Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2022 discussion

And here we go:

1.) Mr Darcy's Christmas Ghosts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
2.) Foolish Games 3.5
3.) The Christmas Trade: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
4.) Unconsciously Done: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4 stars
5.) Faults of Understanding: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars

Well done! Faults of understanding is so good!

Isn't it! Thanks.

Great start, Sheila.

Thanks, Jeanne.

Moving on up:

6.) Dragon Keepers' Cotillion 4 stars
7.) Breathless 4 stars https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6.... “Additional scene for Speechless.”
8.) Banished: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: A P&P Variation 4 stars
9.) The Smartest Man in the World A P&P Story Shot by J. Dawn King 4 stars
10.) The Secret https://archiveofourown.org/works/357... ... 4 stars. “Darcy has been keeping a secret about himself all his life. But now he is married, and he must tell his wife. Or he will not be able to consummate the marriage. Right? Maybe he can find another way or will he find the courage to trust his new bride?”

Great!

Do you have a different link for No. 10? It takes me to something different

Sam wrote: "Great!

Do you have a different link for No. 10? It takes me to something different"

https://archiveofourown.org/works/357...

Thank you!

You're welcome. Don't know how the wrong one got in there as I copied and pasted.

11.) Longbourn's Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
12.) A Promise of Forever: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
13.) Pride and Prejudice and Secrets: Pride and Prejudice Variation Sequel 3 stars
14.) Franchise & Follies: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
15.) No Expectation of Pleasure: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
16.) Enmity & Esteem: Pride, Prejudice, and Hateful Games - A Variation 4 stars
17.) Emma's Hour - A Modern Persuasion Story by Sara Marks (PDF sent by Bookfunnel)
18.) The Earl’s Granddaughter 3 stars
19.) Life After Darcy (Short Story) by Elizabeth Adams – “Interesting examination of what Caroline Bingley might experience once Darcy marries Elizabeth Bennet.” https://austenvariations.com/new-year..
20.) A Highly Reprehensible Connection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

Onward and upward, Sheila. Well done.

Thank you, Jeanne. Like the tortoise...slow but steady.

Nice progress!

Thank you, Sam.

And moving forward:
21.) The Favourite Nephew: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
22.) Captive Hearts: A Persuasion Variation 5 stars
23.) Her Sisterly Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
24.) The Longbourn Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
25.) Pemberley Mistletoe: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel 3.5 stars
26.) Vexed a Little in Love 4.5 stars
27.) A Perfectly (Un)timely Proposal 5 stars
28.) What Really Happened at Rosings (dwiggie.com) by Sandy L. A One-shot in which Elizabeth drops her napkin during dinner at Rosings and in retrieving it then notices Darcy’s fine calves while under the table. What happens next and who joins her under the table is a rather amusing tale. https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
29.) The Longbourn Eight and The Revenge on the Longbourn Eight by Cindy C. The Longbourn Eight (dwiggie.com) (A One-Shot) https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
30.) Torn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
31.) The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy 4.5 stars
32.) Written in the Stars 4 stars
33.) Uncertain Endeavor 4 stars

You are certainly filling in those empty slots.

34.) The Sins of Their Fathers: A Pride & Prejudice Variation: 4.5 stars
35.) The Road Taken by Lady Dami: 31 long chapters - “Elizabeth was married at 17 but widowed by 19. Her year of mourning is up and so much is expected of her. For her decisions now affect her son and she must protect his future. Will her desires to stay true to herself lead her down the right road? Or could a sacrificial road bring her more joy?” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12077094...
36.) Betrothed ~ The Sweet HEA - Jane Austen Variations Vignette by Joana Starnes
37.) As a Proper Lady Would: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
38.) A Midwinter’s Night Dream: Pride and Prejudice Meets Shakespeare 4 stars (Could not find a link)
39.) Love Changes Everything: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
40.) Against Every Expectation 5 stars
41.) (unpub) Outnumbered by irislim https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14036616/1/
“The Darcys, Bingleys, Bennets, and Gardiners comprise the only genteel circle in the small town of Lambton. As the number of dinner parties grew, so did the Bingley sisters' gall. How fortunate it is for Mr. Darcy that Miss Elizabeth rescues him.”
42.) Prideful & Persuaded: A Jane Austen Crossover Romance 5 stars
43.) More Agreeably Engaged 3.5 stars
44.) Her Unforgettable Laugh: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
45.) Any Fair Interference 4 stars
46.) The True Wealth is Inside: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
47.) Fighting Fate: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: A P&P Variation 4 stars 4 stars
48.) Darcy, the Admiral: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: A P&P Variation 4 stars
49.) As a Moth to the Flame: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
50.) Hope For Fitzwilliam (The Hope Trilogy) 4 stars

Moving up, Sheila. Well done.

Thank you, Jeanne.

51.) Connections - blurb: “Jane & Lizzie are children from Mr. Bennet’s first marriage and are connected to the Fitzwilliams, but their father has forbidden the relationship. Their hidden connections influence how the story plays out for ODC. There’s a lazy but angry Mr. Bennet, a bitter and mean Mrs. Bennet and some general meddlesome-ness from the rest.” 29 chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13871998...
52.) Hope for Georgiana 3.5 stars
53.) Back in Time for Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Time Travel Romance 3 stars
54.) Assumptions and Arrangements: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: What if Elizabeth was willing to consider Mr. Collins? 4.5 stars
55.) The Discarded Daughter Book 1 - Discarded: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
56.) The Discarded Daughter Book 2 - Recovery: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
57.) The Discarded Daughter Book 3 - Reunited: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
58.) The Discarded Daughter Book 4 - Loving and Living: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
59.) A Disguise of the Worst Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy 5 stars
60.) Disability and Determination: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story 4.5 stars
61.) Going Home: A True Personal Spiritual Experience 5 stars (NOT JAFF)
62.) Gallant Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 Stars
63.) As Fate Would Have It: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella 3.5 stars
64.) An Affectionate Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
65.) A Faithful Narrative: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
66.) The Beginning of Prudence: A Teatime Tales Novelette 3.5 stars
67.) Oblivion: A contemporary Pride and Prejudice variation 4.5 stars
68.) Hidden Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
69.) The Adventures of Lizzy Bennet - Book 1: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
70.) That Perfect Someone 5 stars
71.) A Match Made at Matlock: A sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 5 stars
72.) Compromise and Obligation: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation 3.5 stars
73.) Stars Over Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
74.) The Happiest Couple in the World: A Sequel to Pride & Prejudice 5 stars
75.) The Darcy Plot: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars

Hop on up to the next level, Sheila. Well done.

Thanks, Jeanne.

76.) The Marriage Bargain: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 5 stars
77.) The Olive Branch: A Pride and Prejudice variation 4.5 stars
78.) Mr. Darcy: The Key to Her Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation 3.5 stars
79.) Murder at Netherfield 4.5 stars
80.) An Encounter at Brighton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
81.) Sole Mates: A Pride and Prejudice Magical Short Story 4 stars
82.) Mr. Darcy's Regrets: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
83.) The Demise of a Great Lady: A Pride & Prejudice Story Shot: Story Shots! - jdawnking.com
84.) Until Tomorrow, a pride and prejudice fanfic | FanFiction by RafeDurk “Darcy arrives in Meryton a month late because Georgiana requires his company in town. As a result Elizabeth and Darcy meet not at the assembly but under entirely different circumstances.” One-shot. A reread.
85.) Courage Requires: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation 5 stars
86.) Maria Bertram's Daughter: A Mansfield Park Sequel 4.5 stars
87.) Convenience of That Kind: Pride & Prejudice variation 3.5 stars
88.) Mr. Darcy's Unexpected Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice variation 3.5 stars
89.) The Secret Life of Maggie Blake(Non-JAFF) 5 stars
90.) Field of Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
91.) An Accident at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
92.) An Unexpected Inheritance: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 5 stars
93.) Love, Thomas: An Unexpected Inheritance Bonus Epilogue.
94.) Mrs. Bennet's Favorite Daughter 3.5 stars
95.) The Barrister's BrideThe Barrister’s Bride 4.5 stars
96.) To Fall for Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
97.) Coming Home: A Mirabelle Harbor Duet featuring Rocket Man and Someone Like You (Non-JAFF) 4 stars
98.) Unintended Consequences 4 stars
99.) Duty and Deceit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
100.) Colonel Brandon in His Own Words 5 stars

Wow! You are chugging along!

Yay, Sheila, moving into triple digits.

101. Happy by Accident... or Not?: A Pride and Prejudice variation 3.5 stars
102. More Than a Pretty Face: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 4.5 stars
103. Compromising Mr Darcy - The Accidental Rake: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P 3 stars
104. So Little Endeavour at Civility: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
105. The Golden Thimble: A Variation on Pride & Prejudice 3.5 stars
106. In League with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Sweet Regency Romp 3.5 stars
107. Mr. Darcy's Inadvertent Bride 3.5 stars
108. A Little Magic : A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
109. A Most Excellent Understanding 4 stars
110. A Midsummer Night's Carol: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
111. Charming Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
112. Darcy's Secret Garden: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
113. This is not a laughing matter: A light-hearted Regency Romance inspired by P&P 4 stars
114. Dance the Tide: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars
115. An Unpleasant Sort of Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

And off she goes... great list.

Thanks, Jeanne.

Katja wrote: "Did you mean to put a different book at 122?"

Katja wrote: "Did you mean to put a different book at 122?"

116. An Unpleasant Sort of Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
117. The Luxury of Silence: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice 4.5 stars
118. A Frankness of Character: A Pride and Prejudice Variation : A Darcy & Elizabeth Story w/ a Matchmaking Colonel Fitzwilliam 3 stars
119. Reversed Fortune: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P 4 stars
120. Tug of Love: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
121. A Rare Ability: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice VariationA Rare Ability: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
122. No Ordinary Life: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars

Still marching along, I see, Sheila.

