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Barely Betrothed to Mr. Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation
Miss Elizabeth Bennet is pleased with the state of her life. She lives with her sister and her sister’s husband, Mr. and Mrs. Bingley, and she dotes on her niece and nephew. She doesn’t long for a husband or children of her own. To do so would only bring her misery.
Then news reaches them which tears Elizabeth’s contentment to shreds.
Mrs. Caroline Darcy is dead. She’s drowned herself.
Everyone has long observed the late Mrs. Darcy’s dissatisfaction with her loveless, childless marriage, so the news, while tragic, is not entirely surprising. Elizabeth knows that Caroline trapped her husband into marrying her by falsely accusing him of a compromise that never occurred. Of course, that truth has never mattered, nor has the fact that Mr. Darcy is still in love with Elizabeth and that she is in love with him.
Now, Mr. Darcy is free, but propriety dictates that he cannot remarry immediately. A quick marriage would court scandal and it would wound Caroline’s brother, Mr. Bingley, who is also Mr. Darcy’s dear friend. So, though Elizabeth knows that Mr. Darcy will be hers eventually, they cannot be officially engaged yet. Now, they must wait.
For these two who have waited so long for each other, the waiting will prove to be the hardest part.
Read this variation if you like our dear couple angsty and yearning, and if you’re amenable to a steamy culmination to all that tension.
Then news reaches them which tears Elizabeth’s contentment to shreds.
Mrs. Caroline Darcy is dead. She’s drowned herself.
Everyone has long observed the late Mrs. Darcy’s dissatisfaction with her loveless, childless marriage, so the news, while tragic, is not entirely surprising. Elizabeth knows that Caroline trapped her husband into marrying her by falsely accusing him of a compromise that never occurred. Of course, that truth has never mattered, nor has the fact that Mr. Darcy is still in love with Elizabeth and that she is in love with him.
Now, Mr. Darcy is free, but propriety dictates that he cannot remarry immediately. A quick marriage would court scandal and it would wound Caroline’s brother, Mr. Bingley, who is also Mr. Darcy’s dear friend. So, though Elizabeth knows that Mr. Darcy will be hers eventually, they cannot be officially engaged yet. Now, they must wait.
For these two who have waited so long for each other, the waiting will prove to be the hardest part.
Read this variation if you like our dear couple angsty and yearning, and if you’re amenable to a steamy culmination to all that tension.
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Published October 22, 2020
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February 15, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
Some significant changes from canon include (as the author's blurb tells you) the fact that Caroline Bingley has trapped Mr. Darcy into marriage. He had already been turned down by Elizabeth but I thought it was OOC for him to give in without a fight. It is explained that he doesn't want to bring shame on his friend, Bingley, and his family. Then there is the fact that Georgiana marries Wickham and they seem satisfied, even happy, in their marriage. I also was taken aback to read that Pemberley was entailed so that as Caroline cannot seem to bring a pregnancy to full term it means that Darcy will not have an heir to inherit his estate. Last but not least and the main driving force for this premise is the fact that Caroline commits suicide by drowning!
Meanwhile all the Bennet sisters have married except Elizabeth who is resigned to spinsterhood. She lives with Jane and Charles Bingley and helps take care of their children.
Our characters gather at Pemberley for the funeral and then move on to the Fitzwilliam northern property.
With Caroline out of the picture we soon find that both Elizabeth and Darcy now hope to marry as they admit their feelings. However there is that one-year period of mourning for a deceased spouse. Much of this story dwells on how hard it is for ODC to hold back their passions.
Time is spent at Darcy's cousin's estate where Richard and his American wife live. Lady Catherine showed up for the funeral with Anne and now pushes for that union...to no avail. Lady Catherine goes off leaving Anne behind with instructions on how to bring Darcy to heel. Anne's side story gives us another departure from canon in an amusing thread as she explores her own sexuality. Anne has a stronger will here than in Jane Austen's story.
For me this story dragged in the middle as time after time Darcy and Elizabeth find a way to be alone together which has one or the other finally saying that they must stop. Kisses and caresses have them gasping for air. And the locks on Elizabeth's bedchamber do not hold.
There are some MA scenes so be warned. This was interesting but there were no real surprises and no angst at all.
