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Pride Before a Fall by Mary Smythe. ★★★★★

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During their stay at Netherfield Park, Jane and Elizabeth Bennet take a turn about the gardens. Fitzwilliam Darcy, is enamoured of Elizabeth but due to her social status, he has no intention to propose. She is not overly impressed with him! Darcy is returning from a ride, when he sees the sisters and decides to demonstrate his prowess as a horseman. Unfortunately, the jump goes badly and Darcy falls. Jane goes for help, while Elizabeth rushes to assist Mr Darcy. His head injury removes his inhibitions, resulting in a declaration of love, a proposal and a passionate kiss. He then passes out. Elizabeth wants to hush this up, as she doesn’t want to be forced to marry a man she dislikes. Darcy recovers and is determined that, for the sake of his honour, he must make a formal offer of marriage. What follows is a gentle courtship and a growing understanding between the couple. A little angst towards the end adds a little spice. Thoroughly enchanting!. I received a free copy of this book via

A Man of Good Fortune: A Sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Ali Scott. ★★★★★

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When Fitzwilliam Darcy suffers a life-altering riding accident, he awakens with no memory of the previous six years. His cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam is a familiar face but Darcy does not know Elizabeth, the woman he is told is his wife. This is Darcy at his irascible best (worst?). He has several injuries, leading to considerable pain. In addition to amnesia, he really struggles to read or write. Darcy is understandably paranoid, being so vulnerable to Elizabeth, particularly when she and Colonel Fitzwilliam are meeting privately but not sharing the reason with Darcy. Elizabeth is loving and endlessly patient with Darcy. He becomes enthralled with Elizabeth and gradually falls in love with her (again!) Darcy’s recovery takes place against the backdrop of an ongoing mystery. What is Elizabeth hiding, who is involved and what does his mother’s sapphire brooch have to do with it? This book is wonderful. Steadfast devotion, angst and mystery. I couldn’t put it down. I received a free copy

A Famous Good Marrying Scheme: A Humorous Friends to Lovers Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jan Ashton. ★★★★☆

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Fitzwilliam Darcy loves Elizabeth Bennet and Charles Bingley loves Jane Bennet. The men have returned to Hertfordshire, to woo the sisters. Unfortunately, on a windy autumn day, an accident happens with profound consequences. The Bennet sisters are crossing a small bridge, when an altercation with a fox, causes Jane and Kitty to fall off. Elizabeth saves Kitty, but Jane goes into the river, hitting her head. Charles would have been delighted to come to her rescue, if only he had not been distracted by his hat. Instead, Darcy leaps in to save Jane. When Jane develops a sort of amnesia, she latches onto the fact that Darcy rescued her. Thus, in her mind he must be her true love. She doesn’t even remember Charles or her feelings for him. What follows is funny, with some slight angst. Elizabeth works with Darcy, to support Jane in her confusion, whilst trying to shield Bingley from the truth, lest he abandon Jane again. Add in Mrs Bennet’s matchmaking machinations to really stir the pot! G

An Appearance of Goodness: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery Variation by Heather Moll. ★★★★★

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Fitzwilliam Darcy loves Elizabeth Bennet. Unfortunately, having delivered the world’s most insulting proposal, he was vehemently denied. In an effort to explain himself and correct some misunderstandings, he writes a letter to Elizabeth, then drags his broken heart back to London. Elizabeth feels mortified for having been so uncivil to Darcy and for misjudging him. Some months later, Elizabeth is travelling with her newly married sister, Jane and her husband Charles. She is shocked to find out that their destination is a house party at Pemberley, Darcy’s home. Elizabeth expects a distinctly chilly welcome, but Darcy does his best to make her feel welcome. There is some angst as Darcy won’t risk his heart by declaring himself, while Elizabeth grows closer to Darcy and yearns to tell him, but fears that she has lost his love. During the house party, a flood hits Pemberley and the local town, Lambton. Darcy must deal with the disaster, which has led to death and destruction. In addition a

Happily Ever After with Mr Darcy : A Collection of Short Stories Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice by Amy D'Orazio, Jan Ashton, Julie Cooper, KaraLynne Mackrory, Lucy Marin & Anniina Sjoblom. ★★★★★

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A great compilation of short stories from some of the best JAFF authors. I had read most of these before, but they are all worth reading more than once. Really enjoyable. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review