“Tell me about this mysterious stranger,” Elizabeth requested. “You mean the Chinaman?” Charlotte clarified. “What does he look like?” “I don’t know,” Charlotte replied. “I thought your mother had met him,” Elizabeth reminded her. “No. The delivery boy told my mother about him. He was bringing a supply of meat and vegetables and reported on what he had heard when he took supplies to the Red Lion.” “So, no one has actually seen him?” Elizabeth asked, incredulous. “All I know is that the man from China is tall, looks to be a proper English gentleman and is ...

What if Elizabeth had refused to dance with Mr. Collins at the Netherfield Ball? Thus begins Refusal to Dance... When Elizabeth declines dancing with Mr. Collins at the opening of the Netherfield Ball, she is barred from accepting any other dance requests for the remainder of the evening. Darcy, and everyone else, is astonished she would do such a thing. But this gives him a chance to speak with her, and when he does, she might just see that Darcy isn't who she thought he was. Read on to see how ODC find their HEA in Hailey Jones's sweet Pride and Prejudice variation novella Refusal to Dance.

While staying true to the characters of Jane Austen's much loved tale, this novel takes Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy on a much different journey than Austen did in Pride and Prejudice. Although family and society expect Fitzwilliam Darcy to ignore his heart and “marry well,” soon after entering Meryton, he falls in love with the woman of his dreams. The problem is, while she is perfect for him in disposition, the lady is far below him in everything that matters to his peers and relations: wealth and connexions. Past experiences have convinced Miss Elizabeth Bennet that ...

Darcy and Elizabeth are hopelessly compromised in Scotland and marry straight away. They decide to keep the marriage a secret until they can have a proper English wedding, so their sister’s marriage prospects are not tainted by scandal. Sometimes keeping a secret can get hard. This is a racy Pride and Prejudice comedy. If you do not like farce, DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. Then again, maybe you will enjoy all the improbable situations our odd couple find themselves. Experience the trials and tribulations of trying to keep a secret marriage a secret while wanting nothing more than to be alone so ...

When a gentleman such as Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy finds himself captivated against his will by a young lady with sparkling eyes, a sharp wit, and lovely manners, he loses his ability to see the situation clearly. At first, he tries to distance himself from her, but meeting Elizabeth Bennet again at Rosings Park causes him to fail in this endeavour. Misinterpreting her signals and misunderstanding her words and intentions, he becomes entangled in his own thoughts, his feelings fighting against his reason, until he rashly declares his admiration and love, his attraction stronger even than his ...

What if Mrs. Gardiner uncovered Darcy's secret letter to Elizabeth after Hunsford? Thus begins Mrs. Gardiner: Matchmaker... When Mrs. Gardiner accidentally uncovers the letter Darcy wrote to her niece, she contrives to change their summer plans from touring the lakes to visiting Derbyshire, with the design that they might see Pemberley and somehow reunite Elizabeth with the man whose offer of marriage she regretfully refused. The plan seems to work, as they run into Darcy on the grounds when they tour the estate. Mrs. Gardiner slows down her walk, giving them as much time as she can to ...

Mr Darcy, travels to Hertfordshire with his friend Mr Bingley, as his alter ego Mr. Henry. There he finds what he least expected in the form of a beguiling country Miss.

Elizabeth's matchmaking for Anne de Bourgh backfires when she falls for Anne's secret fiancé, Mr. Darcy. When Elizabeth Bennet arrives in London for the social season, she never expects to befriend the pale, sheltered Anne de Bourgh. Beneath Anne’s quiet exterior burns a brilliant mind yearning for freedom, and Elizabeth cannot resist drawing her into London’s glittering literary scene. Determined to find Anne true love, Elizabeth introduces her to charming playwright Julian Gardiner. She doesn’t expect to keep running into the insufferably proud Mr. Darcy—Anne’s stern guardian, ...

To discover her true self, Elizabeth Bennet must overcome a difficult childhood. Fortunately, she finds a friend in Fitzwilliam Darcy when she is sent to Lambton to live with relatives. As the bond of friendship grows, Elizabeth becomes the woman she was meant to be. On the cusp of expressing their love, they are separated by tragedy. Fate has a way of bringing two meant for each other together again. From there, it is a matter of working out the difficulties that keep them apart.

Cozy up for a tour of six Pride and Prejudice stories in a variety of flavours. This collection encompasses six different forms from play to epistolary novella. Enjoy as we push the boundaries of propriety, stubbornness, pride, and even absurdity. From the silly to the sweet to the serious, this collection appeals to everyone. The Propriety Fiction: Elizabeth Bennet enters the Netherfield Ball with a desperate plan in mind, willing to break, or at least bend, all the rules of propriety just to save herself, no matter the cost. The Sounds of Silence: What happens when the intervention of a ...

Upon the death of his uncle, Earl Fitzwilliam and his heir. Darcy becomes the temporary guardian of his cousin until her brother, Colonel Fitzwilliam, returns from Spain. Hoping to bring Lady Anne out of her melancholy, he brings his two wards to Netherfield. There, Darcy meets an unlikely friend he turns to for help with his cousin. The rumors fly when they are discovered in an innocent but compromising position. Soon, everything is spinning out of control in this light hearted tragedy.

Three chances to fall in love with Elizabeth and Darcy all over again… Step into the world of Jane Austen's beloved classic with this collection of three original Pride and Prejudice variations. Follow Elizabeth Bennet—Jane Austen's most cherished heroine—as she navigates new challenges, opportunities, and romantic entanglements in these faithful yet fresh reimagining of Regency England. Each story maintains the wit, social commentary, and romantic tension of Austen's masterpiece while exploring new paths and possibilities for our dear Lizzy. Whether she's challenging social norms, ...

Lady Catherine dies unexpectedly before she can confront Elizabeth about her true feelings regarding her nephew. Elizabeth writes a letter who is not meant to be read, a letter Mr Bingley posts, just before a most scandalous elopement takes place.

Welcome to Winterbrook! A twinkly, snow-kissed hamlet where Emma Woodhouse, a dazzling 27-year-old love alchemist, spins romance from fairy lights and festive dreams at her Evergreen Mistletoe Matchmaking Agency. In this whimsical modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma, our heroine’s a social media Cupid, sprinkling holiday dating magic with a wink and a jingle. Her mission? To pair every lonely heart before the Christmas bells chime,while sidestepping her own pesky feelings. But when her agency wobbles under a blizzard of bills, a charming doctor’s fibs unravel her trust, and her ...

In this Austenesque Adventure, the courtships of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, as well as Mr. Bingley and Jane Bennet, begin the day after the Netherfield Ball. A new sense of understanding between the couples paves the way for early declarations of affection, setting them on the path to happiness sooner than expected. However, as romance blossoms, unexpected family matters take center stage. Lady Catherine de Bourgh, known for her imperious nature, is suddenly redeemed in the eyes of her family when it is revealed that she is gravely ill.