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Pride and Prejudice Regency forced marriage scenario. While visiting her friend Charlotte at Hunsford cottage Elizabeth finds herself in a compromising situation with Mr Darcy. Forced by the unfortunate circumstances she had to reconsider his offer of marriage. Will she find happiness in a marriage to the man whom she professed to hate? ------------------------------------------------------------------- “I wish to apologize for my aunt’s behaviour,” Darcy said. “It was uncalled for.” She raised an eyebrow. “Your aunt’s behaviour?” “Yes, indeed. She has offended you gravely and you did nothing to deserve such treatment. I have never been engaged to my cousin. Neither did I ever have any romantic intentions towards her. I have never cared for the rumours that might have circulated about us. I have never denied them, though. I can see now that my attitude could have created the impression for some people, my aunt included, that I was willing to marry Anny one day. That has never been the case, I assure you. My intentions towards you were always honest.” She cocked her head to the side. “Should I thank you then that you were noble enough to offer me marriage and not a position of another kind, as your aunt suggested to me?” “You must be aware than many men in my position would have acted quite differently towards a young woman of your station. But no, I have never thought of offering you the position of my mistress.” Elizabeth wrapped her hands around her middle and took a few steps away from him, murmuring to herself but loud enough for him to hear. “How very considerate of you.” “You must be aware that you simply cannot leave for Hertfordshire before the two of us come to an understanding,” he said. Elizabeth turned to face him. “Mr Darcy, I do not deny that we both found ourselves in a most unfortunate situation. My hope is that we shall come up with a solution which shall satisfy both parties.” “Miss Elizabeth, I do understand that you were not expecting my initial proposal. You must see your good fortune now when the initial shock is gone. It is highly improbable either for you or your sister to ever encounter a man of my station in life willing to marry one of you.” Elizabeth closed her eyes for a moment. Mr Darcy was stubborn. He refused to accept her decision. “Mr Darcy, I think that your aunt would be more than willing to forget about everything if only…” “If only I married Anne,” he finished, interrupting her. “It is out of the question.” “If only you said to Lady Catherine that you did not wish to marry me,” she continued, her voice patient, “I am certain that she would be more than happy to forget about all of it and silence all the gossip about our supposed secret meetings and engagement. I will return home and no one will ever hear anything about it. My reputation shall be saved, and we shall all forget about this most unfortunate situation.” She stared into his face almost pleadingly, waiting for his response. “You refused the money,” he said. “My aunt offered you a small fortune if only you were to leave silently. You refused. Is that true?” “Yes.” “Why did you do it?” “Is your intention to offend me even more than your aunt did, Mr Darcy?” she asked sharply. He took a step towards her and looked deeply into her eyes. “Perhaps, after all, you did not wish to lose the very last chance of reconciliation with me.” Elizabeth chuckled mirthlessly, shaking her head. “Your presumptuousness is truly astounding, sir.
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Published October 6, 2018
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October 25, 2018
This is a book with little to recommend it. It features a forced marriage scenario between Lizzy and Darcy and a mostly forced consummation. We are spared the details but I can't call this a 'clean' book.
I have often complained about excessive detail in stories well I can't complain about it here. Chapters almost seem to be unrelated, there are large time jumps without explanation. We are told of Mrs. Darcy's potential pregnancy but never when the baby is expected.
And there is something strange about some of the language in the early chapters. There are passages that are just awkward to read it almost reminded me of something that had been written in English, run through a translation program and then translated back to English. The sentences didn't exactly seem to mean what they were supposed to.
Strange language
'buzzling fire' Kindle had nothing, nor did any other real dictionary
The Urban Dictionary says buzzling
The act of cooking while simultaneously drinking and entertaining guests. But mostly drinking.
"The wife is buzzling again. We'll need to make another wine run before she finishes preparing that spaghetti squash."
Which doesn't apply to the scene so I have to vote TYPO
At approximately 30% Lizzy says You promised to respect my personal space.” ... umm I don't think personal space was a concept in the Regency.
"The notion of personal space was introduced in 1966 by anthropologist Edward T. Hall, who created the concept of proxemics"
later in the book "She felt a little lightweight" I am assuming that the author meant Lightheaded, since Lizzy is neither a boxer nor a wrestler nor an MMA fighter.
Darcy writes to Lizzy about Mrs. Young who he certainly knew was spelled Younge.
And at the end of the book Darcy & Lizzy ride to Lambton on his horse and she goes shopping and decides to carry all of her packages rather than having them delivered. Now How is an expectant woman going to hold all of her packages while riding in front of her husband on his horse? Don't worry the author skips over the subsequent trip.
