Review: Bewitched, Body & Soul by P O Dixon

From the Publisher:

"Well, my comfort is, I am sure Jane will die of a broken heart, and then he will be sorry for what he has done." ~Jane Auste, Pride and Prejudice

And so begins this delightful adaptation.

Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a  penniless gentleman’s daughter, determines to right a wrong against her beloved sister, Jane, by reuniting her with the man she loves. 

P.O. Dixon’s novel reveals what happens when Elizabeth Bennet sets out for London, determined to discover the real reason behind Mr. Bingley’s precipitate leaving of Netherfield. What if the only person who may be able to help her is the last man in the world with whom she wishes to associate?

After an unsuccessful visit with Caroline Bingley, Elizabeth finds herself standing in the pouring rain on Mr. Darcy’s doorstep. Flummoxed when Mr. Darcy answers his own door, Elizabeth gets right to the purpose of her visit. Although the haughty Mr. Darcy refuses to interfere in the matter, that is the least of Elizabeth’s concerns. Once she realizes they are the only two people in Darcy’s house, Elizabeth can only think what Society will say to this, a single, unescorted lady visiting a single man, who happens to be at home, alone, at night.

Upon making her appearance in London during the Season, Elizabeth quickly becomes friends with Lady Gwendolyn Helmsley. Lady Gwendolyn is an ambitious lady, looking not only to secure a proposal from the richest man in Derbyshire, but also to set her new friend up with her brother, Lord Latham.  Will Lady Gwendolyn succeed with either of her plans?

Even though I was drawn into this story so much I didn’t want to put it down, there were a couple aspects I found lacking. Although I loved the interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth, I would have liked to have seen more interaction in between Darcy’s two proposals. Also, while Lady Gwendolyn poses a threat, personally, I feel the author could have done a bit more with that storyline as well. Even though these were areas I would have liked to have seen further developed, it did not interfere with my enjoyment of the story, as I was still able to read it in only two sittings and was left wanting more.

In addition, there are several things I enjoy about P O Dixon’s writing. For starters, it is always fun picking out the Pride and Prejudice parallels and quotes and seeing how they are woven into the new book. Another characteristic of Dixon’s writing I enjoy is how happenings that seem unimportant, such as a maid bringing Elizabeth tea into her chamber, play a much larger part later on, tying everything together nicely, and creating a solid, well-written, entertaining story. I especially like the connection Dixon creates between Darcy and Elizabeth. Even when they are at odds, I can feel something that makes me want to keep reading and seeing more of their interactions.

I have not been let down by one of P O Dixon’s books yet, and I look forward to seeing what this creative author comes up with next. 

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Vlog: Worth the Risk by Robin Bielman

Samantha and Dean had a whirlwind summer romance. However, at summer’s end, Dean left without so much as a look back.

Having not seen Dean these five years, Samantha finds herself somewhere between gobsmacked and in a state of panic as she finds him five feet away.

Watch the vlog to get Sam’s initial reaction to seeing Dean again.

Where will Samantha’s focus lie? On her sweet memories of Dean or on landing the job? What will be Dean’s reaction to seeing Sam after all these years? Is rediscovering the past worth the risk?

Review: Worth the Risk by Robin Bielman

Debut author Robin Bielman has an entertaining read on her hands.

After stepping away from her father’s law firm, Samantha Bennett must prove to herself, and her controlling father, that she can make it on her own, doing what she loves. When a remarkable opportunity to work with one of the largest historic preservation companies comes open, Sam jumps at the bit. This is just the job to prove she has what it takes to make it.

Dean Malloy stepped away from his father’s company, World Heritage, over a year ago to form his own preservation company. Having not spoken to his father in over a year, Dean sees the job opening with his father’s company as a way to further his own company’s renown as well as mend fences with his father.

When Samantha sees Dean again for the first time in five years, her mind is flooded with memories of their summer together in Yosemite. Her feelings are so natural: a mixture of fear and dread mixed with the desire to relive past events. But Dean left Sam with a broken heart and not so much as a look back when he left those years ago. Now he is after the same job…the job she needs. Can Sam forget the past long enough to land this job?

However, Sam is not the only one still nursing a broken heart. Dean’s heart was broken by her betrayal just as much as he broke hers. Dean must keep his focus to secure this job, but can he ignore the temptation Sam is providing as his mind is swimming with sweet memories? What harm can one weekend together do, and what better way to get Sam out of his system for good than one last fling.  Is it worth the risk?

Bielman provides readers with a novella that is a quick, sexy, and enjoyable read. If you are looking for a book that you can devour in an afternoon or while on the beach, may I recommend Worth the Risk?

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