Customer Reviews

My Dearest Mr. Darcy: An amazing journey into love everlasting (The Darcy Saga)

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I happen to be a real fan of Sharon Lathan's novels and writing style. Honestly, I feel very comfortable with her writing, and trust in the sentence structure to carry me through a beautiful story. It is interesting to me how her personal voice adds that second level to the romantic story, making it even sweeter. The experiences that Darcy and Elizabeth share are fun to witness, and although the birth of the baby seems to take an agonizingly long time to get to, there is a "real time" feeling about the story. There really isn't a complication to be resolved, outside of the birth of the baby, so much of our reading time is spent in high anticipation for the big moment. We get to trip along with the Darcys, viewing their loving relationship like a great voyeur, reveling in their breathless love and happiness. After all, who doesn't want a relationship filled with such depths of love and devotion? Yes, it touched off my romantic side. Sigh. Once again, the novel does have scenes of a sensual nature, but not as graphic as in many romance novels today.

As always, I loved reading Lathan's third novel. The joy in this read is in the ramblings down seaside coasts and forest trails; the joy comes in the love and the pain. In some very simple ways, lovers of Pride and Prejudice have already imagined such sweet and loving scenes as painted for us in the pages of these novels, but here we get to sit back and enjoy their story as it unfolds. I really felt that this novel started to feel more like they were starting to slip into their settled roles, yet still filled with love. I enjoyed watching them relax into their marriage, and continue down the path towards becoming a great family. This was a great third installment, and I can already hardly wait for the fourth!

I don't know why this book received so many good reviews. As I began reading, I kept feeling like I had read these passages before. I had a serious sense of Deja Vu. Most of this book is the first half or so of Lathan's first publication of the 3rd book in the series, The Darcys At Year's End. From what I have seen of her first 3 publications (Two Shall Become One: Mr & Mrs Fitzwilliam Darcy, Journey's Beyond Pemberley and Darcy's Year's End), they almost directly correlate with her new publications of Mr and Mrs Fitzwilliam Darcy, Loving Mr Darcy: Journeys Beyond Pemberley, My Dearest Mr Darcy, and In the Arms of Mr Darcy. Considering her first books consisted of 3 in the series, most people who purchased them before they were renamed and repackaged, would assume the fourth book (In the Arms of Mr Darcy) would be a continuation. It is NOT entirely true. My Dearest Mr Darcy and In the Arms of Mr Darcy are split versions of her original third publication, The Darcy's At Years End. So if you did not read the original versions, I can see why you liked it so. I'm just hugely disappointed. I just wasted money on buying a book that I didn't know I already possessed. So if you have read or own the 3 original books, please skip My Dearest Mr Darcy and In the Arms of Mr Darcy and wait for the upcoming 5th, The Trouble with Mr Darcy. That one should be a fresh, newly written book.

Now everyone is able to read the third book written by Sharon Lathan.
And again it is a marvellous book! In this one Lizzy and Darcy travel to the sea, enjoy their time there with sightseeing, bathing,a Magic Lantern and so much more. It is both, entertaining and interessting to read. One can learn a lot about the daily life back in 1817. One of the best chapters is the one, where Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam renew their wedding vows in the chapel of Pemberley. And most important, the Darcys are awaiting the birth of their first child.
I love Sharon Lathan's books, because she really knows how to write a good novel, she is giving all the characters of the book a real life, you can feel and laugh with them and most important: she is creating an amazing life for the Darcys,full of love and trust and surrounded by family and friends.
I can't get enough of it!

As a lover of all things Austen and a believer in the power of love I cannot recommended this book strongly enough.Of all three of the books Lathan has written I liked this one the most, although to choose one would tear my heart apart.Within these pages the author alomst effortlessly lets us feel the unfolding of Darcy's heart as he learns to share Lizzy's world of being free to feel and express emotion. Just as he gently introduced her to his world, so she coaxes out the feeling Mr Darcy we all knew was inside,and introduces him to hers. Its like a ballet as these two lovers dance through the pages and capture your heart, with such little effort that you find yourself feeling like you are there within each moment going unnoticed.Truly a spellbinding book and one which again carried me further into the unfolding what if,which was left at the end of Jane Austens timeless classic. As if the love between these two wasnt enough, Lathan adorns the story with the historical richness weve come to expect from her.It warmed my heart and filled me with joy to again be invited into the lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Darcy as I saw the power yet simplicity of true unselfish love, wonderfully unite these two souls into the act of becomong one, against the backdrop of the regency period. I want more!!!!!! And I want it now...please.

My Dearest Mr. Darcy continues the journey between Mr. Darcy and his new bride Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy. Sharon Lathan allows us to see and feel how utterly blissful everlasting love truly can be as she continues her loving story of this famous couple. The respect for my favorite two characters is wonderful. She has brought to life my vision of ever after for Darcy and Elizabeth in such a way that is nothing short of addicting! I have read all her books more than once as I wait on pins and needles for the next to be released. If you enjoy novels that are beaming with romance, love, respect, happiness and joy then I highly recommend this series to you. Sharon delivers in every way! Thank you Sharon for making me apart of this wonderful union and believing that true love is real!

Everyone should read this book. It is a great read and easy enough to be able to think and read at the same time....

I dont care what anyone else may think, but I will continue to wait for each of Sharon Lathan's books because each one seems to be better than the last. This book just makes me feel good about everything. It gives such a happy and truely intimate look at love and how I know it should be. Bravo Sharon Lathan its another great book!

I love this author. She has created the characters just like you have imagined them all these years - only better! The entire series is well worth the read! The only complaint I had was I couldn't put them down, and when I did, the story was always my top thought.

More romance...Sharon knows how two people who truly love each other and can't live without one another create a life together. Her stories are romantic and powerful and make you believe in the Darcy's love story. It is a wonderful read and allows you to go back in time and celebrate in the lives of the Darcy's.

A must read for any fans of the previous two books! Lathan is a wonderfully gifted author that offers everything and more to the Darcy Saga's third book, or Pride and Prejudice continued! George Darcy is a smash hit, not to mention the wedding! I love the spirit of this book and how just a short time of marriage seems like they can read each others thoughts and minds.