She has everything—except the one man she cannot forget. When Elizabeth Bennet inherits a fortune, it turns her world upside down. She’s no longer just clever—she’s desirable. The same society that once dismissed her now welcomes her with open arms, eager to claim a piece of her newfound wealth. Navigating ballrooms and whispered intrigues is one thing. Facing Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy again? Quite another. Darcy regrets the pride that once cost him her regard. Now, as their paths cross in London’s glittering salons and quiet gardens, he must prove that his feelings are real—and that...

Anne de Bourgh is dead, and Lady Catherine devises her most audacious scheme yet. Welcome to the Summer Selection—a glittering, ruthless competition where eight eligible women battle for the ultimate prize: Fitzwilliam Darcy and his magnificent estate. Through sunlit archery tournaments, heart-stopping carriage races, and champagne-soaked garden parties, only one woman will emerge victorious. Elizabeth Bennet wants absolutely nothing to do with it. Relegated to scorekeeper rather than contestant, Elizabeth watches her sisters, her friends, and two noblewomen navigate the treacherous ...

When Fitzwilliam Darcy's sister lies dying from a magical ailment, the only person who can help is Elizabeth Bennet, the powerful Librarian of the Great Library – the same woman he abandoned five years earlier. Elizabeth can't forget Darcy's refusal to believe in her magical ability, even now that she has a griffin familiar. However, as the Librarian, duty compels her to help him. Together, they undertake a quest to the Faerie Realm to find a cure, encountering dangerous magical creatures along the way. An even greater danger lurks in their own hearts.

Mr. Darcy is unmarriageable. Every time he shows any interest in a lady, be it casual or serious, the lady disappears or has disaster befall her. Soon, society spreads gossip that he is cursed, and mamas and daughters alike shun his company. Some unknown nemesis keeps the rumors alive, and soon, he suspects he will never find happiness until he discovers who wants him ruined. In Meryton, a humbled Mr. Darcy finds himself drawn to a local beauty. Ever cautious that the villain behind his misfortune is watching, he takes great pains to keep his courtship a secret.

Fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Bennet thought Fitzwilliam Darcy, her friend Georgiana's brother, was the most wonderful, handsomest man in the entire world. When he went to India to fight Britain’s enemies, she made him promise to write her along with Georgie regularly. There wasn't anything improper, since Georgiana and she had sworn to be sisters. When Elizabeth and Georgiana learned that Fitzwilliam was captured, they kept writing letters to him, so that when he was released, he would know that he had not been forgotten by those who loved him.

Mr. Darcy has lived as a fugitive for years... until the day he saves Elizabeth Bennet's life A carriage ride with her aunt and uncle Gardiner would usually be a most agreeable excursion for Miss Elizabeth Bennet. But when a highwayman ambushes them in the wilds of Scotland and leaves Elizabeth for dead, only one man comes to her rescue… Mr. Darcy. The enigmatic gentleman had been living in hiding, until a lady's screams tore his peace to shreds. Rushing to help, he finds a striking dark-haired woman who has no idea who she is. He must find out, and return her to her family—but how? As ...

Gregory Collins inherited a flourishing wine importing business in London from his father and is now a prosperous tradesman. Upon discovering he is the heir presumptive to a relative's estate, he realizes he must make the journey to meet the family, as he has no knowledge of landowning or agriculture. He is determined to amass as much knowledge as he can so that when he comes into possession, he can tend to the land and its tenants properly.

Pemberley is lost! Darcy must work for his sworn enemy, the infuriating Elizabeth Bennet while keeping any inconvenient feelings at bay. When a legal loophole robs Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley, he never imagines his ancestral estate will end up in the hands of the Bennet family. While Mr. Bennet contentedly settles into his new acquisition, appointing his second daughter as estate manager, Darcy is left with nothing but his wounded pride and a desperate plan to reclaim his birthright. Swallowing his considerable dignity, Darcy accepts a position as steward at Pemberley, determined to ...

Years after her ruin at the hands of George Wickham, Georgiana Darcy is a virtual prisoner at Pemberley as a result of her brother’s good intentions. Drastic changes have taken their toll, leaving brother and sister adrift from polite society. Faithful to his vow to prevent further harm to his sister, Fitzwilliam Darcy has retreated from the few friends and acquaintances who still acknowledge him. Lonelier than ever, Darcy’s life is swallowed up by darkness until the day a young woman is discovered close to death on the estate grounds.

James Bennet is the perfect heir to Longbourn. He is always looking out for his sisters and mother, making sure they have the opportunity to receive proper education, and always making sure they have the guidance and direction they need. He purchased a small cottage to ensure that his mother and sisters had somewhere to live in the event that something happened to him and his father. He works tirelessly on the estate to ensure that Longbourn is profitable.

