands it for a looooooong time); Lizzy and her pride and prejudice in much greater amounts.

218 One Little White Lie: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Variation by Lyr Newton 4* Oh Lizzy - don't you know the definition of 'to ass-u-me'? It's right there, embedded in the spelling of the word. Foolish, proud, arrogant girl. (Oh dear, I sound like Lady C!) Darcy is awfully forgiving.

219 Convincing Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Mary Lydon Simonsen 3.5*

220 After the Letter: A Persuasion Continuation (https://www.wattpad.com/story/78829818) by Meg Osborne 3.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

221 All the Particulars (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12726173...) by Ms Pimprenelle 3.5* ooooh Bingley. And really Jane!!!

222 A World Without Darcy (https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to...) by C. Rafe Carlson 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

223 A Timely Rescue (https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to...) by RafeDurk & C. Rafe Carlson 3* a little bit of superhero silliness

224 In Spite of Spite (https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to...) by RafeDurk & C. Rafe Carlson 4.25* draaaaammmma

225 Promise to Honour and Obey by RoniAllan 2.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

226 Darcy's Struggle (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14333839... ) by Zettel / Newton Priors 4.5* Darcy's POV, I liked this a great deal. Darcy, introspective, discovering he was smothered by duty and expectations, so much so that he lost himself to it. He has this epiphany much sooner in the story and is a wee bit impulsive (or rather trips over his tongue) which leads to much self doubt.


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227 When Duty Calls: A Pride & Prejudice Variationby Belén Paccagnella (reread 24-05-18) 4.25 * https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

228 An Unwelcome Guest at the Netherfield Ball by E. Bradshaw (reread 24-05-23) 4.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

229 Pemberley Beach by Elizabeth Famous [ARC 24-05-30] 3.5* Modern https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

230 Why would you tell me that? (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14356816) by InnerOgre (24-05-17) 3.5 *

231 Of Gates and Grace: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George (24-05-28) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

232 Bingley's Indignation by Jann Rowland (24-05-05) 3.5* meh

233 The Corrupt Plan: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Blanchette (reread 24-05-08) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

234 How Elizabeth & Darcy Met on Mother’s Day (https://austenvariations.com/how-eliz...) by Lucy Marin (24-05-09) 4.5 * meet cute... sorta?

235 Never Inconstant: A Sequel to Jane Austen's Persuasion by Lyndsay Constable (24-05-07) 4.5*

236 Elizabeth's Broken Promise: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Maria Fitzgerald (24-05-30) 3* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

237 Please Forgive Me (https://archiveofourown.org/works/273...) by MDGAus/by mgtiffy (reread 24-05-26) 3.5* sequel: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

238 All the Particulars (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12726173) by Ms Pimprenelle (24-04-23) 3.5* ooooh Bingley. And really Jane!!!

239 Unwithered Love (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14184271) by Nerdanel14 (reread 24-05-07) 4* reread prompted by new posting to AO3

240 A Favorite Daughter by P.O. Dixon [ARC] (24-05-17) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

241 in silence I grieve (https://archiveofourown.org/works/292...) by rain_sleet_snow (24-05-23) 4.5* Persuasion: Poor Wentworth. Yes he was an ass before he let go of his anger and resentment in canon, but I still feel for him.

242 Love & Ambition: A Modern Day Retelling by Rose Blooming [ARC] (24-05-20) DNF https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... I also couldn't figure Elizabeth out - she tries to come off as all principled but so preachy and hypocritical when thinking about her families motives for wanting to meet (read use) the Bingleys' coming to Netherfield when she had just been thinking the same (only about advancing her career and finding the next story). Some of her exchanges with Darcy there were just dripping with irony. I don't know if the author meant it to be, but it was.
I've heard a lot of propaganda/indoctrination from company speeches (both internal and external) in my time, but my goodness, the speech and dialogue at that first Netherfield event was just eye rolling.

243 Duskby Snowberryrose (24-05-25) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

244 New Beginning (https://archiveofourown.org/works/254...) by unbreakable13 ( reread 24-05-25) 5* sequel, FMS after 2005 movie DHP moment but with Collins catching them in a passionate kiss. I cried. Poor Darcy. I am sure poor Lizzy, but this story is more about Darcy

245 That First Meeting (https://archiveofourown.org/works/289...) by unbreakable13 (reread 24-05-25) 5* Meet-cute before meryton from darcy's pov – so we avoid much of the pride & prejudice. Darcy does lots of self reflection before things can escalate and they gasp talk! Miracle. Very sweet.

246 A Misstep on the Cobb (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10102027...) by whilewewereyetsinners (24-05-23) 4* Persuasion


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253 A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation The Misadventures of Darcy & Elizabeth, Book 3 by J. Dawn King (24-06-06) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

254 His Uncle's Favourite: A Pride and Prejudice Variation the Kindle edition not yet on GR by Lory Lilian (24-06-06) 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

255 A Woman Worthy of Being Pleased (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13846739) by Nerdanel14 (24-06-07) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

256 Something About Lizzy: Family Secrets Post-Pride and Prejudice (Sofia-Elisabete Stories Book 5) by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi [ARC] (24-06-10) 5* sequel - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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257 Janes Austen’s Pride and Prejudice-Variation: Tales of courage, vulnerability, and passionby Jane Austen (24-06-12) 2.5* so odd. Some promise in a couple of stories (if they were fleshed out and seriously edited), but generally confused, detached, disjointed and sometimes lacking in continuity, odd.

258 A Man of No Consequence by by Heather F (Quill) (reread 04-06-15) 4.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

259 Sketching Character: A Jane Austen Inspired Novel by Pamela Lynne (reread 24-06-18) 4.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

260 Betrayal by PatM (reread 24-06-14) 4.25* reread. Drama drama drama.

261 The Secrets of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variationby Rose Fairbanks (reread 24-06-13) 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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262 P&P The Untold Stories: Postponing the Northern Tour (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Christina Morland (24-06-20) 4.5*

263 From Pemberley With Love, My Darling: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Claire J Russell [ARC 24-06-24] DNF This was just a no. syrupy language. Repetitive & sometimes contradictory naval gazing. Confused. I gave up after a few chapters as I was becoming more and more critical. Not for me. It looks to be the 2nd edition heavily edited of From Pemberley With Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation which I also haven't read

264 Picture Me Without You (https://archiveofourown.org/works/536...) by DontStopHerNow (24-06-19) 4* WWII short of Persuasion from Wentworth's POV where even though it follows canon fairly closely, he is not as much of an ass and his sister knows much more of the backstory.

265 Darcy and Elizabeth's Dreams of Redemption: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne [ARC] (24-06-20) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

266 Fated To. Forget-Me-Not. (https://archiveofourown.org/works/523...) by RaelStone (24-06-19) 4* Persuasion: an easier path with Wentworth finding a message in a bottle.


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267 The Scarred Duchess: A Saga Based on the Characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Barry S. Richman [ARC] 5* (24-06-28) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

268 P&P The Untold Stories: Georgiana Worries About Darcy (https://austenvariations.com/pp-the-u...) by Joana Starnes (24-06-27) 4.75* that was lovely. Both Darcys were.

269 End of Innocence (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2008...) Lise (24-06-26) 4.5* Persuasion Prequel: Well - what can I say? this could serve as an advertisement for the need for sex ed, Mandatory sex ed. There were some seriously funny moments and lines here. I even had a laugh at Lady Russell – she comes across as more human here. Anne is seriously underinformed, Wentworth is misinformed (I really want to make a remark here, but I won't ruin the pleasure of your discovery). Almost everyone is seriously clueless. I feel a little mean spirited laughing at it, but it IS funny. In fiction anyway. Not in the real world. Ignorance is not bliss – it is just ignorance (as Anne finds out). Lise has so many other stories (and Persuasion ones!) on DWG - I am looking forward to reading more.


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270 Falling for my Knight: A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Sweet Romance (Cranberry Creek Book Club Series book 4) by Callie More [ARC] (24-07-03) 3.5* Modern Emma Inspired: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


271 Captain Wentworth's Devotion by Debra-Ann Kummoung (24-07-01) 4.25* Persuasion AU https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

272 A Man With Faults: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lillian (July read 24-07-02) 4.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

273 When Given Good Principles: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton (24-06-29) 4* Re-read. Such rare OOC – a good Wickham and a bratty manipulative Georgiana

274 Oh Thank God (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14369015...) Plane Mary (24-06-30) 4* Modern: cute and sweet

275 Behaving In A Gentleman Like Fashion (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14369022) Plane Mary (24-06-30) 3.5* sequel - darcy you horn dog! but clean.


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276 Affections and Wishes by Amy D'Orazio et al [ARC] (24-07-06) 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

277 Mail Order Bride: A Pride and Prejudice Adaptation by Ansley Brogan (24-07-08) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

278 Persuading Outback Angie: A Retelling of Persuasion by Jane Austen by Barbara Randell [ARC] (24-07-07) 3.5* Modern Persuasion: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

279 Pride of Pemberley: A Captivating Journey into Mr. Darcy's Heart and Soul by Diane Foster (24-07-08) 2.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

280 Pretense & Sensibility: An enemies to lovers, age-gap, Austen inspired romance (Austen in Austin #2) by Emma Lee Jayne [ARC] (24-07-06) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

281 Incandescently: A Collection of Modern Pride and Prejudice Stories by McKinley James (24-07-08) 4.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

282 Pride and Prejudice Reimagined: A Captivating Tale of Love and Misunderstandings by William Wilton (24-07-08) DNF I don't know what that was. If this is a P&P variation I don't have the patience to find out. That was off the wall and bizarre. Thank goodness it was only KU.


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Found a couple of oops' in my tracker (the recovery didn't recover as much as I thought and there were half made entries doh!)

283 Darcy's Pride: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by [ARC] (20-07-11) 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

284 Pride and Prejudice and Aliens: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella BreenBella Breen [ARC] (24-06-09) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

285 Fortune's Wheel Turns and Turns (https://archiveofourown.org/works/532...) by BookWorm_22 (reread 24-07-13) 4* Mr Darcy sr. Most seriously – what is wrong with you?

286 To Love Again free from newsletter (seems familiar must have read it online) by Laura Moretti (24-01-13) 4*

287 Beloved by PatM (reread 24-07-10) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

288 Darcy's Spell-Short Story by Reut Barak [ARC] (24-07-12) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

289 Absent from Netherfield (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10496663...) by Shaelenina (24-07-15) 4* aw. Darcy was a gem. Lizzy was smitten. Falling in love right under Lady C's nose. Priceless.

290 Misunderstandings & Ardent Loveby Susan Adriani (reread 24-07-12) 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

291 Forced, Before it Began by Durga.ek (2024-07-15) 3.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

292 When All Hope Is Gone (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3933805) vix_spes 4.25* Persuasion: A little bit repetitive with the alternate POV of the same events, but still a solid showing. I've said it before, I'll say it again – love a Persuasion variation (took a wee detour from canon with Anne falling at the Cobb insteas of Louise with some help from the very insightful Harvilles)


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293 Speak Not Against the Sun: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/amyro.htm) by Amy Robertson (24-07-18) 3.75* Seemed so familiar and now I see that I read it under another title and name on FFN.. I don't quite know what to make of this Elizabeth, I find myself wanting to sympathize with her more than I actually do. IRL my response would be different, but here it's a study in arrested development. I know I should not judge by today's standards...I'm crusty today.

294 Mr Darcy's Awakening: An Engaging Narrative of Transformation and Romance Beyond 'Pride and Prejudice' by Diane Foster (24-07-22) DNF too preachy for my taste, I didn't get far.

295 Forced, Before it Began by Durga.ek (24-07-14) 3.25* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

296 Something Worth My Staying For (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2008...) by Juliette (24-07-16) 4* Persuasion A more open conversation at the concert in Bath

297 The Paris Adventure: Fall in love with Paris by Kate Dashwood (24-07-20) 3.5* Prequel to her Modern Persuasion https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

298 A Teasing Courtship: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Kaurifish [ARC] (24-07-21) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

299 Dancing With Pistols by Linda Wagner (24-07-19) 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

300 The Right Choice: A Pride & Prejudice Short Story by Linda Wagner (24-07-19) 3.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

301 Not My Jane! (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12940152...) Ms Pimprenelle reread 24-07-19 4*

302 Disability and Determination by Timothy Underwood (24-07-20) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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303 Mr. Darcy's Secret Correspondence: A Pride and Prejudice Variationby Hailey Jones (24-07-24) 3.75* DHP, but much earlier … and in writing! And she responds with the same vitriol – in writing!! prior to the Netherfield Ball.

304 Becoming Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Ivy May Stuart (24-07-22) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

305 Elizabeth and the Beast: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Juliana Abbott (22-07-23) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

306 Mrs Darcy's niece (https://archiveofourown.org/works/469...) by LeSeigneurDuFeu (24-07-25) 4* sequel: OTT bit of fun as the next generation overcomes some pride & prejudice. Darcy's ward (and Colin's son) might be as wily as Wickham . But the have the hearts of a Darcy.

307 Happy by Accident... or Not?: A Pride and Prejudice variation 2nd ed by Michelle D'Arcy (24-07-25) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

308 -310 Lizzie's Request: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Lizzie Expects: A Pride and Prejudice variation
Lizzie Delivers: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Mixi Jane (24-07-26) 1.5* sequels: All 3 were juvenile, full of anachronisms, a manipulative Elizabeth, so many errors... I read them so you don't have to. They were all on the order of a dozen pages. I would be POed if I had paid $4 a piece for these.

311 Darcy's Twin Daughters: A Pride and Prejudice Variation and Sequel by Mixi Jane (24-07-26) DNF sequel to the above, I couldn't take it anymore and stopped a couple of pages in – it had been a morbid fascination that got me through this far, but no more.

312 A Very Austen Valentine Anthology: The Lovers’ Ruse by Susan Kaye (24-07-27) 4.5* Persuasion Prequel short story: Pre-canon A&W meeting and how he gives a little speech right before Anne was about to break the engagement which gave her clarity – and they continue with a secret engagement until Anne turns of age. The Elliots and Lady R are as implacable as ever. Good for Anne!