To quote Mr. Horse No Sir I didn't like it.
I have often complained about excessive detail in stories well I can't complain about it here. Chapters almost seem to be unrelated, there are large time jumps without explanation. We are told of Mrs. Darcy's potential pregnancy but never when the baby is expected.
And there is something strange about some of the language in the early chapters. There are passages that are just awkward to read it almost reminded me of something that had been written in English, run through a translation program and then translated back to English. The sentences didn't exactly seem to mean what they were supposed to.
Strange language
'buzzling fire' Kindle had nothing, nor did any other real dictionary
The Urban Dictionary says buzzling
The act of cooking while simultaneously drinking and entertaining guests. But mostly drinking.
"The wife is buzzling again. We'll need to make another wine run before she finishes preparing that spaghetti squash."
Which doesn't apply to the scene so I have to vote TYPO
At approximately 30% Lizzy says You promised to respect my personal space.” ... umm I don't think personal space was a concept in the Regency.
"The notion of personal space was introduced in 1966 by anthropologist Edward T. Hall, who created the concept of proxemics"
later in the book "She felt a little lightweight" I am assuming that the author meant Lightheaded, since Lizzy is neither a boxer nor a wrestler nor an MMA fighter.
Darcy writes to Lizzy about Mrs. Young who he certainly knew was spelled Younge.
And at the end of the book Darcy & Lizzy ride to Lambton on his horse and she goes shopping and decides to carry all of her packages rather than having them delivered. Now How is an expectant woman going to hold all of her packages while riding in front of her husband on his horse? Don't worry the author skips over the subsequent trip.
To quote Mr. Horse No Sir I didn't like it.
October 16, 2018
There is not much new in this premise: Darcy is observed carrying Miss Elizabeth into the Grecian Temple on the Rosings estate the day after his fumbled proposal and her adamant refusal of such. Although the event was innocent enough the result is that she is considered compromised and he insists that they must marry when again she wants to refuse his offer. They marry.
Darcy is not one to put off consummating the marriage and is very open with public displays of affection on occasion. His attempts to protect her or even coddle her are met with her stubborn sense of independence even as her body begins to warm to his nightly regards.
(I believe I have noted before that it is obvious that English is not this author's first language and thus the prose is often misspoken or awkward. I do wish she could find a beta or editor to translate the story into a smoother cant.)
Elizabeth becomes friends with the vicar and his wife, the Clarks. When asked to become Godparents to that couple's second child, Elizabeth does not hesitate...but when informed of that Darcy points out what happened when his own father agreed to become godfather to a servant's son. He fears a repeat of the outcome to that service.
Another difference in this tale is that Elizabeth (and Georgiana upon learning her sister's intent) begin a school in Lambton in the church there. Darcy reprimands Elizabeth, not for starting a school, but for keeping it a secret. He surprises her by offering the Dowager's Cottage near the outskirts of town and even in hiring a carpenter to create desks and chairs. Then, as necessity calls, hires a man to act as a school teacher. Thus, in another way, Darcy proves his worth and earns further Elizabeth's admiration.
The Gardiners visit. As events ensue, of course, Elizabeth's earlier feeling that Darcy was the last man in the world she would marry become "quite the opposite".
I do like FMS stories and this one would have received a higher rating if it read smoothly. The gist is there but it is a bumpy ride.
Darcy is not one to put off consummating the marriage and is very open with public displays of affection on occasion. His attempts to protect her or even coddle her are met with her stubborn sense of independence even as her body begins to warm to his nightly regards.
(I believe I have noted before that it is obvious that English is not this author's first language and thus the prose is often misspoken or awkward. I do wish she could find a beta or editor to translate the story into a smoother cant.)
Elizabeth becomes friends with the vicar and his wife, the Clarks. When asked to become Godparents to that couple's second child, Elizabeth does not hesitate...but when informed of that Darcy points out what happened when his own father agreed to become godfather to a servant's son. He fears a repeat of the outcome to that service.
Another difference in this tale is that Elizabeth (and Georgiana upon learning her sister's intent) begin a school in Lambton in the church there. Darcy reprimands Elizabeth, not for starting a school, but for keeping it a secret. He surprises her by offering the Dowager's Cottage near the outskirts of town and even in hiring a carpenter to create desks and chairs. Then, as necessity calls, hires a man to act as a school teacher. Thus, in another way, Darcy proves his worth and earns further Elizabeth's admiration.
The Gardiners visit. As events ensue, of course, Elizabeth's earlier feeling that Darcy was the last man in the world she would marry become "quite the opposite".
I do like FMS stories and this one would have received a higher rating if it read smoothly. The gist is there but it is a bumpy ride.
