Hello and welcome to my version of the game, ‘F*@#’, Marry, Kill. This week we are WWW’ing Jane Austen Heroes.
Some of my friends are sharing their Want, Wed, and Waste choices from this week’s list: (I’m sitting this one out since I’ve never seen any of these movies. I know…shame on me! I plan to rectify that soon. Promise!)
Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth), Captain Wentworth from “Persuasion” (Ciaran Hinds), and Mr. Tilney from “Northanger Abbey” (JJ Feild)
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AMANDA MCCABE, author of RUNNING FROM SCANDAL, Harlequin Historicals December 2013 – Website: http://ammandamccabe.com/
Want: Mr. Tilney! He’s adorable and funny, and he knows all about muslins. But he’s also a clergyman, which might get old pretty quick…
Waste: It pains me to do this, given that he’s so hunky (and patient! And romantic! Seriously that letter at the end of “Persuasion” is the most swoon-y thing ever…), but Captain Wentworth. I get seasick.
Wed: Mr. Darcy, of course! Pemberley–that is all.
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Callie Hutton, author of The Elusive Wife – The Earl of Coventry wants to annul his forced marriage to pursue the lovely Lady Olivia. She has no intention of telling him she’s already his wife. Website: www.calliehutton.com
Want: Firth Collin. Because nothing beats him coming upon Elizabeth after he swam in the pond. (She waves a fan)
Wed: J J Feild, because he looks like he would be a steady, dependable, ‘no mistress once I’m married’ type of man.
Waste: Ciaran Hinds because he looks way too stiff and disapproving.
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Juli D. Revezzo, Author of Passion’s Sacred Dance – He may be her savior in disguise, but can she trust him? Website: http://julidrevezzo.com
Want: J.J. Feild. he’s just cute, isn’t he?
Wed: Ciaran Hinds. Because he’s seems like he would be a good, stable provider.
Waste: Colin Firth I really hate to Waste the fan favorite–loved him in The King’s Speech–but I had to pick someone for this spot, didn’t I? 😉
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Jill Hughey, author of Sass Meets Class Website http://jillhughey.blogspot.com
Want: Ciarin Hinds as Captain Wentworth. I struggled between Want and Wed, and am still second-guessing myself. If it had been Rupert Penry-Jones version, well, he is wed wed wed.
Wed: Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. I just think, for the long haul, Colin and I would rub along quite nicely.
Waste: J.J. Field as Mr. Tilney. Nothing against this actor but I dislike the hero and heroine of “Northanger Abbey.” No chemistry in the movie. None for me with him.
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M.J. Schiller, Author of UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR ~ When Christmas magic turns to murder. Website: www.mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com
WANT: Okay, I’m totally cheating and going off the reservation with this one. Matthew *sigh* MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy (the Keira Knightly “Pride and Prejudice”). He’s a total hottie!
WED: Matthew MacFadyen. (tee-hee)
WASTE: Colin Firth, because he’s no Matthew MacFadyen!
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Charlotte Copper, author of Silver Blade Website: http://www.charlottecopperauthor.com
WANT: Captain Wentworth (sigh…..). Who can refuse a man in uniform? However, Mr. Darcy stole my heart long ago, and as such, you are but a want.
WED: No doubt, Mr. Darcy!! Doesn’t every woman want a Mr. Darcy? Admittedly, I’d rather have a Matthew Macfadyen version (him walking across the foggy field with his shirt slightly open…swoon) but if forced – go on, twist my arm – I’ll take Colin Firth and his curls falling over his forehead.
WASTE: I’ll have to confess to never seeing or reading Northanger Abbey, so nothing personal Mr.Tilney / JJ Field, but consider yourself wasted.
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Author Alicia Dean 
It was fun, Alicia. Love Colin Firth
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I love him too, but haven’t seen Pride and Prejudice. Must see it soon!
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M.J. Schiller, so unfair to even suggest Matthew MacFayden, because I not only wanted Rupert Penry-Jones to be a choice, but also Jonny Lee Miller’s Mr. Knightly. If I’d had to choose between those two with either of the Mr. Darcys thrown in, I would still be staring at my screen, wondering…. Have you watched North & South, because, believe it or not, Richard Armitage blows Matthew away as a brooding hero. He is my new period drama obsession.
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I’ve heard him (Richard Armitage) mentioned before. I’ll have to check him out. But isn’t Mr. MacFayden hot?!!!
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He’s simmering, but Richard Armitage is smokin’!
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LOL. Okay, ladies, I know not of what you speak, but if you’ll send me your suggestions, we can do this again down the road and use your guys. After all, I want to make this game tough on you, so throw in three hot, simmering, smoking guys. 🙂
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Oh wow, Alicia. Here’s my list. If I had to choose between 1, 3, and 4 I think my head would explode.
North and South (BBC) Richard Armitage as John Thornton (swoon) This is a story by Elizabeth Gaskell, not Jane Austen, but still period drama.
Pride and Prejudice (2005) – Matthew MacFayden as Mr. Darcy
Emma (Masterpiece – 2010?) – Jonny Lee Miller as Mr. Knightley
Persuasion (2007) – Rupert Penry Jones as Captain Wentworth
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Well, Jill. I’m in the business of making people’s heads explode, so perhaps I WILL use 1, 3, and 4 🙂 Thanks for the list and stay tuned….
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