Did you mean to put a different book at 122?

Katja wrote: "Did you mean to put a different book at 122?"

Thanks for catching that.

What a fun list!

Thanks, Kimbelle.

123. Laughter Through Trials: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
124. Promise of Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
125. The Collins Conundrum: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
126. The Wickham Wager: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
127. Who is Elizabeth Bennet's Soulmate?: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
128. The Governess 4 stars
129. The Darcy Bennet Arrangement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
130. The Adventures of Lizzy Bennet - Book 2: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
131. The Adventures of Lizzy Bennet - Book 3: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
132. An Agreeable Compromise 4 stars
133. Kiss Me Good Night, Major Darcy 5 stars
134. The Peculiar Talent of Miss Elizabeth Bennet 4 stars
135. Mr. Darcy's Stolen Love: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation 3 stars
136. Darcy in Distress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
137. Jane Austen Lied to Me 3.5 stars
138. Leap of Faith: Second Chance at the Dream (NOT JAFF) 4.5 stars
139. The Colonel's Cousin: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars
140. Colonel & Mrs Richard Fitzwilliam: AKA: The Repercussions of Extreme Pride & Prejudice4.5 stars
141. When Summer Never Came: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
142. A Stronger Impulse: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice 5 stars
143. The Beastly Mr Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice variation 4 stars

Yeah, great progress, Sheila.

Thank you, Jeanne.

I love everyone’s updates with links. I’ve found some great stories I had not heard of that way.

Glad to be of help.

Wonderful list, Sheila!

Thanks, Debbie.

144. A Magic Word Fanfiction link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13394802... By: Elin Eriksen: Alternative ending to the "Rainy scene" in the 2005 Movie. One-shot.

145. Their Cottage Near Ramsgate, A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

146. Once Upon a Time in Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars

147. Like Father, Like Son: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 3.5 stars

148. An Affectionate Heart: Epilogue (Available to author’s blog subscribers): 3 & 11 years in ODC’s marriage we read how they handle a death, two isolated children, gender and inheritance roles.

149. : Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth: Always and Forever: 10 stories, some of which I read as a separate single story. I posted reviews under each story separately as to attempt to post 10 reviews under this one title would be impossible. The stories and my ratings are:
Love Will Grow, 4 stars, reviewed 8/16/2022, He Taught Me to Hope, 3 stars, 6/17/22, Hope and Sensibility, 3.5 stars, 6/30/22, A Lasting Love Affair: Darcy & Elizabeth, 3.5 stars, 11/16/18, Miss Elizabeth Bennet: Where the Heart Lives, 3.5 stars, 6/30/22, A Favorite Daughter, 4 stars, 8/17/22, As Good as a Lord: Pride and Prejudice, 3.5 stars, 8/18/22, A Tender Moment: A Darcy and Elizabeth Short Story 3.5 stars, 6/30/22, Irrevocably Gone 4 stars, 8/19/22, Something to Think Of 4 stars, 8/21/22
150. A Good Memory is Unpardonable5 stars (a reread)

151. An Appearance of Goodness: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery Variation 4.5 stars

152. A Precarious Excursion: An Austen-Inspired Romance 5 stars

153. A Proper Introduction: A Pride & Prejudice Epistolary 4.5 stars

Moving on, Sheila. Well done.

Thank you, Jeanne.

And moving on:

154.) Of Vengeance and Veracity: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars 155.) Pledged: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
4 stars
156.) The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
157.) The Set Down: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars 158.) It Started at Pemberley 3.5 stars 159.) It Continued at Pemberley 4.5 stars 160.) Friendship and Forgiveness: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story 4.5 stars
161.) A Promise to Keep: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
162.) A Most Attentive Mother 4 stars
163.) Friendship and Betrayal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
164.) The Turnspit Dragon and other Tales of the Blue Order3.5 stars
165.) Lives Begun in Obscurity: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
166.) Of Time Gone By https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200... 5 stars (a reread) 167.) A Cleverly (Un)contrived CompromiseA Cleverly (Un)contrived Compromise (ARC) 5 stars 168.) The Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy's MirrorThe Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy’s Mirror 4 stars 169.) A Famous Good Marrying Scheme: A Humorous Friends to Lovers Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 4 stars
170.) Unforgiveable : A Pride & Prejudice variation 4 stars

Yay! Sheila, you are moving on toward Pemberley.

🎉 We're moving forward arm-in-arm, Sheila!

J. W. wrote: "Yay! Sheila, you are moving on toward Pemberley."

Thanks, Jeanne.

Debbie wrote: "🎉 We're moving forward arm-in-arm, Sheila!"

Can't think of anyone I would rather be traveling upward with. Thanks, Debbie.