Amidst stolen kisses and fiery glances, can love triumph over treachery? In Spring 1811, when Elizabeth Bennet visits Derbyshire with her aunt and uncle, a chance encounter with Mr. Darcy at a village festival sets her world aflame. As the festival dances spin a tale of burgeoning desire and social machinations, Elizabeth's sharp wit and Mr. Darcy's brooding demeanor clash in a tempest of attraction and societal expectations. With each stolen moment and heated glance, the two must navigate their burgeoning connection, one neither expected nor understands. But the true storm brews with Mr. ...

“You will be coming out at your next birthday and you must act like the daughter of a gentleman so you can attract a husband!” Mrs. Bennet reminded her. “Yes, Mamma.” Elizabeth’s mouth was saying “yes,” but her heart was saying “no.” She visualized what it would be like at her first assembly. Would she dress like her older sister and be expected to flirt with prospective suitors? How would John Lucas and her other pals react to her if she acted as a young woman instead of as one of the boys? As her mother droned on, she conjured a picture in her mind. Her mother was there ...

‘Beyond Legal Matters’ is another romantic version of the classic story and the second Pride and Prejudice variation by Laura Nickleby, author of the intriguing novella ‘Who Shot Mr Darcy?’ Colonel Geoffrey Fitzwilliam is trying to convince Mr Darcy that he should consider finding a wife. Elizabeth Bennet’s family is excited to hear that Netherfield will have a new tenant; their neighbour – a young wealthy young gentleman – will get a large party for the Meryton ball from London. Meanwhile, Mr Darcy is required at his Aunt’s home, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. He travels there ...

A secret kiss. A sister's betrayal. Can Mr. Darcy sacrifice pride for the ultimate prize, Miss Elizabeth, warm and willing, in his marriage bed? After rejecting Mr. Darcy's first proposal, a visit to Pemberley and fate offers Elizabeth a second chance. And the attraction between them has only grown. But even if Mr. Darcy has taken steps to repair the broken beginning between Mr. Bingley and Jane, will their love survive Lydia's betrayal? Since botching his proposal at Hunsford, Mr. Darcy's passion for Miss Elizabeth Bennet has only grown. When his sister, Georgiana, invites the Gardiners ...

Between an old friend and a former adversary lies Elizabeth's heart—and her predicament. When Elizabeth Bennet receives an unexpected invitation from Thomas Harrington, a childhood friend who has recently inherited the magnificent Ashfield Park in Derbyshire, she anticipates nothing more than a pleasant reunion. Yet her visit proves far more complicated than expected, especially when a ball at Ashfield brings her face-to-face with Mr. Darcy, the man whose proposal she so firmly rejected months before. As circumstances force Elizabeth to navigate between these two gentlemen, she discovers ...

November 1812. The untimely death of Mr William Collins leaves Charlotte a young widow with a month-old daughter and an uncertain future. At the funeral, Mr James Collins, William’s younger brother, makes his debut—a kind, resourceful, and unexpectedly charming gentleman. Unlike his late brother, James is eager to help those around him, offering support to his sister-in-law and standing firm against Lady Catherine’s overbearing interference. As the owner of a successful firm supplying high-quality timber to Parliament, James is no stranger to responsibility. However, when Lady ...

Time is running out to save Jane from ruin. Elizabeth turns to the one person who can help her. . .but is Darcy a knight or a scoundrel? It's her one chance to save her sister, but when Elizabeth pleads for Darcy's assistance, he cannot help but take advantage of having the woman he wants to wed in his debt. The bargain they strike is for one night only. . .or is that what Darcy wants Elizabeth to believe? Despicably Darcy's is a Pride and Prejudice sensual romance variation for readers who enjoy Darcy with a sensual edge and Elizabeth succumbing to his tender mercies. . .

When Elizabeth unexpectedly crosses his path, Darcy seizes his chance to reclaim the woman he lost. Upon discovering the villainous lie Wickham told to separate Darcy from Elizabeth, Darcy is determined to win his bride, and let nothing else come between them. But Wickham threatens to weave another web of deceit, blackmailing Elizabeth into arranging a meeting between he and Georgiana. Will Elizabeth succumb, or will she and Darcy trust in each other enough to banish darkness once and for all Second Chance to Marry is a sensual Pride and Prejudice variation novella.

A masked encounter. A scandalous rumor. Can love bloom from the seeds of deception? At Meryton's Harvest Festival, Elizabeth Bennet dons the guise of Shakespeare's Ganymede, seeking only to secure her sister's happiness. But a chance encounter with a mysterious Benedick sets her heart aflame. As masks conceal identities, passion ignites in the shadows. When the clock strikes midnight and faces are revealed, Elizabeth is shocked to discover her Benedick is none other than the proud Mr. Darcy. As scandalous whispers threaten to destroy her reputation, Mr. Darcy makes a bold declaration that ...

What if Elizabeth decided to listen to the words of her good friend, Mrs. Charlotte Collins, when she told her that Mr. Darcy was in love with her? Thus begins Charlotte's Wisdom... Elizabeth is thrown for a loop when she reconsiders Charlotte's words, "My dear Eliza, he must be in love with you, or he would never have called on us in this familiar way.'' She wonders about Mr. Wickham and his tale of woe, and she begins to consider the possibility that perhaps the man, for whatever reason, had lied to her about Mr. Darcy. Asking for Charlotte's advice, Elizabeth implores her friend to ...

"It is remarkable how many great romances begin with a lie." When Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to Netherfield with an outrageous proposal, a false courtship to protect his sister's future, Elizabeth Bennet is certain he has lost his senses. Yet as she learns of Lady Catherine's threats and his devotion to Georgiana, Elizabeth finds herself agreeing to the charade. Their arrangement is meant to be temporary. He gains protection from his aunt's schemes, while she escapes her mother's desperate matchmaking and secures Bingley's return for Jane. Simple, practical, and absolutely not romantic. As ...

Attention: Please note that this is the second edition of this book. Apart from an updated formatting, there is no new content for those who have already read or purchased the previous edition. It is the summer of 1811 and dark clouds overshadow the beauty and peace of Pemberley. Fitzwilliam Darcy is fighting to protect his sister’s honour and reputation, after her attempt to elope with the scoundrel George Wickham. He has brought her home to Derbyshire, where he hopes she can heal the wounds of her soul and regain her spirit. But some things are beyond his control, as he discovers when a...

This is yet another sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice Variation. This book of 64,000 words takes Elizabeth and Darcy out of their usual circumstances and meeting places. All of the usual villains are part of the story but minimized significantly. If you enjoy a light-hearted version of Our Dear Couple’s road to Happily Ever After, this may be a book for you. Excerpt: Mr. Thomas Bennet massaged his temples as his five-day-old daughter again woke and cried in hungry complaint. He and the wet nurse Mrs. Lindsay had been on the road for two days with the infant, and his nerves had ...

In this low angst, a sweet retelling of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Bennet is not just idle, he is actively cruel. And Mrs. Bennet, while still uneducated, must do whatever she can to protect her daughters from their father. Mr. Darcy’s epiphany comes much earlier than in canon and it changes his relationships not only with the Bennets but with his sister, his cousin Anne, and Bingley. When the Bennet matriarch moves to an estate outside of Bath with her daughters, Bingley follows and so do both Darcy siblings.

No memory. No prospects. A gentleman following her home. . .and a child with her eyes. Elizabeth Bennet woke with no memory of her past, but builds a quiet life as a London shop girl. But she can't shake the feeling she's being watched—or the mysterious dark-haired gentleman who follows her wherever she goes. Confrontation forces her into an unthinkable situation—governess to the gentleman’s small daughter. But Mr Darcy soon makes clear he holds the secret keys to her past, and if she trusts him, in time he will reveal all. If a new shadow does not reveal a sordid truth first, forcing...