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P. O. Dixon
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After his failed proposal at Hunsford, Fitzwilliam Darcy suffers a devastating accident that alters the course of his future. Overwhelmed with concern, unresolved feelings, and self-blame, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself compelled to stay by his side throughout his recovery. Is this fate’s way of giving them a second chance, or are some wounds too deep to heal?
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Inspired by his friend's unconventional romance, Darcy is determined to win back the only woman who's ever captured his heart. Yet, finding the right words proves challenging for him. Will he manage to push past his reticence and prove that he is her perfect match? In an act of courage that defies the strictures of decorum, Elizabeth Bennet pens a letter to Mr. Darcy, hoping to heal the wounds of a proposal gone awry and her own hasty rejection. But will her nerve falter in the face of her family's disgrace?
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Letters written & returned
- By mustang on 01-06-25
By: Leah Page
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A Chance Eavesdropping
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: C. P. Odom
- Narrated by: Neil Mcfarlane
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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What is a young lady of the Regency to do when she overhears her own mother plotting against her? When the plot involves matching the lovely Elizabeth Bennet with her unpleasant cousin Mr. Collins, sudden and drastic steps are needed.
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Love this one!!!
- By Catherine on 12-31-24
By: C. P. Odom
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Christmas Capture
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Emma East
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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He's made capturing her heart his holiday mission... Elizabeth Bennet values her independence above all else. But when Fitzwilliam Darcy's heated gazes and commanding presence threaten to melt her carefully constructed defenses during the Netherfield Christmas house party, she finds herself caught between desire and defiance. Darcy knows what he wants - and he wants Elizabeth, sharp tongue, stubborn spirit and all. But his usual tactics of control and command meet their match in her fierce independence. As winter storms trap them together, their encounters in shadowy corridors and moonlit ...
By: Emma East
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Such Happy Manners
- Pride and Prejudice Variations, Book 1
- By: Clarissa Joy Thomas
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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How would the story of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Mr. Wickham had been a good man? Instead of becoming a scoundrel who regularly attempts to elope with teenage girls, Mr. Wickham studies the law as he originally told Mr. Darcy when he gave up the value of the living. After finishing his studies, Mr. Wickham finds work in Meryton with Mr. Phillips, a local solicitor and the Bennets's uncle.
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Fantastic story
- By JD on 03-08-25
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Mr. Darcy's Complex Courtship
- A Darcy & Elizabeth Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Kelly Miller
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In this Regency variation of Pride & Prejudice, shocking developments and unforeseen obstacles combine to drive Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy apart. Will they manage to overcome these impediments and find their happily ever after?
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A courtship with complications.
- By Marie on 12-25-24
By: Kelly Miller
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An Endeavour to Be Worthy
- The Montford Cousins, Book 1
- By: L.L. Diamond
- Narrated by: Deborah Balm
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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After a long separation, Elizabeth Bennet is off to spend Christmas in London with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Richmond, and her cousins Nicholas and Amelia. While her grandmother is determined to see her spoiled with new gowns and the like, Elizabeth would prefer to play chess and shop for books with Nicholas and her grandfather and visit with her grandmother and Amelia.
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Enjoyble
- By Ginny Aybar-Flores on 10-05-24
By: L.L. Diamond
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Trust and Honesty
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Leah Page
- Narrated by: Harrie Dobby
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Inspired by his friend's unconventional romance, Darcy is determined to win back the only woman who's ever captured his heart. Yet, finding the right words proves challenging for him. Will he manage to push past his reticence and prove that he is her perfect match? In an act of courage that defies the strictures of decorum, Elizabeth Bennet pens a letter to Mr. Darcy, hoping to heal the wounds of a proposal gone awry and her own hasty rejection. But will her nerve falter in the face of her family's disgrace?
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Letters written & returned
- By mustang on 01-06-25
By: Leah Page
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A Chance Eavesdropping
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: C. P. Odom
- Narrated by: Neil Mcfarlane
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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What is a young lady of the Regency to do when she overhears her own mother plotting against her? When the plot involves matching the lovely Elizabeth Bennet with her unpleasant cousin Mr. Collins, sudden and drastic steps are needed.
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Love this one!!!
- By Catherine on 12-31-24
By: C. P. Odom
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Christmas Capture
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Emma East
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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He's made capturing her heart his holiday mission... Elizabeth Bennet values her independence above all else. But when Fitzwilliam Darcy's heated gazes and commanding presence threaten to melt her carefully constructed defenses during the Netherfield Christmas house party, she finds herself caught between desire and defiance. Darcy knows what he wants - and he wants Elizabeth, sharp tongue, stubborn spirit and all. But his usual tactics of control and command meet their match in her fierce independence. As winter storms trap them together, their encounters in shadowy corridors and moonlit ...
By: Emma East
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Such Happy Manners
- Pride and Prejudice Variations, Book 1
- By: Clarissa Joy Thomas
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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How would the story of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Mr. Wickham had been a good man? Instead of becoming a scoundrel who regularly attempts to elope with teenage girls, Mr. Wickham studies the law as he originally told Mr. Darcy when he gave up the value of the living. After finishing his studies, Mr. Wickham finds work in Meryton with Mr. Phillips, a local solicitor and the Bennets's uncle.
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Fantastic story
- By JD on 03-08-25
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Mr. Darcy's Complex Courtship
- A Darcy & Elizabeth Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Kelly Miller
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In this Regency variation of Pride & Prejudice, shocking developments and unforeseen obstacles combine to drive Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy apart. Will they manage to overcome these impediments and find their happily ever after?
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A courtship with complications.
- By Marie on 12-25-24
By: Kelly Miller
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An Endeavour to Be Worthy
- The Montford Cousins, Book 1
- By: L.L. Diamond
- Narrated by: Deborah Balm
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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After a long separation, Elizabeth Bennet is off to spend Christmas in London with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Richmond, and her cousins Nicholas and Amelia. While her grandmother is determined to see her spoiled with new gowns and the like, Elizabeth would prefer to play chess and shop for books with Nicholas and her grandfather and visit with her grandmother and Amelia.
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Enjoyble
- By Ginny Aybar-Flores on 10-05-24
By: L.L. Diamond
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A Baby for Mr. Darcy
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation (The Misadventures of Darcy & Elizabeth)
- By: J. Dawn King
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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When an emergency summons Mr. Darcy back to London during the Netherfield ball, he discovers a newborn in his study along with a note. Now, he must guard a secret that could shatter his family and put the child in danger. But that isn’t his biggest challenge. He must find a wife—a woman he can trust with his charge and with his heart. Elizabeth Bennet’s prospects for a marriage based on love are taken away from her when her father makes a deal with Mr. Darcy, a man she despises.
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remarkable story of romance and betrayal
- By Deb on 01-06-25
By: J. Dawn King
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Insults
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jayanth S
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett, Harry Frost
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy like no other, the embodiment of every Regency lady's romantic dream: a gentleman to the core and one who remains so even after facing numerous trials. Insults is a novel that heralds the power of true love and how it always prevails.
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Great Jaff
- By Fabulous Mrs B on 03-11-25
By: Jayanth S
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Heir Apparent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- Pride and Prejudice Variations
- By: Clarissa Joy Thomas
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
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Some nice characterizations
- By Claire on 02-09-25
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An (Un)believably Artful Theft
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Love's Little Helpers)
- By: Jennifer Joy
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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When his sister's treasured painting vanishes from Pemberley, Fitzwilliam Darcy will stop at nothing to hunt it down. But his well-meaning cousin has other plans—dragging a furious Darcy away from his most promising lead and into the countryside "for his own good." Peace proves impossible when he encounters Elizabeth Bennet, a fiercely independent young woman with a sharp wit, a knack for humor, and a dog with more enthusiasm than sense.
