𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

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

Fitzwilliam Darcy is avoiding Elizabeth Bennet. He refused to attend his best friend Bingleys’ wedding to her sister Jane, he declined an invitation to join them for Christmas at Netherfield and he is fleeing London before she is due to arrive. Darcy loves Elizabeth but holds no hope that she returns his affection. The little glimmer of hope was dashed by the elopement of Lydia Bennet with Wickham. When a snowstorm forces Darcy and his sister to seek shelter at Netherfield, he comforts himself that at least Elizabeth is in London. Elizabeth has been bereft since she lost the good opinion of Fitzwilliam Darcy. Coming to love him late in their acquaintance, she mourns that Lydia’s behaviour and the connexion to Wickham has turned Darcy away from her. Now even her trip to London is denied her as she is prevailed upon to attend the house party at Netherfield. Mrs Bennet will not let her pass up the company of eligible young men! After a difficult start, Elizabeth and Darcy spend time toget...

During a sight seeing trip to Bodden Chapel, a landslide threatens Elizabeth Bennet’s life.  Fitzwilliam Darcy leaps to protect her and the pair are buried alive together in a tiny space under rubble and soil. The description of this is intense and claustrophobia inducing! Being buried with an injured, semi-conscious gentleman overnight is viewed as a compromise, so marriage is essential to repair reputation. We follow Elizabeth’s thoughts as she comes to terms with impending  marriage to a man she was determined to dislike. In addition, she feels guilty that in saving her, Darcy received a head injury which resulted in blindness. I adored this book. The initial drama was compelling, the slow thawing of Elizabeth’s feelings about Darcy, together with his efforts to draw her closer to him were absorbing and the angst of the misunderstanding made me cry! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own. Amazon...