Yes, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella in Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016

May 05, 2016 Sheila Majczan rated it it was amazing

4.5 stars
I read this as a Work In Progress online and now read it again in the published form. Additionally, I do so love the cover. I have read all of Joy's books and look forward to the next publication of The Abominable Mr. Darcy, which I have also followed online.

This story begins with Elizabeth walking through Lambton while her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit her old friends as Aunt Gardiner grew up there. Elizabeth overhears weeping and reflects on all the reasons for such. She, in her own r 4.5 stars
I read this as a Work In Progress online and now read it again in the published form. Additionally, I do so love the cover. I have read all of Joy's books and look forward to the next publication of The Abominable Mr. Darcy, which I have also followed online.

This story begins with Elizabeth walking through Lambton while her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit her old friends as Aunt Gardiner grew up there. Elizabeth overhears weeping and reflects on all the reasons for such. She, in her own right, has much to mourn as this little trip with her relatives is to be her last bit of freedom. Her parents have been informed that a Mr. Collins, the heir to Longbourn under the entailment, has decided to visit and select from among their five daughters a wife. M/M Bennet, after consideration, have jointly decided that Elizabeth is to be the offering.

So Elizabeth upon espying a weeping young girl in the cemetery goes into the grave yard and gently offers consolation. The young lady identifies her sorrow as that for her deceased nurse and governess, a Mrs. Northam, Norty, and proceeds to describe the wonderful relationship she and her older brother have had with this woman. One thing leads to another and soon it comes out that the young lady has acted in a manner she is sure Norty would not approve of and with that Elizabeth tenderly has this young lady consider lessons learned and how to precede. As that final word of advice is given and words spoken of how the brother might be judging her actions, he shows up and offers words of reassurance and physical consolation by hugging her to him. But when they turn to offer thanks or even an introduction, SHE is gone.

Fitzwilliam Darcy has overheard the caring and tender and gentle guidance offered to his sister and feels greatly indebted as he immediately sees the results of the grave side conversation. He then looks for this person in Lambton, in the surrounding areas and then even in London as he returns to the social scene there. Georgiana has taken the words of advice to heart and has continued to improve but Darcy wants to bring this wonder-worker into their circle of acquaintances, even to make her a close friend. Not finding her in London he accepts an invitation to travel with his friend, Bingley, to his newly leased estate, Netherfield in Hertfordshire and to help guide him in learning how to manage it.

And now we come to The Meryton Assembly, the dance at which canon has "The Insult" color the relationship of ODC...BUT here our variation takes a much sweeter tone. Read as Darcy now has a chance to return the favor, the great service, Elizabeth preformed for Georgiana and thus for him. He takes a much stronger approach to make amends and to set straight the Bennet debacle.

You will love how he manipulates events in a very timely and appropriate manner. He has not been a student of human nature for nothing (all that silent pondering from the sidelines has taught him a thing or two). Some of this is a near thing, a gamble, but he plays it all close to the vest and wins.

No, there is no angst between Elizabeth and Darcy in this tale. Sweet words and a "love at first sight" type of romance - at least from one side. And just wait until you read the results of the chess match! Brilliant. The epilogue is a choice but how can one not want to read on? Especially when one reads the result of Mr. Bennet's deal with Mr. Collins...justice served!

I reread this in paperback form on 3/2/19. Note that this story ends at 87% when we are given a prelude into The Abominable Mr. Darcy. ...more

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May 18, 2016 J. W. Garrett rated it it was amazing

Shelves: era-6-regency-1811-1820, read-again, jaff-pride-and-prejudice, source-own, 2016, loaned

First Impressions set the tone

Purists take a break and just read a cute story that shows an entirely different side to ODC. Wow, how to describe this? I’ve read it twice. It is a quick read and delightful.

I was surprised by the emotional ride that this author evoked within my sphere of feelings. I ached, cringed, groaned, was moved to tears [but didn’t cry], touched beyond what I expected, gloried at the victory, grieved at the loss, laughed at the absurdity, and giggled at the revenge. Yes, J. ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Debbie rated it really liked it

Shelves: i-own-it, jaff

I had downloaded this sweet novella onto my kindle as Your Pain-My Heart (its working title when it was a WIP) with a bunch of other completed JAFF stories a while back from a fan fiction site and (shame on me!) forgot it was there! At only 10 chapters, it doesn't take long to read, so I was quick to rectify this oversight when I came across it yesterday.

