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An Assembly Such As This by Pamela Aidan- Guest Review

by Sasha Muradali 09.12.2011

What I love best is seeing multiple perspectives on books that I’m reading, have read, or intend to read. When Sasha sent me this guest review, I was pleasantly surprised. Without knowing it, we were reading the same book trilogy within days of each other! Check out my review of An Assembly Such as This [...]

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When Darcy Listens to His Head and Not His Heart

by Keira 07.19.2011

by Mary Lydon Simonsen, guest blogger and author of A Wife for Mr. Darcy Hi Keira and LRP readers! It’s nice to be back at Love Romance and Passion. You have asked me to write about my latest novel, A Wife for Mr. Darcy, and the fact that Darcy initially listens to his head and [...]

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Review: A Wife for Mr. Darcy by Mary Lydon Simonsen

by Keira 07.10.2011

Summary: What if Mr. Darcy apologized to Elizabeth after his derogatory comment at the assembly? Then in the course of apologizing accidentally repeat the offense? Elizabeth forgives him his insults and the two converse in a manner that leaves Darcy feeling quite curiously. As they come across each other’s paths again and again Darcy regrets [...]

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7 Things for the Bennets to do at the Beach

by Guest Blogger 06.13.2011

by Belinda Roberts, guest blogger and author of Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard Jane – Apply suncream to protect her snowy white skin – with attentive help from a Bingley of course! Lizzie – Join in a game of beach cricket and bowl out the best looking boy at first attempt- the independent young woman at [...]

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Regency Romance versus Historical Romance

by Keira 05.07.2011

What is regency romance and how does it differ from historical romance? You may well recognize Jane Austen as a regency romance writer. She is best known for works such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. So what makes an authentic regency romance? Well if you look at Pride and Prejudice you can [...]

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How to Woo Women Like a Romance Novel Hero

by Keira 03.10.2011

Disclaimer: My tips are not guaranteed to work in real life. They are merely conclusions drawn from the literature I love to read and are meant to be fun and taken lightly. First tip right off the cuff: Never insult a girl who reads romance novels. Whether you find them trashy or not, you need [...]

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10 Ways Jane Austen Has Changed My Life

by Guest Blogger 01.27.2011

by Mary Lydon Simonsen guest blogger and author of The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy Thank you, Keira, for inviting me to join you on your blog. You have asked me to write about ten ways Jane Austen has changed my life. Only ten? Finding Jane – My first encounter with Jane Austen was in [...]

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Review: Mr. Darcy’s Diary by Amanda Grange

by Keira 12.31.2010

How would Pride and Prejudice sound from Mr. Darcy’s point of view? That’s what Amanda Grange gives readers in her retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story Pride and Prejudice. Grange addresses favorite scenes and conversations and invents new ones. Readers get to dive into Darcy’s reflections and commentary on both as well as things [...]