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Will her brother's opinion keep her from finding true love?The Bennet ladies are all eager anticipation. Netherfield has been let at last And joy of all joys, to a single young gentleman of good fortune To Elizabeth's delight, the new neighbor has not come alone but has brought with him a handsome friend. With any luck, if this gentleman proves to be more than just handsome, it will not only be Jane who finds a husband.Fitzwilliam Darcy has heard many times over the past weeks about the fabled beauties of Longbourn from his friend who is leasing the estate next door. However, he is not prepared for just how unexaggerated those claims are when he meets two of the ladies from Longbourn and their brother while on a ride.While Darcy and Elizabeth would like to get to know more about each other, Elizabeth's brother is not as favourably inclined to the match. He knows a secret, and, unless he can learn to trust that anyone could ever be worthy of his beloved sister, his censure may just be the thing that keeps them apart forever.Assessing Mr. Darcy is the first novel-length addition to Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like well-written sweet romance featuring strong family ties and unbending devotion, then you will enjoy this story about love persevering through pain and triumphing over familial prejudice.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Assessing Mr. Darcy, and slip into a world of sweet and endearing romantic indulgence today._____This novel can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 2.

Sometimes, overcoming the past can be as challenging as surviving the present.Mary Crawford, vivacious, beautiful, and adored by many gentlemen, has a secret. Her confidence is a fa ade, and while she may welcome one and all, she trusts few.Gabriel Durward, an enterprising and wealthy tradesman, prizes integrity. Known for his shrewd business dealings, he is one gentleman that few would dare to cross.Mary has never met a gentleman quite like Gabe. He seems impervious to her usual ploys, never prevaricates or flaunts himself as so many others have, and even though he knows her faults, he still chooses her without any need to be persuaded to do so. It is enough for Mary to begin to open her heart.However, not everyone appreciates Gabe's character as much as Mary does, and some of those individuals will go to great lengths to see him destroyed. When nefarious plans are put into action, Mary's fledgling trust will be tested, and fear will raise its ugly head, tempting her to retreat. Will Gabe be able to survive the onslaught and finally prove to Mary that she can trust him to protect her heart with his very life?Mary: To Protect Her Heart is the third episode in Leenie Brown's Other Pens, Mansfield Park series of books. If you like well-written stories of sweet transformation with swoon-worthy, gallant heroes and strong yet vulnerable heroines, then you will enjoy this story about overcoming the past and learning to trust.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Mary: To Protect Her Heart, and let Gabe and Mary's story guide you through rough seas into the welcoming safe haven of deep, enduring love.

He's failed before, but with her help, this time, he might just succeed.Henry Crawford has failed to secure the heart of a good woman before ─ and quite spectacularly so There are few in town who have not heard of his scandalous affair. While his debacle might have proven great fodder for the gossips, it has left him with a shattered heart and a deep desire to change his ways.However, change is never easy.Old habits can die hard, and some friends may wish to see you say as you always were. Thankfully for Henry, there are others, such as Trefor Linton, who will wish to help and will offer his sister as a dance partner to help Henry ease his way into society.While most girls her age dream of a rich and handsome husband, Constance Linton is looking for more. She wishes for an intelligent gentleman of good character who is not opposed to a bookish lady. But sifting through the dross in a ballroom in search of such a man is no easy task.A gentleman with Henry's reputation is not the sort of man for whom Constance seeks, yet she is not opposed to lending him her aid in achieving his desires.What begins as a single dance will grow into a collaboration that will equip Henry with all he needs to win a woman of worth, while entangling hearts and leaving not only his own heart and reputation but also that of his friend and tutor at risk of being irreparably damaged.Henry: To Prove Himself Worthy is part of Leenie Brown's Other Pens Collection of books that pick up the storytelling pen where Jane Austen put it down. If you like well-written stories of sweet redemption, then you will love this story of facing the challenges that reformation can bring and discovering the pleasure that only deep, abiding love can provide.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Henry: To Prove Himself Worthy, and let this sweet romance inspire a hope that even the most reprobate heart can, with care and determination, be transformed into that of a worthy gentleman.

