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Bewitching Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Paranormal
Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN: B0164XV9TW.
Fitzwilliam Darcy has never met a woman like Elizabeth Bennet. He finds her fascinating, irritating, compelling, inspiring, maddening, and absolutely beautiful. If he didn't know better, he would think he was bewitched.
Bewitching Mr. Darcy is a paranormal variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a long novella. It was previously published with Jane Grix as author.
Fitzwilliam Darcy has never met a woman like Elizabeth Bennet. He finds her fascinating, irritating, compelling, inspiring, maddening, and absolutely beautiful. If he didn't know better, he would think he was bewitched.
Bewitching Mr. Darcy is a paranormal variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a long novella. It was previously published with Jane Grix as author.
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Jane Grix
43 books31 followersI've been half in love with Mr. Darcy since I was twelve, although I'll admit, the first time I read Pride and Prejudice, I was totally taken in by Wickham. I was stunned when Mr. Darcy proposed (I guess I was reading too quickly to catch all the hints), and even more stunned when Wickham turned out to be a jerk. But by the end of the book I was completely smitten by Darcy. I am still smitten.
The best part about writing Jane Austen Variations is that I can relive those moments of discovery and watch Elizabeth fall in love with Darcy one more time.
All my books and short stories are standalone stories, each with a slightly different Darcy and Elizabeth.
The best part about writing Jane Austen Variations is that I can relive those moments of discovery and watch Elizabeth fall in love with Darcy one more time.
All my books and short stories are standalone stories, each with a slightly different Darcy and Elizabeth.
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April 22, 2017
Much of this book follows canon but with Elizabeth having inherited the magic gene from her father. She has been trained to control it and usually follows that rule, not using it just for pleasure or punishment. But when she goes to Netherfield to nurse Jane she just can't resist putting a spell on Mr. Darcy so that he falls in love with her. He just seems to think himself so above company and disdains the efforts of any woman and her "accomplishments" attempting to trap a man into marriage. She very quickly rues her lack of control at using magic for such a vapid reason. So she undoes the spell.
When she goes to Kent to visit the Collinses and Darcy proposes she is quick to think her undoing spell did not work. She explains and apologizes and again "undoes" the spell.
While Darcy is thankful for her honesty, he can't figure out why he is still bewitched by her...so he looks up a warlock in London, a man who is not secretive about his talent. Again a spell is woven to undo his enchantment with Elizabeth Bennet.
When returning to Netherfield with Bingley Darcy finds his love for Elizabeth still in his heart and pursues her again. Lord Langdale, that warlock, shows up also and is very frank with Darcy and Elizabeth. He wants her for his own. Will magic or love win out?
This was a short read but simply too trite for my tastes. I didn't find real angst or even much beguiling romance within. The main problem for ODC came to be whether or not magic would be part of their future relationship.
When she goes to Kent to visit the Collinses and Darcy proposes she is quick to think her undoing spell did not work. She explains and apologizes and again "undoes" the spell.
While Darcy is thankful for her honesty, he can't figure out why he is still bewitched by her...so he looks up a warlock in London, a man who is not secretive about his talent. Again a spell is woven to undo his enchantment with Elizabeth Bennet.
When returning to Netherfield with Bingley Darcy finds his love for Elizabeth still in his heart and pursues her again. Lord Langdale, that warlock, shows up also and is very frank with Darcy and Elizabeth. He wants her for his own. Will magic or love win out?
This was a short read but simply too trite for my tastes. I didn't find real angst or even much beguiling romance within. The main problem for ODC came to be whether or not magic would be part of their future relationship.
September 27, 2016
This is a short, quick read that covers a lot of territory. Starting with Lizzy learning Jane is ill at Netherfield and ending with the wedding. But Lizzy Bennet is a witch [what a twist]. The book consists of Lizzy reminding herself not to use her powers, then using her powers, then regretting it; in various situations.
November 2, 2016
P&P meets Bewitched
When reading this story by Cass Grix [Jane Grix], I am reminded of the 60’s TV series ‘Bewitched’ staring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and/or Dick Sargent. Younger readers may be more familiar with the ’05 movie with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. You have the same components with the exception of time and place. Our story is Regency and our characters are Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Let’s just say, this was cute. It moved quickly like most novellas so you have to imagine that DVD on fast forward. We are in a scene and then it moves on. I would have like them to have been fleshed out more. But, it was not to be. You will just have to have that rushed clipped feeling in regard to what is happening with our characters.
We are dealing with a magical family in England. Mr. Bennet was magical and Lizzy [his favorite daughter] takes after him. No other magic has been demonstrated within the other sisters. Nor has Mrs. Bennet shown any magical powers.
We quickly move through Jane’s illness at Netherfield. Elizabeth, bored and a little taken aback with Darcy’s rude comments about her, places a spell on him. Several days later, she repents and removes the spell. We have the arrival of Wickham with the militia, his lies and sorry tale, the Netherfield Ball, the dance and argument between ODC, and the removal of the Bingley party, along with Darcy, to London, with indications never to return.
Christmas arrives, along with the Gardiners, and Jane is whisked to London so she can recover from her broken heart. Moving quickly along, we are at Easter and the disastrous proposal. An aghast Elizabeth politely refuses his offer of marriage, reveals being a witch along with her confession of having placed a love spell on him. She politely apologizes, releases him from his proposal, and suggests his feelings were not real. He does not believe her and she demonstrates by levitating items on the table. Just like in the movies, Darcy is not amused, then shocked, and then, in anger, he quickly leaves her at the Parsonage.
The rest of the story deals with Darcy trying to come to grips with his true feelings, what he thinks of Elizabeth, and how can he ever forget her. He apologizes to Bingley for interfering with Jane. As Darcy continues in his struggles, he wonders if he might be mad.
We then travel to Derbyshire with Elizabeth and the Gardiner’s and the meeting at Pemberley. Then, of course the letter regarding Lydia. Lawd, that girl was a piece of work. This was really an exciting time as Elizabeth went with Darcy to confront Lydia and Wickham. Here the resolution of the elopement was a bit confusing. We have a breach in propriety of the grievous kind and it seemed to have been swept under the rug. What happened? The resolution was choppy at best.
There were a few new characters… one in particular, Lord Langdale. I really liked him and his attention to Elizabeth was especially infuriating to Darcy. What fun, I wanted to have more about him. I wonder if this would be a series. Several threads were presented that would be most excellent in an additional story. I would love to know more of Bingley and Jane. What happened to Lord Langdale? I would like more information on his and Bingley’s friendship. What about Mrs. Myatt? What happened to her? More please…. Oh, and that big reveal at the end…OMG!!!! I did not see that coming. What a surprise.
When reading this story by Cass Grix [Jane Grix], I am reminded of the 60’s TV series ‘Bewitched’ staring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and/or Dick Sargent. Younger readers may be more familiar with the ’05 movie with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. You have the same components with the exception of time and place. Our story is Regency and our characters are Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Let’s just say, this was cute. It moved quickly like most novellas so you have to imagine that DVD on fast forward. We are in a scene and then it moves on. I would have like them to have been fleshed out more. But, it was not to be. You will just have to have that rushed clipped feeling in regard to what is happening with our characters.
We are dealing with a magical family in England. Mr. Bennet was magical and Lizzy [his favorite daughter] takes after him. No other magic has been demonstrated within the other sisters. Nor has Mrs. Bennet shown any magical powers.
We quickly move through Jane’s illness at Netherfield. Elizabeth, bored and a little taken aback with Darcy’s rude comments about her, places a spell on him. Several days later, she repents and removes the spell. We have the arrival of Wickham with the militia, his lies and sorry tale, the Netherfield Ball, the dance and argument between ODC, and the removal of the Bingley party, along with Darcy, to London, with indications never to return.
Christmas arrives, along with the Gardiners, and Jane is whisked to London so she can recover from her broken heart. Moving quickly along, we are at Easter and the disastrous proposal. An aghast Elizabeth politely refuses his offer of marriage, reveals being a witch along with her confession of having placed a love spell on him. She politely apologizes, releases him from his proposal, and suggests his feelings were not real. He does not believe her and she demonstrates by levitating items on the table. Just like in the movies, Darcy is not amused, then shocked, and then, in anger, he quickly leaves her at the Parsonage.
The rest of the story deals with Darcy trying to come to grips with his true feelings, what he thinks of Elizabeth, and how can he ever forget her. He apologizes to Bingley for interfering with Jane. As Darcy continues in his struggles, he wonders if he might be mad.
We then travel to Derbyshire with Elizabeth and the Gardiner’s and the meeting at Pemberley. Then, of course the letter regarding Lydia. Lawd, that girl was a piece of work. This was really an exciting time as Elizabeth went with Darcy to confront Lydia and Wickham. Here the resolution of the elopement was a bit confusing. We have a breach in propriety of the grievous kind and it seemed to have been swept under the rug. What happened? The resolution was choppy at best.
There were a few new characters… one in particular, Lord Langdale. I really liked him and his attention to Elizabeth was especially infuriating to Darcy. What fun, I wanted to have more about him. I wonder if this would be a series. Several threads were presented that would be most excellent in an additional story. I would love to know more of Bingley and Jane. What happened to Lord Langdale? I would like more information on his and Bingley’s friendship. What about Mrs. Myatt? What happened to her? More please…. Oh, and that big reveal at the end…OMG!!!! I did not see that coming. What a surprise.
October 27, 2016
1.5 Stars
Starting out, the writing was juvenile - short, blunt sentences. So much so, that I wanted to DNF it right there. The only thing that made me continue was knowing that this variation was only 99 pages! It did get better, but only enough to warrant an "okay." The concept had potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired.
Starting out, the writing was juvenile - short, blunt sentences. So much so, that I wanted to DNF it right there. The only thing that made me continue was knowing that this variation was only 99 pages! It did get better, but only enough to warrant an "okay." The concept had potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired.
October 27, 2024
I like this author and have enjoyed many of her stories. I have also read some paranormal works as well and enjoyed them. But this just didn't work for me. I was looking forward to the "magical" aspect but it was treated almost too fanciful for me to believe it. Elizabeth wanting to ride a broom, REALLY??!!? Also, it was pretty close to cannon. It all happened so fast. I just didn't really think it flowed as well as some other stories.
So, 2.5 stars for me rounded to 3 just to be generous because it's a well written work even if i didn't care for it.
So, 2.5 stars for me rounded to 3 just to be generous because it's a well written work even if i didn't care for it.
July 26, 2017
3.5-4 stars
Elizabeth is a witch and after Darcy's "arrogance" she wants to teach him a lesson and casts a spell on him to make him fall in love with her. He regrets it and a couple of days she finishes the spell. However some months later, when in Rosings, he declares his love and asks her to marry him. Elizabeth is a bit distraught as she thinks he is under her spell and she tells him the truth.
He is shocked and he even looks for the help of a warlock.
*spoiler alert*
However, he loves her still and although there is a happy ending we can find Wickham around, another suitor and a bit of surprise at the end. Poor Jane!! :P
Elizabeth is a witch and after Darcy's "arrogance" she wants to teach him a lesson and casts a spell on him to make him fall in love with her. He regrets it and a couple of days she finishes the spell. However some months later, when in Rosings, he declares his love and asks her to marry him. Elizabeth is a bit distraught as she thinks he is under her spell and she tells him the truth.
He is shocked and he even looks for the help of a warlock.
*spoiler alert*
However, he loves her still and although there is a happy ending we can find Wickham around, another suitor and a bit of surprise at the end. Poor Jane!! :P
January 8, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic and exciting story. I only wish it had strayed a bit more away from canon but that's probably because I have read so many P&P variations.
After the insult at the assembly and overhearing another at Netherfield, Elizabeth casts a spell on Darcy. The spell alters the Hunsford proposal and what follows.
Having read a lot of this authors stories, this does not disappoint. The supernatural elements are nicely done and not overly present. It's only my second paranormal story as I have avoided them since I have not enjoyed the vampyre variations. It will however not be my last... If you don't like vampyres like me , you may still enjoy this.
After the insult at the assembly and overhearing another at Netherfield, Elizabeth casts a spell on Darcy. The spell alters the Hunsford proposal and what follows.
Having read a lot of this authors stories, this does not disappoint. The supernatural elements are nicely done and not overly present. It's only my second paranormal story as I have avoided them since I have not enjoyed the vampyre variations. It will however not be my last... If you don't like vampyres like me , you may still enjoy this.
December 6, 2021
I guess that the reason I couldn't get into this book the first time is that the first 36% of the book is not much more than a rehash of canon, well summarized, but nonetheless, nothing much new happened. I got to 17% and quit that time.
I won't summarize the novel, instead, I'll go through technical aspects that can niggle at the reader.
The first is that the rehash, like in most cases, was totally unnecessary. I wish authors would realize that their readers have some savvy. Any key issues of back story can be sneaked into the main story by a good writer.
The second is the completely unmemorable plot. Considering Elizabeth was a witch and I like JAFF fantasy material, I would have expected to find more magic in this book to entice me, but it wasn't so. Instead, it was a fairly white bread story with a few spells thrown in for interest's sake in the last 2/3. Pacing was slow, which is a no-no for a fantasy novel.
Language wasn't bad with the exception of the love that the author had for contractions, and that pulled me out of the Regency mood each time. This author used the word "don't" more (16x) than Austen used all contractions total in P&P (8x), never mind the other contractions, including those that are non-Regency. Otherwise, no other non-Regency words or phrases, a writing and editing wonder compared to other books these days.
A non-Regency concept was that Darcy dressed himself: he probably had no clue how to dress himself at his station.
I am one who doesn't like the non-canon concept of the hedgerows.
POV and showing were done consistently well.
The romance was swift and not quite believable for that reason. Of course, since too much of the book was taken by canon, not enough time was taken up for the actual book.
One item I appreciated was the succinct summary of Wickham's back story. Well done.
The cover is pretty but not Regency and too bland to sell the book as a fantasy. The girl's wisps of hair should be curled and some visual clue should be given as to the magic within the book's pages.
The story was cute but forgettable, with not enough magic for me.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author, and some might consider this review a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. I write them for both the reader and the author.
I won't summarize the novel, instead, I'll go through technical aspects that can niggle at the reader.
The first is that the rehash, like in most cases, was totally unnecessary. I wish authors would realize that their readers have some savvy. Any key issues of back story can be sneaked into the main story by a good writer.
The second is the completely unmemorable plot. Considering Elizabeth was a witch and I like JAFF fantasy material, I would have expected to find more magic in this book to entice me, but it wasn't so. Instead, it was a fairly white bread story with a few spells thrown in for interest's sake in the last 2/3. Pacing was slow, which is a no-no for a fantasy novel.
Language wasn't bad with the exception of the love that the author had for contractions, and that pulled me out of the Regency mood each time. This author used the word "don't" more (16x) than Austen used all contractions total in P&P (8x), never mind the other contractions, including those that are non-Regency. Otherwise, no other non-Regency words or phrases, a writing and editing wonder compared to other books these days.
A non-Regency concept was that Darcy dressed himself: he probably had no clue how to dress himself at his station.
I am one who doesn't like the non-canon concept of the hedgerows.
POV and showing were done consistently well.
The romance was swift and not quite believable for that reason. Of course, since too much of the book was taken by canon, not enough time was taken up for the actual book.
One item I appreciated was the succinct summary of Wickham's back story. Well done.
The cover is pretty but not Regency and too bland to sell the book as a fantasy. The girl's wisps of hair should be curled and some visual clue should be given as to the magic within the book's pages.
The story was cute but forgettable, with not enough magic for me.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author, and some might consider this review a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. I write them for both the reader and the author.
February 3, 2017
When Jane is taken ill at Netherfield Elizabeth promises not to use her magic - though she is a witch as her father is a warlock she promises. Anyway what could go wrong with a spell. Unfortunately she finds out when to teach Darcy a lesson she makes him fall in love with her.
The story quickly takes us to the conclusion which was an interesting enough read.
The story quickly takes us to the conclusion which was an interesting enough read.
April 16, 2018
Bewitching Mr. Darcy by Cass Grix is a Pride & Prejudice variation novel with paranormal elements. In this variation, Elizabeth has inherited magic from her father and any deviations in the story come from this added fantasy element.
The story was cute and easy to read.
The story was cute and easy to read.
October 23, 2015
Traditional story with a twist! I really enjoyed it.
October 3, 2016
A bewitching story
I really enjoyed this tale involving magical accomplishments. It's an interesting and different story, that feels almost like a children's fairy tale.
Lovely!
I really enjoyed this tale involving magical accomplishments. It's an interesting and different story, that feels almost like a children's fairy tale.
Lovely!
October 22, 2016
Thi book was a little too fast paced. It was cute but not my favorite.
October 21, 2017
I did not realize this was a paranormal version of Pride and Prejudice. I quickly had to adjust the lens of my perception when I realized that Elizabeth was a witch. With that quick turn around, I had decided to just embrace magic in the novel.
Any author who takes on writing a new version of a revered classic is working an uphill battle. The novella, Bewitching Mr. Darcy, had a hard time because the book can't help, but be compared to the original. The author based her novella on a line about how Elizabeth was bewitching, which was a good idea. There were some charming moments and it is a fun, light read. It is not my favorite re-written version.
My main disappointment was when ...
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Any author who takes on writing a new version of a revered classic is working an uphill battle. The novella, Bewitching Mr. Darcy, had a hard time because the book can't help, but be compared to the original. The author based her novella on a line about how Elizabeth was bewitching, which was a good idea. There were some charming moments and it is a fun, light read. It is not my favorite re-written version.
My main disappointment was when ...
To read the full review and see other successors go to www.talesuntangled.wordpress.com
April 14, 2021
A fun adaptation
I enjoyed reading this story and it is a fun take on the classic. Mr Bennet is a warlock and Elizabeth is the only one to inherit his gift. She's been taught by the local witch in the use of herbs and healing along with other magic. Darcy isn't magical, doesn't really believe her, and not much happens until Lydia eloped.
I just wish there was more. More background. More fleshed out characters and events. Just more! It's almost barebones. It's still an enjoyable story and worth reading.
I enjoyed reading this story and it is a fun take on the classic. Mr Bennet is a warlock and Elizabeth is the only one to inherit his gift. She's been taught by the local witch in the use of herbs and healing along with other magic. Darcy isn't magical, doesn't really believe her, and not much happens until Lydia eloped.
I just wish there was more. More background. More fleshed out characters and events. Just more! It's almost barebones. It's still an enjoyable story and worth reading.
May 12, 2023
Short novel. Lizzy is a witch and casts a love spell on Mr. Darcy in a fit of pique. She quickly regrets it and removes it, but the proposal at Hunsford leads her to think it is still active, and she confesses. Pretty much follows along the lines of Pride and Prejudice but with a faster, almost ridiculous, pacing. It would have been better if fleshed out a bit; it doesn't really give you time to get to the "meat" of the story.
January 3, 2018
I really enjoyed this story but suspension of disbelief is definitely necessary! If you don't like the paranormal then this book is not for you. I know it is a short story but I dropped a star for how quickly there were some resolutions, particularly Darcy's change of character was very sudden, but perhaps he was bewitched there too!
April 1, 2018
I was turned onto Pride and Prejudice fan fiction by my daughter who devoured them. It is always interesting to see the different plot twists the authors devise while still retaining the Austen flavor. I enjoyed this book.
April 21, 2018
2.5/5
Definitely fan fiction in terms of quality of writing and development of relationship btw odc. Clever story, I liked the idea of magic but I think a lot more could have been done with it.
Definitely fan fiction in terms of quality of writing and development of relationship btw odc. Clever story, I liked the idea of magic but I think a lot more could have been done with it.
March 3, 2020
'Twas a cute story.
The premise was interesting. It was a nice, light-hearted take on P&P. I did love the plot twist at the wedding.
The premise was interesting. It was a nice, light-hearted take on P&P. I did love the plot twist at the wedding.
July 24, 2020
2.5 rounded up
Lizzy’s realisation was too abrupt & I disliked Darcy’s indecision and their lack of trust in each other. Too sad.
Lizzy’s realisation was too abrupt & I disliked Darcy’s indecision and their lack of trust in each other. Too sad.
February 18, 2024
Sweet, pleasant, clean, very little angst and ODC gets a Happily Ever After. What more can you want <3
October 9, 2016
Cute Premise
There are witches and warlocks aplenty running about Meryton in this Pride and Prejudice Variation. There are two original characters, as well as all the original ones from Jane Austen's work. But fair warning, a thorough and recent reading of P&P is mandatory to read this novella. There is no character introduction, just a single name in the first scene they appear, many never even speak.
The author seems to be on a mission to complete this variation which follows the events and timeline (again you have to know the timeline from Canon as no time references are provided although the word summer and Christmas may have been used once.) The story begins the morning after Jane fall I'll at Netherfield Park, goes through the ball, Gardiners to Longbourn and back to Town with Jane, Kent, Hunsford, Pemberley, Lydia/Wickham and HEA. All at a gallop. Mr Darcy tells Mr Gardiner he would like to help with Lydia, an understanding is achieved, they travel to London, Darcy finds them all in Three sentences.
The authors plotlines are clever, but the writing is so terse, I felt at time I was reading Sparks Notes, not a complete story.
There are witches and warlocks aplenty running about Meryton in this Pride and Prejudice Variation. There are two original characters, as well as all the original ones from Jane Austen's work. But fair warning, a thorough and recent reading of P&P is mandatory to read this novella. There is no character introduction, just a single name in the first scene they appear, many never even speak.
The author seems to be on a mission to complete this variation which follows the events and timeline (again you have to know the timeline from Canon as no time references are provided although the word summer and Christmas may have been used once.) The story begins the morning after Jane fall I'll at Netherfield Park, goes through the ball, Gardiners to Longbourn and back to Town with Jane, Kent, Hunsford, Pemberley, Lydia/Wickham and HEA. All at a gallop. Mr Darcy tells Mr Gardiner he would like to help with Lydia, an understanding is achieved, they travel to London, Darcy finds them all in Three sentences.
The authors plotlines are clever, but the writing is so terse, I felt at time I was reading Sparks Notes, not a complete story.
September 6, 2016
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There's not a lot I can say about a 99 page novella. My english professors would surely be appalled at this statement, but unlike my college essays, when I'm writing for my blog, I prefer quality over quantity. It was an absolutely charming (pun totally intended) novella! "Jane" provides a a refreshing and quirky take on a classic romance. I definitely like it better than the original Pride & Prejudice.
I'm 18, and I recommend this book.
There's not a lot I can say about a 99 page novella. My english professors would surely be appalled at this statement, but unlike my college essays, when I'm writing for my blog, I prefer quality over quantity. It was an absolutely charming (pun totally intended) novella! "Jane" provides a a refreshing and quirky take on a classic romance. I definitely like it better than the original Pride & Prejudice.
I'm 18, and I recommend this book.
February 2, 2017
Super cute a whole new take on Pride and Prejudice but I liked it. Lizzy a witch? so cute.
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