Monday, October 14, 2013

The RED Chrysanthemum by Linda Beutler ~ Review and GIVEAWAY!


The RED Chrysanthemum by Linda Beutler 

Publication Date: September 1, 2013 
Publisher: Meryton Press 
Paperback: 304 pages 
Received: paperback from publisher 
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


"Pride and Prejudice" and the language of flowers....

 


LOVED this story!!! The RED Chrysanthemum is a Pride and Prejudice variation that had me hooked from the very beginning! It has quickly moved up to being one of my top favorites! 

What if ...while Elizabeth is touring with the Gardiners, Darcy and Elizabeth have more time together at Pemberley? What if ...when Darcy goes to Lambton to see Elizabeth, the letter she is reading from Jane does not contain the dreadful news of Lydia’s elopement? Allowing them to have a different conversation. Allowing them more time to get to know each other and heal misconceptions. Although, not everything is coming up roses (pun intended), and there are still some misunderstandings to work out. And then, of course, Lydia does run off with Wickham causing more troubles for everyone in concern.

Bingley is a little more astute in this story, and quickly figures out Darcy’s feelings for Elizabeth. When he learns of Darcy’s part in separating him from Jane...well, let’s just say I was delighted with the way Bingley began his discussion with Darcy on his part in the matter.

From almost the beginning of this story it evoked emotion in me. From a gentle warmth in my chest when Darcy and Elizabeth were first together in Lambton, to crying with Elizabeth and Mrs. Reynolds, and at times laughing out loud!  I loved this story! 

For those who care, there are some sex scenes after Darcy and Elizabeth are married. I wouldn’t let that stop you from enjoying this story. I feel you can easily stop reading after they get married, because isn’t the chase the best part?!? Although, you would miss Darcy’s letter to Mrs. Bennet which I found hilarious! 

I thought The RED Chrysanthemum was brilliantly done! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Pride and Prejudice variations! 

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of the book for my honest review.





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The RED Chrysanthemum 
to one lucky person! 
Open Internationally! 
Last day to enter is October 21, 2013!
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22 comments:

  1. I'd really like to read this book! Don't worry for the sexual content, I think that all Austen fan imagine things like that!

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    1. Hi Loren, I hope you get a chance to read it soon! I obviously loved it! :) There are some people who won't read a book with sexual content, and I didn't want them to miss a great book because of it. :D

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  2. I want to read about a more astute Bingley and what does Darcy write to Mrs Bennett?

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    1. Hi Vesper! Yes, I liked this Bingley! He's still his fun, lovable self, just a little quicker. ;)

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  3. The disastruous meeting in Lambton is something I've always wished away! Wouldn't it be great if Lydia an Wickham didn't get to spoil their perfect moments of finding each other again? It's lovely to hear that in The Red Chrisanthemum, that's precisely what happens. Thanks for the giveaway and review, ladies, this sounds like a lovely read!

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    1. Joana
      Having always wondered why Darcy went to Lambton to see Lizzy that morning, I finally had to answer the question for myself. Others I've asked for their take on the matter say he went to propose again, but I don't think he was ready, or believed Lizzy ready, to make his addresses again. That leaves settling the matter of Bingley and Jane, Darcy's one misstep, which, until that point is not rectified. And then off we go with our tale.
      Best of luck with the giveaway!
      Linda B

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  4. Yay! The fact that you loved it so much makes me that much more eager to read it. I love when stories bring out strong emotions - that's what it's all about! I like a strong Bingley. I don't necessarily think he was dumb, he just was insecure amd always strove to be the nice guy when everyone else was acting out. lol

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. Monica,
      Lots of JAFF writers make Bingley out to be dense as a plank. If he truly was, why would Darcy hold him in such high regard? There has to be more to Bingley than meets the eye, so I've given him some backbone once he learns he had been mightily wronged, both by Darcy and his sisters. A confidant Bingley is a force to be reckoned with!
      Best of luck with the giveaway!
      Linda B

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  5. Yes, I feel the same as Monica, If Candy likes a book then it's a good indicator that I will like it too!

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    1. Thanks, Ceri and Monica!! I hope you both love it as much as I did! :)

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  6. You had my interest when you mentioned that the book caught at all your emotions. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway opportunity.

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    1. Hi Sophia Rose! Yes, the best books do that. I don't necessarily like sad books, but I love it when a book can make me cry ...and laugh! :)

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  7. Thanks of the review. I look forward to reading this one!

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  8. Hi Becky! It's a good one! I hope you get a chance to read it soon! Good luck with the giveaway!

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  9. Great review, Candy! I am now curious to know how Bingley talks to Darcy about separating Jane & him. Can't wait to read this story.

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    1. Thanks, Jakki! I hope you get to read it soon! I know our TBR piles are huge!! :)

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  10. I have heard such good things about this book that I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the lovely review!!

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    1. Hi Liz! I hope you get a chance to read it soon! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  11. This sounds like a really fun book. I've seen a couple of reviews for it, and each one makes me want to read it more. :)

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    1. Hi Lieder! I thought it was a fantastic book! Thanks for stopping by and following! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  12. Your review Candy makes me ant to read this soon!! From the sound of it there are so many things I have always wanted to read combined here in this book - what if Lambton had been different, Bingleys reaction,... Will have to read it soon! :)

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  13. Great review, Candy! Excited to read this new book!!

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