𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

Everyone always holds their breath during a wedding, when the priest declares “If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace” But rarely does anybody speak.  Except Lady Catherine de Burgh.  In so many Pride and prejudice variations, her objection usually amounts to “I want him to marry my daughter and I am accustomed to getting my own way “ In this variation, she has a signed and sealed marriage contract to wave under the priest’s nose. This is obviously heartbreaking for Darcy and Elizabeth. He feels that his honour is offended, she worries about being abandoned. They both head for Rosings to find answers. Darcy’s new solicitor, Mr Patel is an interesting character, who proves useful on several fronts. The way of solving this conundrum, is to find a worthy husband for Anne de Burgh. The planning of a ball, to meet suitors is sound, but locating it in the assembly room of the Hunsford...

Fitzwilliam Darcy has been bewitched by the beautiful, witty Elizabeth Bennet. However, her status in Society makes her unsuitable to be his wife. He flees from her company, back to London, to try to forget her. His imperious aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh has always insisted that Darcy was betrothed to her daughter Anne from childhood. Neither Darcy or Anne favours the alliance and have told Anne’s mother. However, Lady Catherine is determined! When Anne tells Darcy that she has found love and accepted an offer of marriage, he is delighted. However, Lady Catherine won’t give her consent until Darcy is no longer available. To help his cousin, Darcy plans a fake betrothal, hoping that will be enough to convince Lady Catherine. But who would be willing to enter into a fake courtship? Darcy decides to approach Elizabeth Bennet and offer a large sum of money, knowing she and her family face genteel poverty. Elizabeth dislikes Darcy, but needs the money. So Elizabeth and her sister, Jane mo...

A short and steamy novella. Darcy returns to Netherfield on an errand for Bingley. On the way he comes across Elizabeth Bennet and they are both waylayed by snow and ice. A day and a night spent in Mr Bennet’s hunting cabin gives Darcy the opportunity to improve Elizabeth’s opinion of him. So effective is he, that Elizabeth welcomes both his suit and his ardour. But will their tryst be discovered? Will Mr Bennet agree to the match? Given the length of the story, one has to forgive the lightning speed change in Elizabeth’s sentiments. The story is tender and passionate with a piquant hint of angst. Very enjoyable. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review   Goodreads review Twitter post

Fitzwilliam Darcy proposed to Elizabeth Bennet, the woman he loves. Unfortunately, Darcy’s previous haughty, arrogant behaviour had left her with a profound dislike of him. The proposal was ham-fisted at best. In reality, profoundly insulting. Elizabeth’s response was volcanic! She let him know exactly what she thought of him. Darcy handed Elizabeth a letter explaining himself. Particularly, the reason he despises Elizabeth’s friend Wickham (for trying to elope with his 15 year old sister Georgiana). Elizabeth is forced to re-evaluate her opinion of Darcy and comes to realise, too late, that she loves him. The book opens several months later. Elizabeth is packed and ready to leave on holiday, when an express from her aunt details a delay in their trip to Derbyshire. Suddenly at a loose end, she and her sister walk in to town. They come across a well dressed teenage girl, left stranded on a trip to Brighton by her thieving maid. This girl turns out to be Georgiana Darcy who has run away...

Elizabeth takes London by storm   Elizabeth Bennett is desperate to help her heartbroken eldest sister. Jane is pining for Mr Bingley, who was persuaded of her indifference by his malicious sisters and misguided friend Darcy. Elizabeth travels to London to track down Bingley and encourage him to return his attentions to Jane. She views Darcy as abominable - "he was as pleasing in his physical features as he was black of heart". Over time she wins her battle for Jane's happiness. She then faces a war with her own prejudices against Darcy, as she comes to know him - "And then, the worst thing happened. He smiled." But as her heart softens, she finds Darcy hard to read. He is alternately attentive, then distant, as he worries that he will expose Elizabeth to the gossips of the ton. I really liked the way Elizabeth is portrayed. She is stout-hearted in defence of her friends but vulnerable when she is unsure of Darcy. Darcy is lovely, but he took so long ...