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A battle-scarred soldier. A compassionate nurse. And a future rewritten… In this sweet Pride and Prejudice variation, the familiar backdrop of Regency England takes an unexpected turn when Netherfield Park is converted into a convalescent home for officers wounded in the Napoleonic Wars. Elizabeth Bennet, volunteering as a nurse alongside her sister Jane, encounters the formidable Colonel Fitzwilliam Darcy—a proud, injured officer whose haughty demeanor immediately puts her on guard. As she tends to his wounds, their initial dislike gradually transforms through quiet conversations, ...

A lost heirloom. A relentless search. A love that refuses to be denied. This Christmas, Mr. Darcy will prove his devotion to Elizabeth Bennet in the most unexpected way. In this sweet Pride and Prejudice variation, sometimes what we lose leads us to discover what we were always meant to find—and sometimes, Christmas miracles come wrapped in the most unlikely packages.

Some mistakes can be forgiven. Some hearts can be won twice. When Jane Bennet accepts Mr. Bingley's proposal, Elizabeth should be overjoyed. Instead, she's anxious—because Bingley's closest friend is returning to Netherfield, and Elizabeth has spent months regretting every harsh word she once said to Mr. Darcy. But Darcy isn't coming alone. His sister Georgiana has taken it upon herself to plan an engagement ball, and she seems remarkably determined to seek Elizabeth's advice on every detail. As the preparations bring them together again and again, Elizabeth begins to hope that not all is...

What if one moment could change everything? At the Meryton assembly, Elizabeth Bennet braces herself for the disdain of the proud Mr. Darcy. But when their eyes meet across the dance floor, she finds no contempt—only careful reserve and a spark of genuine interest. One absent insult. One civil dance. One altered first impression. From that single divergence, everything changes. Without prejudice to cloud her judgment, Elizabeth discovers a thoughtful man beneath Darcy's reserved exterior. Without her resentment to overcome, Darcy finds himself free to pursue the woman who has captivated ...

Pride and prejudice have no place in a sickroom. Elizabeth Bennet thought she knew exactly what kind of man Mr. Darcy was—proud, cold, and utterly disagreeable. But when a scarlet fever epidemic threatens Meryton, she discovers a different side of the reserved gentleman. Working together to save lives, their partnership reveals depths of character neither expected. Yet when Elizabeth falls victim to the very disease she's been fighting, her fevered confessions may have revealed more than she intended. Can love born in crisis survive the return to propriety? Set in Austen's beloved world ...

Pride, prejudice, and the price of independence. When Mr. Bennet falls gravely ill, Elizabeth makes the unthinkable choice—she enters trade to support her family by opening a bookshop in Meryton. Society is scandalized, her mother is mortified, but Elizabeth finds unexpected fulfillment in her newfound independence. Then Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to Netherfield. The proud master of Pemberley is strangely drawn to the shopkeeper Elizabeth has become, finding her business acumen as captivating as her fine eyes. As they engage in spirited discussions over literature and ledgers, both must ...

What happens when the two most stubborn people in Jane Austen's world are trapped together on a ship for six weeks? Elizabeth Bennet thought a voyage to America would provide the perfect escape from Hertfordshire's constraints. The last thing she expected was to find herself sharing close quarters with the proud Mr. Darcy—the very man whose proposal she had so thoroughly rejected. In this enchanting variation, forced proximity on the high seas becomes the catalyst for a romance that neither saw coming. Between storm-lashed decks and intimate conversations, Elizabeth and Darcy must ...

A forbidden flower. An unexpected rescue. A second chance at love. Elizabeth Bennet's innocent trespass at Kew Gardens throws her into the path of the one man she thought she'd never see again—Mr. Darcy. As spring blooms around them and London society watches with jealous eyes, Elizabeth must decide whether she will trust her first impressions or allow herself to see Mr. