A Teasing Courtship by Kaurifish. ★★★★☆
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!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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