313 When Love Hits You With A Brick (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11199087 ) by somandyjo (24-07-24) 3.75* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

314 Caught at Pemberley (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11572428) by somandyjo (24-07-24) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

315 Read the Room, Mr Darcy (https://archiveofourown.org/works/576...) by StoryTilly (24-07-25) 4*that made me laugh. It would be horrifying. But it made me laugh


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316 Cursing Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation with just a touch of magic by Amy D'Orazio [ARC] (24-07-30) 5 * https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

317 Mr Fairfax, Mr West and the Meet Cute: Love, Austen #0.5 by Anyta Sunday (24-07-29) 4*

318 Fever (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3943558) by Beagairheag (24-08-02) 4.5* Persuasion: Follows canon, the more Wentworth backstory (both canon and pre-canon, With a W setdown by a former shipmate. 'twas good (story & setdown).

319 I Have Thought of You Often (https://archiveofourown.org/works/419...) by BurntOrange (24-07-30) 3* such a turn. No HEA

320 Prideful Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Romance Version by Franceska Holt (24-07-30) DNF just did not like the style enough to invest the time into it... or maybe I'm too tired for it to hold my attention with its slightly pretentious delivery. Shrug.

321 Seashells and Sunsets (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260325) by HLJ137 (24-08-01) 4.5* Persuasion sequel: short sweet vignette

322 Mr. Darcy's Spring Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel by Jane Jones & Lydia Lanor (24-07-27) DNF no. just no. Did I say no? Big NO.

323 Influenced: A modern retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion by Jennifer Goodman (24-07-31) 4* Persuasion: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

324 The Painting: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 2nd ed by Lory Lilian, Jo Abbott (29-07-30) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

325 Most Delightfully Situated Through Her Means by Ms. Pimprenelle (24-07-31) 4* Reread … a few times I think: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

326 The Gardiner Connection (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12733790) by Ms. Pimprenelle (24-08-02) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

327 First Kiss, One shot (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7425697) by scifilady10 (24-07-29) 4* Darcy you do overthink things don't you?

328 The Treasure Chest (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7835083) by scifilady10 (24-07-29) 4* super sweet

329 Obedient, Helpful Girl (https://archiveofourown.org/works/576...) StoryTilly (24-07-28) 5* Poor Darcy/ brutal. May be continued we can hope. (And now it has been continued YAY)

330 Battle of the Dragons: A Regency Romp inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier (24-07-27) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

331 Dorchester's Child (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11889056) by Tedd.E.Bare (24-08-02) 4.5* Persuasion: ouch!

332 An Earlier Meeting (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10104499) by whilewewereyetsinners (24-08-02) 4* abandoned, bummer.

333 A Marital Education (http://archiveofourown.org/works/424803) by Yahtzee (24-07-28) 4*


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334 Enough (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13602898/) by 2ndEnding (24-08-06) 4.5* :(

335 Friendship and Fortitude: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amelia Westerly (24-08-12) 4.75* you know my rule- you get some tears out of me and that guarantees at least a 4.5 – get me to all out cry and it's a 5. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

336 Eos (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12095214) by Anton M (24-08-07) 4.5* sweet

337 Austen Tea Party: A Historical Romance Collection for Charity Inspired by Jane Austen: The Journal by Catherine Bilson (24-08-05) 4* non canon vignette where D finds a page of E journal during Jane's illness with an unflattering portrait of himself.. Feels unfinished – perhaps one day she will flesh it out.

338 Austen Tea Party: A Historical Romance Collection for Charity Inspired by Jane Austen: The Triumph of Anne Elliott by Deborah E Pearson (24-08-05) 4.5* Persuasion Prequel: oh the Elliots and Lady R are horrid! A near thing that Anne did not cave in '06.

339 Of Opinions and Opportunities: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George (24-08-12) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

340 A Year with Jane Austen: Modern Austen Short Stories: The Work of an Instant by Jennifer Becton (24-08-07) 4* Modern Persuasion: awww with a little Christmas miracle.

341 The Christmas Gift (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...) Judy-Lynne (24-08-05) 3.5* sequel, cute, modern

342 Each Time They Might Have: Kissed, vol. 1: A collection of Pride & Prejudice variations by Kaurifish [ARC] (24-04-12) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

343 An Unlikely Conversation (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11946237) by LoriH (24-08-10) 4*

344 Almost Home (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14380049) by Plane Mary (24-08-10) 3.5* an altered Pemberley meeting. No Lydia elopement

345 The Jane Austen Contest by Samantha Adkins (24-08-08) 3* Modern Persuasion Includes pre-canon. I had to force myself to finish this one. Why do authors change canon names? Especially when switching them. Lady Russel's character is Anne and Anne's character is Isobel. Confounding sometimes in their dialogue when I have it firmly entrenched in my mind that Anne is Anne. It is bad enough when JAFF writers name the Colonel Anthony or James or Theo, but this! Otherwise I can't get enough Persuasion Variations (but this one is meh at best) So many char named after canon when they are all Janeites where life imitates art (but they are clueless). OTT: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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346 Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy: The Last Man in the World by Abigail Reynolds (24-08-22) 4.5* What we have here dear reader, is a failure to communicate. Part of the reason why I like these, not quite forced marriage scenarios so much – so much fertile ground to explore.

347 Ice Cubes (https://archiveofourown.org/works/576...) by Arseniclobster (24-08-15) 4* Persuasion: ouch!!

348 Love Perservering (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14185250) by Camille Madison (24-08-15) 4* angsty Abandoned after 1 ch. Bummer – had such potential.

349 Holidays with Jane: Thankful Hearts A Persuasive Visitor by Cecilia Gray (24-08-14) 4.5* Another Modern AU Persuasion: the resolution came a bit quick, but no matter.

350 Reconciliation (https://archiveofourown.org/works/568...) by edwardianspinsteraunt (24-08-15) 4* Persuasion :)

351 Trial by Fire by EightYearsandaHalf FFN (24-04-05) 4.5* Persuasion oh the torture!

352 Captain Wentworth's Christmas Carol by EightYearsandaHalf FFN (24-08-16) Persuasion: 4*

353 Her Power With Him Was Gone Forever by EightYearsandaHalf FFN (24-08-16) 4* Persuasion https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

354 Darcy’s Change of Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation 2nd Edition by Harriet Knowles (24-08-20) 3.5*

355 Holidays with Jane: Spring Fever Extra Innings by Jessica Grey (24-08-14) 4.5* Persuasion: I only read the Persuasion story in the anthology – Modern MBL AU – 'twas good. I liked Annie. I liked Wentworth here too he was not an ass in this one, not even a bit.

356 Dear Sir (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14131901) by jest on you (24-08-15) 4* What an interesting turn this would have been bummer it's abandoned

357 Mr. Darcy's Secret: A Pride and Prejudice Variation bt Kate Speck (24-08-24) 4* a bit syrupy at times, but mostly just sweet (I think normally I would rate this as a 3.25 or 3.5 but I was feeling sappy, so it matched my mood)

358 Holidays with Jane: Trick or Sweet Must Be Magic by Kimberly Truesdale (24-08-14) 4* Modern Persuasion: would you like a bit of cheese with that magic? The cheese was only at the end but cheesy. Not american cheese, but maybe a gouda? [groan!]

359 Marrying Well for Fun & Profit: Persuasion's Sir Walter Elliot advises the Upwardly Mobile Miss by Laura Hile (24-08-24) 4.5* Modern Persuasion https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

360 Anne and the Gun (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2009..., http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/hallow20...) by Lise (24-08-13) 3.5* Persuasion Prequel: AU bit of silliness. The Alternate version had a Mr Darcy cameo. I laughed – not sure what that says about my character.

361 Your Mind, my Mind (https://archiveofourown.org/works/568...) by LittleWitch96 (24-08-18) 3.5* Sandition: ESL, and a little clumsy, but I liked the twist.

362 A Forced Marriage: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Novella Variationby Nora Crawford (24-08-16) DNF did not like the style and it felt a little HS. I do like a FMS but barely made it to the compromise. I found myself skimming and skimming some more until I just couldn't anymore and returned it.

363 Jane, Asleep (Jane In Space Book 1) by Polly Connor (24-08-14) 4* scifi Austenesque https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

364 Jane, Awake (Jane In Space Book 2) by Polly Connor (24-08-14) 4* scifi Austenesque https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

365 The Consequences of Pride (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14137908) by readabout (24-08-15) 3* Abandoned. oh my that was dark. OOC. Might have been interesting to see if Darcy was able to redeem himself. Not sure that I could stick to it though.

366 Mr. Darcy Makes Advances by R. Grace (24-08-20) 3.5* Also on FFN as “A Taste”. Very OOC – but if you don't take it seriously it's entertaining enough amongst the raunchiness. Darcy has a not so great backstory that is revealed.

367 The Governess and Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rosamund Redgrave (24-08-18) 3* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

368 when women love longest (https://archiveofourown.org/works/566...) by someclarafication (24-08-15) 3.5* Persuasion: modern rework of the eavesdopping scene


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369 Fitzwilliam Ebenezer Darcy:'Pride and Prejudice' Meets 'A Christmas Carol' by Barbara Tiller Cole (24-08-26) 3.25* This was my sept scavenger hunt read, that I read early. Just 'cuz. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

370 A Different Life (https://archiveofourown.org/works/436...) by bethany_delleman (24-08-25) 4* Angsty sequel :( :(

371 Fair Stands the Wind: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Catherine Lodge (24-08-27) 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

372 Darcy's Christmas Carol (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13413278/) by Lady Pakal/LadyPakal (24-08-27) 3.5* Dicken's x-over. Told from Darcy's POV as a written account. It was ok.

373 Bewitched and Beguiled (https://web.archive.org/web/201811011...) by PP-FSOG-DJC (24-08-29) 3.5* AU with an arranged marriage. Darcy falls hard and fast. Nothing really happens, well there's quite a bit of practice making babies. The only real villain was a tree.

374 Choose Your Weapon by Wade H. Mann (24-08-26) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Went on a Persuasion reading jag today (they were all short)

375 Wits & Wagers by Amy D'Orazio (24-08-30) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

376 Amusing Miss Austen by Angela Pearse [ARC] (24-09-03) 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

377 Catch me when I fall (https://archiveofourown.org/works/410...) by branchcloudsky (24-09-03) 4.5* Persuasion sequel

378 Each wish of my heart (https://archiveofourown.org/works/584...) by branchcloudsky (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion: an earlier resolution. Frederick overhears and sees enough to overcome his resentment much sooner

379 A most beloved sister - Volume I (https://web.archive.org/web/201209240...) by Casey Childers (24-09-02) 4* I do not like martyrs, but it was well done.. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

380 The Adventures of Captain Britannia - Case #1 (http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...) by commanderwentworth (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion in the Marvel Universe. What a fun bit of silliness

381 True attachment and constancy (https://archiveofourown.org/works/522...) by ComplicatedLight (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion sequel: more things change, the more they stay the same.

382 Please Remember by Debra-Ann Kummoung (24-08-31) 3.5* sequel https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

383 Nine Days (https://archiveofourown.org/works/492...) by hopeisaladder (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion: when Mr Elliot's and Mrs Clay's scandalous behaviour is revealed from 3 POV.

384 Before the Deluge (https://archiveofourown.org/works/358...) by Ione (24-09-04) 3.5* Persuasion Prequel: tells of the charles & anne episode (but not quite canon)

385 Adrift (https://archiveofourown.org/works/585...) by JasminHodge (24-09-04) 4.25* Persuasion Prequel & Canon: snippets of Wentworth's inner musings shortly after the broken engagement to the resolution in Bath.

386 Persuaded to Romance (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/2019/Ji...) by Jim D [commanderwentworth ] (24-09-04) 3.5* Persuasion Prequel: wildy OOC with earlier resolution

387 The Right to Interfere in His Happiness (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/jimd2.htm) by Jim D (24-09-04) 4.5* Persuasion Prequel: good for Wentworth!

388 Desperate Measures (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/jimd3.htm) by Jim D (24-09-04) 4.5* Persuasion: yay Anne and Wentworth. Serious Boo for Sir Walter and Mr Elliot.

389 Go Straight At ‘Em (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/jimd4.htm) by Jim D (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion: a slightly earlier resolution where the Captain does walk her home from the cafe and they have a honest conversation

390 Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling by by Lara S. Ormiston (how unfortunate to share a name with ,,, (24-08-31) 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

391 Married! (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11230494 ) by Laura 001 (24-09-04) 4* Persuasion: What a shock for Wentworth! Good thing too. Miscommunication works for good this time

392 Secrets and Indiscretions: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Layla Johnson (24-09-03) 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

393 More Justified in Acting (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12675570) by MorganAW (24-09-04) 4.5* Persuasion: naughty Wentworth, reading a lady's diary. What angst you avoided!

394 The Doctor (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12802665) by MorganAW (24-09-04) 4.5* Persuasion: Gig meets dung cart under the not so admirable driving of the Admiral. Wentworth overhears some of Sophy's questioning of Anne (as Anne nurses Sophy) and our timeline and grief is shortened.

395 A Year And A Day (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2959836) by mrsmish (24-09-01) 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

396 Hope is the thing (https://archiveofourown.org/works/585...) by Pointlace (24-09-03) 4* aww.


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397 Holiday Mix Tape: A Modern Persuasionby Beau North, Brooke West 4.5* Persuasion: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

398 Jane: A Born to Serve Bonus Chapter by Linda Wagner 3.25* : hmm. Struggling to finish Born to Serve that this is a bonus for. The Bennets have a dark existence. Other than being in a world where magic (dark or light doesn't matter) exists and humans are possessed by dragons and all sorts of shifters (but that's supposed to be a good thing?)

399 Mr Darcy's Quiet Strength: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Novella Variation (2nd ed) by Lyr Newton 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

400 Darcy's Decision (Given Good Principles #1) by Maria Grace 3.75* Prequel: This was a twist on canon – yikes with Wickham. Ick. But I liked it.

401 The Future Mrs. Darcy Given Good Principles #2) by Maria Grace 3* Prequel: This just didn't grab me. And was a little pretentious. I remember liking the full fanfiction Given Good Principles quite a bit, but either this part was modified, or I just skimmed it in the mashed up version

402 Colonel Fitzwilliam's Revenge by Scary Austen 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

403 The Villian's Part (https://web.archive.org/web/200705190...) by Susan Kaye 4.25* Persuasion Sequel: interesting twist on William Elliot

404 Had I but written ... (https://web.archive.org/web/200203291...) by Susan Kaye 4.5* Persuasion Prequel: Wentworth gets over his pride and writes and Anne has a spine of steel! Well done.

405 Plymouth (The Quartet #1) (https://web.archive.org/web/200303200...) by Susan Kaye 4* Persuasion: The quartet is a series from Wentworth POV that describes his time from Lyme to Bath. Builds quite a backstory for Wentworth.


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406 Elizabeth d'Arcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Florence Gold (2024-9-10) 3.25** : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

407 Darcy, the Admiral: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (The Diverse Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Book 2) by Harriett Knowles (2024-9-14) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

408 A chance meeting (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11324805...) by Laura 001 (2024-8-2) 3.25** : had potential if it had been fleshed out. Instead of just speeding through the resolution

409 Manipulations of an observant admiral's wife (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11871685...) by Laura 001 (2024-9-9) 4.25* Persuasion : Sophia is the best! The story took a detour right from the start when she saw that her brother was inexplicably behaving like an idjit – nt letting it rest until she knew why

410 A Small Matter (https://archiveofourown.org/works/306...) by Lupin111 (2024-9-17) 4* : too bad it is only a one shot. At the ery least overhearing Charlotte & Lizzy's conversation after Lady C's disclosure would be interesting.

411 The Dowager Lady Elliot (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14393402..., https://archiveofourown.org/works/590...) by maembe13 (2024-9-17) 3.75* Persuasion : I'm a little sad at the tepid outcome for Anne & Wentworth's marriage

412 Pemberley: A supernatural tale inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice [ARC] by Mary Smythe (2024-9-16) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

413 Pursuit of Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (2nd ed) by Roy Neville (2024-9-11) 3.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

414 Almost Persuaded (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/shannag2...) by ShannaG (2024-9-9) 3.5* Persuasion Pre-Canon: An earlier resolution because Anne had the support of Mother's family upon the engagement in '06. Much if the narrative thereafter details (in much greater detail than I liked, so there was a fair bit of skimming) of Anne's learning all sorts of practical skills, cooking, laundry, making soap, candles etc. Not much about the couple.


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415 Through the Lens of a Letter: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Frerichs (2024-9-24) 3.75* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

416 What Might Have Been (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11779778...) by I found my Mr. Darcy (2024-9-23) 4** :

417 Hearts Untwined: A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Variations A Winter at Pemberley) by Jack Travis Hunter (2024-9-19) 1.5* Sequel: I strongly suspect this at least partially a product of AI – lots of repetition either verbatim or a slight mod as applied to other characters. Nothing happens, no character studies, just blech. I have the others from the anthology as they were previously freebies, but am now not inclined to read them if this is any measure of the writing.

418 Fine Eyes, Wild Temper: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J.T. Hunt, Jo Abbott (2024-9-20) 3.5* : Darcy and Elizabeth end up rescuing a dog in the woods a week or so before the Netherfield Ball which leads to them sorting out their issues much faster than the book. Wickham is also revealed as underhanded when he cons Darcy out of money to let Elizabeth keep the dog.

419 Mr Darcy’s Tender Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by JT Hunt (2024-9-20) 3.25* : not very convincing

420 Very Much Like Her Brother: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by JT Hunt (2024-9-20) 3.5* :

421 Let's sail into these storms (https://archiveofourown.org/works/584...) by Kissed_by_Circe (2024-9-24) 4* Persuasion Sequel: Anne is the subtle persuader here.

422 Pride and Presumption (Pemberly Creek Book 1) by Lelia M. Silver (2024-9-21) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

423 The Unreformed Mr Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lin Mei Wei (2024-9-22) 4** : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

424 A New Life in London (Sweet Second Chances Persuasion Variation Book 2) by Meg Osborne (2024-9-21) 3.5* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

425 White Night with Mr Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Moments of Truth Book 1) by Nicu Gecse (2024-9-23) 4.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

426 Grey Day with Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Moments of Truth Book 2) by Nicu Gecse (2024-9-23) 3.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

427 Expecting His Proposal: A Darcy & Elizabeth Love Story by P. O. Dixon (2024-9-20) 3.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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428 Return to Lyme (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4459650/...) by Beagairbheag (2024-9-27) 4.25* Persuasion : If this really is an abandoned story and not just mislabelled it ended in a good spot with just some loose ends (like Mr Elliot) unresolved. Angstier than canon, but a quicker resolution. Some typos but … shrug... the story made up for them.

429 With a little help from the Colonel (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9228415/...) by Jannet Doe (2024-9-26) 3.75* : The Colonel is more useful to his cousin this time

430 Breathe (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6065783/...) by Knitchick (2024-9-27) 4.25* : Reread. 5* for the story, 3.75 for the writing. Soooo much drama! With a not quite bad, but not good Jane and ditto for Bingley.

440 Mr. Darcy's Masked Desire: A Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation [ARC] by Maria Dashwood (2024-9-29) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

441 Darcy's Secret Letter: A Pride and Prejudice Sensual Intimate by Nadine Reynolds (2024-9-26) 3* Sequel: After 7 months of marriage and Lizzy is still reacting to disputes like a teenager. A young teenager. Sigh.

442 Amid the Stone (http://archiveofourown.org/works/5903...) by Nerdanel14 (2024-9-27) 4** : sweet OTT time travel. I do like her stories. I still have a few of her older ones on my TBR pile.

443 Amending the Shades of Pemberley by Regina Jeffers (2024-9-25) 4.5* Sequel: reread. I still like it. I think that I gave it a 4.75* the first time round (before I started keeping track). https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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444 Proof (https://dwiggie.com/derby/olda/cassie...) by Cassie M. (2024-9-30) 4** : I can't blame Darcy for his doubts, not at all.

445 The Best of Intentions (http://dwiggie.com/derby/olda/cassie2...) by Cassie M (2024-10-2) 4.25* Persuasion : this was angsty. And at one point 'miracle occurred here' to get things to work out as they should.

446 Pursuit To Scotland (http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...) by commanderwentworth; Jim D (2024-10-30) 4.25* Persuasion Pre-Canon: Harville smacks Wentworth upside the head (figuratively) to make him consider why Anne mught have called things off. So he writes in '08. Then there are villains, kidnappings, an Irish Pirate (argh! In an irish accent) and a swashbuckling hero who saves the damsel. Lots of fun.

447 Making Peace (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14396054...) by Ghostwriter85 (2024-10-2) 3.75* Sequel: Wonders never cease!

448 Disturbing the Dust: A Variation on Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' by Ivy May Stuart (2024-10-4) 4* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

449 Pemberley Estate, Derbyshire 20 Years Before: Prequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Tale of Betrayal, Courage and the Unyielding Legacy of the Darcy Family by Katherine Patricia (2024-10-1) 2* Pre-Canon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

450 Mr. Darcy's Brides by Regina Jeffers (2024-10-3) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

451 A Misstep on the Cobb (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10102027...) by whilewewereyetsinners (2024-5-23) 4* Persuasion : Reread 2024-10-03. I forgot what a horror Louisa was in this one. And she looked down on Mary for her petulance. Eye roll. Yikes.

452 The Look in Her Eyes (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2005...) by whilewewereyetsinners (2024-10-3) * Persuasion : abandoned, wentworth's POV to “A Misstep on the Cobb” ending at their decision to go to Lyme. This would have been interesting if it overlapped with the timeline of 'Mishap'.

453 Prevailed On To Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Alternative Story by Zoe Carter (2024-10-4) 3* : reread https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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454 Two-part harmony (https://archiveofourown.org/works/141382) by dafna (2024-10-4) 4.25* Persuasion : that was a sweet little vignette

455 A Step Not Taken (https://archiveofourown.org/works/219...) by DaisyNinjaGirl (2024-10-5) 4* Persuasion : longer routes to resolution. Another Anne rather than Louisa falls at Lyme

456 it wasn't anger, but longing (https://archiveofourown.org/works/130...) by elegantstupidity (2024-10-5) 3.75* Modern Persuasion : it was a mix, some were better than others. Regency, Modern, SciFi, Hogwarts back (non HEA or stopped before a potential HEA) to the final Regency (HEA more or less canon)

457 Persuasion Too (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2002...) by Lori Wright (2024-10-4) 4* Persuasion Pre-Canon: doesn't this put an interesting spin on Wentworth's behaviour

458 By The Beat Of A Butterfly's Wing (https://archiveofourown.org/works/334...) by PiningAndHandTouches (Jingles7) (2024-10-5) 4** Persuasion : another Anne falls in Lyme

459 Lost hopes (https://archiveofourown.org/works/240...) by Resurgam2 (2024-10-5) 4.25* Persuasion : Longer & more difficult routes to resolution

460 A Fall at Lyme (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2008...) by Sofie (2024-10-4) 3.75* Persuasion : William Elliiot of all people makes Wentworth re-evaluate Anne where the fall is replaced by being stuck in the inn during a snowstorm

461 tho' much is taken, much abides (https://archiveofourown.org/works/427...) by thebluecardigan (2024-10-5) 4.5* Persuasion : foolish Anne to have called things off given the circumstances – but she was but 19 and perhaps didn't quite understand the potential consequences. Wentworth did though and should have fought harder. Water under the bridge. She paid for it dearly, he did too, but in a different way – what a shock to all it.


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462 Half Agony, Half Hope (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5043454/...) by Ana Sedai (2024-10-6) 3.5* Persuasion : Set in the 2007 film universe from Wentworth POV vignettes from letter writing to crasing into Anne after her mad dash all around Bath. - cute, but this bit from the movie was a wee bit silly,

463 I Was Then But Fifteen... (https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...) by Elke (2024-10-8) 4* : Reread. x-over with S&S starting post DHP with quite a shocking turn. Also includes Pirate kites (arrrrgh!). Pirates makes everything better.

464 The Fragility of Lady Anne (Bingo Squares 3) (https://archiveofourown.org/works/595...) by Fitzabeth_12 (2024-10-9) 3.5* Pre-Canon:

465 Charlotte's Wisdom: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (The Rosings Collection) by Hailey Jones (2024-10-10) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

466 Of Expectations and Excellence: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George (2024-10-9) 3.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

467 Frederick Weak and Resentful by Jasmine Hodges (2024-2-17) 4* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... Reread 2024-10-08

468 Captive Hearts: A Persuasion Variation by Kelly Miller (2024-10-11) 5* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

469 She is Not Coming (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14363912...) by Plane Mary (2024-10-10) 4* : Amnesia trope with a less prejudiced and more thoughfut Lizzy - well aren't you lucky Darcy given that the J&B issue wasn't addressed. And... where in the **** are the Bennets?! Were they not informed or are they just that self absorbed?

470 A Fulfillment of Duty (Bingo Squares 2) (https://archiveofourown.org/works/540...) by Silver Lioness (Fitzabeth_12) (2024-10-9) 3.25* Pre-Canon: Little bit of supernatural intervention AU

471 Regret & Return: A Novel Inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion by Tracie Kluver Bezerra (2024-10-7) 4.25* Modern Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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472 Such Great Heights (https://archiveofourown.org/works/591...) by Anonymous (2024-10-12) 4.25* Persuasion : Trope inversion: Wentworth is the one who is injured in Lyme. Apparently it took a knock to the head to let his heart lead.

473 No Longer in Silence (https://archiveofourown.org/works/590...) by Anonymous (2024-10-12) 4.75* Persuasion Sequel: sigh. Some habits are hard to break apparently

474 Persuasion's Promise (https://archiveofourown.org/works/591...) by Anonymous (2024-10-12) 3.75* Persuasion : I'm a little confused re the timing, and this seems unlikely but … who cares? I can't get enough Persuasion FF.

475 Brotherly Reflections (https://archiveofourown.org/works/593...) by Anonymous (2024-10-13) * Persuasion : yet another engagement reaction fic. And I think that It's likely that this one is closer to CM's character than the reaction in Rose_C_Gregory's.

476 Mr. Collins’ Sister (https://excentrykemuse.com/2022/09/23...) by ExcentrykeMuse (2024-10-12) 3.5* : twilight xover (but really just steals Bella without all the vampires) etc.Really just a Lost In Austen short. I kinda liked I (even though I don't like twilight

477 Netherfield Bluebells (https://excentrykemuse.com/2024/09/17...) by ExcentrykeMuse (2024-10-12) 4** : a not so nice Elizabeth (as they tend to be in her stories) and this time with Twighlight's Bella and family belonging to the Regency era. No Vampires were harmed ;)

478 Unsent Letters: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (2024 edition) by Lory Lillian (2024-10-12) 3* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

479 Across a Starlit Sea (https://archiveofourown.org/works/587...) by obiwamkenobbly (emmykay) (2024-10-12) 4** Persuasion Pre-Canon: wouldn't that have added an interesting twist?

480 shield you from the waves (https://archiveofourown.org/works/515...) by rain_sleet_snow (2024-10-12) 4.25* Persuasion : Have I mentioned before that the whole Elliot family sucks? They do – read to see why.

481 Engagement Reactions - A Persuasion Fanfic (https://archiveofourown.org/works/521...) by Rose_C_Gregory (2024-10-12) 4.25* Persuasion : Vignettes. I think that this is likely close to what JA imagined


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482 Pride and Prejudice in Space [ARC] by Alexis Lampley (2024-10-15) 3.5* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

483 Her Power With Him Was Gone Forever by EightYearsandaHalf (2024-8-16) 4* Persuasion :

484 New Discoveries by EightYearsandaHalf (2024-10-15) 4* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

485 Overpowering Happiness by EightYearsandaHalf (2024-10-15) 4* Persuasion :

486 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen(Romance) by Glen London (2024-12-13) 0.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

487 Arranging Ayra A Fake Fiance, Grumpy Sunshine, Arranged Marriage Romantic Comedy (Jane Austen Association Series) [ARC] by Kailin Gow (2024-10-13) 3.5* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

488 Quirks of FateQuirks of Fate (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13099696...) by MandieS1978 (2024-10-15) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

489 Resentment (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6106393/...) by RafeDurk (2024-10-15) 4** : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

490 Constant (https://archiveofourown.org/works/436...) by TwoWeevils (2024-10-17) 4* Persuasion Sequel: A little look into the life of Anne aboard her Captain's warship through a letter to Lady Russell. I am sure that Lady R will be horrified when she reads it.


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Katja | 314 comments Sorry wrong thread

you are very close to 500!


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Jen B | 398 comments POSTED: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

491 Definitions of Intimacy (https://archiveofourown.org/works/172...) by AMarguerite (2024-10-19) 4.25* Sequel: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

492 The BEST Proposal EVER (https://archiveofourown.org/works/469...) by bethany_delleman (2024-10-19) 5* : This was fantastic. The. BEST. Story. EVER.

493 After the Ball Is Over (http://austenunderground.com/forum/in...) by birdwoman (2024-10-22) 3.5* : meh

494 Persuaded (https://archiveofourown.org/works/595...) by BriarLily (2024-10-20) 4* Persuasion : The letter writing scene from Wentworth's POV.

495 To every wand’ring bark (https://archiveofourown.org/works/593...) by chevrozn (2024-10-23) 4* : oh so sappy, sweet but sappy

496 A Devotion of the Heart (https://archiveofourown.org/collectio...) by fosfomifira (2024-10-22) 5* Persuasion Sequel: lovely set of letters

497 I Must Go Up From The Seas Again. (https://archiveofourown.org/collectio...) by Lanna Michaels (lannamichaels) (2024-10-22) 4* Modern Persuasion : a bit stream of conscience – short but effective retelling of the story.

498 Of Duty, and A Path Not Ridden (https://archiveofourown.org/works/436...) by pensnest (2024-10-21) 4.5* Persuasion Pre-Canon: Wentworth retuns in year 08.

499 But break my heart for I must hold my tongue (https://archiveofourown.org/works/384...) by sudbubbles101 (2024-10-19) 5* : Darcy POV, from the title you can guess that it's super angsty. I read a similar persuasion one too that just makes you cry if you think about it too much.

500 Sweet sorrow of tomorrow, if only you were today (https://archiveofourown.org/works/354...) by sudbubbles101 (2024-10-19) 4* : Missed meeting at Pemberley. It's :(

501 So Forced a Relinquishment (http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/suzo14.htm) by Suzanne O (2024-10-21) 4.75* Persuasion Pre-Canon: Wentworth's POV; '06 Vignette – I imagine that it did go something like this.

502 Alterations (https://archiveofourown.org/works/402...) by tablelamp (2024-10-23) 4.5* Persuasion : Futuristic: I liked it: Mary & Russell are AI's, there's some Genderbemding, but stays true to canon.


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503 Cordial and Candid: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Aaliya Bishop (2024-10-25) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

504 Wentworth's Bride (Continuing Austen Book 2) by Becky Riker (2024-10-24) 3.5* Persuasion Sequel: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

505 Beneath A Harvest Moon (Small Town Jane #5) by Cecilia Gray (2024-10-28) 4.25* Modern Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... now I've found it. It was published in Holidays with Jane: Thankful Hearts under the title “A Persuasive Visitor”

506 A Letter of Denial and a Letter of Goodbye (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13242809...) by ColinEhle (2024-10-28) 4.75* Sequel: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

507 Get Back (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4675415/...) by gypsyrin (2024-10-27) 4* Modern : Lost in Austen Universe

508 A Darkness in Hertfordshire ( Under a Cloak of Night Book 1 [ARC]) by Kaurifish (2024-10-28) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

509 Reflections (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11219007...) by Laura 001 (2024-10-25) 3.75* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

510 You pierce my soul (https://archiveofourown.org/works/950...) by sona007 (2024-10-25) 4** Persuasion : The blurb starts with “A most 'improper' re-telling of Persuasion. Anne and Frederick recollect their past trysts...” and that is what it is. It skips some of the slower canon parts and a few details along the way are different (other than their OTT and OOC past behaviour). Be warned it is explicit.

511 Wentworth's Christmas Wish: A Persuasion Christmas Alteration by Susan Kaye (2024-10-23) 3.5* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

512 Miss Elizabeth's Charms: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Zoe M. Warrick (2024-10-25) 4.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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513 Be Mine, Valentine (Small Town Jane #6) by Cecilia Gray (2024-10-30) 4* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

514 A Change of Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by E A Batten (2024-10-1) 4* : Lizzy blows her top at the Colonel's revelation in Kent which changes the course of the story (for the better) as the cousins enter damage control mode. Believable.

515 Pride and Sapphire: A Fae-and-Magic Retelling of the Jane Austen Classic by EM Howell (2024-10-31) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

516 Letting Her Know (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13984426...) by glockcourage (2024-10-31) 3* Persuasion : I liked the concept. I needs some polish though (grammar, tenses, anachronistiv speech)

517 A Letter (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7151945) by hartstrong (2024-10-31) 4* Persuasion : aw

518 Seat 3A (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7077432/) by lilkawa (2024-10-31) 3* Modern : meh

519 Apparently They Never Were Engaged (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11054330) by lilkawa (2024-10-31) 3.75* Modern : kinda cute. Shy Darcy

520 The Walks (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6375067) by lilkawa (2024-10-31) 3* Persuasion : Lady R is a piece of work in this one.

521 Six Inches Deep in Mud: A Pride and Prejudice variation [ARC] by Michelle D'Arcy (2024-11-1) 4.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

522 Undoubtedly by Design: A Summer Romance at Pemberley [ARC] by Michelle D'Arcy (2024-11-2) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

523 The Scandalous Miss Lydia Bennet by Patti Wigington (2024-10-31) 3.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

524 Untimely Regrets (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5235869/...) by samy99 (2024-10-31) 3.75* Persuasion : what a shock, a series of shocks!

525 A Bridge Made of Words (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14407732/1/) by TheScribblerCMB (2024-11-2) 3* : I just didn't find this Elizabeth very sympathetic

526 The Ardent Virgin- Mr. Darcy's Tale by Felicia Carparelli (2024-11-2) 2* eye roll.


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534 A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity by Amy D'Orazio (2024-11-7) 4.75* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... read from this anthology: Darcy & Elizabeth: Against All Odds: A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Variations

535 Fault or Virtue: An Imaginative Retelling of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' (2023 ed) by April Karber (2024-11-11) 3* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

536 I can No Longer Listen in Silence (https://archiveofourown.org/works/436...) by Bethany Dellemanbethany_delleman (2024-11-7) 4.5* Crossover : This made me laugh. Especially Bingley's letter; but a close second was H Tilney's

537 The Problem With Soulmates (https://archiveofourown.org/works/604...) by Bethany Delleman bethany_delleman (2024-11-10) 4** : no H|EA for D&E – be warned.

