Love, Lies and Lizzie by Rosie Rushton

Love, Lies and Lizzie

by Rosie Rushton

Published: 2009

Genre: Romance

Paperback: 216 pages

Rating: 3

Description from book:

What would happen if the traumas of teenage life and love from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice were transferred to the twenty-first century?

When Mrs Bennet inherits enough money to move into the kind of village she has always dreamed of, her daughters find themselves swept up in a glamorous life of partying and country pursuits.

But Lizzie and her sisters soon discover that, beneath the very smart surface, lurks a web of intrigue and rivalries...

My thoughts:

In-a-word(s): sassy

I felt the focus here was with the Bennet girls in the modern setting which works well. All the characters, scenes and themes were present for a Pride and Prejudice re-telling.

This YA Pride and Prejudice take was a bit off for me with the passion and romance. Perhaps this is why I wasn't too keen on the read. While there was a spark between the Lizzie and Darcy couple, their chemistry did not work for me.

I did like that Lizzie was sassy and equipped with exceptional singing and French Horn skills.

Jane Austen sighting:

'You'll be fine," Lizzie assured her again. 'Go for it - just think, you and Charles galloping side by side across the countryside, hair streaming in the wind - just like in that Pride and Prejudice DVD. Sooo romantic!'

-Lizzie to Jane (chapter 4, page 68)

*part of my Everything Austen challenge

*part of Pemberley Ball festivities

*check out my Book Fashion: Love Lies Lizzie dress

*** Giveaway ***

Open to all.

Offer ends: November 29, 2009

Comment below with email address and answer me this:

What is your favorite musical instrument?

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Love Lies Lizzie dress

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Love, Lies and Lizzie
by Rosie Rushton

Published: January 2009

Description from wikipedia:
The plot of book is based on Jane Austen's book Pride and Prejudice. The protagonist is Lizzie Bennet, who has just dumped her boyfriend Toby. Lizzie's sister, Jane is surprised with it, because Toby is crazy about Lizzie. After that, Mrs Bennet tells her daughters that the family is moving to the new house at Priory Park. Five sisters don't feel good there at first, but soon they get involved in parties.

Please note:
This book will be featured during the Pemberley Ball with a giveaway offer.

*source for silhouette

Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love Giveaway - Winner

Thank you to all the contestants!

(original giveaway offer here)

and the winner is...

( drrrrrrrrrrummmmrolllllllllllllll )

Michelleof Fluttering Butterflies

I shall be emailing you for your snail mail. If you don't receive it, please feel free to send your info to me vvb32@yahoo.com -- enjoy the read!

Please note:  The winner was selected using the nose mug.

The book giveaway prize:

The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love

by Rosie Rushton   -my review

Giveaway results:

Which Dashwood sister would you want to befriend?

3 = Ellie - geek spice

1 = Abby - posh spice 

4 = Georgie - sporty spice

as for me, I'd pick Ellie, geek like me

Stay clear of rolling zorbs!

*source of zorb pic

The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love by Rosie Rushton

The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love
by Rosie Rushton

Published: 2005
Genre: Romance
Paperback: 325 pages
Rating: 3

Inspiration: Everything Austen Challenge hosted by Stephanie's Written Word

Description from amazon.com:
Ellie, Abby, and Georgie Dashwood dislike their father's new wife and the effect she is having on him. When he dies suddenly, the girls and their mother learn that Mr. Dashwood left enormous debts and no inheritance, and the sting is even greater because he changed his will to leave the family's ancestral home to the new Mrs. Dashwood. The girls must leave their private school near London and the only home they've known and move to a small cottage in the country. The sisters and their mother cope with their reduced circumstances in different ways. Ellie, the oldest, is the practical one who worries about everything but finds love. Abby, the drama-queen middle child, falls in love with the rich bad boy and ends up hurt, and Georgie, the youngest, is the tomboy who doesn't realize the effect she has on a local boy. The girls' mother just does a lot of hand-wringing. If the plot seems familiar, it should because the novel is presented as an "homage" to Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The author does a decent job of modernizing the tale, but the writing lacks Austen's subtlety and reads more like a movie script. In addition, the story is predictable, and the characters are all fairly static. However, the novel is enjoyable in the way that "beach books" are, and it will appeal to teens looking for something light and entertaining.

My thoughts:
In-a-word: Razzle
I found this is a light read that follows the S&S theme nicely. I like how the youngest daughter has more of a role in this story (in the romantic sense) than in the original S&S. Also, her love for extreme sports introduced me to Zorb globe riding. What a concept! I hadn't heard of this previously. It's like the hamsters rolling around in their balls except the zorbs are for humans.

Lots of growth and love for all three gals.

Favorite secret:
Secret No. 4 - Very few things are worth taking a risk for --
love, family, and the prospect of a first kiss (page 51)

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Like S&S giveaway:

Ooh, sweet. I'm getting some nice comments and I haven't even posted this link on the Everything Austen Mr. Linky yet. Okaaaaaay. Since there's such interest in this book, I'm willing to part with my copy and give it away. 

People who have already commented are automatically entered for this giveaway.

If you're interested in winning this book, you must answer me this:

Which Dashwood sister would you want to befriend?

Ellie - geek spice

Abby - posh spice 

Georgie - sporty spice

Entries:  open to all countries

Deadline:   Friday, July 31, 2009, Midnight PST

Prize:  The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love by Rosie Rushton

Winner announced:  Sunday, August 2, 2009

The winner will also be contacted via email and the prize will be mailed within a week of receiving mailing address.

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Giveaway has ended - winner is here

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*** updated 8.1.09 ***