March 7, 2019
Someone has to tell Darcy that no means no.
November 6, 2018
This Pride & Prejudice variation forces Elizabeth to marry Darcy after they are found in an innocent compromising situation/perceived intimate encounter. Elizabeth is obviously angry as her choices have been taken away. She tries to put as much distance as she can from her husband but gradually finds herself used to his presence. She also has no issues with their actual intimate encounters. In the end they find their happily ever after.
November 4, 2022
Good story, but lots of errors means I drop a star.
More than the usual non-Regency words and modern phrases were used, as well as a few "made-up" words. A few Americanisms were incorporated. The typos were what got me, though--there were a ton of them: missed letters, missed words, changed names for characters. The author used the wrong use of the word "compromised" as so many Regency romance authors do--it did not mean forced marriage in the Regency.
There were no chapter breaks, which is a reason to complain to Amazon, though I did not.
The author had the female protagonist seeing that her own cheeks were rosy.
A carriage door can't be opened from the inside.
The pace was good for the romance, which was credible as a result.
The cover is very much like most of those you see in JAFF, so it doesn't differentiate itself enough for readers to pick the novel out of the plethora of similar books.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my reviews might be considered a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and this review is honest and impartial and written for the benefit of both the reader and the author.
More than the usual non-Regency words and modern phrases were used, as well as a few "made-up" words. A few Americanisms were incorporated. The typos were what got me, though--there were a ton of them: missed letters, missed words, changed names for characters. The author used the wrong use of the word "compromised" as so many Regency romance authors do--it did not mean forced marriage in the Regency.
There were no chapter breaks, which is a reason to complain to Amazon, though I did not.
The author had the female protagonist seeing that her own cheeks were rosy.
A carriage door can't be opened from the inside.
The pace was good for the romance, which was credible as a result.
The cover is very much like most of those you see in JAFF, so it doesn't differentiate itself enough for readers to pick the novel out of the plethora of similar books.
Disclaimer: I am a JAFF author and my reviews might be considered a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and this review is honest and impartial and written for the benefit of both the reader and the author.
October 9, 2018
Couldn’t finish the book
I read to the 29% percent of the book then stopped.
First Lizzie was engaged without her consent.
Then she was kissed without her consent.
Then she was married and the marriage was consummated without her consent.
Then the next morning she said to Darcy that he promised to respect her space and he said he didn’t promise to not touch her.
Then I stopped reading. I later read the last 3 chapters and there seemed to be a HEA. I was disgusted.
I read to the 29% percent of the book then stopped.
First Lizzie was engaged without her consent.
Then she was kissed without her consent.
Then she was married and the marriage was consummated without her consent.
Then the next morning she said to Darcy that he promised to respect her space and he said he didn’t promise to not touch her.
Then I stopped reading. I later read the last 3 chapters and there seemed to be a HEA. I was disgusted.
February 1, 2019
Nice read.
While in Kent, a gardener thinks that Darcy and Elizabeth are together as he sees them together. They have to marry, Darcy decides this. Elizabeth is not happy but eventually she agrees in order to protect her family's reputation.
They go to Pemberley and start a life together. She starts a school with Georgiana. Lydia is Lydia.
It's not like a mind-blowing story as it is a "safe" storyline but it nice as I said.
While in Kent, a gardener thinks that Darcy and Elizabeth are together as he sees them together. They have to marry, Darcy decides this. Elizabeth is not happy but eventually she agrees in order to protect her family's reputation.
They go to Pemberley and start a life together. She starts a school with Georgiana. Lydia is Lydia.
It's not like a mind-blowing story as it is a "safe" storyline but it nice as I said.
July 14, 2020
I’m not sure why I keep reading this author. I’ve really liked some of her books (especially because she upsets the pearl clutchers, which I kinda love). This one wasn’t one I could recommend. I dreaded reading it. There was a story in there, but I never felt the slightest tension- so what’s the point? It’s just a story, and as a story I found it boring. I had 3% of the book left to read and not even my considerable stubbornness could get me to finish it. Yawn. Before I started reading this book, I had read for 77 days straight. And now I have to start over.
I gave it two stars because someone will like it. But that someone isn’t me.
I gave it two stars because someone will like it. But that someone isn’t me.
August 3, 2019
Good book
Loved it, wished for an epilogue. Glad no Me Bingley , not happy about Lydia but what can you say she will never change.
Loved it, wished for an epilogue. Glad no Me Bingley , not happy about Lydia but what can you say she will never change.
December 17, 2021
A bit jumpy in timeline but overall ok
The author jumps from scene to scene often skipping days or even months without explaining.