While the premise that Mr. Bennet agrees that Elizabeth must marry Mr. Collins is not unique, in this case he has granted her some time to acc ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Erika rated it it was amazing

Shelves: jane-austen

Another romantic home run by Ms King!!!!

I adored this novella by J Dawn King, she writes so marvelously and thoroughly that you believe you are right there in the book!! She just keeps getting better and better and has me hooked, line and sinker!!!

This story begins with Elizabeth walking through Lambton while her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit her old friends as Aunt Gardiner grew up there. This little trip with her relatives it to be her last bit of freedom as her parents have informed that a Mr Another romantic home run by Ms King!!!!

I adored this novella by J Dawn King, she writes so marvelously and thoroughly that you believe you are right there in the book!! She just keeps getting better and better and has me hooked, line and sinker!!!

This story begins with Elizabeth walking through Lambton while her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner visit her old friends as Aunt Gardiner grew up there. This little trip with her relatives it to be her last bit of freedom as her parents have informed that a Mr. Collins, the heir to Longbourn under the entailment has decided to visit and choose a wife. Elizabeth's sorrow comes from the fact the her parents have decided that Elizabeth is to be the sacrificial lamb and informs her of it via letter requesting her to come home immediately..

So when Elizabeth comes upon a weeping young girl at the cemetery on her walk, she goes into the cemetery and gently offers consolation. The young lady identifies her sorrow as that for her deceased nurse and governess, a Mrs. Northam, Norty, and proceeds to describe the wonderful relationship she and her older brother have had with this woman. One thing leads to another and the girl spills all her worries and sorrow to Elizabeth, and her concern for her brother's reaction. Unbeknownst to them, the brother came upon them and heard part of the conversation before he intruded to give his sister his reassurance of his love. Elizabeth carefully and quietly excused herself, though she left a huge impact on the brother and sister.

Fitzwilliam Darcy has overheard the caring and tender and gentle guidance offered to his sister and feels greatly indebted as he immediately sees the results of the grave side conversation. He then looks for this person in Lambton, in the surrounding areas and then even in London as he returns to the social scene there. Georgiana has taken the words of advice to heart and has continued to improve but Darcy wants to bring this wonder-worker into their circle of acquaintances, even to make her a close friend. Not finding her in London he accepts an invitation to travel with his friend, Bingley, to his newly leased estate and help guide him in learning how to manage it.

So off to Meryton, where low and behold he runs into the very lady he's scoured Lambton and London for!!! At the Meryton Assembley, when Darcy spies Elizabeth, all he could do was to engage her as soon as possible. This is much better Assembly versus the one in canon, 'The Insult' does not happen, in fact events are a complete 180 degrees from canon. Read as Darcy now has a chance to return the favor, the great service, Elizabeth preformed for Georgiana and thus for him. He takes a much stronger approach to make amends and to set straight the Bennet debacle.

I love how Darcy manipulates the events to his liking. There is no angst between Elizabeth and Darcy in this tale, only sweet words and a "love at first sight" type of romance - at least from one side. And just wait until you read the results of the chess match! Brilliant. The epilogue is a must read, especially when one reads the result of Mr. Bennet's deal with Mr. Collins....justice served!

I have to say that this was just what I needed at the time, a low angst novella, that has not strife between ODC!!!! I would highly recommend this novella to all JAFFers, and say to keep it close at hand for a second, third, etc, perusal. I look forward to more masterpieces by Ms King!!!! ...more

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Nov 06, 2016 Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: jane-austen, pride-and-prejudice

A Wonderful Meet Cute for Darcy and Elizabeth!

In this novella-length variation, Mr. Bennet looks favorably on Mr. Collins pursuit of Elizabeth, and does not allow Elizabeth to consider rejecting his proposal. Having been negligent in preparing for the future, Mr. Bennet decides this is the best way to ensure protection and support for his wife and other daughters. Elizabeth has a very bleak outlook on her future and her small ray of happiness is traveling with her beloved aunt and uncle to Derby A Wonderful Meet Cute for Darcy and Elizabeth!

In this novella-length variation, Mr. Bennet looks favorably on Mr. Collins pursuit of Elizabeth, and does not allow Elizabeth to consider rejecting his proposal. Having been negligent in preparing for the future, Mr. Bennet decides this is the best way to ensure protection and support for his wife and other daughters. Elizabeth has a very bleak outlook on her future and her small ray of happiness is traveling with her beloved aunt and uncle to Derbyshire before any marriage arrangements officially begin. While there, Elizabeth encounters a heartbroken young girl who is grieving the loss of someone important in her life and desperately needing some advice and counsel. Elizabeth, with quiet sympathy, listens to the young girl’s despair and recent troubles and tenderly provides some comfort.

Elizabeth never suspects that her kindness and compassion greatly effect and impress the young girl’s older brother who overheard the endearing exchange. So much so that he continued for months to look for her all around Derbyshire, Lambton, and London. Only to find her where he least expected to…

I love seeing adorable first encounters for Darcy and Elizabeth! It is always interesting to explore how the course of their relationship changes when they meet with no pride or prejudice! As you might imagine, their second meeting happens at the Meryton Assembly and it is there that Mr. Darcy learns about Elizabeth’s predicament with Mr. Collins and comes up with a swift and surprising solution! Who doesn’t love to see Darcy come to the rescue, right? I especially enjoyed how Elizabeth thinks Darcy is only rescuing her to repay the kindness she showed his sister! No, no Lizzy, Mr. Darcy has his own agenda!

While the romance develops rather expediously from this point, Darcy and Elizabeth do face some obstacles as Mr. Bennet prefered his original plan of Elizabeth marrying Mr. Collins and remaining near him at Longbourn. I might say that romanitc feelings and decisions came about a little too rapidly and easily for my taste, but this is a novella – I was prepared for it to be fast-paced and succinct. And knowing Ms. King has a true romantic heart, I knew I could anticipate some beautiful and romantic scenes. Even though this work is shorter in length, Ms. King made sure there were plenty moments of tender devotion and heart-stopping exchanges. I loved how Lydia and Kitty would witness many of these scenes and begin to fantasize about having romantic suitoirs like their sister’s!

What I enjoyed most about this variation was how Ms. King accentuated some of Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s most admirable and praiseworthy characteristics. Elizabeth’s heart-to-heart with Georgiana is handled with such beautiful sympathy and gentleness. And this Mr. Darcy will easily win over everyones’ heart with his integrity, strong sense of responsibility, and loyal protection for all those who depend on him. I loved seeing him stand up to both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. It was wonderful to see such a focus on these commendable and inspiring qualities.

Is your heart craving a sweet romance and happily-ever-after? Then pick up a copy of J. Dawn King’s delightful Yes, Mr. Darcy! A perfect choice for readers who want a low-angst romance featuring a decisive, determined, and devoted Mr. Darcy! Yes, indeed! ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Nicole Barton Sasser rated it it was ok

Shelves: novellas-and-short-stories, kindle-unlimited, 2016-austenesque-lovers-challenge, p-and-p, jaff

2.5 Stars

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May 13, 2018 Dung rated it really liked it

Shelves: austen-inspried

4.5⭐️

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May 19, 2016 Emily (biblioblondes) rated it really liked it

Shelves: austen-reads-variations, regency-romance

Awww! This was so precious. Very lighthearted, easy and sweet. The title was perfect too. "Yes, Mr. Darcy."..... ...more

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May 26, 2016 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Love, love, LOVED this book! (Slight spoiler alerts)

Goodness. I haven't read a book this quickly since last week lol. Seriously, I thoroughly enjoyed this latest release from J. Dawn King. Tears pricked my eyes as I read and re-read Darcy's elegant declaration of love. Another non-Canon variation of Pride and Prejudice yet written so wonderfully you'd think Miss Austen had written it herself. I highly recommend this lovely book. ...more

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Jun 13, 2016 Teresita rated it it was amazing

Such a sweet and lovely tale!!!

Good thing I didn't start reading before delivering my project or it may never have been delivered!

I enjoyed it so much, I read it twice, and I'm tempted to read it again... ...more

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