In Want of a Wife: A Christmastime Regency Clean Romance AUDIOBOOK

[@shelleyd9910]

Such an adorable story. Lots of fun seeing the Knightleys and the Darcy’s working together. And I always like to see Mary flourish.

[@jesrmaxw]

I hate to admit that I have listened to this book a few times (maybe 3 times) and it’s not until this listen through that I realized that George and John Knightley is the George and John Knightley from Emma! Let’s just say and had a full face palm moment. Love it though lol!

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

You are not the only reader to be surprised by a "mash-up" combination of Austen's characters. It's a fun discovery. You know, @jesrmaxw, the greatest compliment one can pay to an author is the re-read / re-listen. Thank you! John Knightley isn't very well-developed in Emma, so I'm not surpised you didn't recognize him. I had fun making him more outspoken than the few lines he utters in Emma. I worked in a law office after graduation (too many years ago!), so perhaps I infused him with some of the personalities I encountered.

[@janemariebennett3973]

Sweet blending of two favorites!! Thank you!

[@zainabbohri4495]

I was smiling the whole duration of the book Loved it

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

These days we all need a smile. Thanks for listening!

[@mausicute8804]

Love Benjamin Fife's narrating!! Such fun❤

[@abycohen5805]

I really adore how you create situations and interactions with our most loved characters from Jane's novels. Absolutely one of my all time adaptations favorite ❤❤

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Aby, I'm happy you enjoyed this one. I've never written the Darcys as a married couple, but it turned out quite well. The idea of plotting husbands vs. suspicious wives was too fun to leave alone. Thanks for listening!

[@mihaelanicolescu8246]

I loved this so much! Such a fun little story. Loved the characters and the tiny hints to the original stories

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

I had such fun writing this story. Who knew these three young husbands would be such a hoot? Thanks for listening!

[@randichance2857]

Excellent! Listening on Christmas Day and Boxing Day! 😊

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

It's a fun litle story. Thanks for the encouragement. Happy New Year!

[@GardenGirl33]

Very amusing take. I liked it So much!

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Who knew these three scheming husbands would be so much fun? Thanks for listening, GardenGirl. 🌹

[@louise7552]

Great narrator and charming book.thankyou very much. 😊😊

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Louise, Benny Fife had a wonderful time voicing the guys. 😄Thanks for listening!

[@smiffy8364]

Well written and narrated.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Benny Fife brought his A game to narration. I'm glad you enjoyed In Want of a Wife, Smiffy83. 😀

[@aristereno260]

Another great story! I really enjoyed the characters and the interactions.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

I had way too much fun writing this one. Who knew these three guys were such a hoot? Thanks for listening!

[@samarahendrickson2629]

Lovely! Thank you for sharing!

[@diannehathorn1370]

Unbelievable! The sniveling Mr Woodhouse and nervous Mrs Bennet. Ha ha ha 😂 😆 Another good one 👍

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Dianne, most ideas come as I am writing -- strange how that works, isn't it? I was as surprised as you to discover how well-matched these two are. Mr. Woodhouse is a good deal kinder than Mr. Bennet. And he does not mind being fussed over. She will guard his health even more ardently than he does! 😄

[@TinaBiebe]

This has become an annual Christmas listen for me. I’m just smiling from ear to ear because what a delightful story. Merry Christmas and Thanh you. 😊

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Tina, one of the highest compliments to a writer is the reread / relisten. You're smiling, and now I am. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

[@lyndaa7560]

I really enjoyed that & the ending was lovely, who would’ve ever thought that Mr Woodhouse could be so determined. Thank-you for melding all the characters together so skilfully, it was a real treat. Many thanks xxxx

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Lynda, thanks for sharing your thoughts. This one did turn out rather well. I'd never written the Darcys as married, and the idea of husbands vs. wives sounded fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Benjamin Fife has said this was his favorite novella to voice -- because of the three guys.

[@gaileudaly9457]

So-o-o funny. Great adaptation combining the characters.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Gail, I'm glad you enjoyed In Want of a Wife. Figuring out which Jane Austen characters together is a challenge, but the fun of this story surprised even me. Thanks for listening!

