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The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire #2
Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth: Book II: The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire
In this lurid, lusty sequel to Pulse and Prejudice, death shadows the newlywed Darcys from Pemberley to the parlors of Regency London to the courtyards of Antebellum New Orleans. As Elizabeth discovers the trials and travails of marriage to a vampire, can Darcy ever believe that she loves him as he is? Or will his jealousy tear them apart?
330 pages, Hardcover
Published October 31, 2016
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Colette L. Saucier
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Colette L. Saucier is a bestselling and award-winning author in a variety of genres under multiple pseudonyms. Her novel Pulse and Prejudice, Book I: The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire; the highly-acclaimed paranormal adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, was the 2013 Chatelaine Awards 1st Place Winner in Category, Romantic Fiction. Elle Magazine named Pulse and Prejudice a "Most Inventive Adaptation" of Pride & Prejudice in their April 2016 edition. It was also selected the 2013 1st Place Winner in Category: Chatelaine Awards Romantic Fiction.
An abridged version of The Proud and the Prejudiced: A Modern Twist on Pride and Prejudice was selected a 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Semi-finalist and Austensque Reviews’ Favorite Modern Adaptation under the title All My Tomorrows.
Colette’s latest release is the controversial erotic noir suspense, The Widow. She will be releasing Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth, Book II: The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire in eBook August, 2016, and print in October.
A writer, world-traveler, empty-nester, and a literature, history, wine & cheese lover; Colette lives in Southeast Louisiana with her historian husband and their dogs.
Colette L. Saucier is a bestselling and award-winning author in a variety of genres under multiple pseudonyms. Her novel Pulse and Prejudice, Book I: The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire; the highly-acclaimed paranormal adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, was the 2013 Chatelaine Awards 1st Place Winner in Category, Romantic Fiction. Elle Magazine named Pulse and Prejudice a "Most Inventive Adaptation" of Pride & Prejudice in their April 2016 edition. It was also selected the 2013 1st Place Winner in Category: Chatelaine Awards Romantic Fiction.
An abridged version of The Proud and the Prejudiced: A Modern Twist on Pride and Prejudice was selected a 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Semi-finalist and Austensque Reviews’ Favorite Modern Adaptation under the title All My Tomorrows.
Colette’s latest release is the controversial erotic noir suspense, The Widow. She will be releasing Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth, Book II: The Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire in eBook August, 2016, and print in October.
A writer, world-traveler, empty-nester, and a literature, history, wine & cheese lover; Colette lives in Southeast Louisiana with her historian husband and their dogs.
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August 15, 2016
It would seem that being married to a vampire causes just as much difficulty as actually being a vampire. I enjoyed Pulse and Prejudice: The Confession of Mr Darcy, Vampire, the predecessor to this, but I think I enjoyed this even more. There is no predicting which direction the story is going to veer, and it delivers numerous surprises.
As it begins, Darcy and Elizabeth are now newlyweds at Pemberley enjoying the bliss of their unfettered time together, but it doesn't take long for problems to jeopardize their happiness. First Elizabeth requires Col. Fitzwilliam's assistance to save her life. The circumstances create such a severe breach in his relationship with Darcy that Fitzwilliam begs her to abandon her marriage, and he comes to the belief that she must be mesmerized by her vampire husband when she refuses. An attempted hold-up of the Darcy carriage on the way to Longbourn has disastrous consequences, and more tragedy strikes after they get to Longbourn. Then the dwarf dhampir (from the previous book) shows up again with a demand that Darcy at first refuses, but he eventually is forced to acquiesce.
The second half of the book moves to New Orleans, where Darcy and Elizabeth go in search of Wickham. They are hampered by the distrust the locals have for the British. Fitzwilliam and Lady Calmut arrive with additional information and assistance, although Fitzwilliam’s motives are to help Elizabeth rather than Darcy, with whom he is still furious. When Darcy and Fitzwilliam find him, Wickham (a.k.a. Warik now) gives an apparently sincere explanation for why he abandoned Lydia and faked his “death,” but can he be trusted? Elizabeth certainly doesn’t think so and will not allow him near her. Wickham introduces Darcy to the leader of the thriving vampire community in the area, who gives Darcy lessons to expand his powers.
Several complications arise from various sources. Darcy feels threatened by Fitzwilliam’s relationship with Elizabeth. She suffers estrangement from part of her family. Worst of all, the New Orleans vampires make an impossible demand of Darcy, but he can’t leave and return to England without having fulfilled the dwarf’s ultimatum, leaving him with an impossible dilemma.
The loving relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth established in the first book continues here, although there are periods of time when they’re at odds with each other and not sharing the marriage bed. Several intimate scenes, though very well-written and generally integral to the story, are more explicit than some readers may be comfortable with.
The couple is given a lot to handle, as hinted at above. There’s plenty of angst, and it’s not all due to external forces; they both are battling internal struggles, as well. Darcy already suffers from self-loathing over his condition and can’t even bear to hear the word “vampire,” plus he feels tremendous guilt for bringing his wife into his abnormal life. Elizabeth thought she understood him when she married him, but when she sees aspects of his condition that frighten her, it makes her believe that she must be evil herself to find such a monstrous creature so irresistible.
The book is action-packed but also has fully-developed characters, and it convincingly creates a world of love and beauty as well as gothic danger. It was hard to put down once I started reading. While the ending does not exactly leave a cliffhanger, the door is left wide open for a third book.
As it begins, Darcy and Elizabeth are now newlyweds at Pemberley enjoying the bliss of their unfettered time together, but it doesn't take long for problems to jeopardize their happiness. First Elizabeth requires Col. Fitzwilliam's assistance to save her life. The circumstances create such a severe breach in his relationship with Darcy that Fitzwilliam begs her to abandon her marriage, and he comes to the belief that she must be mesmerized by her vampire husband when she refuses. An attempted hold-up of the Darcy carriage on the way to Longbourn has disastrous consequences, and more tragedy strikes after they get to Longbourn. Then the dwarf dhampir (from the previous book) shows up again with a demand that Darcy at first refuses, but he eventually is forced to acquiesce.
The second half of the book moves to New Orleans, where Darcy and Elizabeth go in search of Wickham. They are hampered by the distrust the locals have for the British. Fitzwilliam and Lady Calmut arrive with additional information and assistance, although Fitzwilliam’s motives are to help Elizabeth rather than Darcy, with whom he is still furious. When Darcy and Fitzwilliam find him, Wickham (a.k.a. Warik now) gives an apparently sincere explanation for why he abandoned Lydia and faked his “death,” but can he be trusted? Elizabeth certainly doesn’t think so and will not allow him near her. Wickham introduces Darcy to the leader of the thriving vampire community in the area, who gives Darcy lessons to expand his powers.
Several complications arise from various sources. Darcy feels threatened by Fitzwilliam’s relationship with Elizabeth. She suffers estrangement from part of her family. Worst of all, the New Orleans vampires make an impossible demand of Darcy, but he can’t leave and return to England without having fulfilled the dwarf’s ultimatum, leaving him with an impossible dilemma.
The loving relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth established in the first book continues here, although there are periods of time when they’re at odds with each other and not sharing the marriage bed. Several intimate scenes, though very well-written and generally integral to the story, are more explicit than some readers may be comfortable with.
The couple is given a lot to handle, as hinted at above. There’s plenty of angst, and it’s not all due to external forces; they both are battling internal struggles, as well. Darcy already suffers from self-loathing over his condition and can’t even bear to hear the word “vampire,” plus he feels tremendous guilt for bringing his wife into his abnormal life. Elizabeth thought she understood him when she married him, but when she sees aspects of his condition that frighten her, it makes her believe that she must be evil herself to find such a monstrous creature so irresistible.
The book is action-packed but also has fully-developed characters, and it convincingly creates a world of love and beauty as well as gothic danger. It was hard to put down once I started reading. While the ending does not exactly leave a cliffhanger, the door is left wide open for a third book.
September 1, 2016
4.5 stars
“This is the sequel to Pulse and Prejudice; however, as it is not an Austen adaptation, the reader will find it darker, bloodier, and more provocative than Book 1.” These words from the book description tell it like it is…dark, bloody, and savage all, as vampires wreak havoc or as, at times, Darcy expresses his desires and yearnings towards Elizabeth or even as he acts out to protect her.
As Pulse and Prejudice ended Elizabeth was being prepared to undergo a blood transfusion from Colonel (Matching blood types is ignored.) The Sample gives the readers the first four chapters so you can get a very good feel for where we are in the story. But I personally find it very difficult to even hint at what comes about in this tale. It is not canon…at all. We have some of the same names attached to characters in this book but with vampires their natures cannot be compared to those of humans. This author bestowed upon vampires some traits that I have not read of in the few novels I have read or the limited number of movies I have watched so these traits add much to the angst in the story’s climax. There are some other surprises along the way.
