'A Wife for Mr. Darcy' by Mary Lydon Simonsen

Teaser Synopsis:  When he meets Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy is already courting another young lady and now, in addition to his original qualms, Darcy has a real matter of honor to overcome...


First thoughts after finishing: "Oh my Mr. Darcy...I love you so!!!"


I know that I read a lot of P&P variations and some people (RYAN) often wonder how I can keep reading one right after the other and not get bored. Well, let me tell you something, if the author makes Mr. Darcy come alive,keeps Lizzy vibrant and young,  and stays true to Austen's voice then I will keep on reading these little gems. They're a way to continue to re-experience Austen's marvelous characters but with fascinating and often times humorous twists!! I have to say that Mary is a wonderful writer and she just has that magic touch that makes me fall in love with each re-telling she offers to her readers. This book absolutely won me over with the fresh ,creative plot and the flirtatious teasing that Darcy and Lizzy tossed back and forth to each other. Let me read you a small part that of course made me swoon a bit and wish oh so much that Darcy was writing this letter to me.

Recommend? Absolutely! This is one of my favorite P&P variations to date and for anyone that remotely loves Austen and her regency stories would have a great time immersing themselves into Darcy and Lizzy's life for an afternoon!!


Rating: 9.5/10


Author: Mary Lydon Simonsen
Published: July 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Darcy and Elizabeth at their finest! P&P variation
Source: Sourcebooks
ISNB: 9781402261756


Disclaimer: I was not compensated for my review. My thoughts on this book were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.They are my personal reflections based solely on MY experience while reading this novel

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'In the Heat of the Bite' by Lydia Dare (Vlog Review!)

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Chivalry is far from undead...

Matthew Halkett, Earl of Blodswell, is one of the few men in the ton who can claim to be a knight in shining armor- because that's precisely what he was before being turned into a vampyre. When he spies a damsel in distress in the midst of a storm in Hyde Park, his natural instinct is to rush to her aid...But when Rhiannon encounters Matthew again, her powers go awry and his supernatural abilities run amok. Between the two of them, the ton is thrown into an uproar. There's never been a more tempestuous scandal..

Recommend? This book and series would make a great summer beach read. It's nothing but pure fun! The authors really know how to add just the right amount of spice and humor to make this an engaging read! 


Read my review of It Happened One Bite here......
Rating: 8/10


Author: Lydia Dare
Published: July 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Sourcebooks
ISNB: 9780805093834


Disclaimer: I was not compensated for my review. My thoughts on this book were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.They are my personal reflections based solely on MY experience while reading this novel

© 2011, Staci of Life in the Thumb. All Rights Reserved. If you reading this on a site other than, Life in the Thumb or Staci's feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.