Kirjahaku

After her father died, Elizabeth found employment as a governess. But then she bashed her employer, the Earl of Lachglass, over the head with a vase while defending herself from his vile advances, She thought she had killed him. There was only one man in London to whom she could safely flee. The man whose proposal she had refused years before. When Elizabeth is reunited with Mr. Darcy, their love begins to blossom anew. But the Earl of Lachglass survived, and he wants revenge... Warning: This story has a scene of attempted sexual violence, though Elizabeth successfully defends herself.

Elizabeth would never admit that woman was really her mother... Two months after Elizabeth was born, Mr. Bennet discovered Mrs. Bennet in the midst of an affair with her father's clerk. And two nights later, the woman who had been his wife fled north with her lover and Jane, tearfully leaving behind little Elizabeth with Mr. Bennet. Mr. Bennet dedicated his life to raising Elizabeth the best he could. He loved her. Mr. Bennet had loved Elizabeth, far more than he ever loved Jane, from the first time he picked his little girl up and she grabbed at his sideburns. When the new tenant of Netherfield arrived in the neighborhood, Elizabeth began to fall in love with the mind and thoughtful frowns of his friend, Mr. Darcy. He made her heart flutter. But what will happen when Elizabeth's long departed mother returns with her sister Jane to Meryton after being absent for twenty years? A heartwarming and romantic novel about true family and love from the author of Too Gentlemanly and The Netherfield Fire.

Elizabeth planned to never remarry. She had married Mr. Collins to protect Jane when Mr. Bennet died. But would her memories of how he hurt her keep her from finding love with Mr. Darcy? Elizabeth Bennet was only fifteen when her father died. His heir, Mr. Collins was an awful, ugly man who mistreated the servants. Elizabeth would never let her dear Jane marry him. Never. Jane was beautiful, kind, and good. She deserved to marry someone she loved. Elizabeth convinced Mr. Collins to choose her instead. His character was far worse than she had imagined it could be, and her marriage was an unending nightmare. Elizabeth felt joy when he died.Years later Mr. Bingley took Netherfield, and Elizabeth met his haughty and handsome friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Even though he saw himself as superior to most of the local gentry, Elizabeth and Darcy quickly became fast friends. But as they grew closer Elizabeth's terrifying memories of Mr. Collins returned... Note: 4-5 people told me, while they don't like the idea of Elizabeth married to Mr. Collins, they really liked the story. He is dead by the first paragraph. Also just now in at the end of 2021 I had the book reedited, so it should have far fewer comma splices and typos than before.

What if Mr. Bingley defied convention, ignored Darcy's counsel, and married Jane Bennet straight away? This unexpected twist sets the stage for a delightful Pride and Prejudice variation filled with humor, wit, and romance.Elizabeth Bennet, ever perceptive, believes she knows the real reason behind Mr. Darcy's attempt to dissuade Bingley: Darcy is selfish, unfeeling, and cruel. Or so she thinks. At Jane and Bingley's wedding, Darcy hints at a change of heart, suggesting he might follow Bingley's example and marry for love. But Elizabeth, protective of her sister and unafraid to speak her mind, confronts him.However, when their paths cross again at Rosings Park, Elizabeth is forced to reassess her initial impressions. Could she have been wrong about Darcy's character? And what does this mean for her own heart?Expect low-angst conflict, character growth, and a satisfying resolution in this touching and humorous reimagining of Austen's beloved classic. Note: The Return is 70,000 words long

Pemberley stands on the brink of ruin, a victim of the reckless extravagance of Fitzwilliam Darcy's father...Mr. Darcy's father, a man of indulgence and excess, left a legacy of debt that threatens the very heart of Pemberley. Despite Darcy's tireless efforts to restore the estate's fortunes, a twist of fate forces him into a corner. When Georgiana elopes with Wickham, Darcy finds himself burdened with a debt of thirty thousand pounds for her dowry. His only hope to save Pemberley from being broken up and partly sold lies in marrying a wealthy heiress. Caroline Bingley could be the answer.Yet, his heart yearns for another. Elizabeth Bennet, with her beauty, intelligence, and unwavering love, is the woman he desires. But Darcy is determined not to follow in his father's reckless footsteps. Selling more of the estate would only confirm his worst fears - that he is no different from his father. Duty dictates that he must marry for wealth, not love...Will Darcy and Elizabeth find a path to happiness amidst the trials and tribulations in this dramatic and emotionally charged Pride and Prejudice variation?

