𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

After Mr Bingley abandons Jane Bennet, following the Netherfield ball, she is heartbroken. Even worse her mother won't stop complaining about Bingley's loss, while implying Jane was to blame.   Jane and Elizabeth Bennet are relieved to escape to their relatives in Cheapside. In an effort to show Jane that there are other fish in the sea, Elizabeth signs up to a matchmaking agency. As "L" she chooses to correspond with "F" and finds a man she thinks she could come to love. Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield determined to forget Elizabeth Bennet. Despite being in love with her, she is not suitable to be Mrs Darcy. To distract himself he is persuaded to join the matchmaking agency. As his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam opines, Darcy is much more eloquent on paper than in person.  You can guess what is going to happen! However, when he and Bingley cross paths with Jane and Elizabeth, Darcy is crestfallen to realise how much Elizabeth dislikes him. They have a long

Elizabeth Bennet has already refused an offer marriage from her father's cousin, William Collins. Unfortunately, he is persistent. He follows her on her daily walk to make yet another attempt.  Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy appears and makes every effort to stop Mr Collins. Sadly, a falling tree branch and a rainstorm causes all three of them to take shelter in the Bennet boathouse. Fortunately any accusations of impropriety are dismissed, Mr Collins finally gets the message and Elizabeth gets to know that Darcy is a good man. A young relative of Mr Hurst arrives at Netherfield and becomes attached to Elizabeth. Mr Nugent is immature, sport obsessed and tedious.  When Elizabeth declines his offer of marriage, Mr Bennet declares that she will have to accept the next proposal, no matter who makes it. With six months left until she gains her majority, Mr Bennet has that power. How will Elizabeth steer clear of unwanted suitors and will she ever find a man willing to share both love and respect

When the haughty Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley delivered the most insulting proposal in Literature, Jane Austen had Elizabeth Bennet refuse him vociferously. What if Elizabeth said yes?  Here we see the results of her "malicious compliance".  Unfortunately, what was intended to be a short term exercise in tormenting Darcy, becomes a betrothal in truth. Lady Catherine de Burgh castigates Elizabeth for accepting Darcy. Elizabeth proclaims that she loves Fitzwilliam, but will give him up so that Society will not shame him for his choice. Just as Elizabeth finds a way out of the betrothal, Darcy overhears her proclamation and declares that they will elope. Before she knows it, she and Darcy are unchaperoned in a carriage. Thus, marriage becomes the only way to save the reputations of all the Bennet sisters. This is a good story with great character development. Elizabeth matures and starts to appreciate Darcy, while he learns to quell his pride and arrogance. An enjoyable JAFF!

This book is a collection of 16 vinettes, imagining a variety of encounters between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet leading to their first kisses. Some encounters are sweet and chaste, others are distinctly spicy.  While most are believable, a few are completely bonkers! Something for every JAFF fan to enjoy. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

  Mary Danforth has resigned herself to spinsterhood. Since childhood, her health has been too fragile to allow her to join in the active lives of her many siblings.  Mary excels at writing sweet, romantic notes to assist her brothers' courtships. She is happy for her siblings, but their success is bittersweet. Doctors have advised Mary to be extremely cautious with her health as another illness may be fatal. While caution is keeping her alive, she wonders if it is worth missing out on so much. The introduction of Captain Hayes, allows Mary to dream of love and a future, but can dreams become reality. Mary is a well drawn and believable character. You yearn with her as she is left behind as her siblings find love. An enjoyable novella. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Amazon review Goodreads review