Some significant changes from canon include (as the author's blurb tells you) the fact that Caroline Bingley has trapped Mr. Darcy into marriage. He had already been turned down by Elizabeth but I thought it was OOC for him to give in without a fight. It is explained that he doesn't want to bring shame on his friend, Bingley, and his family. Then there is the fact that Georgiana marries Wickham and they seem satisfied, even happy, in their marriage. I also was taken aback to read that Pemberley was entailed so that as Caroline cannot seem to bring a pregnancy to full term it means that Darcy will not have an heir to inherit his estate. Last but not least and the main driving force for this premise is the fact that Caroline commits suicide by drowning!
Meanwhile all the Bennet sisters have married except Elizabeth who is resigned to spinsterhood. She lives with Jane and Charles Bingley and helps take care of their children.
Our characters gather at Pemberley for the funeral and then move on to the Fitzwilliam northern property.
With Caroline out of the picture we soon find that both Elizabeth and Darcy now hope to marry as they admit their feelings. However there is that one-year period of mourning for a deceased spouse. Much of this story dwells on how hard it is for ODC to hold back their passions.
Time is spent at Darcy's cousin's estate where Richard and his American wife live. Lady Catherine showed up for the funeral with Anne and now pushes for that union...to no avail. Lady Catherine goes off leaving Anne behind with instructions on how to bring Darcy to heel. Anne's side story gives us another departure from canon in an amusing thread as she explores her own sexuality. Anne has a stronger will here than in Jane Austen's story.
For me this story dragged in the middle as time after time Darcy and Elizabeth find a way to be alone together which has one or the other finally saying that they must stop. Kisses and caresses have them gasping for air. And the locks on Elizabeth's bedchamber do not hold.
There are some MA scenes so be warned. This was interesting but there were no real surprises and no angst at all.
February 6, 2024
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
December 30, 2020
The "about this book" mentions that it should be read if you like our dear couple angsty and yearning, and if you're amendable to a steaming culmination to all that tension. I would say that the description is dead on, but with the added point that the yearning is most of it.
Elizabeth Bennet has lived with her sister Jane since she became Mrs Bingley. Fitzwilliam Darcy married Caroline Bingley as the result of a compromise. Although our dear couple had seen each other since the weddings, Caroline's death brings them together again. The storyline finds them as house guests of Richard Fitzwilliam and his new bride. From there it one long - I want to but we shouldn't situation. When they finally "should" it is rather steamy and leads to a very nice happily ever after.
Elizabeth Bennet has lived with her sister Jane since she became Mrs Bingley. Fitzwilliam Darcy married Caroline Bingley as the result of a compromise. Although our dear couple had seen each other since the weddings, Caroline's death brings them together again. The storyline finds them as house guests of Richard Fitzwilliam and his new bride. From there it one long - I want to but we shouldn't situation. When they finally "should" it is rather steamy and leads to a very nice happily ever after.
December 10, 2020
I wish we had less details about Anne (because I didn't care much about her), but I truly enjoyed this book.
June 26, 2021
3.5⭐️
October 24, 2020
(spolier) This is the first story I came across that there was a compromise, he married her and consummated the marriage. Elizabeth was a happy spinster aunt and living with the Bingleys. Though FD and EB had been in company for years, this tragedy had brought the two together, which led to the path their happiness.
As mentioned, the story concept for me was new. The development/narration was very good and I was drawn to each moment/scene. I love Ms Anne DeBourgh's boldness (Spoiler ;though there was no definite HEA for her) which helped ODC end up together. Mrs Fitzwilliam, she was a character. Love how she handled Lady C.
A great variation for all P & P fans..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As mentioned, the story concept for me was new. The development/narration was very good and I was drawn to each moment/scene. I love Ms Anne DeBourgh's boldness (Spoiler ;though there was no definite HEA for her) which helped ODC end up together. Mrs Fitzwilliam, she was a character. Love how she handled Lady C.
A great variation for all P & P fans..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2020
Caroline Finally Marries Darcy
Gasp! Darcy is married to Caroline! But wait! Don’t despair! Elizabeth and Darcy will have their HEA! So Caroline compromises Darcy, and he gives in to it. Elizabeth becomes the spinster aunt she always said she’d be. A bit on the stretch side, Caroline drowns herself, but it frees up Darcy to be able to marry Elizabeth. It all sounds a bit corny, but I did enjoy this book very much. There’s a bit of a side story for Anne as well. Richard is married to an American. One of Ms. Lennox’s better books. Some mature content, backed by a good story, a tiny touch of angst, and solid dialogue.
Gasp! Darcy is married to Caroline! But wait! Don’t despair! Elizabeth and Darcy will have their HEA! So Caroline compromises Darcy, and he gives in to it. Elizabeth becomes the spinster aunt she always said she’d be. A bit on the stretch side, Caroline drowns herself, but it frees up Darcy to be able to marry Elizabeth. It all sounds a bit corny, but I did enjoy this book very much. There’s a bit of a side story for Anne as well. Richard is married to an American. One of Ms. Lennox’s better books. Some mature content, backed by a good story, a tiny touch of angst, and solid dialogue.
May 13, 2021
This is a different take, altogether, of Pride and Prejudice. Almost all of the players are different to some degree. Darcy married to Caroline...who then may have killed herself.....and Lizzy very much in love with Darcy. But some other surprises take place with Ann de Bourgh and with Wickham. This is a spicy read, so if that offends you, stay away. But I found the book quite cute and fun, as Darcy and Elizabeth fight themselves and each other to keep their hands to themselves.
May 30, 2021
Four and a half ...
Unusual plot with lots of romance. Really excellent original characters that blend in and add significantly to enhance the story. Mature variation, only one loose thread, not major and altogether, well done.
Unusual plot with lots of romance. Really excellent original characters that blend in and add significantly to enhance the story. Mature variation, only one loose thread, not major and altogether, well done.
April 20, 2024
I thought this one was terrific.
December 14, 2023
Nothing about this made sense but especially why Jane suddenly is the worst person. She's manipulative, reads other people's mail, gossips about other people's private matters and that's like first couple chapters of the book. No plot point in these chapters made sense either.
March 14, 2021
Oversexed Variation
While I spent some time reading this book, at the end, I find myself scratching my head, trying to figure out what I just read. It is a bizarre piece of Jane Austen fanfiction, that's for sure. It is certainly a world apart from the original. Elizabeth is living with Jane and Bingley, helping to care for their children. This takes place some four years after the original book. Georgiana did marry Wickham, though it seems as though their union is okay—though it was never explained how they managed that. After Elizabeth's rejection of him, Darcy marries Caroline Bingley after she's deliberately set up a compromise. Mercy, was his “dear friend” Bingley too willing to believe the staid Darcy a rake; Darcy only chose to marry Caroline to save Bingley the embarrassment. Caroline Darcy's death triggers what happens at the beginning of the book. Neither Elizabeth nor Darcy are like themselves as we know them from canon. They're both consumed by what it could now mean to them now that Caroline is out of the way. Darcy's drinking heavily because he feels guilty about not feeling bad about his wife's death! Elizabeth never liked Caroline, and she can't quite feel grief either. Soon, the book devolves into more intimate scenes (without full consummation), and soon they wish to elope—so they could scratch that sex itch! Secondary characters seemed to hung-up on sex, too. The normally affable Colonel Fitzwilliam is turned into a debauched sex fiend. The usually insipid Anne de Burgh has a superfluous fling with a noted rake. Nobody was remotely close to what they were in canon, and to say that the author flouted the normal Regency rules of propriety is an understatement. Let me just be clear, too, that I love me a steamy P&P JAFF occasionally, but there has to be character (and plot) to back that up. That wasn’t the case here. There really wasn't much motion in this story at all. It seemed like they were just hung up on their feelings and s-e-x. All in all, I thought this book was boring and disappointing.
While I spent some time reading this book, at the end, I find myself scratching my head, trying to figure out what I just read. It is a bizarre piece of Jane Austen fanfiction, that's for sure. It is certainly a world apart from the original. Elizabeth is living with Jane and Bingley, helping to care for their children. This takes place some four years after the original book. Georgiana did marry Wickham, though it seems as though their union is okay—though it was never explained how they managed that. After Elizabeth's rejection of him, Darcy marries Caroline Bingley after she's deliberately set up a compromise. Mercy, was his “dear friend” Bingley too willing to believe the staid Darcy a rake; Darcy only chose to marry Caroline to save Bingley the embarrassment. Caroline Darcy's death triggers what happens at the beginning of the book. Neither Elizabeth nor Darcy are like themselves as we know them from canon. They're both consumed by what it could now mean to them now that Caroline is out of the way. Darcy's drinking heavily because he feels guilty about not feeling bad about his wife's death! Elizabeth never liked Caroline, and she can't quite feel grief either. Soon, the book devolves into more intimate scenes (without full consummation), and soon they wish to elope—so they could scratch that sex itch! Secondary characters seemed to hung-up on sex, too. The normally affable Colonel Fitzwilliam is turned into a debauched sex fiend. The usually insipid Anne de Burgh has a superfluous fling with a noted rake. Nobody was remotely close to what they were in canon, and to say that the author flouted the normal Regency rules of propriety is an understatement. Let me just be clear, too, that I love me a steamy P&P JAFF occasionally, but there has to be character (and plot) to back that up. That wasn’t the case here. There really wasn't much motion in this story at all. It seemed like they were just hung up on their feelings and s-e-x. All in all, I thought this book was boring and disappointing.
