𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

This variation takes place in Meryton. Darcy joins Bingley at Netherfield, bringing along his sister Georgiana. She was recently rescued from doing something staggeringly stupid. Alas, like so many teenagers, she seems determined not to learn from it. So Darcy has to supervise a petulant and somewhat manipulative girl, while becoming entranced by Elizabeth Bennet. Add in clandestine meetings, difficult relatives, a surprising Caroline Bingley and further teenage folly! Poor Darcy is in dire need of friendship and perhaps, love? Quite pleasing. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review   Goodreads review

Whilst walking on the Rosings estate, Elizabeth Bennet literally runs into Fitzwilliam Darcy (a man she views as haughty and arrogant). She reluctantly accepts his offer to escort her back to the Hunsford Parsonage. Their journey is interrupted by a shocking threat from the skies. Suddenly propriety and misunderstandings are irrelevant. Survival becomes their only priority. First, they must deal with a violent enemy, then Elizabeth must use her knowledge of healing to keep Darcy alive. The couple also wrestle with the consequences of spending two nights together in the woods. The story ranges from gripping suspense, angst, sorrow and of course, a happy ever after! This is really good. I enjoy ODC in peril, especially from Napoleon. Lyndsay Constable is fast becoming a favourite author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.   Amazon review   Goodreads review

Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy have been married for six months and are very happy. Elizabeth is still finding her place as Mistress of Pemberley. The balance between doing too much or too little seems a very narrow path. Her first project, to establish education for the village girls, meets an obstruction in the form of the misogynistic rector. Elizabeth channels her inner “Lady Catherine de Bourgh “ to good effect! A rather vexing day draws to a delightfully naughty ending, when Darcy reveals the surprise he has built for Elizabeth and she reveals a much anticipated blessing. This is sensual but not overly graphic. A charming short story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review   Goodreads review  

AN INDUCEMENT INTO MATRIMONY is an anthology of short stories which are variations of Pride & Prejudice, written by some of today’s best JAFF authors. Sixteen Days At Pemberley by Susan Adriani In which Lydia does not go to Brighton. The Gardiners and Elizabeth stay at Pemberley, allowing Darcy to show how much he has improved himself and how much he adores his dearest, loveliest Elizabeth. The Pleasure of Understanding Her by Mary Smythe In which Fitzwilliam Darcy has a headache with an odd side effect. He awakens with the ability to hear everyone’s thoughts. This ‘blessing’ leads him to learn that despite her flirting and sycophancy, Miss Bingley thinks him dull and stupid. Whilst Miss Elizabeth’s thought’s show that she has not been flirting with him as he believed, but in fact dislikes him. Can his power help him to change her mind? The Heart’s Consent by Paige Badgett In which Elizabeth Bennet meets a frosty reception at Darcy House. Lydia Bennet’s elopement, put an end to Eli

The basis of the story has merit. Elizabeth and Darcy being brought back together, through the love between his son and her daughter. Unfortunately, as a novella, there is insufficient time to allow slow character development.  As such we have Darcy kissing Elizabeth, on her own doorstep within minutes of meeting her again after 18 years! Whilst the denouement is pleasing, the story feels ‘choppy’ and rushed. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review   Goodreads review