At a dinner party in London during the season, Fitzwilliam Darcy meets an enchanting young woman. Though he recognizes her beauty and poise, he is struck by a sense of familiarity and realizes she is someone connected to him. What follows is a whirlwind of events in which the woman's lineage is discovered and her true identity is established. Darcy quickly realizes she is a woman estimable in her own right, and he finds himself besotted. But amid the miraculous events of a lost soul returning home, dark forces conspire against the young woman, for her loss was not an accident.

Years after conspiring men denied his father the inheritance that was his by birthright, Mr. Henry Bennet returns to Longbourn with his three daughters, having received the estate on the death of its previous master. Mr. Bennet has no notion why the man who stole it from his father willed the property to his control, but he is grateful to return to the lands of his forebears. As the Bennets settle into their lives as gentlefolk once again, their new friends welcome them to the neighborhood, and they begin the struggle to turn Longbourn again into a prosperous estate.

Sometimes it takes a dog to lead you to love. To Elizabeth Bennet, a three-mile walk to Netherfield paled in comparison to the struggles she would face at Netherfield. Not only would she have to endure Miss Bingley's withering stares and haughty pronouncements, but she would also be forced into proximity with Mr. Darcy. Still, Elizabeth would endure anything for her ill sister, Jane. To Darcy, the price of keeping his one true friend was high, but worth it. After all, he had become quite adept at dodging Caroline Bingley, Charles's older sister, who seemed unable to comprehend the revulsion...

The morning of Mr. Collins's proposal, Elizabeth leaves Longbourn for a walk, furious at the parson for proposing and her mother for pressing her to accept, eager to put some distance between herself and those who would persecute her. While walking, she meets a most unexpected acquaintance.

Two identical faces. Two entirely different hearts. One impossible choice. When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome but reserved Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy at a local assembly, she’s prepared to dismiss him as merely another proud member of the gentry. But the arrival of his identical twin brother—the charming, vivacious Lieutenant James Darcy—throws everything into delightful confusion. While the brothers share the same striking features, their personalities couldn’t be more different. Lieutenant James pursues Elizabeth with open admiration and easy charm, drawing her into a whirlwind ...

“Mr. Darcy’s Regrets” is a Pride and Prejudice Regency variation novella of approximately 30K words, with low angst, lots of romance, and some original twists in the timeless story of Elizabeth and Darcy, told from Darcy’s point of view. Many of us wonder about the friendship between Darcy and Bingley. How did they end up together when there is a significant difference in age, character, and situation in life between the two? What if their bond has its roots in the past relationship of their families? The story starts in London after Elizabeth returns from Kent, and she and Jane are...

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 ...

Adapting characters from 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. Through their fathers' friendship, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy meet as children. Over the years, their feelings for each other grow and they promise themselves to each other, but unfortunate circumstances and interfering family members seek to keep them apart. Will misunderstandings and mistaken impressions divide Elizabeth and William forever?

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 ...

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.

What happens when love must be discovered twice? Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have overcome pride, prejudice, and countless misunderstandings to find their perfect happiness. With their wedding just weeks away, their future seems assured—until a tragic accident changes everything. When Darcy awakens from his injuries, his memories of recent months have vanished. He remembers Elizabeth only as the impertinent country miss who once wounded his pride, with no recollection of their courtship, their engagement, or the love that transformed them both. Faced with a man who looks at her...

“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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Somewhere... Further Down the Road... Elizabeth Bennet's journey to Derbyshire takes a different turn when Mr. Wickham travels with Lydia to Lambton instead of London... Wickham's name is enough to demonstrate he is a very bad man. He is a man who lives a dissolute, licentious life in the bowels of Regency England, and he wants everything his former friend Darcy has, including Elizabeth Bennet! Will he succeed or will Darcy be the victor?

Mr. Darcy is unmarriageable. Every time he shows any interest in a lady, be it casual or serious, the lady disappears or has disaster befall her. Soon, society spreads gossip that he is cursed, and mamas and daughters alike shun his company. Some unknown nemesis keeps the rumors alive, and soon, he suspects he will never find happiness until he discovers who wants him ruined. In Meryton, a humbled Mr. Darcy finds himself drawn to a local beauty. Ever cautious that the villain behind his misfortune is watching, he takes great pains to keep his courtship a secret.

Gregory Collins inherited a flourishing wine importing business in London from his father and is now a prosperous tradesman. Upon discovering he is the heir presumptive to a relative's estate, he realizes he must make the journey to meet the family, as he has no knowledge of landowning or agriculture. He is determined to amass as much knowledge as he can so that when he comes into possession, he can tend to the land and its tenants properly.

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, ...

This is the 2nd edition of this book, updated for minor typos and formatting. It is the same book as published in 2023, it is not a new book. At the age of 13 Elizabeth Bennet met her reclusive neighbours and from that moment her life was changed forever. She learned the realities of life in Regency England for a young woman. What she learned disappointed and annoyed her, resulting in a young woman who held herself, and those around her, to a high standard. Rather than keep her constrained like so many young women, her neighbours encouraged her to be whatever she wanted. And if she wanted ...