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A Most Handsome Gentleman: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

by Suzan Lauder (Author), Janet Taylor (Illustrator), Gail Warner (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 188 ratings
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Elizabeth Bennet’s life is uncomplicated until she meets a quartet of new men: the haughty but handsome Mr. Darcy, the pert-with-a-pout Mr. Bingley, the confident and captivating Mr. Wickham—and then there is her father’s cousin, the happy man towards whom almost every female eye has turned.
Mr. Collins is HOT—well, incredibly handsome in Regency‑speak—beautiful of face, fine of figure, elegant of air, his perfect clothing and hair matching his Greek god-like form. Unfortunately, when he opens his mouth, Elizabeth wishes he were mute. With affected servility and prideful self-conceit, he capitalizes upon his exquisite appearance and fixes on Jane Bennet as his bride.
Can Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy form an alliance to stop Jane’s suitors from issuing challenges—and will Elizabeth coax a smile from Mr. Darcy?
Bestselling Regency romance author Suzan Lauder delivers a hilarious Austenesque romance suitable for all readers of Pride & Prejudice.
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  • "Fantastic dialogue and surreal conversations, which made me laugh out loud numerous times. I liked lots of things in this book, but best, Darcy's and Elizabeth's proposal."--5/5 ice cream bars, reviewer Míra Magdó of Obsessed with Mr. Darcy.
  • "...changes in the development of the love story between Darcy and Elizabeth [are] described in a very sweet way (I loved many of the scenes that see them together). Congratulations to the author for having made such a famous masterpiece comic while still keeping Jane Austen's style."--Rating: 5/5, reviewer Loren Dushku of Tomorrow is Another Day.
  • "I had a great time reading A Most Handsome Gentleman and could not recommend it enough for those who want to relax and enjoy a good comedy. It is a highly entertaining book that will make readers laugh out loud from the first page until the last. Suzan Lauder took a risk by venturing into this new subgenre but she nailed it!"--4.5/5 stars, reviewer Rita Deodato of From Pemberley to Milton.
  • "I will be reading this book again as it was funny as hell. I definitely recommend this book if you want something to read that's fast and funny."--4/5 stars, reviewer Tina Carter of Half Agony, Half Hope.
  • "Just as Jane Austen herself portrayed the ridiculous in her novels, Lauder does so here. Mr. Collins's over-the-top speeches and Elizabeth's first-person narrative, alternately witty and snarky, had me wishing the book wouldn't end."--5/5 stars and honourable mention, top books of 2017, reviewer Anna Bitgood Horner of Diary of an Eccentric.
  • "Suzan Lauder can write! She writes such wonderful prose, such wonderful dialog and such an exceptional plot it was so hard to put down. Complete with scandal, intrigue and merriment, A Most Handsome Gentleman has so many laughs and so many swoons you will love every single word!"--5/5 hearts and among the TopTEN AusTEN of 2017, reviewer Margie Longoria of Margie's Must Reads.
  • "What a cheeky and playful comedy of errors! I loved the HOT Collins twist in this premise...It delighted me to see Darcy and Elizabeth and all the beloved characters from Pride and Prejudice in this farcical romp by Suzan Lauder! This diverting novella is a wonderful choice for readers looking for a merry and light read!"--4/5 stars, reviewer Meredith Esparza of Austenesque Reviews.
  • "This comedy made me laugh more times than I can remember. It was quite fun!
    Collins, may have been handsome but what about his personality?" --    Favorite Mini-Novel of 2017, reviewer Janet B. Taylor of More Agreeably Engaged.

From the Author

In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet said, "I dearly love a laugh," and this book is full of them. Of course, it's a comedy--how could it not be when Mr. Collins is the most handsome man ever seen? Another fantastic Suzan Lauder original story idea come to life! But readers who want a Darcy and Elizabeth book can rest assured that A Most Handsome Gentleman is about their "happily ever after" even though the twist is about a #HOTCollins. A Most Handsome Gentleman doesn't miss on the romance side of things--expect a few girly tears!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076JJV6TW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meryton Press (October 17, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2063 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 127 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

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Saucy opinions like "The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has no pleasure in a good novel must be intolerably stupid." won Suzan Lauder, who thought, "I have to read more by this woman who writes with such snarky humour!" And another Jane Austen fanatic was captured in the clever dead author's net. As a lifetime member of JASNA, Jane Austen has inspired her writing, as all her books are Regency romances. Her publisher is Meryton Press.

Lauder's latest book is a chaste, traditional Regency romance novella called "The Reluctant Chaperon." It's the second book in the "Cecilia's Mismatches" series, where the first book, "An Accomplished Woman," was an Amazon Hot New Release. Book Three, "Secret Affairs," can be expected in the spring of 2024. She also has six other novels, all based on Pride and Prejudice, several of which won awards or places on top ten lists. "Letter from Ramsgate" was an Amazon bestseller in two categories and #8 in Regency Romance on Amazon.

Lauder's fascination with the Regency period inspired a creative blog series, the "Thrift Shop Regency Costume Experiment." Her blog series, "Learning from my Mistakes," shares writing tips gathered from experiences as well as her work as a beta and editor for a number of self-published books including a popular Austen Variations author an award winning Meryton Press author and her experience as a prolific Austenesque reader of both published and unpublished fan fiction.

Lauder and Mr. Suze alternate homes in a Vancouver Island condominium overlooking the Salish sea and a small Spanish colonial house in Mexico purchased for the benefit of a spoiled rescue tabby cat, who supervises her projects.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Regina Mayorga
4.0 out of 5 stars Collins as a Greek god? Oh my...
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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As many people who will come to read this story, the idea of a HOT Mr. Collins is certainly intriguing enough to give the story a try. But the synopsis basically tells us that inside, he’s still the ugly Mr. Collins. Oh boy.

I was definitely entertained with this story told from Lizzy’s point of view. So many hot men loitering around Longbourn merits the constant use of a lady’s fan. I think the funniest part is that Collins, though shallow and narcissistic in regards to his own beauty, was perhaps distinctive in his own taste for women. I won’t say much more. It was interesting and I found myself liking it and Collins a bit more.

The whole town (and beyond) loving Collins and his utterly perfect features was entertaining. Even men were mesmerized. And he was forgiven the verbal diarrhea constantly spewing from his mouth. Not me though haha.

Other than that, while we can read of Lizzy surprisingly falling in love with Darcy, the relationship still fell a little flat for me. I was definitely invested, but it happened a bit fast for me. I will say, though, I loved the proposal scene. Definitely as funny as the rest of the story.

I’d say this story is worth reading. It was a quick read for me and certainly a unique one.
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JKom
3.0 out of 5 stars A satirical twist on Mr. Collins adds variety to the ladies of Longbourn
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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A tongue-in-cheek variant of Mr. Collins (or so I'm assuming, LOL) dazzles the ladies of Meryton. He gets his HEA but his reasoning takes a different angle than Austen's canon. The Bingley/Jane romance is moderately funny, but the Darcy/Elizabeth romance seemed a bit abbreviated.

The ladies of Rosings help provide the denouement, as well as an interesting solution to Darcy's continuing problem. Fans of Colonel Fitzwilliam and the Gardiners should note these characters do not appear in this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such fun
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
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This is truly an original take in many of my favorite characters : I've seen Collins. Portrayed smart but nevsr rettyThis book is hilarious and very enjoyable. Thank you for tbd fyn
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Carole in Canada
4.0 out of 5 stars Vanity thy name is Collins!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
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Vanity, thy name is Collins!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but when Mr. Bennet's cousin comes to visit, all are rendered speechless! Mr. Collins is the epitome of male beauty. A Greek god if you will and he knows it! As this book is written from Elizabeth's perspective, we get to see not only her reaction to him, but the rest of her family and all of Meryton through her eyes!

