𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

Charles Bingley is enamoured of a Bennet lady. Unfortunately, while the beautiful, sweet Jane Bennet holds his heart, it is the Bennet Matron who is the recipient of his physical passion at the Netherfield ball! Fitzwilliam Darcy is an unwilling witness to the liaison. Bingley flees to London and goes underground, avoiding Darcy. Very soon Mrs Bennet departs for London, on a mission of mercy to care for an ailing friend.  When several weeks pass by with no sign of Mrs Bennet returning, Elizabeth Bennet is tasked with discreetly tracking her down. Darcy is searching for Bingley and regularly finds himself in company with Elizabeth who is searching for her mother.  The haut ton get wind of these encounters and weave a romance out of it! Elizabeth moves from disliking Darcy to admiring him, but is convinced he despises her and the Bennet family. Unfortunately, while Darcy is infatuated with Elizabeth, he does view her as unsuitable to be his wife. He has a great deal of growing t...

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...

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 ...

Fitzwilliam Darcy is still bereft at his failure to win the love of Elizabeth Bennet. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is heartbroken that she fell in love with Darcy, but he never returned for her. A year later finds them both in London.  A chance encounter in a gallery leads to what, may or may not have been "The Cut Direct". The gallery contains a couch, which bears witness to much gossip, misunderstandings and mistaken identities. It is also where we encounter the Cad! Cue many misguided efforts to correct mistakes, relaying messages to entirely the wrong person.  Happy endings are of course guaranteed. All in all, it is glorious mayhem. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

As Elizabeth Bennet tours Pemberley, she feels anxious about running into the owner, Mr. Darcy. Having rejected his proposal of marriage, she assumes he must loathe her. However, when they do cross paths, she is pleasantly surprised to find that he harbours no ill feelings towards her. Unfortunately, Elizabeth is unaware that her reunion with the master of Pemberley is regarded with suspicion by one very significant member of the household. To this person, very few are good enough for Darcy and Elizabeth is dismissed as a fortune hunter to be repelled. Darcy is astonished to discover Miss Bennet’s presence in his home, and even more surprised to learn that her opinion of him has significantly improved.  He begins to contemplate resuming his efforts to win her affection, but unforeseen obstacles emerge that could jeopardize their chances of happiness. Pemberley is under threat. What starts as a small crack, grows bigger, eventually threatening an entire wing. This also serves as a m...

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...

Fitzwilliam Darcy has it all. Handsome, very rich, nephew of an Earl and owner of the fabulous Pemberley. He also has a vexatious aunt, who insists he was betrothed in infancy to his sickly cousin Anne de Bourgh. Anne believes it, he knows it is untrue. Darcy recently visited Hertfordshire and met the witty, beautiful and kind Elizabeth Bennet. He has lost his heart to her. However, he knows it is his duty to marry for rank, fortune and connection. None of which Elizabeth has. He has dragged himself away to prevent being overwhelmed by his desire to propose. Darcy is already like a bear with a sore head, when he discovers that his sister has told Anne de Bourgh of his feelings for Elizabeth. Anne who rarely leaves her home, decides to head for Hertfordshire to see off her rival. News that his enemy George Wickham, a rake, is paying attention to Anne forces Darcy to return to Hertfordshire to retrieve his cousin. And so begins a gradual unravelling of misunderstandings and prejudices. W...