Debbie B. gives a very complete review. Half this story is set in Britain but Darcy is blackmailed by the dwarf dhampir to travel to New Orleans with his mission being to kill Wickham. He is told that the purpose is noble as it is Wickham who has introduced vampires into the New World. Then Wickham’s reaction and his side of the story give Darcy pause. Wickham has lost none of his charm or his ability to persuade a listener so well…readers will find his version very convincing.
The Colonel is one of few who know what Darcy is and the Colonel’s relationship to Darcy and to Elizabeth tears at his heart and soul. He feels betrayed upon learning why Elizabeth needs his blood to survive and now refuses to hear Darcy’s explanation…Darcy broke his promise to the Colonel and in turn the Colonel’s promise to Elizabeth that she could trust Darcy, that he would not harm her is called into question. As Darcy and Elizabeth travel to New Orleans they are soon followed by Colonel Fitzwilliam and his paramour, Lady Calmut. But Darcy is jealous of any contact between his cousin and his wife. And his wife refuses to hear any mention of Wickham much less allow him into her presence.
One of the shocker in this story (and I am not going to SPOIL anything here) is who and why someone from England shows up to beg Elizabeth to forsake Darcy and come home. The end is one of deep drama, not totally unexpected, but at the same time, one which I was hoping would not come about. Happy ending? – Yes and no. You have to read this for yourself and cast your vote. I must allow that it is one which will stay with me in dreams and thoughts as it causes such angst for our couple.
“This is the sequel to Pulse and Prejudice; however, as it is not an Austen adaptation, the reader will find it darker, bloodier, and more provocative than Book 1.” These words from the book description tell it like it is…dark, bloody, and savage all, as vampires wreak havoc or as, at times, Darcy expresses his desires and yearnings towards Elizabeth or even as he acts out to protect her.
As Pulse and Prejudice ended Elizabeth was being prepared to undergo a blood transfusion from Colonel (Matching blood types is ignored.) The Sample gives the readers the first four chapters so you can get a very good feel for where we are in the story. But I personally find it very difficult to even hint at what comes about in this tale. It is not canon…at all. We have some of the same names attached to characters in this book but with vampires their natures cannot be compared to those of humans. This author bestowed upon vampires some traits that I have not read of in the few novels I have read or the limited number of movies I have watched so these traits add much to the angst in the story’s climax. There are some other surprises along the way.
Debbie B. gives a very complete review. Half this story is set in Britain but Darcy is blackmailed by the dwarf dhampir to travel to New Orleans with his mission being to kill Wickham. He is told that the purpose is noble as it is Wickham who has introduced vampires into the New World. Then Wickham’s reaction and his side of the story give Darcy pause. Wickham has lost none of his charm or his ability to persuade a listener so well…readers will find his version very convincing.
The Colonel is one of few who know what Darcy is and the Colonel’s relationship to Darcy and to Elizabeth tears at his heart and soul. He feels betrayed upon learning why Elizabeth needs his blood to survive and now refuses to hear Darcy’s explanation…Darcy broke his promise to the Colonel and in turn the Colonel’s promise to Elizabeth that she could trust Darcy, that he would not harm her is called into question. As Darcy and Elizabeth travel to New Orleans they are soon followed by Colonel Fitzwilliam and his paramour, Lady Calmut. But Darcy is jealous of any contact between his cousin and his wife. And his wife refuses to hear any mention of Wickham much less allow him into her presence.
One of the shocker in this story (and I am not going to SPOIL anything here) is who and why someone from England shows up to beg Elizabeth to forsake Darcy and come home. The end is one of deep drama, not totally unexpected, but at the same time, one which I was hoping would not come about. Happy ending? – Yes and no. You have to read this for yourself and cast your vote. I must allow that it is one which will stay with me in dreams and thoughts as it causes such angst for our couple.
October 27, 2016
This is the second book in the Confession of Mr. Darcy, Vampire series.It follows the life of Elizabeth's and Darcy's life after they get married and have to go to New Orleans to find and get rid of Wickham. Which actually that turns out to be a waste of time as the Dhampir who is blackmailing Darcy is killed towards the end of the book. Darcy neglects his wife throughout most of the book but is still very possessive towards her. Of course the Colonel does do a good job of rising his ire. I absolutely loved Mina though. I also really enjoyed how Ms. Saucier portrayed the delicate subject of slavery in this book.
From the old world to the new world join Elizabeth and Darcy as they try to bring Wickham to justice.
From the old world to the new world join Elizabeth and Darcy as they try to bring Wickham to justice.
