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Waiting for Mr. Darcy (Indigo)

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I have a couple of Ms. Canton's books in my TBR pile...however, "Waiting for Mr. Darcy" is the first novel I've actually read...even though she keeps me ENTERTAINED throughout...it's quite a lengthy read and at times a bit redundant...that being said it's still a PLEASANT contemporary Jane Austen romance...the story is about three full figured best friends...two actively looking for their "Mr. Darcy"...and one in COMPLETE and total denial of that fact...I LOVE the camaraderie and antics between the women, their men and their extended circle of family and friends...this story is realistic and deals with issues that are going on today such as; health, social status, grief, divorce, custody and family...the full cast of characters is CAPTIVATING...and I also appreciate her point of view on voluptuous "older" women as still being sexy, vibrant and desirable...so, despite some of the repetitiveness within this story...IMHO Ms. Canton still creates a HEARTWARMING, mature and endearing multicultural romance.

NOTE for those that ONLY read IR/Multicultural romances: Alicia & Nate BW/WM...Lauren & Randy BW/HM...Gabby & Nigel WW/BM.

Ok - get ready to laugh out loud, cheer, cry and TRY to pick your favorite character in this THICK story (398 pages!) Ms. Canton delivers a modern day Jane Austin that is so much fun! Gabby, Lauren and Alicia were boarding school buddies who also happen to be full figured young women. These women go on in their lives of spouses, children, careers, divorces, death and family but their friendship never wanes! At 46 these three women find love in all the most unusual places and circumstances - all with men who are not intimidated. Nate, Nigel and Randy are successful men, strong men, sensual men who can hold it down! Ms. Canton covers it all in 398 pages: divorce, sex, family, social status, illness, career and yes being a full figured woman. Diversity is also in this story as well. AND THE FOOD! Oh, this story is LOADED in wonderfully sensual food! While reading this book, I was on a "C-Food Diet": Chinese food, cantaloupe, crab cakes, chocolate, and cucumber salad and of course Champaign!

I loved this story and I love the realism Ms. Canton brings to Gabby, Lauren and Alicia: their vulnerability and victories all can be found in our own mirrors, our own girlfriends. This story is around full figured women of the 45 year old crowd and the men are just as mature.

This story is PERFECT for a Lifetime movie - and I am so not a television person, but for this I will be! Thank you Ms. Canton and Genesis Press for a mature, real story about people like me! Yes! I am waiting for my very own Mr. Darcy and he WILL find me!

My favorite character in the story: Harrington of course! After his loss he still believes in love!

My favorite moment in the story: The bag of frozen peas in the kitchen!

My favorite drink in the story: Pomegranate Cosmopolitans!

Every woman, at one time in their lives, will step out and look for love. But, what if you are in your forties and still waiting on the man of your dreams? You might just enlist your close friends and share in good conversation and great friendships on your quest for love. WAITING FOR MR. DORSEY by Chamein Canton takes you on a journey of three friends looking for love.

Lauren, Alicia and Gabby are close friends who have a long history of being together through many important events in their lives. From adolescence through adulthood, they went through a variety of issues that affected their work, love lives, and their hearts. Mostly, they have two things in common. They are all full figured and ready to be loved. But commonality does not end there. They are successful, mature, and are seriously lacking in the love area.

WAITING FOR MR. DARCY is a charming novel that is sprinkled with friendship, problems, divorces, romances, mid-life issues, good food and so much more. These childhood friends who met in boarding school share a serious bond that will withstand death, illness and pain. Set in New York, Canton takes you on a journal that will have you on an emotional roller coaster. You will find yourself shaking your head, laughing and feeling sad as you experience the issues that women over forty go through as they seek romance. I recommend this book for women who still believe that finding love at any age is possible.

Reviewed by RM Jackson

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REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD ROMANCE WITH COME LAUGHS, SOME TEARS AND WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG!THEN THIS IS IT. EROTICA IT'S NOT AND THAT WAS FINE BY ME.THERE ARE LOVE SCENES.I DID NOT FIND THE LANGUAGE TO BE OFFENSIVE.

I picked this book up on a whim having never read an indigo book before, and I must say I liked it very much. I really identified with the characters. You will laugh, cry, and just plain have a good time as you experience all thing things that happen between the pages of this book. What I think I liked most about this author is her ability to write good strong dialogue. In a nutshell, it's a winner.

This is a wonderful story of 3 full figured women. Who find love without looking. I enjoyed their strong and sexy approach. To introducing their readers to Jane Austen. She is one of my favorite writers. If you want to curl up and enjoy a smooth read. I highly recommend this fresh love story.

I agree with the previous reviewer and you will absolute love this book from the beginning to end.

The friendship these women have that the men the find along the way who just happen to fall in love with the full figure women. The men love there women with some curves.....

You will laugh, cheer and cry and there may be some moment when you want to just slap some characters.

Lauren, Gabby & Alicia has been there for each other through divorce, death and children.

This is a feel good book and I recommend that you go out and puchase it. I have been reading Chamien book from the very beginning and I have enjoyed all of her books and can't wait to see what she is coming out with next.

The first reviewer capture the book essence perfectly this is a great book and you want be disappointed.

Smooches

Louise

If this is the best someone can do to come up with a fantasy romance, then take up... needlepoint? Blacksmithing?

Gawd. Three women, all overweight -- every euphemism for obesity is trotted out -- all over 50. Various ailments. Apparently, according to this author, the best one can hope for after 40 or 50, is to fall in love with a medical doctor, not because he'll be a good 'provider', but because he'll be adept at administering the heroine's chronic medicines, and advising about her treatment during a degenerative disease.

The fantasy romance novels they write about women who are younger aren't believable -- they're fantasy. So why would these have to be mundane and dreary? "Don't worry that you're on a downward slide towards illness and death -- you can at least find someone handsome to talk to on the flight," seems to be this author's message.

Eucchhk. I got this book for free, and couldn't make myself finish it. People read fantasy because they want the world the way it *isn't* -- the world the way we'd like it to be.

This book was entertaining, but it was easy to figure out how the whole thing was going to wrap up. I feel it was worth a quick read, but not one you'll keep on the shelf for a second read through.

I love Jane Austen sequels, retellings, moderns, variations, etc. The only Austen to this book was their love of Austen books and movies. None of the men were really Darcy characters and none of the women Lizzy. The guy teases/incites her to get her attention and she flies off the handle until one day he saves her life and spoken love happens. There is nothing clever, creative, unexpected or particularly witty, it's just an average harlequin type romance. I wish I had not bought it. Marsha Altman, Pamela Aidan, Jane Dawkins, Linda Berdoll, Debra White Smith, Joan Austen-Leigh, - now those are all Austen genre book authors worth reading and owning.