Darcy & Elizabeth: Nights and Days at Pemberley

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This book is bordering on awful. The author has decent storylines, but she it too caught up in writing by thesaurus. Might have been entertaining if she didn't try to make it more than it is. My husband, who is a wordsmith and known for his verbose stories did not even know what some of the words the author used meant and some where used improperly in his opinion. Spend your money elsewhere unless you are really in need of any Jane fix.. well, then I would suggest reading Pride and Prejudice for the 100th time and forego this book!

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WWJD?

No, seriously, What Would Jane Do? Does the poor, shameless person who wrote this really believe that Jane Austen would have approved? Is it not possible that she ceased telling Elizabeth and Darcy's story where she did? In my opinion, this is nothing more than a collection of silly and thoroughly unnecessary love trysts that shouldn't be in any way, shape, or form connected with Pride and Prejudice.

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A reviewer

Recently delivered of twins, Elizabeth struggles to regain her figure and the couple is tormented by not having as much sex as they hoped for. That's pretty much the plot. Other characters are thrown in to the mix, but such license has been taken with their personalities that they're unrecognizable. Anything that could have been sensual or exciting is strangled by Romantic Porn Language ('...fluttered her fan at the memory of his turgid manhood...', '...her nether-regions tingled in anticipation...' and so on. If you wanted a continuation of the Pride & Prejudice characters you have grown to love, seek elsewhere. If you want to know exactly how many times a day and in what positions D and E get down.... this is the book for you.

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Fast paced, lively, memorable characters.

Sequel to Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife. Delves deeper into side characters. Adds greater dimension to the story of Darcy and Elizabeth.

Darcy and Elizabeth

I have decided to read ALL of the Pride and Prejudice sequels, and was hesitant to procur this copy because of what I had heard about it. I found it to be very entertaining, the vocabulary that Linda Berdoll uses made for an enjoyable read. The story was good; although, I must "red flag" that there is, indeed, a lot of sex...so, for the Jane Austen purist, be warned, but for an enjoyable story with Darcy and Elizabeth at Pemberley I recommend this book.

My only complaint is that it ended.

I really liked this book, I'm a sucker for romance. And while this strays from Jane Austen's original works, this book is better than a cheap romance novel. I read the first one and was so excited that there was this one to keep the story going. When I finished it, I was sad that there wasn't a third.

It was very poor reading material.

Do not spend time and money.The most nonsensical book.I liked her first book much better.

Great Reading

This is the second book in the sequel of Pride and Prejudices by this author. I truely enjoyed it. She shows a racey side to the passionate love that Elizabeth and Darcy have for each other. This is a side that Jane Austen could never have imagined. But it is well written, has a wonderful story line and I love the paths the characters take. A must read.

Attention, Jane Austen Lovers!

Loved "Darcy and Elizabeth--Nights and Days at Pemberly"! Those who can't get enough of Elizabeth and Darcy will be thankful for this latest in the continuing saga penned by Linda Berdoll (who is now writing yet another D&E followup). Austen purists will continue to no doubt be shocked at Berdoll's effrontery in thinking she can match the great Jane; but what the heck, it's so much fun---put aside the literary snobbery, sit down and just enjoy the darn thing!

Okay but not as good as Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife

This book lacked the deep plot and exciting events of her first book and she tends to overdivulge on details at times. Instead of just getting right into the story, she tries to recite the events of Pride and Prejudice and Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife before getting to the real story. I still love the way that she writes the love between Darcy and Elizabeth. Will definitely read the next one if Berdoll writes it.

Still Amazing

I feel complete with the story after reading this wonderful sequel.

A wonderful surprise!

I had read the first book in this series, and absolutely loved it, but I was a little hesitant to pick this one up. It was a fantastic read with a nice plot and wonderful characters. Lots of great sex between Darch and Elizabeth! I highly recommend this book for any Pride and Prejudice fans!!!

Not nearly as enjoyable as the first of this series

This book was O.K. that's it really. I really did like the first Mr.Darcy Takes a Wife..the love Darcy has for Elizabeth makes me smile because I feel it is the way my husnand loves me! I alsways say he is my Darcy. I will read anything of P&P wanna-be's. None will ever be but they are all fun in their own ways.

Be happy with the first one

This sequel was such a disappointment. I had such high hopes after reading 'Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife,' but none of them were realized here. If you enjoy getting beaten over the head with a stick about minute character details you already know, feel free to read this book. If not, engage your attentions elsewhere.

Different, but a must read for all P&P fans!!

At first this book was very boring. I knew however that no matter what, I was going to read this book because as a true P&P fan, I will read anything that I can get my hands on. I didn't particularly care for the chapters that introduce new characters, this has a different stlye then the first one. I also thought that things from the first novel were left out. Mr. Darcy is a whinner in this book, which took me by surprise. Overall if you are a true fan, no matter what anybody writes or tells you, this is a must read!

Amazing book!

I absolutely love this book! I had read Mr. Darcy takes a wife, which is the 1st in this series, and I fell in love... that book was everything that I wanted it to be. I didn't believe it to be possible, but it enabled me to fall even more in love with Mr Darcy! This one does the same! The only problem that I find with these books is that it introduces new characters that I find a tad bit boring, but it does develope the plot so I can't complain! I hope that you will enjoy this book as much as I have! And I do hope that Mrs. Berdoll does continue with this series!

utter dissapointment

i actually felt embarassed for the characters....only read if you want to become immersed in shame

Witness Lizzy slowley turning into her mother!

I agree that I am disappointed with this second installment but there is just enough entertainment in 'Darcy and Elizabeth' to prevent me from tossing it into the fire before getting through the first 100 pages (where Liz confesses to herself that she is behaving like a 'jealous and possibibly demented harpy'). Unlike Lizzy, I did not for a moment expect Darcy to take a more amiable mistress. He maintains his love dignity in spite of her mistrust(s). I predict that by the 3rd installment of this series, Lizzy will be presented 'ala Mrs. Bennett, her mother who complains constantly of how her nerves are being vexed. And I also predice that by the 3rd or 4th installment of this series Lizzy will be screaming at Darcy and the children the way her mother Mrs. Bennett always has, declairing to her family how they don't know SHE suffers. 'Oh, You don't know how I suffer!' (lol) And Mr. Darcy will still not take a mistress because that's not Darcy's thing. Instead, for the sake of peace Mr. Darcy will more and more retreat to his library alone when not riding Pemberley grounds alone. There are some good parts worth reading that don't involve Lizzy's overbearing egocentricity and Darcy's patience and long-suffering. Chapter 35 ('hoodwinked and but not hornswallowed') is one of my many favorite chapters. It's about Fitzwilliam and Georgiana. I also enjoyed reading Anne de Bourgh's back-story, among other. I say that you Judge For Yourself. But don't expect anything of the authentic P&P.

Darcy Maybe, But Elizabeth No

I just finished the book and here's my advice to P&P Purists. If you skip the first 92 pages, and then pretend that the book isn't actually referring to Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett-Darcy of Pemberley from Jane Austen's P&P, you will probibly enjoy the story. That's what I did and found it to be quite a good read. But if you try and put it into context of P&P and then strain to understand WTF if up with Elizabeth you will actually truely be tempted to toss it into the fireplace or use it for TP.

How did this get published?!!!

I've got to say as sequels go, this is the worst that I have ever read. In dire need of editing this book has neither plot nor style. Don't waste your time! If you are looking for a good sequel to Pride & Prejudice try 'Presumtion: An Entertainment,' by Julia Barrett.