October 13, 2016
The wedding is over and let married life begin. Huzzah! But no, the universe isn't done complicating William and Elizabeth's lives. A passionate, soul-searching, and dangerous journey of the heart awaits them. Tests come their way and if they can't trust in their love and each other, the life they have together will not last.
Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth is the second book in a series that works best read in order. While the first book holds close to Jane Austen's original Pride and Prejudice tale, this sequel takes the story and the characters along a different, darker path.
The story opens with William and Elizabeth adjusting to their new life together. Elizabeth is happy and quite sure she can handle the consequences of being married to a vampire. That is until she is confronted with her husband's darker nature up close and personal. Now, she isn't sure she can look at him let alone bear his touch.
In the throes of passion and Elizabeth's willingness, William does what he swore he would never do to dire results and then in an act of protection in a dangerous situation, he is forced to show his wife the full truth of his nature. His cousin, Fitzwilliam, who was once as close as a brother is disgusted and hates him while harboring a barely concealed affection for William's wife and Elizabeth can't abide in the same room with him. His sister in law blames him for the death of her husband because William is the one who sent Wickham away into the army. Right when he thinks that it can't be much worse, the dhampir shows up and threatens to kill a person he loves if he does not head across the seas to America and deal with a still very much undead Wickham.
William and Elizabeth find themselves in post-War of 1812 New Orleans on the hunt for a vampire who does not wish to be found. New Orleans is lush and sultry and oh so very foreign as it bars the doors of its society to the wealthy English gentleman and his wife. They must rely on a French aristocratic friend and Fitzwilliam to get them an entrance with the Creoles and French of New Orleans to track Wickham.
While Elizabeth battles loneliness and doubts, William is in his own internal battle of jealousy and the knowledge that he should let Elizabeth go. His world is dark and dangerous and the other beings of the night see his wife as a threat. Then he is presented with an impossible choice.
Alright, this was an amazing sequel easily bringing me back into the story begun in Pulse and Prejudice. I was impressed with the author's choice not to make a pairing of human and supernatural not so easy. William is revolted by his own nature that was forced upon him and must fight almost daily to accept himself and govern his darker needs. Elizabeth thought she was prepared just because she accepted the existence of vampires and accepted William, but learns quickly that she was woefully naive and must fight the internal battle all over again. There is a balance of strong internal and external conflict. Pacing varied particularly when the characters were facing down their own demons or engaged in dangerous moments.
I loved that this story moved from the London ballrooms and drawing rooms to New Orleans of that time. It was a wonderful setting. The author worked to paint in with accuracy details of the place, the society, the social norms, and characters of the times. I enjoyed the details of how the results of the war affected things. And it was a creative choice to let William and Elizabeth feel like fish out of water as they tried to navigate the city and its High Society so different from the rest of America and England.
The wider cast of characters were an interesting blend of friends, family, and hidden troublemakers. Wickham is an 'is he or isn't he?' type that kept me guessing, but then so is Fitzwilliam because I couldn't figure out what he was playing at behind his stubborn anger toward William. The addition of the Countess was fun. She is a great character for adding a light and gentle tone to an otherwise stormy and heavy atmosphere from the other characters.
Sequels sometimes can offer weak, insipid romance because the happily ever after has come and gone. But in this case, it was really only the beginning. It's one thing to say 'we can make this work', but then when your husband drinks blood and snaps a villain's neck before your eyes, yeah...
There was also lack of communication on Elizabeth's part and jealousy on William's that resulted in a lot of added tension and turmoil. Yes, I did want to shake them until their teeth rattled.
Even if they have their struggles and issues, this is one passionate pair. Elizabeth lets her husband guide her and their desires and needs soar. They explore and have freedom to love in their special way. It is only later that Elizabeth learns that what she has with her husband is not shared by many married women of the time. Does she let this shame her or can she learn to revel in it? With each barrier and difficulty, it is their love that brings them back together to face it as a couple.
So, in summary, this was a strong sequel that ended the previous story arc, but left things open for a new direction possibly. What happens after the happily ever after is explored well as is the character growth for the couple paired with an intense vampire hunt through the dark streets of New Orleans. I can easily recommend this one to those who enjoy spicy historical paranormal romance blends and to the more adventuresome Austenesque lover.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth is the second book in a series that works best read in order. While the first book holds close to Jane Austen's original Pride and Prejudice tale, this sequel takes the story and the characters along a different, darker path.
The story opens with William and Elizabeth adjusting to their new life together. Elizabeth is happy and quite sure she can handle the consequences of being married to a vampire. That is until she is confronted with her husband's darker nature up close and personal. Now, she isn't sure she can look at him let alone bear his touch.
In the throes of passion and Elizabeth's willingness, William does what he swore he would never do to dire results and then in an act of protection in a dangerous situation, he is forced to show his wife the full truth of his nature. His cousin, Fitzwilliam, who was once as close as a brother is disgusted and hates him while harboring a barely concealed affection for William's wife and Elizabeth can't abide in the same room with him. His sister in law blames him for the death of her husband because William is the one who sent Wickham away into the army. Right when he thinks that it can't be much worse, the dhampir shows up and threatens to kill a person he loves if he does not head across the seas to America and deal with a still very much undead Wickham.
William and Elizabeth find themselves in post-War of 1812 New Orleans on the hunt for a vampire who does not wish to be found. New Orleans is lush and sultry and oh so very foreign as it bars the doors of its society to the wealthy English gentleman and his wife. They must rely on a French aristocratic friend and Fitzwilliam to get them an entrance with the Creoles and French of New Orleans to track Wickham.
While Elizabeth battles loneliness and doubts, William is in his own internal battle of jealousy and the knowledge that he should let Elizabeth go. His world is dark and dangerous and the other beings of the night see his wife as a threat. Then he is presented with an impossible choice.
Alright, this was an amazing sequel easily bringing me back into the story begun in Pulse and Prejudice. I was impressed with the author's choice not to make a pairing of human and supernatural not so easy. William is revolted by his own nature that was forced upon him and must fight almost daily to accept himself and govern his darker needs. Elizabeth thought she was prepared just because she accepted the existence of vampires and accepted William, but learns quickly that she was woefully naive and must fight the internal battle all over again. There is a balance of strong internal and external conflict. Pacing varied particularly when the characters were facing down their own demons or engaged in dangerous moments.
I loved that this story moved from the London ballrooms and drawing rooms to New Orleans of that time. It was a wonderful setting. The author worked to paint in with accuracy details of the place, the society, the social norms, and characters of the times. I enjoyed the details of how the results of the war affected things. And it was a creative choice to let William and Elizabeth feel like fish out of water as they tried to navigate the city and its High Society so different from the rest of America and England.
The wider cast of characters were an interesting blend of friends, family, and hidden troublemakers. Wickham is an 'is he or isn't he?' type that kept me guessing, but then so is Fitzwilliam because I couldn't figure out what he was playing at behind his stubborn anger toward William. The addition of the Countess was fun. She is a great character for adding a light and gentle tone to an otherwise stormy and heavy atmosphere from the other characters.
Sequels sometimes can offer weak, insipid romance because the happily ever after has come and gone. But in this case, it was really only the beginning. It's one thing to say 'we can make this work', but then when your husband drinks blood and snaps a villain's neck before your eyes, yeah...
There was also lack of communication on Elizabeth's part and jealousy on William's that resulted in a lot of added tension and turmoil. Yes, I did want to shake them until their teeth rattled.
Even if they have their struggles and issues, this is one passionate pair. Elizabeth lets her husband guide her and their desires and needs soar. They explore and have freedom to love in their special way. It is only later that Elizabeth learns that what she has with her husband is not shared by many married women of the time. Does she let this shame her or can she learn to revel in it? With each barrier and difficulty, it is their love that brings them back together to face it as a couple.
So, in summary, this was a strong sequel that ended the previous story arc, but left things open for a new direction possibly. What happens after the happily ever after is explored well as is the character growth for the couple paired with an intense vampire hunt through the dark streets of New Orleans. I can easily recommend this one to those who enjoy spicy historical paranormal romance blends and to the more adventuresome Austenesque lover.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 5, 2016
Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth: Book II
I have been trying to find the words to describe how I felt, reading the second book in this series by Ms. Saucier. All I can think to write is, absolutely brilliant! She out did herself with this second story! To keep Darcy and so true to form and adapt it to the Vampire theme, was unreal. Simply brilliant writing.
I have been trying to find the words to describe how I felt, reading the second book in this series by Ms. Saucier. All I can think to write is, absolutely brilliant! She out did herself with this second story! To keep Darcy and so true to form and adapt it to the Vampire theme, was unreal. Simply brilliant writing.
April 25, 2018
While I enjoyed the first book in the series, I could not wait for this one to be over. The whining and over the top reactions were a bit much for me.
October 29, 2016
Colette L. Saucier‘s Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth, the sequel to Pulse and Prejudice narrates the first year of marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy. What could go wrong?
Elizabeth and Darcy’s life after the wedding is anything but dull: passion, love and sex but also jealousy, love triangle, arguments and blood, a lot of blood.
Elizabeth and Darcy are totally in love but life is not easy when you are married to a vampire, even if he is the “divine” Mr. Darcy. In Pride and Prejudice, we get to know the strength and depth of Darcy’s feeling but quoting the author from Babblings of a Bookworm “in Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth, he repeatedly demonstrates both his passion and his possessiveness for Elizabeth as his new bride“, in DBE Darcy’s love is even more powerful and also scary.
Darcy supposedly does not drink from humans but he will protect Elizabeth at any price, he will do anything to protect her even if that is something that can cost him her love. I do not want to spoil this part of the story but I will mention that Darcy does something that makes Elizabeth rethink her heart while he is tormented thinking that she hates him. It is a passage on the book where Elizabeth’s thoughts are very unclear and her heart does not know what to do after that episode. Colette has describe Elizabeth’s turmoil in a great way and you can even understand Elizabeth’s internal fight, brain and heart opposed.
In the meantime, our protagonists receive the news that Mr. George Wickham has been killed in the war in America. Lydia Wickham, née Bennet, is destroyed but not everyone believes the news as Elizabeth and Darcy know that Wickham has the same condition as Darcy. Lydia is even more distressed as she is pregnant and she returns to Longbourn, her family’s home.
Before going to Longbourn for Lydia’s confinement, the Darcys are in London and Elizabeth is still healing her heart wounds and she starts drinking while Darcy is like a caged wild animal in his own house. Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy’s cousin, tries again to convince Elizabeth to go away from Darcy because according to him Darcy is dangerous but even in her state, she stays with her husband.
While in London, Darcy receives the visit of a dwarf, not a human but a dhampir (born from a human mother and a vampire father). This character did his first appearance on Pulse and Prejudice and now he comes back to put Darcy’s life upside down. He threatens Darcy with revealing his secret if he does not go to America to kill Wickham, as he thinks he will create a coven of vampires. So Darcy is forced to go but what to do? Elizabeth has just lost her sister after giving birth and she wants to go with him. Here starts the second part of the book because to America they go but it is not easy, as a couple they are not back to normal sometimes and society there does not make their stay easy at the beginning. However, with the arrival of Colonel Fitzwilliam, now Mr. Fitzwilliam, as he has sold his commission and he is finally engaged to Mina, an English woman with a French title who grants them entry in society and invitations flow to the Darcys.
However, this arrival is not a happy one for everybody. A vampire Darcy with the love of his curse life gets to know the green monster of jealousy and the result can be very steamy. Colette Saucier knows how to solve a fight with your hubby
Elizabeth and Darcy’s life after the wedding is anything but dull: passion, love and sex but also jealousy, love triangle, arguments and blood, a lot of blood.
Elizabeth and Darcy are totally in love but life is not easy when you are married to a vampire, even if he is the “divine” Mr. Darcy. In Pride and Prejudice, we get to know the strength and depth of Darcy’s feeling but quoting the author from Babblings of a Bookworm “in Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth, he repeatedly demonstrates both his passion and his possessiveness for Elizabeth as his new bride“, in DBE Darcy’s love is even more powerful and also scary.
Darcy supposedly does not drink from humans but he will protect Elizabeth at any price, he will do anything to protect her even if that is something that can cost him her love. I do not want to spoil this part of the story but I will mention that Darcy does something that makes Elizabeth rethink her heart while he is tormented thinking that she hates him. It is a passage on the book where Elizabeth’s thoughts are very unclear and her heart does not know what to do after that episode. Colette has describe Elizabeth’s turmoil in a great way and you can even understand Elizabeth’s internal fight, brain and heart opposed.
In the meantime, our protagonists receive the news that Mr. George Wickham has been killed in the war in America. Lydia Wickham, née Bennet, is destroyed but not everyone believes the news as Elizabeth and Darcy know that Wickham has the same condition as Darcy. Lydia is even more distressed as she is pregnant and she returns to Longbourn, her family’s home.
Before going to Longbourn for Lydia’s confinement, the Darcys are in London and Elizabeth is still healing her heart wounds and she starts drinking while Darcy is like a caged wild animal in his own house. Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy’s cousin, tries again to convince Elizabeth to go away from Darcy because according to him Darcy is dangerous but even in her state, she stays with her husband.
