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In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Fitzwilliam Darcy's dreadful Hunsford proposal is interrupted.  Elizabeth Bennet had no idea that Darcy felt anything but distain for her. The sudden proposal and the offensive comments it contains have shocked and distressed her. As he details the deficiencies in her status and family, she fights back tears and fury.  It crosses her mind that accepting him and thereby exposing him to her family, would be a fitting punishment. She is just beginning to politely decline him, when Mrs Collins returns to the parsonage. Unfortunately, Darcy leaves with the impression that she accepted him.  While Charlotte Collins is comforting her, Elizabeth mentions his fitting punishment, but Charlotte believes she may be serious. When Darcy announces his engagement, the residents of Rosings Park are dismayed.  When his sickly quiet cousin Anne realises that Darcy won't marry her, the reaction is startling and violent. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwillia...

Scarlett Margrave lives a quiet and confined life, as the daughter of a widowed, puritanical parson. Attending a local assembly, she meets the aristocratic Earl of Worthe. He and his companions insist that they have met her twin! When she approaches her father, he is dismissive. However, the pull of connection leads her to flee to London.  Scarlett's joy of newly found family is blasted by the appearance of Reverend Margrave. Despite his claims to piety and respectability, he is quite prepared to lie and cheat in order to drag Scarlett back to the Parsonage. Will she be denied both romantic love and the embrace of a loving family? Very enjoyable. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Goodreads review

Wits & Wagers: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amy D'Orazio. ★★★★★ Fitzwilliam Darcy is despondent following his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet.  Initially, he was angry. How dare someone inferior to him refuse?  And there of course was the problem. His Darcy pride, had blasted his hopes.  When he realises this he berates himself and sinks into despair.  In this frame of mind, he decides to ride to Kent to propose to his cousin Anne De Bourgh.  His male cousins Colonel Fitzwilliam and Viscount Saye, decide to stage an intervention.  When the Colonel announces that he will pursue Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy is horrified and is spurred into action.  A private gentleman's bet on the outcome, gets rapidly out of hand and includes many of the Ton.  One can predict Elizabeth Bennet's response to being the object of a bet! An excellent story. Darcy is lovely, the Colonel is deliberately both charming and irritating. Viscount Saye is his ow...

Amy D'Orazio's latest Pride and Prejudice variation is part gothic horror, part Sleeping Beauty, with a nod to the Pendle witches. The unmarried George Darcy has a mistress. He knows that she has other lovers, when he is away from Town.  She becomes with child, right around the time George wants to marry a "suitable" bride. He arranges for her to be provided for, by marriage to his steward, Mr Wickham, who like George, could be the father of the baby. The pretty little girl grows up wild at Pemberley, after her mother dies. Unfortunately, she is always tainted by her birth. As she grows older and more beautiful, Jessamine is seen as a threat and is banished from Pemberley. She grows up to be bitter and resentful at the Darcy family. She plans an exquisite revenge, with the help of witchcraft. There is a flavour of Sleeping Beauty, in the decay of Pemberley, while the master is trapped. Only pure love can lift the curse!  Can Elizabeth Bennet provide the solution? Jess...

A delightful bouquet of Pride and Prejudice Variations, with something to delight everyone. Some Regency, some modern. The serious, the light-hearted, the magical and the fantasy.  A collection from some of the best JAFF authors writing today. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

Adelaide Booker is working as a housemaid, but a visiting aristocrat is about to turn her life upside down.  She finds herself pulled from the life she has made for herself, into the world of the first circles.  This is a really enjoyable read, which effortlessly captures the awkwardness of trying to fit into the alien world of Society. Finding no acceptance amongst the servants and tenants who see her as above herself. A brother who adores her, but honestly has no idea how to be a good brother.  An aunt who seems to only see just how much effort will be needed to make a lady out of a housemaid. The lofty aristocratic uncle who seems to resent her existence. Can Adelaide start to feel like she belongs? Is she destined to find love? Definitely recommend!. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

The Prodigal is an introduction to the world of the Richmond family and a prequel to the Rags to Richmonds regency romance series.  The story begins with James Richmond, the heir to the Tipton earldom, coming home after an enthusiastic celebration of his university graduation.  When summoned to the Earl's study, the heir fears a scolding. However, the interview reveals shocking details of his origins. We then go back to 1794 and meet the Richmond family.  The old Earl Tipton, who is determined to retain the distinction of rank and nobility.  Charles, typical oldest son, all duty and honour.  Damian, a malevolent rake, who enjoys causing any trouble possible.  And finally Robert, youngest son. He is idealistic, in love with Susan, a weaver's daughter and with little patience for his family expectations of a society marriage.  The events that follow, turn the Richmond family upside down.  Amy D'Orazio and Jessie Lewis are wonderful JAFF writers and ...

No Improper Pride by Amy D’Orazio The story is set in London after the Hunsford proposal. Darcy has got over his anger at being refused by Elizabeth Bennet. However, he has become bereft and regretful.  His cousin, the inimitable Viscount Saye, has no patience and little sympathy with Darcy. He correctly points out that in leaving Kent, after handing his letter to Elizabeth, Darcy denied her the right of reply.  He drags Darcy out for a walk in Hyde Park.  By coincidence, Elizabeth and her sister Jane are walking with their aunt Gardner and cousins.  After introductions, Darcy is floundering, so Saye takes charge, charming the ladies.  Could this be another chance for Darcy? Will Saye be unbearably outrageous and what will Florizel do? Darcy, Elizabeth and Saye in the hands of Amy D’Orazio! How could it be anything but glorious? Insufficient Vanity by LM Romano When Elizabeth Bennet shared the news of her sister's elopement, she was sure that it put an end to he...

