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JAFF Holiday Giveaway 2024
December 1-25, 2024 It's our BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OF THE YEAR and the chance for you to win fabulous prizes from your favorite authors! This year we have 34 participating authors giving away books, which means one lucky Grand Prize winner will receive 34 new books to enjoy! 34 individual winners will also receive a single book from one of our authors. This giveaway has now ended. Please check your email to find out if you are a winner! The full list of winners will be published
authoramandakai
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Book Review- Pride and Perjury by Alice McVeigh
If you enjoy Jane Austen, then you’re in for a treat with this collection of stories! All twelve of the stories nest nicely alongside the canon tales that they are inspired by, giving the reader an expanded view of scenes that were not included in Austen’s books. My personal favorite was the titular “Pride and Perjury” which is told from Mr. Elton (from Emma )’s point of view. I found it hilarious to witness his adventures in Bath, as he tries to decide which heiress will be
authoramandakai
May 24, 20241 min read


Book Review- Rising Courage by Heather Moll
This romantic suspense variation dives right into the action, when Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves kidnapped in Hunsford. In forced proximity, while facing their fears of being tortured or killed, they must also battle the inner turmoil of their feelings in the aftermath of Elizabeth’s rejection of Darcy’s proposal. This book is not for the faint of heart and will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. I was up late more than one night to read “just one more chap
authoramandakai
Apr 13, 20241 min read


Book Review- The Darcy's Hope Saga by Ginger Monette
Words cannot adequately describe how this book makes me feel, but I will attempt nonetheless. If you have not read this book yet, drop whatever book you were reading or planning to read next and Go. Read. This. Book! Seriously!! I cannot recall the last time I read a book that so thoroughly moved me, gripped me, and rocked me to the core. This is quite possibly the best JAFF book I have ever read– and I have read a lot. I literally wept through the entire last chapter, it
authoramandakai
Jan 3, 20242 min read


JAFF Holiday Giveaway 2023
December 1-31, 2023 It's our BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OF THE YEAR and the chance for you to win fabulous prizes from your favorite authors! This year we have 28 participating authors giving away books, which means one lucky Grand Prize winner will receive 28 new books to enjoy! 28 individual winners will also receive a single book from one of our authors. Don't miss out! Here is the list of Jane Austen Fan Fiction prizes being offered: Ebook prizes: Paperback prizes: Audiobook prize
authoramandakai
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Book Review- Nine Ladies by Heather Moll
“I have an outspoken Yankee Doodle from the future living in my house for the next three months.” Just one of many humorous lines that made me laugh out loud in this Pride and Prejudice variation that was both comedic and gripping alternately. Nine Ladies blends elements of Lost in Austen, Outlander, and Kate & Leopold to create a delightful time-travel romance that will appeal to any Jane Austen fan who ever fancied traveling back in time to live at Pemberley in 1811- or ima
authoramandakai
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Book Review- A Good Name by Sarah Courtney
Sarah Courtney doesn't just go for a straight-up modern Pride and Prejudice, she does it with an interesting twist: Darcy is the adopted son of George and Anne Darcy, but he knew Elizabeth in his childhood under his birth name-- George Wickham. I enjoyed this scenario, especially since Lizzy and Will/George originally bond over books. Lizzy's taste in books (and presumably the author's) is a lot like mine, including Harry Potter, Narnia, and many other classic books. The twis
authoramandakai
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Book Review- Much Ado In Meryton by Riana Everly
Jane Austen + Shakespeare? Yes, please! Riana Everly gives a delightful twist to Pride and Prejudice with her combination of quotes and themes from the comic play “Much Ado About Nothing”. Her story starts off in the typical way with Darcy’s insults at the Meryton Assembly, but quickly veers in a new direction when one small change to the canon—Jane breaking her ankle rather than taking ill—sets up the stage for an extended house party at Netherfield. Darcy and Lizzy’s bicker
authoramandakai
Nov 20, 20211 min read


Book Review- London Holiday by Nicole Clarkston
How fast can Elizabeth and Darcy fall in love without Darcy’s “not tolerable” gaffe or the slander of Wickham to fuel Elizabeth’s prejudice? In this story, it only takes one day-- one adventure-filled, hilarious day! Lady Catherine and Anne conspire to trap Darcy into marrying Anne, but he manages to escape his London townhouse, dressed as one of his footmen. Nevertheless, Catherine spreads lies that Darcy has ruined Anne and is honor-bound to marry her, going so far as to pu
authoramandakai
Sep 17, 20212 min read


Book Review- Pride and Intentions by Dushica Labovich
A breathtaking story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and forgiveness. Romeo and Juliet meets Pride and Prejudice. “Now I know that everything was supposed to happen just the way it did, because if it didn’t, maybe I wouldn’t have spent the rest of my life in the most beautiful fairy tale with your grandfather.” When I heard Dushica Labovich announce that she was writing a story inspired by Pride and Prejudice-- my favorite Jane Austen novel-- I just knew I had to read it. Ho
authoramandakai
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Book review- Fitzwilliam Darcy, in his own words, by Shannon Winslow
Have you ever wondered what Pride and Prejudice would have been like if it had been written from Darcy’s point of view instead of Elizabeth’s? Shannon Winslow gives us a wonderful insight into Darcy’s mind during the events that take place in the novel through her story, “Fitzwilliam Darcy, in his own words.” Written in first-person voice in a style that wonderfully captures Austen’s narrative, we see firsthand how Darcy’s own pride and prejudice nearly ruined every chance of
authoramandakai
Jun 6, 20211 min read


A new Pride and Prejudice comedy short story!
Surprise! I have a new Pride and Prejudice novella out, called "Unconventional: an Austentatious comedy that defies expectations". It's available for just 99c . Mr. Darcy is in love with Elizabeth Bennet, but she teases and berates him. Then, Darcy finds himself unwittingly trapped into a marriage with Caroline Bingley. Will Darcy ever be free to pursue the woman he truly loves? Or will he be shackled forever in an unconventional marriage to a woman he detests? You can read
authoramandakai
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Book review- Mr. Darcy's Persuasion by Cass Grafton and Ada Bright
It's rare to find crossover stories between Jane Austen's books, but Cass Grafton and Ada Bright have done an excellent job! This story takes place in 1811, the year that Pride and Prejudice is set and a few years before Persuasion is set. Elizabeth Bennet becomes friends with Anne Elliot and is invited to stay at Kellynch. Meanwhile, Mr. Darcy is renting the dower house on the Kellynch estate. During this time, a shipwrecked and delirious Captain Wentworth shows up at Kell
authoramandakai
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Book Review- Hope for Mr. Darcy by Jeanna Ellsworth
One of the best Pride and Prejudice variations I have ever read!
authoramandakai
Mar 13, 20211 min read


Book Review- Lady Elizabeth by P.O. Dixon
I am not usually an audiobook reader, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to listen to a review copy of P.O. Dixon’s Pride and Prejudice variation “Lady Elizabeth.” A fresh and original story about Austen’s beloved characters, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Instead of following the usual P&P plotline, Ms. Dixon poses the idea, “what if Elizabeth had been kidnapped from the Bennets and raised as the granddaughter of a duke?” In this setup, it is Darcy who is considered unsui
authoramandakai
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Book Review- Unexpected Gifts by Maria Grace
Maria Grace never fails to delight! I devoured these bite-sized Christmas short-stories quicker than bon-bons. The first story takes place when Darcy and Lizzy have been married for 2 years. Their plans to celebrate Christmas at Pemberley go awry when they are summoned to spend the holiday at Rosings with the cantankerous Lady Catherine instead. What’s Lady Catherine got up her sleeve? I won’t spoil it, but it turns out there’s a good heart hiding in that bossy old lady.
authoramandakai
Dec 1, 20202 min read

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