While in London, Darcy receives the visit of a dwarf, not a human but a dhampir (born from a human mother and a vampire father). This character did his first appearance on Pulse and Prejudice and now he comes back to put Darcy’s life upside down. He threatens Darcy with revealing his secret if he does not go to America to kill Wickham, as he thinks he will create a coven of vampires. So Darcy is forced to go but what to do? Elizabeth has just lost her sister after giving birth and she wants to go with him. Here starts the second part of the book because to America they go but it is not easy, as a couple they are not back to normal sometimes and society there does not make their stay easy at the beginning. However, with the arrival of Colonel Fitzwilliam, now Mr. Fitzwilliam, as he has sold his commission and he is finally engaged to Mina, an English woman with a French title who grants them entry in society and invitations flow to the Darcys.
However, this arrival is not a happy one for everybody. A vampire Darcy with the love of his curse life gets to know the green monster of jealousy and the result can be very steamy. Colette Saucier knows how to solve a fight with your hubby
November 3, 2017
I have to admit the first time I started this book I set it down thinking I didn't like the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth. I don't know if i was bored, but at the time I just didn't care or wasn't that interested.
I picked the book back up recently after Halloween (and ended up re-skimming the end of the first book to refresh my memory). This time, I greatly enjoyed the story however I did not re-read the beginning of the book again from my previous start. Thus, I picked it up from when Elizabeth was receiving a blood transfusion due to her being weak. (happens early should not be a spoiler). perhaps it was the beginning that bored me. Who knows.
Liked: I enjoyed the suspense and constantly wondering what was going to happen. That kept me turning pages at a rapid rate. The writing was good. Darcy and Elizabeth still have an interesting relationship. I wanted to see where it would go. I also liked that Jane and Elizabeth had a different view of the marriage bed. That lent the story some real depth though Jane is really just an afterthought in the book.
Did not like: What was with Fitzwilliam butting into their marriage. I was annoyed with this. Also, there are some dark themes with Elizabeth that don't really get shared between her and Darcy that I felt were critical to the story line. Maybe they will be resolved in the next book as the ending left that wide open. I didn't like that Elizabeth seems to waiver on her acceptance of what Darcy is. But, I think I understand the struggle was with her not with him. However, I felt her reaction after the highway robbery was a bit too much. But, it also felt real. So i suppose I'm split on that. I felt that the difference between Damphirs and Vampires was never really explained. And what is this dwarf. That part was confusing. Was he just a plot device? Is he good or bad?
Thus, overall, I enjoyed the ride. I felt that Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship was somewhat left in limbo to the extent that neither or them are communicating with each other. I'm hoping there will be another book that will resolve this. The ending was different but not completely shocking. I think the author could have done a few things there and I don't dislike the path taken.
This book cannot be enjoyed without reading the first. This book contains violence and sexual situations. For mature audiences.
I picked the book back up recently after Halloween (and ended up re-skimming the end of the first book to refresh my memory). This time, I greatly enjoyed the story however I did not re-read the beginning of the book again from my previous start. Thus, I picked it up from when Elizabeth was receiving a blood transfusion due to her being weak. (happens early should not be a spoiler). perhaps it was the beginning that bored me. Who knows.
Liked: I enjoyed the suspense and constantly wondering what was going to happen. That kept me turning pages at a rapid rate. The writing was good. Darcy and Elizabeth still have an interesting relationship. I wanted to see where it would go. I also liked that Jane and Elizabeth had a different view of the marriage bed. That lent the story some real depth though Jane is really just an afterthought in the book.
Did not like: What was with Fitzwilliam butting into their marriage. I was annoyed with this. Also, there are some dark themes with Elizabeth that don't really get shared between her and Darcy that I felt were critical to the story line. Maybe they will be resolved in the next book as the ending left that wide open. I didn't like that Elizabeth seems to waiver on her acceptance of what Darcy is. But, I think I understand the struggle was with her not with him. However, I felt her reaction after the highway robbery was a bit too much. But, it also felt real. So i suppose I'm split on that. I felt that the difference between Damphirs and Vampires was never really explained. And what is this dwarf. That part was confusing. Was he just a plot device? Is he good or bad?
Thus, overall, I enjoyed the ride. I felt that Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship was somewhat left in limbo to the extent that neither or them are communicating with each other. I'm hoping there will be another book that will resolve this. The ending was different but not completely shocking. I think the author could have done a few things there and I don't dislike the path taken.
This book cannot be enjoyed without reading the first. This book contains violence and sexual situations. For mature audiences.
May 13, 2020
It's really disappointing because I enjoyed the first book so much, but I couldn't wait for this sequel to be over. And by the time I finished, it made me even kind of dislike the whole series, so I'm sorry to say I won't read the first book again.