538 A Touch of Heaven: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Francesca Pulcini (2024-11-11) 3.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

539 A Quiet Reunion: A Persuasion Variation (Sweet Second Chances Persuasion Variation Book 3) by Meg Osborne (2024-11-10) 3.5* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

540 Constitutional (https://archiveofourown.org/works/428...) by mosylu (2024-11-7) 4.25* Persuasion : Vignettes from Wentworth POV from after the fall to getting the letter of Louisa & Benwick's engagement while in Shropshire.

541 Gold and Tinsel (https://archiveofourown.org/works/505...) by Rusakko (2024-11-7) 4* Persuasion Sequel: a sweet little vignette

542 Sisterly Gratitude (https://archiveofourown.org/works/416...) by Rusakko (2024-11-7) 4* Persuasion Sequel: Oh how Mary suffers. I laughed.

543 A Request (https://archiveofourown.org/works/450...) by Sandel (2024-4-10) 4* Persuasion : Reread (24.11.07) would have been very interesting to have had this continued.

544 Worth the Wait (https://archiveofourown.org/works/403...) by ThePuddleJumper (2024-11-7) 4** Persuasion : gets steamy on board

545 The Commission (https://archiveofourown.org/works/440...) by vintage_jewel (2024-11-7) 4.5* Persuasion : A somewhat bolder Anne that accelerates the ending while in Bath.


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546 Reunited at Rosings: A Christmas Pride and Prejudice Variation by Beatrice Langford (2024-11-15) 4** : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

547 A Gentleman's Rescue: How Bingley Met Darcy by Brandon Dragan (2024-11-15) 4** Pre-Canon: bummer that his other Bingley book isn't on KU.

548 A Covenant of Marriage by C.P. Odom (2024-11-14) 4.5* : reread https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

549 Despicably Darcy's: A Pride & Prejudice Sensual Variation (Mr. Darcy's Secret Stories #8) by Cora Aston (2024-11-12) 3.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

550 Uncurse Mr Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Romance Version by Jane Waddingham (2024-11-14) 2.5* : This was just silly, not in a funny way. I can't say that I liked the writing style.

551/552 Locked In & Pushed Out (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12341194..., https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12462970...) by mrswentworth1904 (2024-11-13) 4.5* Persuasion : Anne's family is awful!

553 Lost Memories (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14412027...) by Plane Mary (2024-11-15) 4.75* Sequel: another dementia one.:( :(

554 The Adventures of Miss Anne de Bourgh of Rosings v II: A Pride and Prejudice Prequel to Mr. Darcy's Bookshop by Summer Hanford (2024-11-16) 4.5* Pre-Canon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

555 Prejudice and Pride : A Contemporary Twist (Modern Romance Retellings Book 1) by Viktoria Schiller (2024-11-16) DNF Modern : This story reminds me of Love & Ambition: A Modern Day Retelling which I didn't like very much either - (Elizabeth is a reporter/writer and Darcy is a tech business owner). The writing (nor the story as far as I got) is not as pretentious as L&A was, but the same level of navel gazing and prejudices on Liz's part with her constant and incessant questioning 'is there more to Darcy that I thought?' (from the 1, ONE, time that she met him at a gala with very little interaction?) Her sister must be wrong, his best friend must be wrong, she must be right in her assessment of him, but maybe not? ad nauseam. From one meeting. I put it down after 2 chapters.


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546 [book:Reunited at Rosings: A Christmas Pride and Prejudic..."


555 and counting....great!


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Jen B | 398 comments POSTED: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

556 Persuaded (https://archiveofourown.org/works/498...) by actuallysango (2024-11-17) 2.5* Persuasion Pre-Canon: I didn'y note my thoughts and I remember nothing. But apparently I didn't think much of it

557 Banishing His Memory: A Pride and Prejudice Possibility by Carrie Mollenkopf (2024-11-24) 3.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

558 An Unguarded Moment: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Cassandra B Leigh (2024-11-17) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

559 Modern Pride - Romance Novel: A Contemporary Romance Inspired by Pride and Prejudice by Charlotte Ainsley (2024-11-19) DNF* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

560 Second In Birth And Beauty: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story by Celia Morland (2024-11-25) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

561 The Triumph of Anne Elliott by Deborah E Pearson (2024-11-22) 4.5* Persuasion Pre-Canon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

562 Good Men are Scarce: Pride & Prejudice Variation by Elin Eriksen (2024-11-21) 4.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

563 To Marry Without Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Beauford (2024-11-23) 4* : reread - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

564 A Man of Industry and Action (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13613001...) by leavesfallingup (2024-11-20) 4** : It only made me a little sad that there was no HEA for D&E. But glad that it wasn't the Colonel (I like him but I never thought that while in some ways they are alike, that they were a good match).

565 The Simple Things in Life (https://fichub.net/fic/eZYXFLkc) by leavesfallingup (2024-11-20) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

566 Fate and Fortune: A Persuasion Variation Anthology by Meg Osborne (2024-11-18) 3.5* Persuasion : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

567 Star-Crossed Darcy: A Novella (Falling for Famous #4) [ARC] by Sarah Deeham (2024-11-20) 4* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Roll 'em out, Jen! Way to go with all this late year reading. :)


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568 Forgotten Letters: A Pride and Prejudice Romance Version by Carla Warren (2024-11-27) 3* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

569 Elizabeth From America: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary (Elizabeth From America #1) by Cherise Vermillion (2024-11-22) 4* Pre-Canon:

570 Elizabeth From America Book 2: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary (Elizabeth From America #2) by Cherise Vermillion (2024-12-3) 4** :

571 Elizabeth's Christmas Wish: A Festive Pride and Prejudice Variation [ARC] by Claudia Lomond (2024-12-1) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

572 Mr. Darcy's Black Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Pride, Prejudice, and a Bit of Magic Book 4) by Elaine Burkett (2024-11-30) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

572 Most Ardently (The Jane Austen Effect Book 1) by Emily Campbell (2024-11-29) 4* Modern : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

573 Merry Mischief: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Variation by Jann Rowland & Colin Rowland & Lelia Eye (2024-11-27) 3.75* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

574 The Heir and Spare: Twins of Pemberley (Jane Austen Adaptations #2) by Jen Geigle Johnson (2024-11-27) 4.25* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

575 Christmas with Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Variation by Leah Page (2024-11-25) 4.75* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

576 Determined Interference by Linda Wagner (2024-11-25) 3* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

577 A Return at Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story by Melissa Anne (2024-11-27) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

578 Hearts Under Wager: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Novella Variation by Newton Pembroke (2024-12-1) 3.5* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

579 Despised: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Regina Velarde (2024-12-2) 4* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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