[@Pluscelamemechose]

This is hilarious. The characters are well known and true to their original place. And we get more of the male characters. Very little of Ms. Bates.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Narrator Benny Fife had a wonderful time voicing Darcy and the Knightley brothers. I'm glad you enjoyed them as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

[@Pluscelamemechose]

@@LauraHileAudiobooks poor Ms. Bates. Can't she get married off to someone? Then again, you'd have to go over to Bleak House to find anyone at least as ridiculous. Terrible thought.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

@@Pluscelamemechose Now there is a new thought: a suitor for Miss Bates. Poor dear, she does deserve better than, well . . . no one. As you point out, options among Jane Austen's people do not come to mind. H'm. Perhaps this summer, when I am no longer in the (middle school) classroom, ideas will percolate. 😀

[@fawnjenkins7266]

Fun story! I enjoyed it immensely!😊

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

How kind! Thanks for the props, Fawn. ❤

[@q.v.mccrae3441]

I loved the story

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

So do I, Q.V. When I began working on it, I had no idea the three husbands would be so much fun. Thanks for listening!

[@jennifertipton2141]

Very enjoyable!

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Thanks for listening, Jennifer. I had no idea these three guys would be so much fun. Happy New Year!

[@jennifertipton2141]

Yeah it was fun 😂

[@franniecamden]

What a heartwarming story…thankyou ‼️♥️‼️

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

You are very welcome, frances. Thanks for listening in.

[@mausicute8804]

Excellent 😅! Great fun! Thank you! I like very much when you mix characters of different books😂 as Sir Walter and Lady Katherine 😂😂 Please write more of it!

[@louise7552]

What a hidden gem. Thanks so much, what a great find.😊😊

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Louise, this story was equally surprising to me. True confession time: I know where I'm going with a story overall, but unexpected twists and turns entertain me as well! I'd never written the Darcys as married. Would readers enjoy it? I wasn't sure. The husbands vs. wives set up worked! Thanks for the kind words, Louise. Happy listening!

[@connieanderson7521]

Can’t wait to begin!

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Hi, Connie. This one's really fun. Thanks for listening in.

[@GardenGirl33]

Such a nice story.

[@deb9711]

Short sweet Fun story 😊

[@lanimontalvo4220]

I truly appreciate the weaving of characters inhabiting the Austen universe. Why shouldn't they meet, interact and fall in love, after all? Your recipe for storytelling has just the right salt, sugar and spice. It's delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

That's very kind, Lani. Thanks! When I run out of ideas (which is often!), I "borrow" another of Jane Austen's people.

[@karenzak6627]

Great fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this story with it's focus on some of the men of Austen's books juxtaposed with the women. Many of the situations and repartee provided ample opportunities for smiles, chuckles and laughter, which always makes a book more memorable to me. The narrator did a fine job, too.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Right? Who knew these three men could be so much fun together? Not even me -- until I began to write them. Thanks for listening, Karen!

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

Thank you

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Marta, you are very welcome.

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

@@LauraHileAudiobooks thank you for such kind and welcoming words thank you for posting your amazing audiobooks on youtube and sharing your amazing talent best wishes to you and your family

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

Is there a second half?

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Thanks for reaching out. In Want of a Wife is a story I wrote for an anthology collection, so size was limited. I have not thought about writing a follow-up story for Mr. Woodhouse and his new wife. Could be fun! Alas, I'll need to retire from full time teaching first. Interacting with middle schoolers all day is all consuming. 😄 Thanks for listening!

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

@LauraHileAudiobooks l will keep my eyes open. Mrs. Bennett and Mr. Collins were two characters l grew to respect as l aged. I understand their position. I'll just say this it's easy to be easy when you got it easy. I'm listening tothe other story with Mr Collins right now.

[@emmaknight3890]

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[@marywakely5550]

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[@agam406]

Nice, but some 50% too long. They are talking and talking.

[@LauraHileAudiobooks]

Thanks for listening, Agnieszka! 🌻

[@gailgriffith6243]

@@LauraHileAudiobooksI do not agree with agam406…I loved every minute of it! Thank you so much!!