Category Archives: love quotes

Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” + the Release of “Amending the Shades of Pemberley” + a Giveaway

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

However, for this story, I chose Love’s Labour’s Lost. The reason for my choice deals something with the theme(s) of Shakespeare’s tale. First, we have the wise reluctance of women in believing in love at first sight, which likely makes sense for most of you who are reading this post. The second is the immaturity of men. Continue reading →

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Sappy and Romantic Movie Quotes to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Let’s start with something related to Jane Austen. You’ve Got Mail is a modern day Pride and Prejudice, or so we are led to believe. “I wanted it to be you, I wanted it to be you so badly.” This … Continue reading →

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It is June, and Love Is in the Air

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

I am repeating a post from 2015, but I have expanded it. Heck, it is about two of my favorite things: Movies and The Spoken Word. Enjoy!  A couple of my lady friends and I shared a laugh filled lunch … Continue reading →

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Ben Jonson’s “Song to Celia” ~ The Poem You Did Not Know Was a Song

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

 One of my favorite love songs comes to us from the poet Ben Jonson. According to Poets.org, “The poet, essayist, and playwright Ben Jonson was born on June 11, 1572 in London, England. In 1598, Jonson wrote what is considered his … Continue reading →

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Fitzwilliam Darcy: Hero or Bad Boy? Guest Post from Martine Roberts

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

This post was originally posted on Austen Authors, but I thought it worthy of a second look. From Martine Roberts we have a post on our favorite Austen hero (or it that our favorite bad boy)? IT is a truth universally … Continue reading →

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“Love” Is in the Air

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Love is in the Air With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought we might take a look at “love” as it is portrayed in the movies. Below (in no particular order) are some of my favorite scenes from … Continue reading →

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