Being a Jane Austen's fan, this book has been especially good to read. As always Fitzwilliam Darcy is arrogant and socially awkward and Elizabeth Bennet is witty and reluctant to forgive. But the chemistry between them is hard to ignore and ultimately love conquers all. The novel has slight differences and twists in plot as compared to the original pride and prejudice but a thoroughly enjoyable read it is. I recommend this book to all the romance lovers. I received an ARC of this book from netgalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

actually enjoyed this book more than I thought I would.
Yes, it was predictable but in the very best way. The villain was clear from the outset and, although there was mention of previous heroines, it didn't matter that I hadn't read the previous books in the series.
I did call the majority of the "big reveals" before they happened but it didn't take away my enjoyment and I still couldn't put it down.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The story started long before FD and CB went to Herefordshire. At this time EB is visiting her friend Charlotte in Husford, as Char is married to Mr Collins. This is where she met FD and when their love blossomed. (Spoiler) One atypical of the story is Anne does want to marry FD, which is unique scenario. then of course Gw caused trouble again and then the Meryotn assembly and the walk towards Oakham Mount. Overall the narration is as good as expected with Ms Dixon's stories. I love her stories, though this one I only rated four stars. Although I like the development of their love story, I would have liked more conflicts either between them or towards them. There was one main one which appears to be easily resolved.

Note I already bought this bpught and then it was offered in Netgalley. So I offered to get another copy for reviews.

This seemed to me to be mostly a mixing up of events from the original P&P. There were some newish elements like Lady Catherine being the motivating factor of Wickham running off with Lydia etc. but mostly it is the same story telling the events in a different order. More of the story focuses on Elizabeth and Darcy together and we see less of the Bennett family, Mr. Collins, Bingley and his sisters etc. There is much less angst in the couples coming together such as no disastrous first proposal or whisking Bingley away to prevent his attachment to Jane. In fact they don't even come to Netherfield until the end of the book.

If you just can't get enough of Lizzy and Darcy then this is a fun read but if you want a real twist on the story then this isn't really the one for you. The writing style is good but the storyline itself isn't terribly innovative.

Sex: some references but not graphic
Language: no
Violence: no

Pride and Prejudice variations are my thing. If you look at my kindle you will see that I have a bit of an obsession. PO Dixon does a great job always and I pick up any of the ones I see by her. This one is no different. I really enjoyed the twist with Lady Catherine in this variation as well as more description on Wickham and his feelings. I also thought the way Georgianna was brought into the story was unique and made her seem like such a stronger character. It was very well done.

This is just a fun sort of retelling/ fanfiction of P&P. If you loved P&P then you will be very entertained by this book. It mixes up the original book by changing the time and place of Lizzie and Darcys first meeting.

I love being in this world and found the book an easy read and a fun time. IS it the best book ever? No, I would recommend reading pride and prejudice first if by the off chance you have not read the book. Then after you fall in love with it, come and read this book.

I received a free ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am a huge fan a Jane Austen fan fiction, and I have read several other books by the author which I enjoyed. However, I did not enjoy this particular variation of canon.

This book starts at Hunsford, and Elizabeth and Darcy actually meet there for the first time. Bingley and Darcy were not in Hertfordshire previously; ODC did not know each other before this visit to Rosings. This leads to some rather interesting choices by the author. She includes some of the standard lines that we know and love in Pride and Prejudice, but they are given sometimes by different people and of course in different contexts. For instance, Darcy said his Infamous not handsome enough line to Colonel Fitzwilliam instead of Bingley. Some of Elizabeth and Darcy's discussion that had taken place at the Netherfield ball instead happens at a dinner at Rosings. Most shockingly, Lady Catherine sometimes says the words of Caroline Bingley!

The book, unfortunately, is more telling than showing. Great blocks of narrative start off the book and took up fair chunks later in the text as well. With Jane Austen fan fiction, the reader knows--and loves-- the story, so one of the main distinctions between fan fiction variations (aside from plot) is what the author chooses to show happening. Showing is best done through scenes of action and dialogue. That did not happen here. I felt like the book needed more immediate action and less description bridging the rare dialogue scenes.

The language was a bit stilted, but it didn't seem to suffer overmuch from grammar issues. I just wished that the story had more interest and substance.

I loved this book, I love that it was different from the original and loved that Darcy and Elizabeth actually got to know each other and connected, thank you for the great book

Darcy and Elizabeth are impertinent strangers in this Pride and Prejudice variation. This variation introduces our dear couple in Kent rather than in Hertfordshire. Elizabeth is visiting Charlotte and her cousin Mr. Collins at the same time that Darcy is visiting his aunt, Lady Catherine. They get off on the wrong foot initially, when Darcy puts his foot in his mouth by declaring that Elizabeth is not handsome enough to tempt him. However, as they gradually get to know one another better, they become rather smitten with each other despite Lady Catherine’s determination that Darcy will marry her daughter. While Wickham does ruin and runaway with Elizabeth’s sister Lydia as in the original, this time the incident was orchestrated by Lady Catherine as part of an effort to ruin the Bennet’s so that Darcy wouldn’t marry Elizabeth. Despite her efforts, Darcy manages to broker a marriage between Lydia and Wickham. Now nothing stands in the way of Darcy and Elizabeth’s HEA.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this was a well written novel,. The language true to its time. Mr. D'ARCY and Elizabeth although polar opposites admire each other from afar and its obvious have a lot more in common than first meets the eye. This is a bit slow in the beginning but an interesting read for those who admire the novel Pride and Prejudice.