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Mrs. Collins' Lover
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Elizabeth Bennet was raised with a strong belief and faith in God's plan for her life. She knew He had a plan, even if the details were hidden from her. But, when placed in an untenable situation, she turned instead to the arms of a man to find brief moments of joy. Finally, when able to realize the happiness which was always intended for her, the weight of her guilt over
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Kindle Edition, 387 pages
Published
August 10th 2019
by Amazon Digital Services
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2.5 rounded up to 3 stars
Trigger Warning: There are incidents of emotional and physical abuse. Sexual abuse is implied but not described, although the physical results ARE described. There is graphic sexual content in the context of adultery.
My rating has to do with the execution of this plot rather than the story itself. I think the premise is admirable, though I know it's not an appealing one. The idea of Elizabeth becoming Mrs. Collins is a non-starter for some readers, and the concept that s ...more
Trigger Warning: There are incidents of emotional and physical abuse. Sexual abuse is implied but not described, although the physical results ARE described. There is graphic sexual content in the context of adultery.
My rating has to do with the execution of this plot rather than the story itself. I think the premise is admirable, though I know it's not an appealing one. The idea of Elizabeth becoming Mrs. Collins is a non-starter for some readers, and the concept that s ...more

Mature audience warning. Trigger warning-domestic violence; physical and mental. Adultery warning.
That said, this was heartwrenchingly beautiful, angsty in extreme. Heartbreaking. Elizabeth is forced to marry Mr. Collins by her father to save her mother and sisters. In this Darcy and Elizabeth story, Darcy is the most devoted, dangerously risk-taking friend and lover to Elizabeth, sighing and swooning (for the reader) as a father-figure to her little boy.
A brow-beaten from both Collins and Lady ...more
That said, this was heartwrenchingly beautiful, angsty in extreme. Heartbreaking. Elizabeth is forced to marry Mr. Collins by her father to save her mother and sisters. In this Darcy and Elizabeth story, Darcy is the most devoted, dangerously risk-taking friend and lover to Elizabeth, sighing and swooning (for the reader) as a father-figure to her little boy.
A brow-beaten from both Collins and Lady ...more

Angst, your name is Mrs. Collins
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because of superior writing.
I did not enjoy the section about the awful life Lizzy had with Mr. Collins. I hate to read about ANY person being treated like Lizzy was. Which is why I thought the story being less than 5 stars. Everything else about the book was excellent.
I recommend the book.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because of superior writing.
I did not enjoy the section about the awful life Lizzy had with Mr. Collins. I hate to read about ANY person being treated like Lizzy was. Which is why I thought the story being less than 5 stars. Everything else about the book was excellent.
I recommend the book.

July, 2020:
I have recently been made aware that this author is part of the Austen Authors Facebook group. That group removed a post by one of its authors about including a diversity of characters in JAFF. The group claims that a discussion of inclusion violates its commitment to “neutrality” in social issues. My contention is that if they aren’t even willing to post this as a topic for discussion, they are making white supremacy their neutral position. I’m deeply saddened that this author has ma ...more
I have recently been made aware that this author is part of the Austen Authors Facebook group. That group removed a post by one of its authors about including a diversity of characters in JAFF. The group claims that a discussion of inclusion violates its commitment to “neutrality” in social issues. My contention is that if they aren’t even willing to post this as a topic for discussion, they are making white supremacy their neutral position. I’m deeply saddened that this author has ma ...more

4.5 rounded up to 5 stars
I won this book in a blog tour raffle. It is a longer story and well written, IMHO. There are just a few minor errors.
I hated Mr. Bennet in this book. I would have a very difficult time having anything to do with him EVER after, if I were in Elizabeth's shoes. Then when you read how she is both emotionally abused and degraded by Collins and Lady C. plus physically abused by Collins in both, for example, how he grabs and bruised her elbow daily and taunts her with a visit ...more
I won this book in a blog tour raffle. It is a longer story and well written, IMHO. There are just a few minor errors.
I hated Mr. Bennet in this book. I would have a very difficult time having anything to do with him EVER after, if I were in Elizabeth's shoes. Then when you read how she is both emotionally abused and degraded by Collins and Lady C. plus physically abused by Collins in both, for example, how he grabs and bruised her elbow daily and taunts her with a visit ...more