Fitzwilliam Darcy is despondent following his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet.  Initially, he was angry. How dare someone inferior to him refuse?  And there of course was the problem. His Darcy pride, had blasted his hopes.  When he realises this he berates himself and sinks into despair.  In this frame of mind, he decides to ride to Kent to propose to his cousin Anne De Bourgh.  His male cousins Colonel Fitzwilliam and Viscount Saye, decide to stage an intervention.  When the Colonel announces that he will pursue Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy is horrified and is spurred into action.  A private gentleman's bet on the outcome, gets rapidly out of hand and includes many of the Ton.  One can predict Elizabeth Bennet's response to being the object of a bet! An excellent story. Darcy is lovely, the Colonel is deliberately both charming and irritating. Viscount Saye is his own inimitable self and gets all the best lines!. I received a free copy of thi...

On a visit to her Uncle Gardner in London, the 16 year old Elizabeth Bennet and a friend are excited to be invited to a ball. They fib to her uncle so that they can attend. It does not strike them as odd that the invitation is from a stranger in Hyde Park! The ball is being held for mistresses to find new protectors, but Elizabeth is too naive to realise. She rapidly finds herself the target of some unwanted attention. Fitzwilliam Darcy followed his erstwhile friend, George Wickham to the ball.  He rapidly recognises what is going on and is preparing to leave when he spots Elizabeth. The only way to deflect unwanted attention is to “claim” her for himself. A dance and a thorough kiss do the job. It is at this point that an apoplectic Mr Gardner rushes in to rescue Elizabeth. Darcy is accused of compromise but refuses to marry Elizabeth. After a lot of wrangling it seems they are betrothed – sort of! Over several years, Darcy refuses to marry Elizabeth but Mr Bennet won’t release hi...

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...

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

After a stormy courtship of misunderstandings and conflict, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy find married bliss. Unfortunately, life starts to get in the way.   While friends and family fill their nurseries, Elizabeth and Darcy still have no family after five years of marriage. Darcy needs an heir, but the loss of Georgiana in childbirth and Elizabeth’s near fatal miscarriage haunt him. Elizabeth feels that she is failing him and desperately wants a baby. The distress changes Elizabeth’s sunny disposition and Darcy often feels he can never say the right thing. As a result, they become more and more distant from each other, with Darcy retreating behind his mask of haughtiness. They reach a point where desperate measures seem to be the only way to save their marriage. Elizabeth’s solution is shocking, but Darcy reluctantly agrees, whilst still hoping for an alternative. And so they depart for Italy, where they hope an answer awaits them. The distance between Darcy and Elizabeth is pai...

Viscount Saye is heir to the Earl of Matlock. He is clever, rich and handsome, with a carefully cultivated reputation as an outrageous flirt, a dandy and something of a rake. He is also shocked to find himself in love for the first time at two and thirty. He has flirted with Lillian Goddard for some months and even managed the odd intimate moment. When he hears that she is shortly to receive a proposal, he decides action must be taken. A fabulous house party at the Matlock estate is arranged. Twenty guests are invited, just so Saye can woo one woman. In attendance are Georgette Hawkridge, Saye’s cousin, who brings along her closest friends, Lilly and Sarah. Georgette has a secret passion for Samuel Anderson. Unfortunately, her father disapproves of Anderson, so subterfuge is essential. Cousin, Fitzwilliam Darcy hopes his betrothed, Elizabeth Bennet will attend. Her father is deliberately delaying their marriage and denies Elizabeth permission to attend. Viscount Saye and Mrs Bennet con...

When confronted with Lady Catherine’s demands to leave Darcy alone, Elizabeth decides it is wiser not to provoke the woman. When Darcy hears of her response, his last hope of her regard flickers out. Feeling he has nothing to lose, her proposes to his cousin Anne De Bourgh. Only a few weeks later, he discovers Elizabeth does love him, but he is now bound to Anne. The pain of this knowledge is unbearable to Elizabeth and she arranges to travel to the continent to mend her heart. After two years she returns, still in love with Darcy. Believing him married with possibly a family, she resolves to offer her friendship. But what is the truth about Darcy’s status? Can friendship or something more flourish? This story is absolutely brilliant. The angst and the pain of misunderstandings and impossible love is palpable When poor Darcy was left without hope, I cried! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own. Amazon revi...

When Caroline Bingley’s desperation for the money and status of Mr Darcy, leads her to attempt a compromise, he is equally desperate to avoid marrying her. So desperate, that he lies to his friend, Charles Bingley, claiming he is betrothed to Elizabeth Bennet, who happens to be visiting the house. She has never liked Mr Darcy and refuses his officious proposal – “I find it necessary that we should marry!” However, on returning to her home, she discovers that both of her parents are determined that she marry her cousin, Mr Collins. He is the heir to her family’s estate, stupid and physically repellent. Elizabeth's only escape is to tell her father that she has accepted Mr Darcy. From this beginning of an engagement to the least, worst option, Elizabeth and Darcy must try to carve out a happy future. This is wonderful book with angst, passion, misunderstandings, love and acceptance. I heartily recommend you read it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntaril...