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Tempt You to Accept Me: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
What if Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy decided to ignore the voices warning him of the dangers presented by a certain young lady? Would he be able to accept her relations whose condition in life was so decidedly beneath his own? This story begins after the Netherfield party returned to London. (Darcy’s point of view.)
- GenresHistorical Romance
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2015
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May 26, 2021
I threw in the towel after Darcy’s third musical performance- should this be categorized as a musical? Can a page & ink book even be one? It got me thinking, I'll give it that.
Darcy:
Synopsis:
Two days after the Netherfield ball, in a spur of the moment, Darcy impulsively rides back to Hertfordshire and delivers an early performance of his inevitable disaster proposal.
Would that this be his only sort of performance..
He is vehemently rejected by a bemused Lizzy in the Bennet drawing room.
Since it is raining and Darcy rode on horseback from London, Mr Bennet offers to convey him personally in his carriage to the inn where he- in a fatherly manner- points out Darcy’s ill behavior towards the local society and Lizzy, thus enlightening Darcy on Lizzy's dislike and rejection.
Lizzy is brought the next day to the inn and Darcy apologizes, sets the record straight in regards to Wickham, and even manages to secure a courtship from it.
From his visits he realizes Jane is genuine in her affections for Bingley so he brings him back. They all stay at Netherfield with Georgie while Darcy- as the title suggests- tempts Lizzy to accept him; bizarrely the previously taciturn gentlemen's brand of wooing manifests as impromptu breaking out in song.
The Brass Tacks:
I was intrigued by the premiss of Darcy returning to LB and having his hunsford disaster moment early, but the execution in terms of dialogue, scenes, and characterizations didn't hold my interest. Lizzy came off like a practiced minx & Darcy seemed fairly dense and theatrically inclined- I just couldn't recognize them.
DNF 26%
I liked this authors other work Against Her Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, so I definitely intend to keep checking out her work, this just wasn't it.
Darcy:
Synopsis:
Two days after the Netherfield ball, in a spur of the moment, Darcy impulsively rides back to Hertfordshire and delivers an early performance of his inevitable disaster proposal.
Would that this be his only sort of performance..
He is vehemently rejected by a bemused Lizzy in the Bennet drawing room.
Since it is raining and Darcy rode on horseback from London, Mr Bennet offers to convey him personally in his carriage to the inn where he- in a fatherly manner- points out Darcy’s ill behavior towards the local society and Lizzy, thus enlightening Darcy on Lizzy's dislike and rejection.
Lizzy is brought the next day to the inn and Darcy apologizes, sets the record straight in regards to Wickham, and even manages to secure a courtship from it.
From his visits he realizes Jane is genuine in her affections for Bingley so he brings him back. They all stay at Netherfield with Georgie while Darcy- as the title suggests- tempts Lizzy to accept him; bizarrely the previously taciturn gentlemen's brand of wooing manifests as impromptu breaking out in song.
The Brass Tacks:
I was intrigued by the premiss of Darcy returning to LB and having his hunsford disaster moment early, but the execution in terms of dialogue, scenes, and characterizations didn't hold my interest. Lizzy came off like a practiced minx & Darcy seemed fairly dense and theatrically inclined- I just couldn't recognize them.
DNF 26%
I liked this authors other work Against Her Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, so I definitely intend to keep checking out her work, this just wasn't it.
January 9, 2017
This story is one with little angst as incidents with Wickham, Lady Catherine, Caroline Bingley and even Lydia are handled quickly and with the best of results. The author manages to bring some Christian principles into the story: "Do unto others", "Let he who is without sin", etc.
We do begin with Darcy in London after the Netherfield Ball but he soon is on his horse and galloping off to Meryton resolved to propose to Elizabeth. He doesn't even have a change of clothes with him so faces his love with dusty and travel wrinkled clothing...and then delivers that disastrous proposal of which we all know. When he is rejected he begins more quickly than in canon to realize and to resolve to make changes. Soon he has a discussion with Elizabeth as to his errors and her false information about Wickham. She agrees to a courtship and he returns to London to convince his relatives of the rightness of his choice. Bingley also returns to Meryton while Darcy follows soon with Georgiana.
Much of the story gives us details of Darcy's courtship of Elizabeth. Charming are his efforts to give her small tokens to show his admiration: a Queen of Hearts, the Queen from his chessboard, etc. ...she is his Queen. When flowers are mentioned he is given some misfortune and so sends Jasmine plants to her home...and Mrs. Bennet is delighted as it is her favorite flower!
There are a number of changes in behaviors even within this story: Mrs. Hill is fierce in her defense of Elizabeth when Wickham attempts to steal a kiss but then when W. meets with severe physical retribution for his assaults and for an accusation about his card playing we read of Mrs. Hill and another citizen of Meryton showing Christian mercy to a man the town has been warned against.
Lord Matlock is brought around in an amusing reaction to hearing of Elizabeth's confrontation with his sister! And again we read of Richard's need for a wife but are informed that his romance with be presented in another book.
This is a sweet story with few, if any, surprises, which is a fairly quick read.
We do begin with Darcy in London after the Netherfield Ball but he soon is on his horse and galloping off to Meryton resolved to propose to Elizabeth. He doesn't even have a change of clothes with him so faces his love with dusty and travel wrinkled clothing...and then delivers that disastrous proposal of which we all know. When he is rejected he begins more quickly than in canon to realize and to resolve to make changes. Soon he has a discussion with Elizabeth as to his errors and her false information about Wickham. She agrees to a courtship and he returns to London to convince his relatives of the rightness of his choice. Bingley also returns to Meryton while Darcy follows soon with Georgiana.
Much of the story gives us details of Darcy's courtship of Elizabeth. Charming are his efforts to give her small tokens to show his admiration: a Queen of Hearts, the Queen from his chessboard, etc. ...she is his Queen. When flowers are mentioned he is given some misfortune and so sends Jasmine plants to her home...and Mrs. Bennet is delighted as it is her favorite flower!
There are a number of changes in behaviors even within this story: Mrs. Hill is fierce in her defense of Elizabeth when Wickham attempts to steal a kiss but then when W. meets with severe physical retribution for his assaults and for an accusation about his card playing we read of Mrs. Hill and another citizen of Meryton showing Christian mercy to a man the town has been warned against.
Lord Matlock is brought around in an amusing reaction to hearing of Elizabeth's confrontation with his sister! And again we read of Richard's need for a wife but are informed that his romance with be presented in another book.
This is a sweet story with few, if any, surprises, which is a fairly quick read.
October 17, 2019
Pleasant read
What-if Darcy’s mother told him to marry for love and he remembered her words.
Most of the book is about Darcy courting Lizzy. A large part of the story follows them through their betrothal.
Not a lot of angst. A pleasant story of ODC beginning days.
What-if Darcy’s mother told him to marry for love and he remembered her words.
Most of the book is about Darcy courting Lizzy. A large part of the story follows them through their betrothal.
Not a lot of angst. A pleasant story of ODC beginning days.
April 29, 2021
A decent basic story rendered unbearably tedious by needless non-events, like multiple trips between London and Hertfordshire for tea, shopping and family dinners. And don’t get me started about Darcy’s singing. His behaviour was reminiscent of an obsessive 15-year-old girl in love. It was very bizarre and cringe-making.
February 4, 2023
A singing Darcy. Lots and lots of songs taking the place of a plot. I will repeat A SINGING DARCY. In public. I don’t think so.
August 15, 2022
Loved it
Well written enjoyed it very much...love the beginig of the seris would love to read the next ....I reccmend it
Well written enjoyed it very much...love the beginig of the seris would love to read the next ....I reccmend it
November 19, 2015
What's the point.
There was no tension, no climax, and therefore no real denouement. It could be called cute or romantic I suppose but I just thought it was boring.
There was no tension, no climax, and therefore no real denouement. It could be called cute or romantic I suppose but I just thought it was boring.
February 23, 2021
2.5 stars
I agree with some of the other reviews that Darcy's singing at a drop of a hat didn't do it for me ( maybe he secretly want to be in stage...lol.) I also didn't understand why Darcy insisted on going against propriety to sneak gifts to Elizabeth that she would always refuse.
I did like the episode with Caroline at the Hurst dinner and Darcy's response to Caroline at the wedding breakfast.
I agree with some of the other reviews that Darcy's singing at a drop of a hat didn't do it for me ( maybe he secretly want to be in stage...lol.) I also didn't understand why Darcy insisted on going against propriety to sneak gifts to Elizabeth that she would always refuse.
I did like the episode with Caroline at the Hurst dinner and Darcy's response to Caroline at the wedding breakfast.
July 10, 2023
I struggled with this one. I have loved some of Cassandra Leigh’s other books but this one felt disjointed to me and the bursting into song and gift giving persistence felt out of character in odd ways.
I also just did not get the Wickham turn around. If I hadn’t absolutely loved some of her other books so much, I wouldn’t have been able to finish this one … and I admit to skipping over every single song.
I also just did not get the Wickham turn around. If I hadn’t absolutely loved some of her other books so much, I wouldn’t have been able to finish this one … and I admit to skipping over every single song.
April 27, 2023
Sweet and Steady
This didn't have a lot of big highs or terrible lows, but what kept it being surface for me was the intentional development of secondary characters that are often given just enough cliff to be a cardboard cut off. As Darcy learned to appreciate these characters, so did I. If you desire a little fan fiction therapy, this story will fit the bill.
This didn't have a lot of big highs or terrible lows, but what kept it being surface for me was the intentional development of secondary characters that are often given just enough cliff to be a cardboard cut off. As Darcy learned to appreciate these characters, so did I. If you desire a little fan fiction therapy, this story will fit the bill.
February 21, 2020
Clean, sweet, and realistic
In this variation, Darcy has to man up closer to the beginning. Elizabeth true feelings come out and Darcy has to work hard to show Elizabeth how he feels. They go though a lot still, but in different ways. Great read and well written
In this variation, Darcy has to man up closer to the beginning. Elizabeth true feelings come out and Darcy has to work hard to show Elizabeth how he feels. They go though a lot still, but in different ways. Great read and well written
May 9, 2017
There better be a sequel!!!
Ahhh! I need to know things! So many questions! I can only believe that someone as studious and thorough as the beloved writer has a plan in hand.
Ahhh! I need to know things! So many questions! I can only believe that someone as studious and thorough as the beloved writer has a plan in hand.
May 22, 2019
Lovely
An interesting variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice by Cassandra B. Leigh. A rather enjoyable read
An interesting variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice by Cassandra B. Leigh. A rather enjoyable read
March 21, 2017
I didn't like how Elizabeth made Darcy keep proving himself. I did like Darcy's interactions with all of Elizabeth's family. I didn't care for Darcy putting so much stock in his uncle's opinion (after all, Darcy was a grown man!). I did like the Wickham story. Normally, I don't care for the Wickham story at all, but this one was quite different and very satisfying.
September 7, 2016
I believe the author had a good idea, but ran on too long. I enjoyed the twist on Wickham. Better editing would have been appreciated. Like so many other authors today, the word "that" was used constantly and unnecessarily.
November 18, 2015
Be Warned...Fluff!!!!
I hate Fluff writing. I hate it even more when there is no warning that this is a fluff piece where nothing happens. Darcy sings in this story...repeatedly...in front of people. Elizabeth, however, was nicely written. She was charming. Then Darcy would sing again and I would gag a little.
Nobody was really bad in this, as in Mr. Collins or Lady Catherine, or even Caroline. Then again, I wouldn't have read this had I known beforehand that this was fluff.
Also, the author's usage of footnotes for historical factoids was odd, especially the first one when the characters explain the rules of propriety right after the footnote.
I hate Fluff writing. I hate it even more when there is no warning that this is a fluff piece where nothing happens. Darcy sings in this story...repeatedly...in front of people. Elizabeth, however, was nicely written. She was charming. Then Darcy would sing again and I would gag a little.
Nobody was really bad in this, as in Mr. Collins or Lady Catherine, or even Caroline. Then again, I wouldn't have read this had I known beforehand that this was fluff.
Also, the author's usage of footnotes for historical factoids was odd, especially the first one when the characters explain the rules of propriety right after the footnote.
November 6, 2016
The Netherfield Ball has come and done, and Darcy with the Bingleys have returned to town. On the spur of the moment Darcy rides back to Longbourn to propose marriage to Elizabeth Bennet. He is rejected.
This is Darcy's point of view on how he can persuade Lizzy to marry him. Not a lot of angst in this version I didn't care much for Darcy singing, and would have probably liked more of the bad Wickham and Caroline, but just about enough interest.
This is Darcy's point of view on how he can persuade Lizzy to marry him. Not a lot of angst in this version I didn't care much for Darcy singing, and would have probably liked more of the bad Wickham and Caroline, but just about enough interest.
February 18, 2016
A bit tame for the length of the courtship. Enjoyable characterisation but overall a bit too long.
September 20, 2016
Not much happened in this story and Darcy was pretty unrelatable to his character in P&P.
January 6, 2016
Another okay book that's an P&P variation that I have read today.
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