This is a book that I purchased because there was a quote I wanted to share and you can’t do that in samples. Admittedly probably not the best reason for purchasing something. FYI this book isn’t clean or chaste.
I also want to explain my low rating or what made me angry: When an author writes an off canon P&P what if that takes our characters far and away from JA’s story that is wonderful. However when an author then uses canon as a ‘Ohh look what could’ve happened, nudge nudge wink wink know wh ...more
I also want to explain my low rating or what made me angry: When an author writes an off canon P&P what if that takes our characters far and away from JA’s story that is wonderful. However when an author then uses canon as a ‘Ohh look what could’ve happened, nudge nudge wink wink know wh ...more

Sacrifice, Sin and Redemption
This story attempts to explore and reconcile the most awful initial outcomes of alternative choices made possible from Austen's masterwork. A delving "what if" that gathers its plotline by taking those most forbidden and tantilizing characteristics which fascinate a romance reader and allow the imagination to delve into dark territory. A brave exploration by a gutsy and grounded author. I enjoyed it very much. Not perfect in its rationales, but intriguing. ...more
This story attempts to explore and reconcile the most awful initial outcomes of alternative choices made possible from Austen's masterwork. A delving "what if" that gathers its plotline by taking those most forbidden and tantilizing characteristics which fascinate a romance reader and allow the imagination to delve into dark territory. A brave exploration by a gutsy and grounded author. I enjoyed it very much. Not perfect in its rationales, but intriguing. ...more

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Mr. Bennet 's decision to forgo Elizabeth 's happiness and life so that her mother and siblings would have a home after his death created pain and chaos for Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth eventually grew to hate her father and Mr. Collins. Instead of a living husband, Elizabeth has a brute who believed that the procreation of children should also be painful. Because of his treatment of her, Anne, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mary, Mr. Darcy 's valet, and Mrs. Genie Martin sanctioned Darcy and ...more
Mr. Bennet 's decision to forgo Elizabeth 's happiness and life so that her mother and siblings would have a home after his death created pain and chaos for Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth eventually grew to hate her father and Mr. Collins. Instead of a living husband, Elizabeth has a brute who believed that the procreation of children should also be painful. Because of his treatment of her, Anne, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mary, Mr. Darcy 's valet, and Mrs. Genie Martin sanctioned Darcy and ...more

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This P&P variations begins just after Mr Bennet has recovered from a serious illness, and Mr Collins is about to arrive. These two situations convince Bennet that it must be Elizabeth who marries Collins. Can Elizabeth's strong Christain beliefs help her in a marriage that she cannot love or respect her husband, and the trials that the marriage brings. Or is Darcy her only saviour.
An interesting well-written variation but I would have loved to have read more about the other Bennet daughters, esp ...more
An interesting well-written variation but I would have loved to have read more about the other Bennet daughters, esp ...more

Wow! What a powerful story! I happen to like tales with a lot of angst, but this one has tons of it that typical Austen readers may have issues with. First, there is violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual content and sexual abuse. Adultery is also a big element of this book, which die hard fans may find offensive. But with that said, I loved this book! I thought the plot and character development was excellent. I always disliked Mr. Collins, but in this book, I truly hated him. Elizabeth is
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At times heartbreaking
Definitely a non-canon P&P variation. A rather emotional page turner which broke my heart at times. I was surprised that all the servants everywhere were so supportive and didn’t gossip. Colonel Fitzwilliam arranging a place for rendezvous and then then voicing caution seemed a bit contradictory. Having said that, the love story aspect was very good. I did find myself tearing up a few times. Jane was disappointing at first. Mary was good. Moments with the son were sweet. It ...more
Definitely a non-canon P&P variation. A rather emotional page turner which broke my heart at times. I was surprised that all the servants everywhere were so supportive and didn’t gossip. Colonel Fitzwilliam arranging a place for rendezvous and then then voicing caution seemed a bit contradictory. Having said that, the love story aspect was very good. I did find myself tearing up a few times. Jane was disappointing at first. Mary was good. Moments with the son were sweet. It ...more

Five stars is not enough!
This book won't appeal to the purists but I loved it. I just didn't want it to end. Definitely the best Darcy book I have read in quite a while. I hate reviews that just repeat the story, so I will just say, don't miss this one. ...more
This book won't appeal to the purists but I loved it. I just didn't want it to end. Definitely the best Darcy book I have read in quite a while. I hate reviews that just repeat the story, so I will just say, don't miss this one. ...more
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Bronwen Chisholm was raised in Central Pennsylvania, the youngest of four sisters. Though she was not introduced to Jane Austen's work until later in life, she grew up reading the Bronte sisters, Gone With the Wind, and other classics as well as watching vintage Hollywood movies. Her love of books and literature almost led her to a career as a librarian. Instead, life and love carried her to Virgi
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