Whether pushed forward by a rumble of thunder, revealed when the morning mist lifts, or etched like a frosty reminder of beauty in the cold heart of winter, love will find her home in the hearts of each of the couples in these three sweet Regency romance half-hour reads.Thunder (A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novelette)Fitzwilliam Darcy is out for a ride when a distant rumble of thunder forces him to seek shelter from the coming storm. What he finds when he steps inside his father's cottage is so much more than merely a refuge.Morning Mist (A Sense and Sensibility Variation Novelette)To Marianne Dashwood, there is nothing more refreshing in the entire world than a walk in the morning mist. She relishes these rambles where she can allow her imagination to run free. However, when she comes upon a handsome stranger, she discovers that her daydreams cannot compare to the real enchantment of love.Frosted Windowpanes (A Touches of Austen Novelette)In an attempt to distance himself from the pain of rejection, Patrick Mullins left Ashmore Hall four years ago. Now, just before Christmas, he has returned, brought home by the deaths of both his mother and brother. However, the painful memories that he finds upon his arrival threaten to drive him away once more until the determination of the lady he loves proves to him that just like the frost brings beauty to the coldness of winter, beauty can rise out of sorrow.The three stories in Nature's Fury and Delights: Thunder, Mist, and Frost showcase Leenie Brown's ability to craft Austen-inspired and original tales that transport a reader to a different time and a different place where the characters come alive and the romance is always sweet. If you have half an hour to spend wrapped up in the first blushes or the warm renewal of love, grab your copy of Nature's Fury and Delights: Thunder, Mist, and Frost and settle in for a lovely treat.

Sometimes the path to happily ever after can be strewn with danger and intrigue.Anne de Bourgh has never had a coming-out. She has never had a season. In fact, she has never had a suitor. But, according to her mother, she has always had a future husband. Although Anne desires to marry, she does not wish to marry her mother's choice, and he does not wish to marry her.With no other options and the prime of her youth slipping away, Anne's view of her future is bleak. However, when she finds some papers hidden in her father's study, that view, in the light of his wishes, changes. Her declaration to follow her heart and choose her own future causes discord and forces secrets to be revealed.Listen to Your Heart is just one of Leenie Brown's numerous Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like sweet romances interwoven with peril and treachery that feature strong, independent heroines and dashing heroes, then you will love this story about finding and claiming love even when faced with rejection, dark secrets, and murderous villains.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Listen to Your Heart, and slip into a world of bold and daring love today._____Book Length: just under 48,300 words298 paperback pages

Forced to marry. Deeply in love. If only each knew the other's heart.A gambler, a profligate and forcibly married to the silly daughter of a country gentleman, no one expected George Wickham to amount to much, nor did they expect him to fall deeply in love with his wife. When that wife takes an unplanned trip in the company of another gentleman, leaving Wickham and her children behind, he will be forced to face his fears and fight for those he holds dear.When her funds run low, Lydia Wickham chooses to travel to Derbyshire to seek help from her sister. What she finds when her husband arrives to take her home is not the kind of help she expected, but exactly the kind she needs. Will she be able to overcome her shortcomings and prove herself worthy of the one person she cannot bear to disappoint?Through Every Storm is just one of Leenie Brown's numerous Pride and Prejudice variations. If you like well-written stories of sweet redemption, then you will love this story about a couple whom everyone discarded as hopeless finding the help they need to save their love and claim a happily ever after that seemed lost forever.So, put the kettle on, pick up your copy of Through Every Storm, and step into a sweet romance, set eight years after the close of Pride and Prejudice, that is filled with trials and fears and tinged with the vibrant hues of hope, redemption, and love that is worth fighting for.____Book Length: just over 25,500 words162 paperback pages

She needs a rescue. He's her only hope.When Lucy Tolson's father dies, she must either marry quickly or go to live with her uncle. For Lucy, there is only one choice, and his name is Philip Dobney.To be presented with an offer of marriage from a long time friend is shocking to be sure But the thought is not unwelcome. After all, Philip, who has recently received the living at Kympton, is in need of a wife, and Lucy is more than qualified to be a parson's wife.However, what seems to be a simple solution soon becomes complicated when Lucy's uncle and Wickham show up with plans to gain enough money to cover debts and secure the living that Wickham, at one time, refused. Events from the past combined with threats in the present threaten to tear Lucy and Philip apart unless Darcy can help his friends save their blossoming love and rid Lucy of her uncle once and for all.And Then Love, set in the spring before Darcy goes to Hertfordshire, is a Pride and Prejudice variation prequel and the first book in Leenie Brown's Willow Hall Romance Series. If you like well-written sweet romance that features ruthless, scheming villains and characters who capture your heart and become your friends, then you'll love this story about good triumphing over evil and a marriage of convenience that is so much more.So put the kettle on, grab your copy of And Then Love, and make your first visit to Willow Hall, a place where love is bound to surprise you and which you will wish to visit over and over again.

A handsome stranger An unusual cottage A plan for revenge An unexpected loveOn a rainy day in April, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Charles Bingley stop to ask a gentleman for directions to Netherfield since the ones they have been given appear to be faulty. At the gentleman's insistence, Darcy and his friend seek refuge from the rain at a nearby cottage. The young woman who greets them captivates Darcy with both her beauty and character.Elizabeth Bennet possesses a quick mind and a determined spirit. She is resolved to complete the challenge her father has set before her at Oxford Cottage. However, she does not expect to be met by a handsome stranger and fall in love, nor does she expect to find herself thrust into a situation where her quick thinking might be all that can keep both herself and her young companion safe.Oxford Cottage is Leenie Brown's debut Pride and Prejudice variation novel. If you like sweet Austen-inspired romances with surprising matchmakers, villainous foes, intelligent heroines, and thrilling adventures, then you will love this story of love that was destined to be.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Oxford Cottage, and join Darcy as he wanders down a forest path that ends in sweet romance._____Book Length: just over 57,750 words374 paperback pages

Separated for Years Reunited at LastAfter Lydia's elopement, Mr. Bingley returns to Netherfield, but sadly he is alone. His connections to Mr. Darcy are severed, crushing any hope Elizabeth Bennet had of finding happiness with the man to whom she has lost her heart.As the years pass, grief turns into acceptance and Elizabeth marries. She is content to settle into her new life, but it is not to last. A fever claims the life of her husband and father, leaving her in the care of her new uncle, Gareth Amberly, who is determined to see her happy.As this Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella opens, Elizabeth's uncle introduces her to the man he suspects will make her happy ─ Fitzwilliam Darcy. It takes very little time for Darcy and Elizabeth to come to an understanding and for Elizabeth to discover the true reason for their separation. Is a complete restoration of relationships possible, or will their happily ever after always be tainted by separation?Finally Mrs. Darcy is the first book in Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like well-written sweet romances featuring couples who are given a second chance to find their happily ever after, then you'll enjoy this book about lovers reuniting and facing the truth of the past together. Pick up your copy of Finally Mrs. Darcy today and slip into a world where love and forgiveness unite to create a bright new future for Darcy and Elizabeth._____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 1.

He's running away. She's glad he's gone. But fate has other plans.Elizabeth Bennet has thrown away her one and only chance at marriage, or so her mother laments over and over again until finally, to restore a measure of peace to his house, Elizabeth's father sends her to London to stay with relatives.Fitzwilliam Darcy has fled Netherfield and its enchanting neighbour and is hoping to hide away in town until his heart is no longer in danger of being lost to Elizabeth.Neither expects to see the other. In fact, after having been so harshly insulted at the Assembly, Elizabeth rather hopes that with Darcy's departure from Netherfield, she has seen the last of the arrogant man.However, it is not to be.When a chance meeting throws the tantalizing Elizabeth and haughty Darcy together, how will each respond to the other? Will her opinion change? Will Darcy get a second chance? Or will the plans and desires of others keep them apart forever?For Peace of Mind is just one of Leenie Brown's numerous Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like well-written, sweet romance where love is given a second chance and triumphs over opposition, then you will love this story about claiming and clinging to love at all costs.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of For Peace of Mind, and slip into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today.____Book Length: just over 58,800 words344 paperback pages

Rain, Mud, and Happily Ever AfterFitzwilliam Darcy meant to restore peace to his mind and protect his heart. He intended to escape from Hertfordshire to the safety of London, but when the very person from whom he is running falls into his arms and requires his help, he will be forced to admit that there is only one place where he will find peace and his heart will be safe.Elizabeth Bennet meant to take a walk to avoid a proposal from a man she cannot tolerate -- the odious Mr. Collins. Despite the rain, she is relishing the few minutes of calm and peace -- the feeling the freedom this path has always provided -- until a clap of thunder and a patch of mud intervene, and she finds herself inescapably bound to Mr. Darcy. How does one come to terms with marrying a man she despises? Sometimes, it just takes a shift in perspective.Waking to Mr. Darcy is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like romance that is destined to be, then you will love this story about stumbling into circumstances orchestrated to bring understanding, peace, and a forever kind of love.So, pour a cup of tea, grab your copy of Waking to Mr. Darcy, and escape into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today._____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 1.

He thought he was helping a friend, not buying a second chance at love.When Fitzwilliam Darcy bought Willow Hall, he thought he was helping a friend escape an untenable situation. Little did he know he was purchasing a second chance for his own happiness. However, when he returns to Derbyshire to prepare for his friend's visit, that is exactly what he finds when he meets his tenant's guest.Elizabeth Bennet has long regretted her harsh refusal of Mr. Darcy's proposal and, though she expects never to see him again, she also longs to be able to make things right. When she is sent ahead of her aunt and uncle to visit the Abbots at Willow Hall, she finds herself suddenly thrust back into Darcy's circle and given the chance she desires.Just when Darcy and Elizabeth are set to embark on a second chance at happiness, an unexpected visitor arrives at Willow Hall, causing quite a stir and presenting a problem that could hinder our dear couple's happy future.The Tenant's Guest, which is set in the summer after Darcy's dreadful first proposal, is Leenie Brown's second installment in her Willow Hall Romance Series. If you like Austen-inspired sweet romance about discovering love in unexpected places, then you'll love this Pride and Prejudice variation about claiming a second chance and holding onto it with both hands, come what may.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of The Tenant's Guest, and join Darcy and Elizabeth at Willow Hall as they rediscover their love for each other while surrounded by family and friends.----Readers might like to know: Some events at the end of The Tenant's Guest are left unresolved as they will be the basis for the plot in Willow Hall Romance book 3.Book Length: just over 32,500 words207 paperback pagesBooks in this series: And Then LoveThe Tenant's GuestSo Very UnexpectedAt All CostsBetter Than She Deserved (a sequel)This story can also be found in the Willow Hall Series (books 1-4) omnibus.

She's planning an escape. He's planning his future. But their destiny rests in the hands of schemers.What is a lady to do when your mother shares with one and all that you have lost your last chance for marriage and when the one man you wish to marry sees you only as a friend? If you are Mary Bennet, you plan to escape to London and begin a new life while attempting to forget the man you left behind.What is a gentleman to do when your father retires to Bath, leaving you his estate as well as his debts along with new bills and the care of a devil-may-care brother? If you are a cautious and calculating businessman like Nicholas Hammond, you double down your efforts to make your estate solvent and tuck away your hopes of marrying until the finances are well and truly able to withstand the added expenses of a wife and family.And what is the sister or brother of such a gentleman or lady to do if you wish to see your sibling happy? If you are Jane or Elizabeth Bennet, you attempt to arrange chance meetings, but if you are Alfred Hammond, you look to your conniving friend, Whit, for help and stage a scheme that will either destroy all hopes of happiness or result in a Very Mary Christmas.A Very Mary Christmas is the sequel to Waking to Mr. Darcy and is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like romance that is helped along by the scheming of well-meaning, though sometimes inept, friends and family, then you will love this story about a manufactured Christmas miracle and the discovery that true happiness is sometimes found close to home. So, pour a cup of tea, grab your copy of A Very Mary Christmas, and escape into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today._____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 1.

When plans go awry, the results, much like the lady who made them, can be very unexpected.Marrying Lieutenant Wickham is not part of Lydia Bennet's plans. He was a means to an end, a guide to Derbyshire, and nothing more. However, when she arrives at Willow Hall in his company, her relatives see the situation differently. Unwilling to be forced into a marriage with Wickham, Lydia flees into the night.When Marcus Dobney goes to check on his mother's cottage, he discovers the pretty yet vexing Lydia Bennet hiding in it. Although she is determined to continue on her way, Marcus is resolved to see her safely back to her family at Willow Hall -- no matter how much she protests Thwarted in her attempt to flee and willing to sacrifice to be free of Wickham, Lydia develops another plan, but getting her family to accept her ideas and view her as anything other than foolish and silly will require help. Thankfully, Marcus is just the friend she needs. With his help, Lydia, as well as her family and the many new friends she finds in Derbyshire, will discover her true potential. However, when this plan does not go exactly as expected, will Lydia find the happiness and acceptance she seeks, or will she return home in disgrace?So Very Unexpected is the third installment in Leenie Brown's Willow Hall Romance Series. If you like Austen-inspired sweet romance about discovering love in unexpected places, then you'll love this Pride and Prejudice variation about taking responsibility for one's actions while learning about oneself and love along the way.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of So Very Unexpected, and join Lydia on a very unexpected journey to acceptance and happily ever after at Willow Hall.

A wrong room, a locked door, and a final opportunity to understand one anotherWhen Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend. Upon their first meeting, Darcy seems different from the arrogant man Elizabeth remembers, and the stories she hears from his cousin Anne further confuse her opinion until she overhears a conversation.Arriving for his annual visit at Rosings, Darcy is both delighted and hopeful when he learns that his aunt's parson has a guest. Having been unable to rid his thoughts and heart of the lovely Miss Elizabeth, he has determined to press his suit. When his cousin's attentions are more readily accepted by Elizabeth than his own, Darcy fears he will have to part with the lady he loves forever.However, fate and scheming relations are not going to let this couple walk away from each other.Discovering Mr. Darcy is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like well-written, fast-paced, sweet romance, then you will love this story of compromise and the discovery of true love by Leenie Brown.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Discovering Mr. Darcy, and slip into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today._____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy ad Companions Cottage Collection 1.

She's trying to forget him, but he'll stop at nothing to reclaim her heart.When Jane Bennet travels to Derbyshire, she hopes a change of scenery will help mend her broken heart. However, her new surroundings do not offer the peace and comfort she seeks, for just days after she arrives, so does the very man she is attempting to forget.When Charles Bingley travels to Derbyshire, he is determined to win back the heart of the lady he loves. It is a task that proves more difficult than expected. However, having compromised what was of greatest value once, he will not do so again, and both friend and foe discover that behind Bingley's pleasant facade lies surprising hidden depths.At All Costs is the fourth book in Leenie Brown's Willow Hall Romance Series of Pride and Prejudice Variations. If you like Austen-inspired romance with a touch of mystery and characters who will delight and surprise you, then you will love this story of reclaiming and protecting love.So, pour a cup of tea, grab your copy of At All Costs, and escape into a world of sweet romance laced with intrigue today.----Book Length: just over 46,800 words297 paperback pagesBooks in this series: And Then LoveThe Tenant's GuestSo Very UnexpectedAt All CostsBetter Than She Deserved (a sequel)This book is can also be found in the Willow Hall Series (books 1-4) omnibus.

She's not an heiress. He's not a parson. But each is exactly what the other desires.Richard Fitzwilliam has always planned on marrying for money. What second son of an earl would not? How else was he supposed to keep to a standard of living with which he had grown accustomed? Besides, love in marriage was a happy coincidence for those not born to a title or money, was it not?Mary Bennet has always longed for a quiet, home of her own -- preferably a parsonage. She has studied and prepared herself accordingly -- pouring over her books of sermons. She is determined to be well-versed on how best to aid ladies, young and old alike, with whatever guidance they seek.However, when Richard meets Mary, all previous notions are turned on end. Will prudence and propriety prevail or will lessons be learned that no book can teach? And what is a poor second son to do when the one luxury he cannot do without is not an heiress?Not an Heiress is the sequel to Discovering Mr. Darcy and is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like well-written, fast-paced, sweet and flirty regency romps, then you will love this story of compromise and the discovery that true happiness is not always found in lofty goals but in having your true love at your side.So, pour a cup of tea, grab your copy of Not an Heiress, and escape into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today.____ This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 1.

Sometimes the deepest sorrow can bring the greatest joyAn honourable gentleman remains true to his word, and Fitzwilliam Darcy is as honourable as they come. He would never consider breaking a promise. At least, he would not have before he met Elizabeth Bennet.Elizabeth has never found any gentleman as fascinating as Mr. Darcy is. She has also never met one more disagreeable. However, when an unexpected caller arrives at Netherfield, Elizabeth is given a glimpse of a Mr. Darcy that causes her to question her evaluation of the gentleman.Handed an unexpected resolution to his dilemma, a grieving Darcy, finds himself making another promise that, should he be successful in keeping it, will ensure his and Elizabeth's future happiness.Mr. Darcy's Comfort is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like well-written sweet romance with a touch of bittersweet sorrow, then you will love this story about Darcy embracing an unexpected turn of events and resolutely working to turn mourning into joy.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Mr. Darcy's Comfort, and slip into a world of sweet and poignant romantic indulgence today.____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 2.

All he wanted was a kiss, but what he got was so much more.Charles Edwards is no stranger to scandal. He lives an easy, carefree life, floating from one moment of pleasure to another. Or, at least, he did until one fateful night when two young ladies asked him to come to their aid. Since then, Charles has been hiding from society until his injuries heal, which is what he was attempting to do when one of those ladies - the one with the kissable lips - re-enters his life.Evelyn Barrett loves nothing better than assisting others. Therefore, when she is presented with the possibility of guiding a shiftless gentleman toward improving himself, she just can't refuse. It should be an easy task. All she needs to do is sidestep his charm and ignore is good looks while pointing him in the right direction.However, Charles has no intention of taking Evelyn's advice and then leaving her alone. A gentleman determined to claim a kiss from a lady must ingratiate himself with the lady. And that is where the trouble begins.As the two spend time together, desires increase, affections are engaged, and Charles's end goal shifts. But will his scandalous past be the very thing which keeps him from achieving what he desires, or will he find himself at the beginning of a new scheme and direction for his life?Charles: To Discover His Purpose is the second episode in Leenie Brown's Mansfield Park Continuation found in her Other Pens Collection of books. If you like well-written stories of sweet redemption, then you will love this story of facing the challenges that reformation can bring and discovering the pleasure that only deep, abiding love can provide.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Charles: To Discover His Purpose, and let this sweet romance inspire a hope that even the most reprobate, wandering heart can, with care and proper direction, be transformed into that of a worthy gentleman ready to forge a new path in his life.

From awkward and unlovable to handsome and loved.Large, awkward, unlovable, and destined to fail -- that is who William Collins has always been told he was, and while he might have accepted the first three monikers, he's worked hard to ensure the last one does not become true.Kitty Bennet has never lacked for attention from gentlemen, but while she's proficient at flirting, she has never had her heart touched by any of the potential suitors who have sat in Longbourn's sitting room.That is her heart was never touched until now when the awkwardly endearing heir to Longbourn takes up residence in her home. But how does one encourage a gentleman to love her when he's seemingly unaffected by fluttering lashes and demure looks?And how can someone as inept, as Collins thinks he is, ever win the heart of a lady as charming as Kitty Bennet?It will take determination and a little help as well as the realization that sometimes the battle for the heart is played out in the mind.Master of Lonbourn is part of Leenie Brown's Dash of Darcy and Companions collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like well-written sweet romance featuring an unlikely hero who must blossom from ugly duckling to majestic swan, then you will love this story about Collins overcoming the edicts of his father to become what he wishes to be while claiming the lady who is the desire of his heart.So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Master of Lonbourn, and slip into a world of sweet and endearing romantic indulgence today._____This book can also be found in A Dash of Darcy and Companions Cottage Collection 2.