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Art and dogs that steal the story
- By mustang on 02-27-25
By: Jennifer Joy
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Take His Likeness
- By: Lyndsay Constable
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman, Harry Frost
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Elizabeth Bennet has a secret. The finances of Longbourn are more dire than is generally known, and she has been forced by necessity to help keep food on the table of her family home. Her secret is safe. Until the night, the handsome face and kind attentions of Fitzwilliam Darcy lay claim to her affections.
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A Different Premise
- By Marie on 02-03-25
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Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation Christian Regency Romance
- By: Laraba Kendig
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Elizabeth Bennet inherits a stunning fortune. Mr. Darcy left Hertfordshire to escape his attraction to her—will her sudden wealth pull them together or drive them further apart? February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has left Elizabeth an astonishing fortune. She is overwhelmed by a multitude of suitors in pursuit of her wealth but is determined to never marry a man who only loves her money.
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Wonderful!
- By Rosemary Giuliani on 10-30-23
By: Laraba Kendig
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Clever Lass
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Mary Alice Alexander
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Elizabeth Bennet's world is imperiled by the unjust entail which looms over her beloved family estate, Longbourn. Her father's ailing health only exacerbates the urgency of their predicament. Determined to ensure that the odious Rev William Collins never inherits her home, Elizabeth embarks on a courageous journey to end the entail once and for all.
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Trying to Be Too Many Things
- By Amy Nix on 10-31-23
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A Stronger Impulse
- A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice
- By: Julie Cooper
- Narrated by: Joanna Lee
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Fitzwilliam Darcy is enraged when, already reeling from Elizabeth Bennet’s disdain, he discovers his sister locked in a passionate embrace with George Wickham—and suffers an apoplexy at the sight. With proper speech locked uselessly inside his mind, his Fitzwilliam relations are quick to take advantage of the situation, calling his illness insanity, and scheming to keep both Darcys under their control.
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Certainly not Jane Austen
- By Lynne Fawcett on 12-14-22
By: Julie Cooper
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Worthy of Her Trust
- By: Melissa Anne
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Orphaned and concealed by her neglectful family, Elizabeth's true identity and inheritance are squandered. Reconnecting with Fitzwilliam Darcy in adulthood, they navigate courtship amidst revelations of her heritage and his role as a trustee. Facing societal expectations and familial deceit, they confront manipulative family members and triumph over obstacles, ensuring justice and personal happiness.
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Darcy and Elizabeth against the world
- By Patti on 11-12-24
By: Melissa Anne
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Cads & Capers
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology
- By: Amy D'Orazio, Jessie Lewis
- Narrated by: Ian Pringle
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Cads & Capers is a Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology comprised of two previously published Austen-inspired novellas. Wits & Wagers by Amy D'Orazio and The Cad, the Couch, and the Cut Direct by Jessie Lewis
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Great dialogue
- By bebe on 01-19-25
By: Amy D'Orazio, and others
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A Gentleman's Honor
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Happily Ever Afters)
- By: Melanie Rachel
- Narrated by: Harry Frost, Elizabeth Grace
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Elizabeth Bennet wants the truth from Mr. Darcy. When she follows him from the ballroom to insist upon it, she becomes an unwilling witness to a scandalous scene. And for once, she cannot blame Mr. Darcy for disdaining his company, not even when he departs Netherfield in the middle of the ball.
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Delightful
- By Patti on 07-18-23
By: Melanie Rachel
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A Matter of Prudence
- A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
- By: Lucy Marin
- Narrated by: Caius Ashburn
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth Bennet from the day they met, captivated by her cleverness, her charm, and her good humour. While he initially sees only a friendship between them, his feelings for her soon grow more ardent, even while he tries to persuade himself she would be an unsuitable bride. At length, however, his pride and his prejudices must be laid aside; he knows that to be happy in marriage is more important.
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A Heinous Brother and Sister Act
- By Marie on 11-17-23
By: Lucy Marin
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- Christine
- 01-21-25
I don't like variation that talking could fix all
The story was good except all they needed to do is to talk. I feel like it could have been better.
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