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 an accident prevents Elizabeth Bennet from reading Mr. Darcy's letter of apology? What if said letter goes missing and ends up in the hands of George Wickham? What if Mr. Wickham plans to use the evidence of both Georgiana Darcy's ruination and Darcy's disdain for the Bennets to his benefit? How will Darcy counter Wickham's plans and claim happiness with Elizabeth Bennet?When he notices his long-time enemy in the vicinity of Hunsford Cottage, FITZWILLIAM DARCY means to put an end to an assignation between ELIZABETH BENNET and Mr. Wickham, but Darcy is not prepared for the scene which greets him in Rosings Woods. Elizabeth lies injured and crumpled beneath one of trees, and in order to save her, by Society's standards, Darcy must compromise Elizabeth. Needless to say, Darcy does not mind claiming Elizabeth to wife, but what of the lady's affections? Can Darcy tolerate Elizabeth's emotions being engaged elsewhere?Compelled into an engagement she least desires, Elizabeth Bennet thinks it impossible she could ever care for the arrogant Mr. Darcy, but the man proves more irresistible than Elizabeth first assumes. Yet, just when Elizabeth begins to believe happiness is within their grasps, Mr. Wickham reappears in her life with a "proposal" Elizabeth cannot refuse, and it is all Mr. Darcy's fault.
Mr.Darcy has learned he must prepare himself when he and his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, make their yearly visit to his aunt, particularly when it comes to Lady Catherine's expectation that he marry her daughter, Anne.This year, however, will throw in a few additional obstacles to Darcy's peace of mind with the presence of a nephew on the de Bourgh side of the family, and quite unexpectedly, Miss Elizabeth Bennet.An interrupted proposal, a letter written and unknowingly lost, a harsh accusation, and a rival all conspire to thwart Mr. Darcy in securing Miss Elizabeth Bennet's affections when he visits his aunt at Rosings.Will Elizabeth find the handsome and engaging Mr. Rickland more suited to her than Mr. Darcy? And will a novel she reads that was written secretly by Miss Anne de Bourgh help smooth the path to the couple finding true love?
Audrey's eyes misted. Thinking about her great grandparents' love story always triggered in her an emotional response. Theirs was the kind of love she sought. Wil thought himself cursed because of his physical resemblance to the handsome actor portraying Austen's Fitzwilliam Darcy, Attracted to Audrey, what chance did he stand, when his rival was Singhen, a multi-millionaire archaeologist. Less Audrey Lambert is a self-sufficient woman, newly appointed as Manager of a Financial Consulting Department. Tall, sophisticated and well-educated, she hides well the simple dreamer within who finds immense joy seated in a window alcove reading the journals of her great grandmother's adventures and romance as she traveled with her husband in search of rare artifacts, often mysterious and mystical. To everyone, Audrey appears unattainable, especially to one of the financial consultants under her supervision, who considers himself cursed, because his name is William Darcy, from a long line of Darcys that had nothing whatsoever to do with Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. What's worse, he resembles to a tee, the popular actor who portrayed the character in the movie based on Austen's novel. Inevitably, most women who date him, insist on comparing him with the character, to their eventual disillusionment. He doesn't have an English accent, born and bred in a small hamlet on Long Island, New York, a nice town with trees and malls, buses and trains and taxicabs. He isn't as tall or as confident, or as proud of bearing, and not one hundredth of a percent as rich as the fictional Fitzwilliam Darcy. One disappointed woman actually told him he had no right facially to resemble Austen's Darcy. She suggested plastic surgery. If only he could find a girl who dislikes Austen's Mr. Darcy. That's as improbable as finding a needle in a haystack. To his edification, he learns that Audrey dislikes the Darcy character, preferring looks akin to Bronte's Edward Fairfax Rochester. Attracted to Audrey, Wil is prepared to go to all lengths, even to growing his hair longer, dyeing it black, wearing elevator shoes to add more height to his 5' 11", and dressing in apparel a mix between respectable 18th century and cool contemporary. He is mortified when he reads the controlled laughter in Audrey's eyes. But surprised, soon after, at her request that he accompany her on an archaeological trip. Her trip has to do with company business and a multi-millionaire's account. Audrey tells Wil that she considers him one of the best and most conscientious workers in the department. He is honored, and sees a glimmer of hope for his chance to win her affections.... (Audrey is the great granddaughter of Elizabeth Grace whose story is told in the author's novellas and novel, The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden.)
Imagine a world in which Darcy doesn't go to Ramsgate and thus doesn't stop Georgiana from running off and marrying Wickham. Renata McMann and Summer Hanford present Poor Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Novella, in which they examine how that single alteration changes the way Elizabeth's and Darcy's story unfolds, a tale that hinges on Mr. Darcy's performance as a poor Mr. Darcy. This Pride and Prejudice variation novella is approximately 44,000 words in length. Renata McMann and Summer Hanford began writing Pride and Prejudice Variations together in 2014 and have since become immersed in the amazing world Jane Austen created. Whether you're a fan of Darcy and Elizabeth specifically or of clean Regency Romance in general, you will enjoy both McMann's ability to imagine variations of this classic love story and Hanford's skill in turning these variations of Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, and their enduring love into entertaining stories.
At the Meryton Assembly early in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the proud Fitzwilliam Darcy calls Elizabeth Bennet, everyone else's belle of the ball, "tolerable". She hears him, unleashing a prejudice, which takes most of the novel to assuage. Yet, in Mr. Darcy's Foreboding, a series of mysterious incidences conspire to create a more rapid repair of their initial relationship. What are these villainous conundrums? Are the same old nemeses involved: Wickham, Caroline, Mr. Collins, Aunt Catherine, Lydia? If so, which ones, why and when? And what do they perpetrate? Kidnapping? Robbery? Or worse? Perhaps By the end of Mr. Darcy's Foreboding a very prescient Fitzwilliam Darcy solves the enigmas, assisted by our favorites: Elizabeth, Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Mary, Anne, Georgiana, Kitty and of course Jane join with a bevy of new characters to enhance this soon-to-be classic mystery romance.
In this Pride & Prejudice short story, Elizabeth Bennet is injured immediately after overhearing Fitzwilliam Darcy insult her at the Meryton Assembly. She loses all memory of the incident. Without her feelings of offense, their relationship starts off on a better foot, which leads them to love far sooner than would happen otherwise. This in turn leads Elizabeth to react differently to those who would try to derail their happiness. Mr. Collins, Mr. Wickham, Lady Catherine, and even Miss Bingley will soon find themselves in places they never imagined they would be. This story contains a non-graphic attempted sexual assault scene.
Three friends over forty still wait for Prince Charming in the form of their favorite Austen character, Mr. Darcy. Not quite ready to turn in their hot chick cards for the hot flashes of menopause, they'd like to find a man who is charming, smug, intelligent and cute to share the primes of their lives with (even if one of them doesn't know she's looking and he's closer than she thinks). Together they navigate this brave forty-plus world and find out Mr. Darcy is closer than they think.
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?
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.
The world's first and only collection of checker fiction, featuring poetry, short stories, and novelettes, each with one or more checker problems with full solutions.* Why is Elizabeth suspicious about Mr. Darcy's seemingly innocent interest in draughts?* Can a nerdy grad student and a beautiful FBI lab tech solve a series of brutal murders?* What really happened in Lindyville, Iowa, at the turn of the 20th century?* Can Old Ned make a comeback against the city slicker?--- and many more stories, sure to entertain and delight both the checker fan and the literary buff.
The Greatest Present He Would Ever Receive is the Gift of Her Love...What if Mr. Darcy purchased a gift for Elizabeth Bennet to acknowledge the festive days even though he knows he will never present it to her? What if the gift is posted to the lady by his servants and without his knowledge? What if the enclosed card was meant for another and is more suggestive than a gentleman should share with an unmarried lady? Join Darcy and Elizabeth, for a holiday romp, loaded with delightful twists and turns no one expects, but one in which our favorite couple take a very different path in thwarting George Wickham and Lydia Bennet's elopement. Can a simple book of poetry be Darcy's means to win Elizabeth's love? When we care more for another than ourselves, the seeds of love have an opportunity to blossom. Words of Praise for Mr. Darcy's Present...Jeffers takes a familiar story and reinvigorates it with humor, warmth, and wisdom. - Roses and Lilacs Reviews