January 4, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: This book isn’t the least bit clean. Contains scenes meant for a mature audience. Be advised.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Miss Elizabeth Bennet is pleased with the state of her life, she lives with her sister and her sister’s husband, Mr and Mrs Bingley, and she dotes on her niece and nephew, and she doesn’t long for a husband or children of her own, to do so would only bring her misery. Then news reaches them which tears Elizabeth’s contentment to shreds, Mrs Caroline Darcy is dead, for she’s drowned herself. Everyone has long observed the late Mrs Darcy’s dissatisfaction with her loveless, childless marriage, so the news, while tragic, is not entirely surprising. Elizabeth knows that Caroline trapped her husband into marrying her by falsely accusing him of a compromise that never occurred, and of course, that truth has never mattered, nor has the fact that Mr Darcy is still in love with Elizabeth and that she is in love with him. Now, Mr Darcy is free, but propriety dictates that he cannot remarry immediately, for a quick marriage would court scandal and it would wound Caroline’s brother, Mr. Bingley, who is also Mr Darcy’s dear friend; so, even though Elizabeth knows that Mr. Darcy will be hers eventually, they cannot be officially engaged yet, for now, they must wait. For these two who have waited so long for each other, the waiting will prove to be the hardest part. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
Warning: This book isn’t the least bit clean. Contains scenes meant for a mature audience. Be advised.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Miss Elizabeth Bennet is pleased with the state of her life, she lives with her sister and her sister’s husband, Mr and Mrs Bingley, and she dotes on her niece and nephew, and she doesn’t long for a husband or children of her own, to do so would only bring her misery. Then news reaches them which tears Elizabeth’s contentment to shreds, Mrs Caroline Darcy is dead, for she’s drowned herself. Everyone has long observed the late Mrs Darcy’s dissatisfaction with her loveless, childless marriage, so the news, while tragic, is not entirely surprising. Elizabeth knows that Caroline trapped her husband into marrying her by falsely accusing him of a compromise that never occurred, and of course, that truth has never mattered, nor has the fact that Mr Darcy is still in love with Elizabeth and that she is in love with him. Now, Mr Darcy is free, but propriety dictates that he cannot remarry immediately, for a quick marriage would court scandal and it would wound Caroline’s brother, Mr. Bingley, who is also Mr Darcy’s dear friend; so, even though Elizabeth knows that Mr. Darcy will be hers eventually, they cannot be officially engaged yet, for now, they must wait. For these two who have waited so long for each other, the waiting will prove to be the hardest part. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
October 23, 2020
I will always love you.
Elizabeth Bennet is happy with her life as a spinster. She is perfectly happy living with her beloved sister Jane and her husband Mr. Bingley. She loves caring for her nephews and nieces. Although, she still wonders what would have happen if she had accepted Mr. Darcy’s first proposal after what Mr.Darcy did for her sister Lydia. It is never meant to be when Mr. Darcy is discovered in a compromising position, with Caroline Bingley inside a closet at a party. Everyone suspects Caroline Bingley of deliberately putting Mr.Darcy in this position to force him into marriage. Elizabeth suspects the same. So, Elizabeth resigns herself to her spinster status until Jane comes with the news Caroline Bingley is dead. She has killed herself. Elizabeth realizes she is not sad about the news of Caroline's death, instead, she is more hopeful. She realizes she is in love with Mr.Darcy and hopes he still ardently loves her and wants to marry her. I will not give any spoilers. You will have to read this sweet, shirt read yourself. I loved this book. I read it in three days. This author writes Jane Austen’s characters beautifully. as if she were Austen herself. The writing flows to the end with no slowing down. The plot is interesting, charming, and sweet with a little spice thrown in. The sex scenes are not graphic. They are written with taste and affection to the characters and the act. This is the first book I've read by this author and will not be my last. I look forward to reading more by this author. I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Elizabeth Bennet is happy with her life as a spinster. She is perfectly happy living with her beloved sister Jane and her husband Mr. Bingley. She loves caring for her nephews and nieces. Although, she still wonders what would have happen if she had accepted Mr. Darcy’s first proposal after what Mr.Darcy did for her sister Lydia. It is never meant to be when Mr. Darcy is discovered in a compromising position, with Caroline Bingley inside a closet at a party. Everyone suspects Caroline Bingley of deliberately putting Mr.Darcy in this position to force him into marriage. Elizabeth suspects the same. So, Elizabeth resigns herself to her spinster status until Jane comes with the news Caroline Bingley is dead. She has killed herself. Elizabeth realizes she is not sad about the news of Caroline's death, instead, she is more hopeful. She realizes she is in love with Mr.Darcy and hopes he still ardently loves her and wants to marry her. I will not give any spoilers. You will have to read this sweet, shirt read yourself. I loved this book. I read it in three days. This author writes Jane Austen’s characters beautifully. as if she were Austen herself. The writing flows to the end with no slowing down. The plot is interesting, charming, and sweet with a little spice thrown in. The sex scenes are not graphic. They are written with taste and affection to the characters and the act. This is the first book I've read by this author and will not be my last. I look forward to reading more by this author. I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2021
3 to 3.5 - The premise of this story has a lot of merit. Darcy was forced by Miss Bingley into a compromising position and forced to marry her sometime after Elizabeth’s refusal at Hunsford. Darcy cannot love her or forgive her for trapping him. Caroline gets him to agree to have a child, but she keeps miscarrying, and eventually commits suicide after five years of marriage.
This all seems very heavy and weighty, but it seems no one is very sad that she died. Even Bingley, who is married to Jane, is not that sad. Darcy and Elizabeth quickly determine they still have feelings and the only obstacle is time, as Darcy should mourn her.
The story focuses almost entirely on their inability to wait for marriage to be together and it’s a bit much. I won’t give away the ending, but if you’re looking for a story with angst and faraway longing, this really isn’t the right story.
Anne gets a little flirtation in the story, which was actually fun and gave her some fire.
It wasn’t a bad read, and I did enjoy the longing and little glimpses we get of Darcy and Elizabeth’s small interactions over the five years. It is clear they loved each other all along, I just don’t think the story quite lived up to the promise of the variation.
This all seems very heavy and weighty, but it seems no one is very sad that she died. Even Bingley, who is married to Jane, is not that sad. Darcy and Elizabeth quickly determine they still have feelings and the only obstacle is time, as Darcy should mourn her.
The story focuses almost entirely on their inability to wait for marriage to be together and it’s a bit much. I won’t give away the ending, but if you’re looking for a story with angst and faraway longing, this really isn’t the right story.
Anne gets a little flirtation in the story, which was actually fun and gave her some fire.
It wasn’t a bad read, and I did enjoy the longing and little glimpses we get of Darcy and Elizabeth’s small interactions over the five years. It is clear they loved each other all along, I just don’t think the story quite lived up to the promise of the variation.
October 24, 2020
Pride and Prejudice variations are one of my favorite types of books to read so I was attracted to this book just from the title itself. Ms. Lennox always does a great job with this genre so I know I will not be disappointed when I pick up one of her books. She has fast become one of my favorite authors. Darcy and Elizabeth's characters were portrayed well and at times there was even a little humor mixed in which made it all the more enjoyable. I also enjoyed the twist to the story which added more drama and intrigue and had me captivated and entertained all the way through. If you enjoy reading twists and variations on the beloved classic, you won't want to miss this one!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 1, 2024
A good story if you can buy the premise
I liked this book ok overall but it was really tough to swallow the premise, once I got past the idea he would ever marry Caroline (which I really feel is a stretch) there are some genuinely cute moments. Since Caroline is dead when the book opens it’s bearable but the idea he would ever have been with her in any way is a bit nauseating. Otherwise the story is sweet and there is a delightful subplot with Anne that honestly almost over shadows Darcy and Lizzy for me. Bingley and Jane are both not favorites in this story considering what he allowed to happen to Darcy and how little Jane was aware of her sister’s feelings.
I liked this book ok overall but it was really tough to swallow the premise, once I got past the idea he would ever marry Caroline (which I really feel is a stretch) there are some genuinely cute moments. Since Caroline is dead when the book opens it’s bearable but the idea he would ever have been with her in any way is a bit nauseating. Otherwise the story is sweet and there is a delightful subplot with Anne that honestly almost over shadows Darcy and Lizzy for me. Bingley and Jane are both not favorites in this story considering what he allowed to happen to Darcy and how little Jane was aware of her sister’s feelings.
November 30, 2020
An interesting twist to the ever green romance of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.
This is perhaps the 1st book I've come across where
1. Mr. Darcy married anyone other than Lizzy.
2. Mr. Bingley & Mr Darcy are not on good terms.
3. Lizzy lives with the Bingley's and is destined to become an old maid.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is perhaps the 1st book I've come across where
1. Mr. Darcy married anyone other than Lizzy.
2. Mr. Bingley & Mr Darcy are not on good terms.
3. Lizzy lives with the Bingley's and is destined to become an old maid.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2021
Ugh, we get it. He's free of his unwanted wife, and they really, REALLY want to be married so they can **** like bunnies. After the third or fourth time events conspired to leave them alone together despite their intentions to wait out a reasonable mourning period, I was over it. Basically skimmed the last half of the book.
The writing was pretty good, I'd like to see what this author could do with a better premise.
The writing was pretty good, I'd like to see what this author could do with a better premise.
December 9, 2022
There are some things that are repeated so often that I felt like I was always circling back rather than going forward in the story. But this author was authentic and wonderful in her descriptions of want, lust, passion, and longing. For these alone, I added the other star. And had there been a bit less circling back, I would certainly have given 5! Anne de Bourgh was BRILLIANT in this novel. Loved her and her sinful playmate!
November 8, 2020
An Excellent Variation!
I really enjoyed this interesting take on P&P. As I write this, I can’t believe no one else has written about Caroline Bingley getting her way. It’s very well written and flawlessly edited. I look forward to reading more of this author’s works.
I really enjoyed this interesting take on P&P. As I write this, I can’t believe no one else has written about Caroline Bingley getting her way. It’s very well written and flawlessly edited. I look forward to reading more of this author’s works.
February 3, 2021
Nice
Yes it did seem a bit crazy that Darcy married Caroline without a fight and for all his scruples couldnt even go 1 month as a widower but otherwise a great story which is not over long
Yes it did seem a bit crazy that Darcy married Caroline without a fight and for all his scruples couldnt even go 1 month as a widower but otherwise a great story which is not over long
May 4, 2021
It was a good take on the cannon - in that Mr. Darcy was trapped into marrying Caroline Bingley. I also thought it was interesting that Bingley admitted he wanted to get Caroline off his hands and he also felt guilty for the outcome.
December 21, 2021
This writer is slowly growing on me. She takes a lot of risks but if you manage to read it as part original/part JAFF it has merit.
This is one of her best so far.
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This is one of her best so far.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2024
Caroline traps Darcy before they reconcile the second time. Lizzy lives with Jane and Bingley and has resigned herself to auntie. Caroline drowns herself after 4 years and 6 miscarriages. Darcy and Lizzy try their best to abide by a respectful mourning period but elope after 2 weeks.
October 23, 2020
I enjoyed this story very much it's very different from cannon but really good Valerie is fast becoming a favourite with me.
December 1, 2020
Inevitable
The authors had the courage to write the unthinkable yet inevitable in the back of the mind of most followers of P&P variations
The authors had the courage to write the unthinkable yet inevitable in the back of the mind of most followers of P&P variations
January 23, 2021
Awful
Preposterous language and behaviour by Lizzy and Darcy. Very poor language. Even the naughty parts were poor. Don't waste your time
Preposterous language and behaviour by Lizzy and Darcy. Very poor language. Even the naughty parts were poor. Don't waste your time
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November 10, 2022Darcy is compromised by Caroline and forced to wed. Lizzy resigns herself to spinsterhood and lives with the Bingleys. Caroline dies and E&D reconnect.
March 11, 2024
Thanks for the head’s up
But this variation was, in my opinion, more silly than steamy (which is, as we all know, a synonym for very soft core).
But this variation was, in my opinion, more silly than steamy (which is, as we all know, a synonym for very soft core).
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