𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

While Elizabeth and Darcy are still secluded at Darcy House after their wedding, an unwelcome visitor forces their way in.  Lady Catherine de Bourgh has already expressed her disapproval of her nephew's marriage.  Darcy is irate when she demands that Elizabeth accept her tutelage in achieving acceptance in Society.  He is utterly horrified when Elizabeth accepts, as a way to heal the breach in Darcy's family.  However, with the assistance of other members of the family, Elizabeth manages to establish a rapport with the irascible dowager.  For Lady Catherine, the arrival of an old family friend sparks memories of an unrequited love, but is there hope for more in the Autumn of their lives?  Really surprising but delightful denouement. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amazon review Goodreads review

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 re...

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

Jane Bennet goes on holiday to Ramsgate. There she befriends Georgiana Darcy and meets George Wickham. In an uncharacteristically impetuous turn of events, she returns to Longbourn in love and betrothed! Wickham charms most of the family then departs for London to take care of “business”. Georgiana was in turns delighted with her new friend, then bereft when Jane no longer had time for her, due to Wickham’s intense courtship. Fitzwilliam Darcy is angry at this treatment of his sister, but never expects to meet this inconstant friend. Thus, when he joins his friend Bingley at Netherfield Park, he is surprised and somewhat resentful on meeting Jane. On their part, the Bennet family are worried about the appearance of Darcy, due to Wickham’s tall tales of his wickedness. Elizabeth Bennet is determined to find out the true character of Jane’s betrothed and Fitzwilliam Darcy might just have the answers. An interesting variation, well worth a read! Amazon review Goodreads review

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...

Fitzwilliam Darcy loves Elizabeth Bennet and Charles Bingley loves Jane Bennet. The men have returned to Hertfordshire, to woo the sisters. Unfortunately, on a windy autumn day, an accident happens with profound consequences. The Bennet sisters are crossing a small bridge, when an altercation with a fox, causes Jane and Kitty to fall off. Elizabeth saves Kitty, but Jane goes into the river, hitting her head. Charles would have been delighted to come to her rescue, if only he had not been distracted by his hat. Instead, Darcy leaps in to save Jane. When Jane develops a sort of amnesia, she latches onto the fact that Darcy rescued her. Thus, in her mind he must be her true love. She doesn’t even remember Charles or her feelings for him. What follows is funny, with some slight angst. Elizabeth works with Darcy, to support Jane in her confusion, whilst trying to shield Bingley from the truth, lest he abandon Jane again. Add in Mrs Bennet’s matchmaking machinations to really stir the pot! G...

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

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 they last met at Jane and Bingley’s wedding, misapprehension of each other’s feelings kept Elizabeth and Darcy distant. In the intervening year he has travelled in Greece, hoping distance and distraction might mend his heart. Elizabeth has lived with the Bingleys and rejected yet another proposal, all the while missing Darcy and regretting the loss of his regard. When Darcy returns from Greece, heavy snow stops him travelling to Derbyshire for Christmas. Bingley prevails upon him to join the Bingley Christmas celebrations. The knowledge that Elizabeth will be present, both disturbs and attracts Darcy. The resulting story is a delightful reacquaintance of Darcy and Elizabeth at Christmas. There is yearning and hope, with a tiny touch of angst. Wonderful! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own. Amazon review Goodreads review

You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family! Fitzwilliam Darcy already saved his cousin Anne’s reputation, marrying her when pregnant with some charlatan’s child and suffering from the French disease. Her estate, Rosings was struggling, so he took that on.  Anne is now dead and his uncle, Lord Matlock, blames him for her death and believes that he just wanted Rosings. And now the Earl, wants him to marry his stepdaughter. Darcy is fed up with his family's demands and flees to the countryside. Darcy hides at Netherfield but develops an unlikely friendship with Mr Bennet. While Darcy and Bennet relish their friendship, Elizabeth Bennet is angry because suddenly, her position as close companion to her father is being usurped. When Mr Bennet reveals that he is dying, he enlists Darcy's help in a scheme to support his family. Darcy is furious when he subsequently finds he is obligated to marry Elizabeth, to fulfil a dying man's wish. We watch as Darc...