Source: Purchased
Kindle, 179 pgs.
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Mister Darcy’s Dogs by Barbara Silkstone is a modern take on Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s relationship. Lizzie is a dog psychologist starting her own business, while Mr. Darcy is a man of mystery. After helping her sister Jane out of a jam at a dog show, Mr. Darcy ends up as her client with his two adorable Basset hounds Derby and Squire. The dogs take an instant liking to her and demonstrate their dislike for a certain red-head — Caroline. Bingley seems to be chauffeuring people around in this one, at least until his eyes land on Jane. Lizzie begins to see that Jane is smitten, with her nervous ticks and giggling. She just wants her sister to be happy, even if all she wants is to focus on her career despite the distraction of Mr. Darcy’s chocolate brown eyes and handsome figure.
“With a noticeably deep sigh, he regained his broom-up-the-butt composure and hooded his eyes.”
Lizzie is hired to help Mr. Darcy ready his dogs for a faux fox hunt in which dogs chase the scent of a fox but are not allowed to kill a live fox under government rules. She’s a bit out of her element and has little to no experience with fox hunts or riding horses. Silkstone’s Darcy is still haughty, but by the end he softens toward Lizzie, even though she wants to remain a steadfast career woman. Even George Wickham makes an appearance here to stir up trouble for Darcy and the Bennets.
Mister Darcy’s Dogs by Barbara Silkstone is a fun romp in the fields with two basset hounds and their master, as Darcy strives to uncover the true nature of the fox hunt. Lizzie is along for the ride and hopeful that this chance with a new client will lead to more business. Silkstone has modernized the story and left a lot of room for humor.
RATING: Quatrain
About the Author:
Barbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of the Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider series that includes: Wendy and the Lost Boys, London Broil, Cairo Caper, Miami Mummies, Vulgarian Vamp, Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider Boxed Set. Her Criminally Funny Fables Romantic Suspense series includes: The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters; Wendy and the Lost Boys.
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