I don't mind the racy scenes. I know s e x wasn't invented in the 1960's.However, the book was badly written IMO. Key conflict points came out of nowhere, with no foundation laid for them. Traumatic turns of events like the revelations about Jane and Bingley need to be laid out gradually, with hints dropped for the reader to pick up on so that when the truth is revealed, it doesn't feel like an assault on the reader.I see the author has taken to posting replies to the negative reviews. Very unprofessional, also IMO. Haven't you heard that one of the reasons readers read is to get to know the author better? You're not making me eager to read another book from you.