Mr. Darcy could not marry Elizabeth Bennet, for Darcy, whilst in want of a wife, was a man with a list, and Elizabeth did not meet every particular upon his list. She did not even meet most of them. Years after his initial arrival in the original tale, Mr. Bingley finally takes up residence at Netherfield. His close friend, Mr. Darcy, has spent these intervening years in a relentless quest for the ideal wife, gracing every ball and partaking in every dance of the Season. Yet, each potential match he encounters lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. His friends have grown skeptical of his insistence on matrimony, given his fruitless search.Elizabeth Bennet, on the other hand, has carved out a life of independence following an unfortunate incident that led to her exile to London. She turned to writing novels, which to her delight, garnered popularity and provided her with a modest income. Now, she is fiercely determined to rely on no one but herself.When Elizabeth and Darcy meet at the assembly ball, they strike up an unlikely friendship. Elizabeth finds amusement in Darcy's arrogance, while he is captivated by her wit and mischievous charm. However, Elizabeth falls short of Darcy's stringent list of wife-worthy qualities, and she herself is steadfast in her resolve to remain unwed.This tale is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and a touch of angst, with a length of 65,000 words. Will Darcy and Elizabeth overcome their self-imposed barriers to discover a love that defies their expectations?

A 13,000 word comic pride and prejudice variation, with love, absurdity, and a paragraph long quotation from Fordyce's Sermons used to amuse After a serious illness Mr. Bennet dedicated his life to what truly mattered to him. Reading all the books.His problem: Noise, noise, noise.He needed to get rid his noisy, crackling, cackling brood. That fabulously quiet Darcy fellow who loaned him books and Lizzy got along well together, but what about the rest? And could he convince Mrs. Bennet to also run off with some wealthy young gentleman?Elizabeth worried about how Papa had changed since his illness.But surely he would never force Lydia to marry Mr. Collins, just so he wouldn't need to listen to her chatter and clatter any more? And if Papa did try to force her sister to marry the toad of Hunsford, could Elizabeth trust Mr. Darcy to help her save Lydia?Note: I suspect some readers will find the price high for a 13k word story. I put the price at the lowest I can while still getting 70% royalties. If I set the price any lower, my royalty rate becomes 35%, and I just don't want Jeff Bezos get more of your money than I do: PIn the US and UK this book will go on a Kindle countdown deal for .99 every three months or so, Sign up for my email list if you want to know when my books go on sale. http: //eepurl.com/c8EuknIf you are looking at this novella right after it is published, I am going to immediately once it goes live schedule a sale for the first allowable date, which should start a day or two after publication -- so it will be cheaper on day two or three than day one.

Elizabeth and Darcy need to marry each other, but they can pretend they don't want to... During the Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet tripped and Fitzwilliam Darcy caught her in his strong, manly arms, and as he set her back on her feet, they looked deep into each other's eyes. Naturally they kissed. Unfortunately, they were seen kissing before they returned to their senses. Mr. Darcy needed to marry Elizabeth to protect her reputation and his own. The only good thing was that Mrs. Bennet was a very lax chaperone who gave them ample time to continue kissing. Alas the course of a true compromise never did run smooth. Darcy's letter about his marriage brought Colonel Fitzwilliam to Hertfordshire to save his cousin from the scheming fortune huntress and to chastise Mr. Wickham for his sins. What will happen when Elizabeth realizes she has fallen in love with Mr. Darcy, but he still says he doesn't want to marry her? A funny new Pride and Prejudice variation from the author of Mr. Collins's Widow and Colonel Darcy.

Mr. Darcy: Controlling, arrogant, enraging... unfairly handsome. Fitzwilliam Darcy had grown unused to female society during his five years of seclusion since Georgiana had her illegitimate child. That was why he accidentally insulted Mrs. Bingley's sister. And why he kept thinking about her. When Georgiana became pregnant with Wickham's child, Darcy had not made her marry the man Colonel Fitzwilliam found to preserve her reputation. She had begged him not to, and Darcy would do anything for his sister. He would even attend the Hertfordshire assembly with Mr. Bingley, because Georgiana wanted him to enjoy society. Bingley's neighbors had refused to let a fallen woman like Georgiana amongst them. Darcy would not pretend to be pleased to meet them. Elizabeth thought Mr. Darcy was a grand philanthropist: His rudeness provided everyone with a handsome and rich man to hate. But why, if he was actively determined to sneer at all the company, had he bothered to attend their assembly? Still, he was a very handsome man. Darcy needed to overcome his bad first impression if he wanted Elizabeth. But he was rich, handsome and clever. It would be easy.