"My entire family stared at the newcomer with undisguised admiration." (quote from the book)

This was a fun farce with some worthy moments of the ridiculous. Imagine, Mrs. Bennet mute...truly. That is until Jane Bennet becomes Mr. Collins' sole interest. He looks her over like he he would a horse and takes up the challenge of besting Mr. Bingley...literally! That scene was a favourite of mine!

Ah, but Mr. Collins has more than one secret. The first becomes very clear when he sees Charlotte for the first time! The second becomes clear when unexpected visitors arrive at Longbourn!

What kept popping into my head while reading this story was a visual of house cats preening and marking their territory. I could just hear the purring and hissing as certain characters interacted. Mr. Collins was a Siamese cat, as they are the most vocal and proud of all!

Overall, I enjoyed the fun within the pages of this gorgeous cover. My only issue was that the ending just felt a bit rushed and tied up too quickly.
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Buz Trevor
3.0 out of 5 stars Rest and respite in Pride and Prejudice
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
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A heavy research schedule can leave one exhausted by the written word. Horary for the rest and respite of Suzan Lauder’s take on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice world, a place where careful etiquette and supressed sexuality rule. Is A Most Handsome Gentleman comic? Not laugh out loud funny, but a cleaver juxtaposition of young women ogling young men, finding it difficult to accept that male beauty can be as superficial as the female. The gorgeous Mr. Collins is a self-focused bore who became tedious to this reader. However, the simmering undercurrent of sex, manipulated as only Lauder can, kept me reading, happy to applaud the truly most handsome gentleman at the end.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017
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There was not much character development. The story is supposed to be funny and some of the characters are rediculous. I liked the way all was resolved except for Mr. Wickham. But I did not care for the exaggerated humor.
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Vampire Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars A Cute and Clever P&P Variation
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
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This was an original idea and very well-written throughout. A handsome Mr. Collins makes for many changes to the original story--some rather shocking. It is a charming, amusing, and fun story!
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4.0 out of 5 stars P&P what if Mr Collins was handsome.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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This fast read farce was laugh out loud funny, a bit saucy, had a unique plot and was thoroughly enjoyable.
Picturing an excessively handsome Collins was easier than I thought, luckily he had not lost his all ridiculousness...
The odious mans excessively long speeches dragged it a bit down for me hence the 4 *.

Entering when the eldest Bennet sisters leave Netherfield. Mr Collins' arrival is soon announced and what an entrance he makes.
Every female in Meryton are practically drooling over the handsome clergyman.
Setting his cap for the eldest Bennet sister, the battle is on between him and Mr Bingley. The fight in Longbourne' s parlour was hilarious.
The story follows the timeline of canon until the Netherfield party leaves after the ball.
The ball unfolds differently though as Darcy manages to slip Elizabeth some of his dealings with Wickham and Collins causes a lot more disturbance than canon.
Add lady Catherine and miss Anne and the cacophony reaches new hights.
The proposal towards the end was definitely more funny than romantic but a little passion saved it nicely.

Heartily recommend this book!
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Craftyhj
4.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully witty
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2023
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Pop your tongue firmly in your cheek and enjoy this book to the full.

The menfolk are the stars of this book, complete with their many and varied foibles and peccadilloes. The book is told from Elizabeth’s point of view and her wit and delight in life shines though.

An excellent story.
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Glynis
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2018
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I would actually give this four and a half stars but not allowed. It would have preferred if it had been longer but then I could say that of most books.
I loved the humour in this book. Mr Collins is such a character, quite true to form apart from his appearance. Elizabeth was the only woman who saw how stupid he was thank goodness.
I loved the proposal scene with Elizabeth.
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anadarcy
4.0 out of 5 stars Collins can be hot but it is always Collins
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2019
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4.5 stars
Let's face it, Collins is always annoying and this book has his voice all over and you can have a handsome face in your mind but his speech is annoying.
I have really liked Mr Darcy and his chocolate-coloured eyes. He shows himself as he is in a few occasions and Lizzy starts learning how his eyes speak.
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