His Secret Betrothal Quotes

“Well, she may be upset at first. Who would not be, learning that your life had been already decided fifteen years ago? But Miss Elizabeth will soon realise that the outcome is much to her liking,”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“It was Richard’s voice that overrode them all. “Bingley,” he said in a commanding voice. “Get over here and take control of your sister. Much more of this, and I swear I will knock her senseless.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“I daresay, Darcy, that this chair aggravates my old war wound. Oh, be a good sport and switch with me.” Darcy nearly upset Miss Bingley with the speed he exited his chair and moved across the room.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Elizabeth’s confession was interrupted as Miss Bingley stood abruptly and dashed to Darcy. Latching onto his arm, she commanded him in a proprietary voice. “Come, join me for tea.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Caroline’s abigail ran out of the dressing room and motioned for them to lay Caroline on the bed. “I will get the laudanum at once.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Remembering Mr Bennet’s assertion that conceit would be his most significant stumbling block in earning Elizabeth’s regard was all the inducement he needed to change.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Her dreams had been vivid, and she flushed at the parts she could remember. That the owner of the handkerchief had played a central role in them”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“There was something familiar about him, but she could not place it. This was a man she would remember.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Although dressed as a fine gentleman, she would not have been surprised had he descended from Olympus.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“He was by far the most handsome man Elizabeth had ever beheld, and she wondered if he was a figment of her imagination.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Darcy looked at the contract before him but did not move to pick it up. “I do not understand,” he said in a low, even voice. “I am not betrothed.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Netherfield Park is an easy ride from London. The house boasts over twenty guest rooms and even has a ballroom.”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“George Darcy had not been a vociferous man and”
― Renee McKenzie, His Secret Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation