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Attempted Compromises
What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy were thrust into marriage by a failed compromise scheme orchestrated by an old enemy and his cunning accomplice? And what if this was not the first time an attack of this nature had forced Darcy into such a binding union?
Elizabeth Bennet has always prided herself on her independence and her ability to weather any storm. A unique physical trait discovered as a child forced her to endure pain that would be unbearable for any adult. But nothing would prepare her for what was to come.
Netherfield is let to a charming young man, his sisters, and his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy—a widower haunted by past scars and bound by duty to protect his family’s legacy. Elizabeth soon finds herself drawn to the reserved Mr. Darcy, his shy sister Georgiana, and his engaging young son, Andrew.
An old enemy soon appears in Meryton, disturbing the bond formed between Elizabeth and Darcy. With a new accomplice and a dangerous scheme, an attempted compromise is partially foiled - but not everyone survives, and more than one forced marriage results.
Bound by honor yet divided by secrets, can Elizabeth and Darcy find common ground in a marriage neither wanted but may ultimately need? Attempted Compromises weaves a tale of betrayal, resilience, and unexpected love that will challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves—and each other.
Attempted Compromises is a clean and sweet Pride & Prejudice variation regency romance of approximately 100,000 words.
Elizabeth Bennet has always prided herself on her independence and her ability to weather any storm. A unique physical trait discovered as a child forced her to endure pain that would be unbearable for any adult. But nothing would prepare her for what was to come.
Netherfield is let to a charming young man, his sisters, and his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy—a widower haunted by past scars and bound by duty to protect his family’s legacy. Elizabeth soon finds herself drawn to the reserved Mr. Darcy, his shy sister Georgiana, and his engaging young son, Andrew.
An old enemy soon appears in Meryton, disturbing the bond formed between Elizabeth and Darcy. With a new accomplice and a dangerous scheme, an attempted compromise is partially foiled - but not everyone survives, and more than one forced marriage results.
Bound by honor yet divided by secrets, can Elizabeth and Darcy find common ground in a marriage neither wanted but may ultimately need? Attempted Compromises weaves a tale of betrayal, resilience, and unexpected love that will challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves—and each other.
Attempted Compromises is a clean and sweet Pride & Prejudice variation regency romance of approximately 100,000 words.
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426 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2025
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Tiffany Thomas
26 books51 followersWelcome! I’m Tiffany Thomas, and I’m so glad you are here!
I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
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I’m a homeschooling mom of four with Crohn’s disease. Prior to becoming ill, I was a public middle school math teacher for several years.
My husband, Phillip, and I run the blog Saving Talents – which I definitely think you should check out!
I love chocolate, sci-fi, and Jane Austen (obviously). I’m the oldest of 10 kids (6 bio, 4 adopted from foster care).
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, Mormon).
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me – I love hearing from my readers! Just sign up for my newsletter and hit “reply” when you get an email from me.
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April 4, 2025
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars. As mentioned by a number of other reviews this book needs good editing and/or proofreading. I found myself rereading certain parts as I was confused as to whether I messed something.
The author's story description gives a good summary. We have Darcy, not once but twice being involved with a "compromise". The one is not one in which he was not directly involved but rather one in which he finds himself marrying to "save" a reputation and, as it turns out, to give the resulting child a father. (He does become a very good and loving father.)
Then when he and the Bingleys move into Netherfield, we again have Elizabeth coming to nurse Jane when she becomes sick. It is there that E. meets the young "son" of Darcy and befriends him. She also becomes friends with Georgiana.
The second compromise is an event I have not read of in other variations. We have two villains, a death and an attempted murder. One villain then betrays the other and things are upended in that thread. Again Darcy finds himself marrying to save the reputation of a lady, our Elizabeth. I had to applaud the fate for both villains in this tale. (The author has actually followed up the one's fate in other story.)
We read of both admiring and falling for the other but both are reticent about sharing their feelings.
I deducted 1/2 a star due to the many errors or needs for editing. However the underlying story is so good that I highly recommend it to others.
The author's story description gives a good summary. We have Darcy, not once but twice being involved with a "compromise". The one is not one in which he was not directly involved but rather one in which he finds himself marrying to "save" a reputation and, as it turns out, to give the resulting child a father. (He does become a very good and loving father.)
Then when he and the Bingleys move into Netherfield, we again have Elizabeth coming to nurse Jane when she becomes sick. It is there that E. meets the young "son" of Darcy and befriends him. She also becomes friends with Georgiana.
The second compromise is an event I have not read of in other variations. We have two villains, a death and an attempted murder. One villain then betrays the other and things are upended in that thread. Again Darcy finds himself marrying to save the reputation of a lady, our Elizabeth. I had to applaud the fate for both villains in this tale. (The author has actually followed up the one's fate in other story.)
We read of both admiring and falling for the other but both are reticent about sharing their feelings.
I deducted 1/2 a star due to the many errors or needs for editing. However the underlying story is so good that I highly recommend it to others.
January 30, 2025
I am really struggling to rate this. I liked the story a lot, and I’ve enjoyed several of this author’s other stories.
This story had a great plot. Darcy’s affection for his son was very sweet, and the story of his first marriage was well written with all the right emotions. In general, the story did well in describing the growing feelings between Darcy and Elizabeth, although some of their doubts lingered too long near the end.
There were errors that should have been caught by a proofreader and even more errors that should have been caught by her beta readers. I didn’t bother to add a note for each editing mistake, but I do have about 20 notes about errors in the story itself. Characters seem to mysteriously appear and disappear from the story. There are mistakes in positioning characters in a scene as well as having characters move in a way that contradicts a previous paragraph (the character is sitting, but then he steps forward without standing). Hair color changes. Darcy owns Rosings, so how is it possible that Collins was given the living at Hunsford by Lady Catherine, who lives in the dower house? That is not adequately explained. An elaborate plot to compromise Darcy has some rather large plot holes.
These mistakes in the story kept pulling me out of the narrative as I tried to reconcile everything in my mind. I really wanted to give this 5-stars, but I can’t in good conscience. I will rate it 3.5-stars rounded up.
This story had a great plot. Darcy’s affection for his son was very sweet, and the story of his first marriage was well written with all the right emotions. In general, the story did well in describing the growing feelings between Darcy and Elizabeth, although some of their doubts lingered too long near the end.
There were errors that should have been caught by a proofreader and even more errors that should have been caught by her beta readers. I didn’t bother to add a note for each editing mistake, but I do have about 20 notes about errors in the story itself. Characters seem to mysteriously appear and disappear from the story. There are mistakes in positioning characters in a scene as well as having characters move in a way that contradicts a previous paragraph (the character is sitting, but then he steps forward without standing). Hair color changes. Darcy owns Rosings, so how is it possible that Collins was given the living at Hunsford by Lady Catherine, who lives in the dower house? That is not adequately explained. An elaborate plot to compromise Darcy has some rather large plot holes.
These mistakes in the story kept pulling me out of the narrative as I tried to reconcile everything in my mind. I really wanted to give this 5-stars, but I can’t in good conscience. I will rate it 3.5-stars rounded up.
January 30, 2025
Great, easy read
I enjoyed this book. I liked the plot. I think it's a combo of 2 online fanfic stories, leading to it being a bit muddled at the end (Darcy married before Wickham, but that didn't really affect the plotline, a few other minor things). But overall, a great read! I like this author, I enjoyed her other works and would recommend
I enjoyed this book. I liked the plot. I think it's a combo of 2 online fanfic stories, leading to it being a bit muddled at the end (Darcy married before Wickham, but that didn't really affect the plotline, a few other minor things). But overall, a great read! I like this author, I enjoyed her other works and would recommend
March 8, 2025
An original variation
From setting the stage at the beginning, it carefully takes the story through a great narrative describing the evolution of the relationship between our dear couple and how they get to appreciate and love the other. Wonderful tale!
From setting the stage at the beginning, it carefully takes the story through a great narrative describing the evolution of the relationship between our dear couple and how they get to appreciate and love the other. Wonderful tale!
February 13, 2025
The story is good but the writing is not coherent. This is unusual for Tiffany Thomas and I was really surprised. Not sure if this book was released in a rush without sufficient editing or what. Some more egregious examples of this are: At Netherfield Elizabeth is sitting next to Jane, then suddenly she is getting up to go check on Jane who is upstairs and ill. At Netherfield Darcy is sitting near the hearth, then standing next to the mantle, then sitting again looking up at Elizabeth as she approaches. A maid cleans blood off Elizabeth’s face and two paragraphs later Mrs Nichols is cleaning the same blood off Elizabeth’s face. Darcy and Elizabeth’s daughter is called Annabeth, then a half page later she is referred to as Lizzy. These errors were noticeable and pulled me out of the story as I reread to figure out if I’d just missed something. Thus the three stars.
I did like the story. Darcy had a forced marriage to Anne deBurgh thanks to Wickham and is then widowed and raising Anne and Wickham’s son as his own. He wants to remarry but requires someone who is compassionate and can love and care for him, Georgiana and his son Andrew. He comes to Hertfordshire with the Bingleys, not anticipating anything positive. Indeed Caroline is at her worst attempting to ingratiate herself with Darcy by pretending to like children and his son Andrew in particular. Yup, that doesn’t go so well. He manages to insult Elizabeth at the assembly where gossip about he and Bingley and their incomes is making the rounds. He later apologizes for his poor behavior leaving Elizabeth confused about his true character. They both slowly learn to admire the other, although their feelings are not readily apparent.
Caroline watches Darcy’s admiration for Elizabeth growing and she is not about to be denied her prize. She both uses Wickham and is used by him as she forwards a plan to compromise Darcy using drugged tea. Both Wickham and Caroline were particularly evil in this story. Caroline gets double crossed but they both get their just rewards in the end, Lady Catherine has only a brief cameo but she was pretty awful as well.
This was a slow burn romance for ODC and, even after marriage, they continued to be unsure of the other’s regard. Eventually they both get up enough courage to share their feelings and, yay, HEA! Nice lower angst read but I wish she would re-edit.
I did like the story. Darcy had a forced marriage to Anne deBurgh thanks to Wickham and is then widowed and raising Anne and Wickham’s son as his own. He wants to remarry but requires someone who is compassionate and can love and care for him, Georgiana and his son Andrew. He comes to Hertfordshire with the Bingleys, not anticipating anything positive. Indeed Caroline is at her worst attempting to ingratiate herself with Darcy by pretending to like children and his son Andrew in particular. Yup, that doesn’t go so well. He manages to insult Elizabeth at the assembly where gossip about he and Bingley and their incomes is making the rounds. He later apologizes for his poor behavior leaving Elizabeth confused about his true character. They both slowly learn to admire the other, although their feelings are not readily apparent.
Caroline watches Darcy’s admiration for Elizabeth growing and she is not about to be denied her prize. She both uses Wickham and is used by him as she forwards a plan to compromise Darcy using drugged tea. Both Wickham and Caroline were particularly evil in this story. Caroline gets double crossed but they both get their just rewards in the end, Lady Catherine has only a brief cameo but she was pretty awful as well.
This was a slow burn romance for ODC and, even after marriage, they continued to be unsure of the other’s regard. Eventually they both get up enough courage to share their feelings and, yay, HEA! Nice lower angst read but I wish she would re-edit.
February 13, 2025
3.5 stars
The first 60% of this book had me riveted, with well-drawn characters (special mention to Andrew) and a fast pace. However, small editing errors turned onto larger concerns. I can overlook the differing colors of Elizabeth’s wedding dress, and the reference to her as a resident of Netherfield.
However, other details matter, such as the mention of Longbourn’s carriage, when the conveyance earlier in the scene was Netherfield’s. This is important. In addition, Caroline knows Darcy was previously married. This fact becomes very important later.
Wickham, a career criminal, should know better than to do dastardly deeds while cloaked in red.
Then there are the Delayed Conversations and an unneeded scene with LCdB.
Finally, Caroline’s connivances are peak Rube Goldberg.
Finally, although not graphic, we did not need Darcy’s extended conversation about His Past. Not only do we not need to know this for any possible reason in the plot, but knowing it doesn’t make him more manly. It makes him less noble (and more like Wickham).
Amazon sadly doesn’t let reviewers award half points, so I really wavered between awarding four stars or three.
The first 60% of this book had me riveted, with well-drawn characters (special mention to Andrew) and a fast pace. However, small editing errors turned onto larger concerns. I can overlook the differing colors of Elizabeth’s wedding dress, and the reference to her as a resident of Netherfield.
However, other details matter, such as the mention of Longbourn’s carriage, when the conveyance earlier in the scene was Netherfield’s. This is important. In addition, Caroline knows Darcy was previously married. This fact becomes very important later.
Wickham, a career criminal, should know better than to do dastardly deeds while cloaked in red.
Then there are the Delayed Conversations and an unneeded scene with LCdB.
Finally, Caroline’s connivances are peak Rube Goldberg.
Finally, although not graphic, we did not need Darcy’s extended conversation about His Past. Not only do we not need to know this for any possible reason in the plot, but knowing it doesn’t make him more manly. It makes him less noble (and more like Wickham).
Amazon sadly doesn’t let reviewers award half points, so I really wavered between awarding four stars or three.
February 9, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: There are mentions of assault and violence, one act leading to murder. Nothing in graphic detail though.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This story weaves a tale of betrayal, resilience, and unexpected love that will challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves, and each other.
What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy were thrust into marriage by a failed compromise scheme orchestrated by an old enemy and his cunning accomplice, and what if this was not the first time an attack of this nature had forced Darcy into such a binding union? Elizabeth Bennet has always prided herself on her independence and her ability to weather any storm. A unique physical trait discovered as a child forced her to endure pain that would be unbearable for any adult, but nothing would prepare her for what was to come.
Netherfield is let to a charming young man, his sisters, and his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, a widower haunted by past scars and bound by duty to protect his family’s legacy. Elizabeth soon finds herself drawn to the reserved Mr. Darcy, his shy sister Georgiana, and his engaging young son, Andrew.
An old enemy soon appears in Meryton, disturbing the bond formed between Elizabeth and Darcy. With a new accomplice and a dangerous scheme, an attempted compromise is partially foiled, but not everyone survives, and more than one forced marriage results.
Bound by honor yet divided by secrets, can Elizabeth and Darcy find common ground in a marriage neither wanted but may ultimately need? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
Warning: There are mentions of assault and violence, one act leading to murder. Nothing in graphic detail though.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This story weaves a tale of betrayal, resilience, and unexpected love that will challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves, and each other.
What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy were thrust into marriage by a failed compromise scheme orchestrated by an old enemy and his cunning accomplice, and what if this was not the first time an attack of this nature had forced Darcy into such a binding union? Elizabeth Bennet has always prided herself on her independence and her ability to weather any storm. A unique physical trait discovered as a child forced her to endure pain that would be unbearable for any adult, but nothing would prepare her for what was to come.
Netherfield is let to a charming young man, his sisters, and his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, a widower haunted by past scars and bound by duty to protect his family’s legacy. Elizabeth soon finds herself drawn to the reserved Mr. Darcy, his shy sister Georgiana, and his engaging young son, Andrew.
An old enemy soon appears in Meryton, disturbing the bond formed between Elizabeth and Darcy. With a new accomplice and a dangerous scheme, an attempted compromise is partially foiled, but not everyone survives, and more than one forced marriage results.
Bound by honor yet divided by secrets, can Elizabeth and Darcy find common ground in a marriage neither wanted but may ultimately need? So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
March 3, 2025
Inconsistent details
It's a good book but inconsistent details annoy me. Wedding dress changing colour, a carriage not used being at the location ect.
It's a good book but inconsistent details annoy me. Wedding dress changing colour, a carriage not used being at the location ect.
February 12, 2025
Great story!
Very enjoyable read. However, the stool has many inconsistencies that need correction. Eg: 1) How did Andrew who had blond hair in Ramsgate become dark? 2) Once Elizabeth was seated with Jane in the drawing room at Netherfield, then she excused herself to go and check on Jane. 3) There’s a point where Elizabeth is referred to as of Netherfield instead of Longbourn.
And grammatical errors with gender confusion abound.
Once the errors are corrected, the book will deserve 5 stars.
Very enjoyable read. However, the stool has many inconsistencies that need correction. Eg: 1) How did Andrew who had blond hair in Ramsgate become dark? 2) Once Elizabeth was seated with Jane in the drawing room at Netherfield, then she excused herself to go and check on Jane. 3) There’s a point where Elizabeth is referred to as of Netherfield instead of Longbourn.
And grammatical errors with gender confusion abound.
Once the errors are corrected, the book will deserve 5 stars.
March 1, 2025
2.5/5. Was an interesting take, but author seemed to confuse the original canon with plot points she had established as different from canon. It got mushy near the end for sure.
April 24, 2025
Good story, Needs editing
The story itself is lovely. The problem is where pieces of multiples stories were seemingly cobbled together without exceedingly attentive blending. So there are points where details change briefly, before changing back. Or bits where things just don't make sense for a moment. (Like Jane was sick upstairs, but Lizzy was sitting next to her in the drawing room, then had to get back upstairs to tend to Jane.) Just small bits, bit you get thrown out of the world being created because of them. Simple fixes, honestly, that would turn this 'good story, okay read' into a rather wonderful one.
The story itself is lovely. The problem is where pieces of multiples stories were seemingly cobbled together without exceedingly attentive blending. So there are points where details change briefly, before changing back. Or bits where things just don't make sense for a moment. (Like Jane was sick upstairs, but Lizzy was sitting next to her in the drawing room, then had to get back upstairs to tend to Jane.) Just small bits, bit you get thrown out of the world being created because of them. Simple fixes, honestly, that would turn this 'good story, okay read' into a rather wonderful one.
February 14, 2025
Lots to like about this book! Nice versions of ODC and family and friends. I gave it a 4 because I found that I skipped over several sections due to wordiness (Elizabeth’s thoughts while walking went on rather long) and more Mr. Collins than I like and then (spoiler alert) Lady C and Collins at the end? Wasn’t a fan of that insertion.
September 10, 2025
Good plot, but inconsistencies. Caroline was despicable as usual. How could she forget Darcy was married before Wickham? Huge plot hole.
Seemed a bit rushed at the end ( not the overdrawn epilogue). Too tidy and too fast--
Why bother to mention a relationship between Mr Bennet and another character... sure wasn't consistent with geography or the morals of the time.
Seemed a bit rushed at the end ( not the overdrawn epilogue). Too tidy and too fast--
Why bother to mention a relationship between Mr Bennet and another character... sure wasn't consistent with geography or the morals of the time.
February 1, 2025
High drama
Caroline Bingley and George Wickham never goes well, and it doesn’t. Plottings, poisoning, and a compromise; what could possibly go more wrong than that? Caroline and Wickham are about to find out.
Caroline Bingley and George Wickham never goes well, and it doesn’t. Plottings, poisoning, and a compromise; what could possibly go more wrong than that? Caroline and Wickham are about to find out.
February 15, 2025
Attempted Compromises
Attempted Compromises was a backfiring episode, for certain people.
There is a baby from a rescue and marriages.
Tiffany can't write anything but great stories.
Attempted Compromises was a backfiring episode, for certain people.
There is a baby from a rescue and marriages.
Tiffany can't write anything but great stories.
May 6, 2025
ATTEMPTED COMPROMISES: a Pride & Prejudice Variation
If compromise is your thing, then you will love this book. From dear Georgie to her stalwart brother Fitzwilliam Darcy, you will be fully entertained.
If compromise is your thing, then you will love this book. From dear Georgie to her stalwart brother Fitzwilliam Darcy, you will be fully entertained.
January 31, 2025
interesting
An interesting premise in this variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Tiffany Thomas. I liked it.
An interesting premise in this variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Tiffany Thomas. I liked it.
February 1, 2025
great book marketing epilogue
I really enjoyed the book. I enjoy this authors work. I am 100% over the marketing mailing list nonsense for the epilogue that doesn’t actually work.
I really enjoyed the book. I enjoy this authors work. I am 100% over the marketing mailing list nonsense for the epilogue that doesn’t actually work.
February 4, 2025
Am a Tiffany fan .
Another tale skilfully woven by Tiffany. A dastardly pair of villains. A nice off canon foray. Just felt a bit rushed at the end . The epilogue was ok though
Another tale skilfully woven by Tiffany. A dastardly pair of villains. A nice off canon foray. Just felt a bit rushed at the end . The epilogue was ok though
February 16, 2025
wonderful complex read!
REALLY enjoyed this version of P&P! "What if " Indeed!
so much intrigue, so many areas of lying, cheating, conniving,
and then Joy!
Excellent!!
REALLY enjoyed this version of P&P! "What if " Indeed!
so much intrigue, so many areas of lying, cheating, conniving,
and then Joy!
Excellent!!
March 23, 2025
A very sweet, slow burn, quick read. I wasn't sure if I would like the whole premise but it turned out to be great! Wish it was a bit longer.
June 22, 2025
Editing Needed
All-in-all, it was good. It just needed a thorough going over by a professional editor to condense paragraphs with repeating themes.
All-in-all, it was good. It just needed a thorough going over by a professional editor to condense paragraphs with repeating themes.
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