The start it's promising but it quickly declines to misunderstandings and stupid problems that could be solved far more easily and earlier in the plot. I don't know if it is done to up de angst but the accumulation of misfortunes is really absurd, over the top and the pay-off not even satisfying.
The characterization is another problem for me. I enjoyed it in the first book so I though the second would be similar. Unfortunately that's not the case. I ended hating Elizabeth and the Colonel, really disliked the whole Mr. Bennet arc (pretty absurd, out of nowhere and over the top) and even Jane characterisation. I hate love triangles but I though it would be a minor point of the plot or at least resolved earlier. Again that was not the case and in my opinion the book suffered for it. Darcy's constant jealousy and misunderstandings were tiring (but in his case understandable, seeing both Elizabeth and the Colonel deplorable attitude).
I enjoyed this author writing style but even as I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt as I read, I couldn't enjoy this book at all. I really was looking forward to love this one as much as the first but I can't recommend this book. If I had to do it again I would stop after the first book and leave it at that.
The start it's promising but it quickly declines to misunderstandings and stupid problems that could be solved far more easily and earlier in the plot. I don't know if it is done to up de angst but the accumulation of misfortunes is really absurd, over the top and the pay-off not even satisfying.
The characterization is another problem for me. I enjoyed it in the first book so I though the second would be similar. Unfortunately that's not the case. I ended hating Elizabeth and the Colonel, really disliked the whole Mr. Bennet arc (pretty absurd, out of nowhere and over the top) and even Jane characterisation. I hate love triangles but I though it would be a minor point of the plot or at least resolved earlier. Again that was not the case and in my opinion the book suffered for it. Darcy's constant jealousy and misunderstandings were tiring (but in his case understandable, seeing both Elizabeth and the Colonel deplorable attitude).
I enjoyed this author writing style but even as I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt as I read, I couldn't enjoy this book at all. I really was looking forward to love this one as much as the first but I can't recommend this book. If I had to do it again I would stop after the first book and leave it at that.
September 16, 2023
Very disappointing after a great adaptation of P&P.
SPOILERS
Darcy’s decision to *trust Wickam* is inexplicable to me. The handling of race was sloppy and could have been totally avoided by simply not setting the book in New Orleans, which was another questionable choice in and of itself; you can’t set a vampire book in New Orleans for the same reason you can’t set it in Forks, Washington: someone already did it, and it was iconic.
All that said, I finished it and didn’t hate the experience, so a couple stars for that.
SPOILERS
Darcy’s decision to *trust Wickam* is inexplicable to me. The handling of race was sloppy and could have been totally avoided by simply not setting the book in New Orleans, which was another questionable choice in and of itself; you can’t set a vampire book in New Orleans for the same reason you can’t set it in Forks, Washington: someone already did it, and it was iconic.
All that said, I finished it and didn’t hate the experience, so a couple stars for that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2019
Fun Austen Fang Fiction
May 14, 2019
Vampire P & P continues
... and it doesn’t work for me. I’m sure others will like the mashup, but it’s just not for me.
... and it doesn’t work for me. I’m sure others will like the mashup, but it’s just not for me.
January 28, 2025
Sigh. Of all the easy things to miss France is --La France-- not Le France - France, she is feminine. Loved all the quotes. They were wonderful.
May 4, 2025
The first was better but a decent read
September 12, 2025
Mr. Darcy amico di Mary Godwin Shelley, adoroooooo
December 8, 2016
I have a problem with books where everything is quickly tied up in the last couple of pages. This was one of those books. I liked the first book but not this one. First, the dwarf. That storyline went nowhere except to take the Darcy's to America. Darcy was duped by Wickham, again. Not so original. And the worst part was the ending. To me, when an author wraps a story up in this way, it is as if they were sick of writing it so they just write a quick outline for you to know what they had planned. Please, no one do this ever! If you don't want to finish writing the book, don't. Just let it sit on the shelf for awhile. No rush. I would rather wait for an author to regain their muse than read an ending like this again.
September 2, 2016
Disappointing
I don't usually but this type of Darcy book, but I read a sample and decided to buy it. I enjoyed the first half and then Darcy moved to America and I lost interest. I read one further chapter and gave up, wishing I had not bought it.
I don't usually but this type of Darcy book, but I read a sample and decided to buy it. I enjoyed the first half and then Darcy moved to America and I lost interest. I read one further chapter and gave up, wishing I had not bought it.
November 16, 2022
I enjoy the first book by Colette. However, it was as good as her first Deacy novel.
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