Entailed To Heirs Female: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet is a cruel and vindictive husband and father. But Mrs Bennet has been taught how to protect herself and her daughters. How will Bennet's actions reflect on his family. Enter the Bingleys, Hursts, Darcy, the Fitzwilliams and Anne de Bourgh (slightly too much about her situation).
An entertaining variation

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A Less Agreeable Man: Pride and Prejudice Variation by Maria Grace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The final part of the trilogy, and the best story of the three
A Pride and Prejudice sequel and Mary Bennet's marriage to Mr. Michaels is approaching. Lady Catherine's mental health is failing and Colonel Fitzwilliam is struggling with the ownership of Rosings and the debts of the estate.
Just loved this book. So well-written, loved the characters and the story. I just didn't want the book to end.
Another re-read of this delightful story with its lovable main characters.

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A Christmas Murder of Crows: A Dunderdale Mystery by D.M. Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1923. A Christmas gathering at Crowthwaite Castle, the home of baronet Sir Henry de Trouville, results in several deaths. But what could be the motive. DI Gilbert Dunderdale investigates.
An enjoyable historical mystery.

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A Grave Return: An Addictive British Crime Thriller by Jaye Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chloe Little has been discovered murdered, with a picture of ex-DCI Luke Wiley found in her possession. Wiley attaches himself to the case and his old partner DS Hana Sawarsky. What is the connection to the death of Venetia Wright 15 months earlier.
An entertaining modern mystery

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A Husband's Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story concludes as the Colonel receives news of his elder brothers' death. Now he is the Earl. But will everyone get the happy ending they deserve.
An entertaining variation

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None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Why would anyone want to kill Father Seamus Carter. Then another priest is killed. DS Mark Turpin, new recruit into the region, is told to report to duty early to investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new series.

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The Mystery at Lovers' Cave by Anthony Berkeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Special Correspondent Roger Sheringham is sent by the Courier to Hampshire. It seems that the death of a Mrs Elsie Vane was not an accident, he takes his cousin, Anthony Walton with him. Inspector Moresby of Scotland Yard is investigating.
An entertaining historical mystery.
Originally published 1927

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Bloodthirst by J.M. Dillard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise responds to a class-one medical emergency only to find one survivor who has been infected with a deadly virus.
An entertaining re-read.

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A Cousin's Courage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

the story continues as Jane takes some foolish action, while Georgiana Darcy, Colonel,Fitzwilliam and Bingley come to the rescue. But are they in time.
Enjoyable story.

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An Aunt's Assistance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues with Elizabeth and Mary staying at the Gardiners and hoping to reunite Bingley with Jane. Enter Colonel Fitzwilliam.
An entertaining story.

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A Friend's Betrayal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues with Mr Collins arriving at Longbourn, and the Netherfield party making arrangements to leave the area.
An entertaining read

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Miss Bennet's Dragon by M. Verant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride & Prejudice fantasy variation where estates have draca, fire-breathing creatures exist, and Elizabeth can speak to them. But what about the other Bennet daughters do they find their happiness or will evil win.
An entertaining story.
(A re-read as a prelude to refresh my memory of the story before buying Book 2. Unfortunately it confirmed my supicions of Mary's possible pairing and as it is not with the Colonel I lost interest.)

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A Sister's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Jane Bennet decides to fake her illness so she can stay at Netherfield. But then Elizabeth falls ill. Is Elizabeth illness also faking, Darcy is undecided.
An entertaining story, which continues in Book 2

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Meet Me at Pemberley by Rose Fairbanks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Jane and Bingley are married, Elizabeth is deemed by some to be a fallen woman and living at Netherfield with the Bingleys. Georgiana Darcy has eloped with Wickham, and has not been found. Enter Darcy at Netherfield.
Would have loved to read more about the Colonel and Mary.
An entertaining and well-written story

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Christmas in Kent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet decides to accept Mr Collins invitation of Christmas at the parsonage. But who will be visiting Rosings.
An enjoyable story

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Out for Revenge by Tony Bassett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Police corruptions, drugs and organised crime and a police operation called Temple. DCI Gavin Roscoe oversees the investigations of DS Sunita Roy and DI Tom Vickers.
An interesting modern mystery

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Murder In Maastricht by Graham Brack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Mercurius is in Maastricht to partake in a debate on witchcraft, when one of the witnesses is killed. Found inside the locked library and the key in the inside lock. Mercurius investigates.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main character. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Dead Fall by Joan Lock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1880s. During a play st the Princess's Theatre one of the extras is murdered. In the audience is Inspector Best who takes charge of the investigation. But there are more deaths to reveal.
An entertaining Victorian mystery

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Star Trek: Deep Domain by Howard Weinstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spock and Chekov are on a scientific mission to the water world of Akkalla. On arrival a few days later Kirk and the Enterprise discover they are missing. Can they be found as the planet experiences political upheaval.
An entertaining re-read.

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Murder Steampunk Style: A Short Story by Lisa M. Lane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At the 19th Annual Steampunk Convection one of the guests is killed. Can Sherlock Holmes discover the murderer.
An enjoyable short story

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Death and the Black Pyramid by Deryn Lake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

John Rawlings is summoned by Elizbteh di Lorenzi to Devon. On arrival one of the coach passengers is discovered brutely murdered . John feels obliged to investigate.
Unfortunately it was easy to determine the murder, but overall an enjoyable enough historical mystery.

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The Woollen Olive Branch by Caroline Malcolm-Boulton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1854. Christmas Eve and John Thorton has returned to Milton, and the Hales.
Enjoyable historical romantic story from North and South.

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Flirtation and the Fortune Hunter by Andrea Duke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1780. A Pride and Prejudice prequel where Henry Fitzwilliam, Viscount Harcourt, is recalled home from his Grand Tour by his father, the Earl of Matlock. Who has virtually bankrupted the Earldom meaning that Henry must marry an heiress, and not the recently met dowryless Lady Claudia de Rossi.
Can he have his happy ending with the intelligent Claudia, and save the Earldom.
An entertaining and well-written historical romance with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Mistress Mary and the General: A Pride and Prejudice Inspired Story by Bronwen Chisholm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel, General Fitzwilliam has been left to care for their three children after the death of his wife. Devastated by her death the General takes his family to Pemberley, hoping to find peace.
Meanwhile Mary Bennet, bored with living at Longbourn as the only remaining unwed daughter is staying at Pemberley. Can there ever be more than friendship between these two.
The writing style was so easy to read as the story moved along. I loved the story, the new characters but most of all the characters of the General and Mary.
Though I would have liked the story to continue more into their lives, and not jump into the future with the epilogue.
An entertaining and well-writting story, another re-read. Re-read though I still don'tlike the ending.

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A Poisoned Fortune by Laura Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1797 Bath. While out walking Cassandra and Jane Austen befriend Lady Arabella Waters. When she is accused of the death of her 75 year old husband, they investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.

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Murder of a Doctor by Tony Bassett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dog walkers discovered the murdered body of local doctor, Scott Deeley. But why would anyone want to kill him. DCI Gavin Roscoe leads his team in the investigation. Meanwhile DI Tom Vickers is investigating a possibly case of police misconduct.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Ciphered List by Simon Trelawney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lady Diana approached Holmes as she believed she had killed her blackmailer and wants him to investigate. But events prove that the case to be more complicated.
An entertaining and well-written Holmes mystery.

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Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While at a mall, a man is killed in front of Smiley and McBlythe, the dead man's daughter employs them to find her birth parents, but will they also discover the name of the killer.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Dancing Colonel by Lisa M. Lane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1860s. While at a charity benefit ball Colonel Marsh dies. Murdered, but by whom and why.
An enjoyable short story.

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Chain Of Attack by Gene DeWeese
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise is hurled into another galaxy, millions of light years out of their home galaxy, while investigating an anomaly. Straight into a war. They then discover the Destroyers. Will they be able to find their way home.
An entertaining story, another re-read.

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A May for Mary: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the continuing story of Mary Bennet and Brigadier General Richard Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam is stationed at Newcastle but is due on the continent, Mary wishes to marry before he leaves. So off to Newcastle Mary travels but can they both make it to Scotland and to the newly married Jane.
This P&P variation is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that.
Enjoyed reading this well-written story as Mary and Fitzwilliam are my favourite couple, just wished the story could have been longer, much longer. Another re-read.

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A January for Jane: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the story of Jane Bennet where she is staying at Mr. Darcy's Scottish estate with the child of Lydia and Wickham, her orphaned illegitimate nephew. Also staying there as a guest is Graham Hamilton. Who is homeless due to a fire destroying his home Blaylock House.
An enjoyable well-written story.
This P&P sequel is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that. Re-read again.

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A Spring Society: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride & Prejudice series continues with this Book 6. A Pemberley heir is on the way, the Fitzwilliam fortunes are still low and there is to be a ball at Pemberley, among all the family quarrels.
But most importantly what of Brigadier General Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet and their wedding plans as he is about to be deployed.
Another enjoyable book in the series, but not a standalone story. Re-read

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Barking Mad by Ted Tayler
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

More on the corrupt police story which I didn't find particularly interesting. Hopefully that is the end of that arc storyline. The cold case involved the death of pet shop owner Mark Malone, 29. Shot.
Overall an enjoyable modern mystery.