The beginning is awkward to read with the weird stubbornness of Elizabeth and the overly touching ways of Darcy that come off a bit like rape. The ending is abrupt with many open plot points but ok for a quick free read.
The author jumps from scene to scene often skipping days or even months without explaining.
The beginning is awkward to read with the weird stubbornness of Elizabeth and the overly touching ways of Darcy that come off a bit like rape. The ending is abrupt with many open plot points but ok for a quick free read.
March 19, 2020
Well, this one wasn’t as grossly vulgar in its sex scenes as the last I read by this author. Mainly because these sex scenes were more alluded to than explicit. Not that I mind explicit when it’s well-done. But the last book’s scenes were awkward and gross and cringe-worthy. But back to this book. This one skipped so much time in between things, making some of the chapters feel disconnected from everything that happened in the last chapter. For example, Elizabeth is preparing to marry Darcy. In the very next chapter, they’ve married already and are on their way to London. But there isn’t any description of their wedding. I feel like each chapter could have had one of those Spongebob “A Few Weeks Later” things in between.
Another issue I had was that Darcy doesn’t change or improve his behavior after he’s first rejected by Elizabeth. They’re forced to marry, so he gets what he wants and he’s never motivated to be a better person. And Elizabeth has some spirit at first, but after she just always goes along with whatever Darcy wants. She doesn’t want to kiss him and pushes him away, so he kisses her anyway. So she goes along with it. She asks him not to touch her, to give her time to get used to him. He says he will, but then turns right around and does the opposite. And she goes along. And keeps going along until she gets used to it (oh, but suddenly she doesn’t mind it).
There isn’t really any progression of their relationship that felt realistic or romantic. I didn’t feel there was any reason for Elizabeth to grow to love him other than I as the reader was told eventually that she did.
Another issue I had was that Darcy doesn’t change or improve his behavior after he’s first rejected by Elizabeth. They’re forced to marry, so he gets what he wants and he’s never motivated to be a better person. And Elizabeth has some spirit at first, but after she just always goes along with whatever Darcy wants. She doesn’t want to kiss him and pushes him away, so he kisses her anyway. So she goes along with it. She asks him not to touch her, to give her time to get used to him. He says he will, but then turns right around and does the opposite. And she goes along. And keeps going along until she gets used to it (oh, but suddenly she doesn’t mind it).
There isn’t really any progression of their relationship that felt realistic or romantic. I didn’t feel there was any reason for Elizabeth to grow to love him other than I as the reader was told eventually that she did.
November 13, 2021
This is not about the man who swore to leave her alone if she didn’t love him back. This Darcy is far worse than in canon - he doesn’t respect Lizzy’s opinions or her personal space, even before they are married, and in fact that’s what leads her to be forced into the engagement which he tells her she should feel lucky about. He sees her upset and angry but he doesn’t care. Once married there is marital rape, of which we are thankfully spared the details, followed by a number of incidents of highly dubious (at best) consent. Then she magically falls in love with him even though he gives her no reason to - he seems to see her as a possession, his main concern is sex and then for her to love him, but he makes decisions over her head, criticises her for not doing what he wants, and ignores her feelings if they don’t suit him. The HEA appears to be Stockholm Syndrome.
I did finish it but kind of wish I hadn’t as it really drags in the second half and just *ends* - there’s isn’t a coherent “story” after the compromise. It also has needs some serious editing, for typos and strange language choices (it feels like a bad translation in places).
I did finish it but kind of wish I hadn’t as it really drags in the second half and just *ends* - there’s isn’t a coherent “story” after the compromise. It also has needs some serious editing, for typos and strange language choices (it feels like a bad translation in places).
November 9, 2018
A period drama setting adaptation of life for Eliza and Darcy which focuses mostly on after their marriage, which is because of being caught in a compromised situation.
They have not overcome their issues as they have in the original, or at least Eliza hasn't.
It is a written as Eliza not realising or wanting to be missed or touched or anything else when she really does.
He kissed her although she objects. She doesn't want intimacy in their marriage but he does so they do, bit dub consent though not as obvious. It's a case of she doesn't know she wants it, then enjoys it so it was the right thing.
Darcy is portrayed a bit oblivious.
It's okay.
No cheating.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
They have not overcome their issues as they have in the original, or at least Eliza hasn't.
It is a written as Eliza not realising or wanting to be missed or touched or anything else when she really does.
He kissed her although she objects. She doesn't want intimacy in their marriage but he does so they do, bit dub consent though not as obvious. It's a case of she doesn't know she wants it, then enjoys it so it was the right thing.
Darcy is portrayed a bit oblivious.
It's okay.
