Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

By: Abigail Reynolds

Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett

Elizabeth Bennet can't imagine anything worse than being stranded by a blizzard in a tiny cottage with proud and unpleasant Mr. Darcy. But being trapped there for days - and nights - with an injured and confused Mr. Darcy who keeps saying the oddest things about her is even worse. At least he possesses the useful ability of lighting a fire to keep them from freezing to death. But when he puts his arms around her, she discovers the hearth isn't the only place he knows how to build a fire. And the little half-frozen kitten he finds in a woodpile isn't proving to be much of a chaperone.

She doesn't really believe his promises to marry her if anyone finds out they spent two nights alone together, especially after learning he was betrayed by another woman in the past. When her worst fears are realized and her reputation is in tatters, she isn't surprised to discover Mr. Darcy has vanished into thin air, leaving her no choice but to find a husband as soon as possible before her whole family is ruined. Any husband will have to do, no matter how much she dislikes him. Even if she can't stop thinking of Mr. Darcy....

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as usual Ms. Reynolds delivers.

Another excellent book by Abigail. she is the best P&P fiction author out there in my opinion. I always love how she brings the characters to life, and always manages to twist at least one character just enough to give the plot a whole new turn. Well done. Good narration as well.

Great story and recording

I really enjoyed this book and have read my digital copy twice. Unlike other reviews I have read, I found the treatment of Darcy discovering the abuse of Maria Lucas to be consistent with the cultural of the time. Yes it would be handled differently today. The portrayal of Mr. B was a departure from his usual support of E.

The recording was very well done. I liked the narrator and her performance.

I highly recommend this book and/recording to JAFF fans.

Buy, but only thru a special deal

Not up to Reynolds's usual level of intriguing storyline (only two and one half 🌟), but an easy enough way to have company while doing chores (vs. a commute during which a more compelling plot would be required). The truly interesting bits are just that and never fully realized, e.g. Wickham's fate or Darcy's childhood among others. And Mr. Bennet's character is wholly misanthropic in such an arbitrary way!!! But there are some very bright, enlivening spots including snow, cousin Anne DeBourgh's physician, post-traumatic stress syndrome, Charlotte Lucas Collins and cats.

The narrator is not one of the best. Her voice is naturally high and somewhat thin so all her female characters sound much the same. Her pronunciation is good, and Darcy and Elizabeth are discernibly different.

So worth a special deal, but NOT an entire credit, unless you are an Abigail Reynolds's fan and collector.

Loved it!

Abigail Reynolds is, again, the queen of P&P variations. She weaves a believable tale with much beloved characters. Big, happy sigh.

Unlikeable back stories

I can see why the author wanted to give Darcy an opportunity to “save” a girl’s reputation for the storyline. However, this could have been done with a simple, much less harmful situation. Gang rape? Was that really necessary? To make matters worse, why didn’t they help her at the time? Rather than allowing it to continue….. Badly done. Also, I didn’t see the whole build up and storyline fizzle of the evil step-mother. Speaking of storyline fizzle.. what happens to Jane? The other sisters? We hear more of the HEA of a cat. An epilogue would have been nice. Finally, one of the things I enjoy about Austin’s writing is the chemistry that is developed with dialogue between the characters. This book had little of that. Instead, she tried building chemistry with the physical scenes alone, which blurred the line of gentlemanly manner.

Great variation

Would you consider the audio edition of Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation to be better than the print version?

I loved both, but narration is a delightful experience

What was one of the most memorable moments of Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation?

Mr. Darcy describing Mr. Gardiner's appearance and house.

Which scene was your favorite?

Elizabeth and Darcy's banter in the cottage.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did

Any additional comments?

A very enjoyable variation with many twists and turns.

Sounds to make one smile

I always enjoy Reynolds’ work and this was no exception. I was constantly smiling or laughing throughout this audiobook! I am equally sad that the story has concluded and look forward to a relisten someday in the future. I always love a stuck in a cabin story, especially when it is well-written!

Not your mother's Austen!

If you could sum up Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation in three words, what would they be?

Sexy updated joyful

What was one of the most memorable moments of Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation?

When you realize that Lizzy Bennett is falling for Mr Darcy at the cottage.

What about Elizabeth Klett’s performance did you like?

The most enjoyable part for me was Elizabeth Klett's performance she has a rich regal voice that illustrates excitement, intrigue and despair without being too much. Excellent tempo and pronunciation. Plus that English accent really helped transport me back.

Any additional comments?

I have read Abigail Reynolds before, but this book kept my attention, I didn't know what was happening next, even though I know the original very well. I love the sexy new touches without too much. Great book worth the time to listen to it.

Great narration, but the story drags

Elizabeth Klett does a wonderful job of bringing the era to life without sounding too stuffy, which has often caused me to shy away from other romance novels on audio. The story starts out promising, but eventually becomes much too convoluted with side plots, bizarre random characters and previously known characters that are suddenly unrecognizable (see Anne de Bourgh, Maria Lucas, or how she spends half the novel referring to "Richard" which I was only later able to deduce is Col. Fitzwilliam).

BRAVO!

Where does Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Alone with Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation is another homerun for Abigail Reynolds. Just when you think she can't possibly ignite a fire in you for these two lovers, she does and gives you a storyline that is amazing and filled with twists and turns.

What did you like best about this story?

Her trying to cook.

Which scene was your favorite?

The sharing of the coat to keep warm.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Hold up, wait a minute, she spent the night with who?

Any additional comments?

SUPER looking forward to next one on my list.