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A Winter Wonder by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel the story continues as the Darcys, Bennets and Fitzwilliams descend on Pemberley with all their problems.
An enjoyable well-written story. Another re-read.

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Spruced Up For Murder by Helen Golden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Estate manager Alex Sterling is murdered at Francis Court. Found by Lady Beatrice - who I really didn't take to, maybe she will improve - and interior designer Perry Juke. DCI Richard Fitzwilliam of PaIRS is brought to oversee the investigation.
An entertaining modern cozy mystery.

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An Autumn Accord by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel it is the end of the first year of the Seasons of Serendipity series. Are there happy endings for all of the Bennet daughters? and what of Mrs Bennet, and the Fitzwilliams. And of course the Colonel and Mary Bennet - my favourite JAFF couple
Another enjoyable re-read in the series. Again.

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A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1865 Lady Jane Grey asks her friend Carles Lenox to investigate when she discovers that an ex-servant, Prudence Smith has died. But why would any one want to kill her
Overall an enjoyable story though there were too many Americanisms for a story set in Victorian England.

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A Summer Shame by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Seasons of Serendipity story continues with Darcy and Elizabeth honeymooning with Lydia in Scotland.
Jane and Mary come under the protection of Lady Matlock, while Kitty and Georgiana become close friends. The trials and tribulations of the Bennet sisters continue.
Enjoying re-reading this story. Again.

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Final Deal by Ted Tayler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DI Suzie Ferris has been kidnapped. Is it at the bequest of Culverhouse and Plunkett, who are still being investigated by Freeman and his team. But they also have a cold case to solve, that of the fatal shooting of Dennis Gates in 2010 at the age of 49.
An entertaining modern mystery

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A Spring Sentiment by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seasons of Serendipity Book 2 - this Pride and Prejudice variation continues.
With the trials of the remaining Bennet family now living with their relations. This leads up to the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth but what of Lydia and Wickham, and Jane and Charles.
An enjoyable re-read of this continuing story. Again

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The Murdered Molls by Graham Brack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

2008. A brutally murdered female has been discovered but can Captain Slonský rise from his hospital bed to investigate. He must or face retirement. There is also the case of an attempted mugging of a female jogger.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery, with its likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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A Winter Wrong by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Decided to re-read the 6 Seasons of Serendipity novellas which are a Pride and Prejudice variation plus the accompanying two novellas

In this first volume an epidemic sweeps through Hertfordshire while Jane and Elizabeth are staying at Netherfield bringing unwanted consequences to the lives of the Bennet family.
Enjoyed reading a variation which is not totally about Elizabeth and Darcy, but includes all the Bennet daughters, and we still have Wickham, Caroline, and Lady Catherine.
So an enjoyable read and 5 stars, because this is the third read for this volume. Another re-read

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The Richest Man in Town by Jason Vail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1264. It seems Sir Stephen Attebrook has two problems. Told by Roger Mortimer to find a way to re- take Ludlow Castle for the King, and find the killer of Laurence Hoketon, the richest man in Ludlow.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Battlestations! by Diane Carey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shore leave on the Edith Keeler, but Kirk is taken in for questioning before he can explain to Lt. Piper about her first command and mission. But help is on the way as they arrive on the planet Argelius. The problem to solve is that the trAnswarp technology has been stolen.
An entertaining re-read

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Rise to the Fly by Cheryl Rees-Price
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dyfed Powys. First the bodies of an old couple are found under suspicious circumstances. Then the part owner of a farm. Is there a connection, what could be the motive. DI Winter Meadows and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery.

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A Continued Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The variation continues, with everyone now relocated to town, can there be happy endings for any of them. What about Wickham, will he achieve his aim.
An enjoyable variation, a re-read.

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Star-Sown Sky: A Becky & Flynn WWI Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 28th 1915. Mycroft is still in hospital after being shot while at his flat, but it seems that Sherlock has been missing since Christmas day. Can Major Flynn and Becky find and rescue him. But not all goes to plan.
Another entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its hint of romance. With its cast of varied and very likeable characters it is a good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Beginning of Hope: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story continues with Georgina arriving at Netherfield only to find everyone has left to stay in town. But she now comes face to face with Wickham. Will any relationship be resolved.
An enjoyable variation, a re-read

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Dying To Be Heard: Historical mystery set in the lead up to World War 1 by Paula Harmon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1913. Two bodies seem to be killed in a similar way, but is there a connection between them. Those deaths combined with the actions of the suffragettes, bombs, and treason all keep Dr Margaret Demeray and her husband Superintendent Foxcroft of Special Branch busy. But who is really guilty
An interesting and entertaining historical mystery set against the political upheavels of the day, with its cast of likeable and varied characters.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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