No cheating.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
January 24, 2024
The story was fine, but the amount of translation errors, dropped verbs and missing word endings and sometimes missing words, was very disappointing. Ms Wegner needs a Beta reader with English as a first language. Refrained is not a reflexive verb in English. She refrained from... not she refrained herself. Plucked is lifting upward not plopping down. Buzzing fires. Sigh. 'In lieu of' means 'to replace' not in light of (translation error).
I like her writing, but she needs a couple of English native speakers as beta readers. It would do her works a world of good.
I like her writing, but she needs a couple of English native speakers as beta readers. It would do her works a world of good.
July 29, 2020
Good but...
I wasn’t too thrilled with Darcy at the beginning, as I found him a bit too aggressive at first. Elizabeth was determined not to like him, of course. His persistence pays off eventually. I didn’t think Elizabeth and Georgiana teaching at a school was believable for their station. Setting up the school fine, but teaching, no. Not a bad story though. Proofreading needs improvement.
I wasn’t too thrilled with Darcy at the beginning, as I found him a bit too aggressive at first. Elizabeth was determined not to like him, of course. His persistence pays off eventually. I didn’t think Elizabeth and Georgiana teaching at a school was believable for their station. Setting up the school fine, but teaching, no. Not a bad story though. Proofreading needs improvement.
June 5, 2022
This is a forced marriage story in which Darcy is not very good at respecting her physical boundaries. She signals she doesn't want it but he insists, and eventually she learns to like it, and him, despite herself. The plotline has been done many times over but it's an interesting variation. It's just that the emotion tends to fall flat because of the staccato writing style. There is some awkward prose and another round of diligent editing might have worked wonders.
April 14, 2025
While Darcy might have been an insensitive jerk at times to start with he, with very little help from Elizabeth, does better as the story progresses. (It's hard to tell because this is told from Elizabeth's perspective which is... hmm... bitter? or at least she has no interest in making the marriage work, quite stubbornly so). Elizabeth though... (again, perhaps a bit skewed because it is told from her perspective) ... was, shall we say, not mature enough to be married?
December 25, 2018
In this P&P variation the day after the disaster that is the Hunsford proposal circumstances force Elizabeth Bennet to accept that she must marry Darcy. Elizabeth is her reluctant self, disliking Darcy, while Darcy seems overly obsessive as usual.
Two stars because I did finish it even though I skimmed.
Two stars because I did finish it even though I skimmed.
June 18, 2019
Another great story from Ola Weiner
I’ve read many stories from this author and none ever disappoint. Here we have a FMS when Darcy and Elizabeth are caught in a compromising situation after the Hunsford proposal.
While I found Elizabeth here to be more than a little stubborn and bitter with her marriage, the loving Darcy more than made up for that. Overall a good story
I’ve read many stories from this author and none ever disappoint. Here we have a FMS when Darcy and Elizabeth are caught in a compromising situation after the Hunsford proposal.
While I found Elizabeth here to be more than a little stubborn and bitter with her marriage, the loving Darcy more than made up for that. Overall a good story
June 23, 2020
Interesting and intriguing
Interesting and intriguing story to read. Darcy gets his wish, but Elizabeth does not (at first). This storyline follows the courtship (or mishap) and marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy. The story also shows how they come together through all problems and issues. Highly recommended for mature audiences.
Interesting and intriguing story to read. Darcy gets his wish, but Elizabeth does not (at first). This storyline follows the courtship (or mishap) and marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy. The story also shows how they come together through all problems and issues. Highly recommended for mature audiences.
January 14, 2025
a lot of mistakes
The book was just ok. However, I couldn’t ignore the many spelling mistakes, as well as words in places that made no sense. For example, using stepmother, instead of god mother. The grammar was also atrocious.
The book was just ok. However, I couldn’t ignore the many spelling mistakes, as well as words in places that made no sense. For example, using stepmother, instead of god mother. The grammar was also atrocious.
July 15, 2019
Not great! Too many issues left hanging. And if Darcy is a true gentleman, I think he would give Lizzy time to know him before pressing her on their wedding night.
September 20, 2022
Enjoyable
I thought the plot was well formed. I enjoyed their journey.
Needs a good edit.
Recommend. However, I think this is a one-time read.
I thought the plot was well formed. I enjoyed their journey.
Needs a good edit.
Recommend. However, I think this is a one-time read.
May 31, 2023
Lizzy and Darcy are caught in the rain and forced to seek shelter - it is assumed they were inappropriate, but they were not.
January 31, 2022
stubborn
An interesting premise leads to a very stubborn Lizzy in this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Ola Wegner.
An interesting premise leads to a very stubborn Lizzy in this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Ola Wegner.
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