Happily Ever After

Sharon Lathan

Sharon Lathan is the best-selling author of The Darcy Saga, a ten-volume sequel series to Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

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Steve

"Why would a reader wish misery, tragedy, and a swift dissolution of the romance to ANY literary couple? Yet time and time again I receive comments from disgruntled readers who clearly anticipated and desired unhappiness for the Darcys and are downright angry that I gave them a content, sexually fulfilling, bonded relationship. Yep, I am still shaking my head in bafflement and am sure I will never understand the attitude. Thankfully I receive FAR more comments from satisfied readers!"

Its because they don’t have a romantic love….or love at all ..or they have a twisted love. When you quote the Bible and divine intention in "THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE" you assume God invented marriage and wanted it to grow and be fulfilling… even consuming. We live in an age when to many its a myth, something people of old spoke of, but rarely achieved. Now we are at a time when long term committed relationships are under fire. A time when a prenuptial agreement is considered wise by many. Oh and then there’s your romantic language and verbal affections which we must not use to be proper. To top it off even though you don’t portray graphic sex you use romantic language to discuss bedroom scenes. I think to take a romantic couple as we have here and to expand on their love is just too much for some to deal with. Now if he was a alcoholic drug user who cheated on her with many other women and you spent 500 pages with Darcy explaining his reasons, I’m sure those would find it pleasing. At the primary core of people who are hurtful is selfishness, and selfishness in a relationship is like acid to a beautiful painting…. it eats it away. Now the selflessness needed to truly become one rules out prenuptial agreements, affairs, and twisted sex… all it needs is a man and a woman and two hearts willing to believe. Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Simple yes but not so possible in an unbelieving world. Keep at it…love ya

ME

xxoo

Becky

Wow, this is so sweet! I really have to keep my eyes open for the good ones that surely must be out there. We all want to be loved and appreciated the way the characters in your books care about one another, and now I see where you get some of those sweet ideals from. So sweet!

By the way, I finished book two awhile ago, and am waiting to post a review closer to the release date. I loved Elizabeth’s birthday! Does that mean I’m a selfish brat and want to be spoiled??? Okay, maybe just a little! I can’t wait for book three!

Lady of the Review

Wow, Sharon, this really…well, it’ll sound like a cliche, but it really made me stop to think. I’m a chronically single woman and I find myself wondering sometimes if I will EVER find the right man for me. I also read and write romance novels. Sometimes I wonder if my expectations are completely unrealistic until I read stories like yours.

I grew up with parents who were (and are) very much in love with each other. They had a whirlwind courtship and married within 5 months of meeting each other. They just recently celebrated their 35th anniversary.

I think sometimes having grown up in that type of environment, it’s harder for me to settle for anything less than what I know is out there. It makes for some very interesting soul-searching on my part, let me tell you. 🙂

I hope this comment makes sense. I just took a sleeping pill and my brain and fingers are not connecting very well at the moment. LOL!

Ninja Elizabeth

I normally do not like romantic stories because I find most writers too sappy. But not yours! As a writer, yes, you do get inspriration from what is around you (I wonder where the heck my violence and dark characters come from…? ) but it’s obvious where your inspiration is!

Thank you for your wonderful story!

Steve

Thank you for the very kind remarks. I was unaware Sharon had decided to post this glimpse into our personal lives but happy she did. Once again thank you.

Vee

Such a beautiful gesture Steve! Sharon and Steve you are both inspirational with your commitment to each other and your love for one another.

The "Hope" that romance is out there for everyone is the reason we hold on to our dreams……There are many types of relationships as you mention Sharon and one can only be thankful for what they have and with attention and tenderness to each other perhaps even the most unromantic of us can enjoy half of what you and Steve share.Gives us all hope and I thank you for sharing these intimate moments with us.

Your amazingly wonderful Saga captures a deep passionate spirtual commitment between Darcy and Lizzy, which inspires romance in my life anew.

Many thanks and praises always
TSBO devotee
Vee

Esther Ann

Thanks, Sharon, for sharing your happiness with us. Steve, you are awesome; as are you Sharon. Little moments like you described are truly cherished.

My husband, Tom, and I just celebrated our 39th anniversary this month. We, periodically, show each other how much we care for each other with little odds and ends of things and sometimes big odds and ends of things.

Yes, happily ever after can and does exist. I feel sorry for those who have not found their happiness with someone else. Yes, sometimes it lasts and sometimes it doesn’t, but hopefully the majority of the time it does last.

I am very happy Lizzy and Darcy have found happy ever after in your books, Sharon. They deserve it! Don’t let the naysayers change that. Jane Austen wrote all her books with happy endings. I truly believe, like you, she meant them all to last. In all her books her couples overcame adversity and found love.

Thank you for sharing with us. Take care and God Bless.

Esther

Sharon

Thanks ladies! Yes indeed true love and high romance exists! I refuse to let the naysayers and negative Nellies break me down! Seli, you and Roberto are another example of marvelous love, as are you, Elly, with your Paul. I appreciate the support and encouragement and pray that more positive believers will speak out. We must drown out the disgruntled haters of love, marriage, and happiness! That is the part that makes me the saddest: That readers may pass by my novel or any other fine romance because the haters are ruling and tragically in the majority. So thanks for speaking out! Keep it up!! Lizzy and Darcy need your support!! And I know I do. 🙂

Susanne

Thank you Sharon for sharing this with us!
It sounds so wonderful!
You and Steve, Lizzy and Darcy: true love and true romance; that´s the way it is meant to be!

God bless you and your family,

Susanne

Seli

Very romantic Steve!! How wonderful Sharon and such beautiful flowers.
My husband (My Darcy) still has my small lock of hair in his wallet to keep with him.

Seli

Elly

"Aaaaah’ Your are such a romantic guy Steve! It make me think of a message on the badroom mirror from years and years ago…. :-))
Love your musings Sharon, you know I am a believer!
Hugs
Elly

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