Accidentally Yours [Yours by Design, Book 1] by Robin M. Helm
Publication Date: January 8th, 2014
Publisher: Robin Helm
Pages: 252
Received: paperback from the author for my honest review.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Publication Date: January 8th, 2014
Publisher: Robin Helm
Pages: 252
Received: paperback from the author for my honest review.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed Accidentally Yours! It’s an interesting story following two men, two centuries apart, in love with the same woman.
In 1795, Fitzwilliam Darcy was struggling with his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet, someone far beneath him socially, but perfect for him in every other way.
In 2013, Will Darcy fears he will never find someone that measures up to the woman he fell in love with, a woman that lives between the pages of a book. Elizabeth Bennet.
The story begins shortly after Fitzwilliam Darcy delivers that letter to Elizabeth, the morning after his disastrous proposal. He is in an accident and is thrown from his horse and slams into a tree. In the future, Will is hit by a speeding car as he steps off a curb. At the time of both accidents, one is hoping he would never have to see Elizabeth again and the other is praying he could meet the real Elizabeth. Their prayers are answered as they switch places!
I loved this story! The way the chapters alternate between the past and present. We follow the lives of both men as though it's happening at the same time, only centuries apart.
I found I did not like Fitzwilliam Darcy very much in this story. I have a feeling before the end of the series I will love him again, but in the beginning, he is more than arrogant, he is harsh and mean in his thinking. This is one of his thoughts after Elizabeth refused him:
“Had you been brought up with any discipline, decorum, or respect for your betters, you would not speak to me thus. Your father should have taken a sterner hand with you. Women and horses require breaking and had you accepted me, I could have done it handily.”
That makes me cringe! That’s not the Darcy I love! But, by the end of this book I'm already seeing him softening. I'm so curious to see what is going to happen to him by the end of the series!
Now, Will Darcy, on the other hand, is so sweet! The way he takes care of his grandmother is adorable. She raised him after his parents were killed in an accident. Her love of Jane Austen rubbed off on him as they would read Jane’s books and watch the BBC mini-series and movies together. He is well versed in all things Austen, and he is also a history buff, so when he found himself living in the late 1700s, he adapted quickly!
A few things I loved about this story: I like the mystery of the missing money at Rosing! With Fitzwilliam in the 21st century, Will has to figure out who is to blame for it, and find a way to replace it. I love Colonel Fitzwilliam in this story! He believed Will’s story and is there to help him in any way he can. I also love the way Fitzwilliam learns what happened to him. It must have been confusing for him to wake up in the emergency room with the bright lights, beeping machines and tubes attached to his body!
What I didn’t like about this story: It ended with many questions hanging as the story will be continued in the next book. It is a three book series, and I fear I will have to wait a long time to have all my questions answered. The good news is book 2, Sincerely Yours, is about to be released! Book three, Forever Yours, due to be released fall 2014. So we won't be waiting long!
Accidentally Yours is a fantastic story! I am totally looking forward to reading the whole series!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book for my honest review.
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ReplyDeleteHe is a wonderful author!! I am italian so enter me for the ebook copy.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks, Chiara! Good luck!
DeleteCandy, I promise you will love Fitzwilliam by the end of the second book. Thank you for the wonderful review!
That's what I told her, too, Robin! ;) I'm not entering the giveaway because I already have it but I had to drop in and say hi, and I'm happy Candy liked AY. :)
DeleteI love a new perspective on Darcy and how he changed from the arrogant, prideful gentleman to a man humbled by love. Since I learn about Robin's new series, I would like to get my hands on this book. Please enter my name for the e-book, Candy. And what a lovely review this is.
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing Darcy's transform into the Darcy that I love! I heard from Monica that by the end of the series she loved Darcy more than Will! Woot! Can't wait!
DeleteHi Candy and Robin.
ReplyDeleteI'm not entering the draw as I've already won a copy of this book earlier in the year. A body swap variation of P & P is certainly something different and refreshing. My only real quibble is that, as a borderline agnostic, I found the Christian messages slightly too overt but hey, that's just me and it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book hardly at all. It won't put me off reading the other volumes when they're published.
Like others, I definitely didn't care very much for Fitzwilliam in this volume of the story. "Arrogant, conceited and a selfish disdain for the feelings of others" are words that come to mind straight away! Will, on the other hand is a real sweetie, especially in the way he cares for his gran.
There's quite a bit of humour to be found. Fitzwilliam gets to watch Mr. Firth playing him in the 1995 version and Will gets to tackle the hygiene problems of the Regency period. As always, the good Colonel is worth every inch of page space he gets.
Candy's review is spot on and I can recommend this as a definitely different P & P variation.
Hi Anji! Yes! I loved how Darcy watched Colin Firth play himself! Too funny! I'm glad you enjoyed Accidentally Yours too! Thank you for commenting! I appreciate it.
DeleteThanks, Anji! I'm very interested in hearing your take as an agnostic. The first book was heavier on faith because of the illness of Nana Rose. Will reacted the way I would react in the context of my faith. The next two books aren't as heavy. I'm glad that you enjoyed the book.
DeleteThank you for your comments and input.
I am a bit torn with this concept... I tried reading a body swap P&P before and I couldn't finish it, because I like 1812 Darcy to be with 1812 Elizabeth and anything else feels wrong!
ReplyDeleteHi Ceri! Yes, I don't like when Elizabeth is with someone else either. I'm very interested in seeing how this is going to turn out. Will is a descendant of the real Darcy's, and it turns out that the events in Pride and Prejudice really happened. Intriguing!
DeleteBeen wanting to read this book for awhile.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina! I hope you get a chance to soon!
DeleteI cannot believe Darcy just said that what an arrogant..., sorry I will not say! I really want to read this book but find it hard to start series that are unfinished, I am the most patient person in the world except when it comes to book cliffhangers :)
ReplyDeleteThe second book, Sincerely Yours, is already finished. After the final edits are completed, I will publish. I hope to have it available within a few weeks.
DeleteRobin, I would really like to add this to my pile to read and it is great news that book two is soon to be released. I am not at all patient so this works well for me. Great premise and great review, Candy.
ReplyDeleteHi Joy! I'm not patient either! I'm looking forward to the next for sure! Thanks!
DeleteI would love to have a copy of this! I got a sample book of this from Kindle and it looks great. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jasmin! It is good! I hope you get to read it soon!
DeleteI really want to read this one. The idea sounds very interesting. Hope to win.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book but as usual am impatiently awaiting the release of volume 2. The idea of the soul swap was intriguing. I like he future Darcy muxh better than the regency Darcy. As I already have the eBook aInwoild like to be entered for the paperbaxk. Thank you so much for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah! I agree! I like the future Darcy much better, but I'm holding out hope that the regency Darcy will turn himself around and find a place in my heart again. :)
DeleteGreat review, Candy. This books sounds really interesting. I usually enjoy any type of time travel. After your review I'm eager to see how this story plays out. Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelli! It is interesting! I didn't think I liked time travel stories, but lately I've read quite a few that I really loved. I'm so glad I gave them a chance! =)
DeleteCandy, your review makes me want to read this book and the one preceding it. Thanks for this chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteConnie
Love the premise of the book, I am very excited about this book.
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on this one! Great review. Thank you for the giveaway.
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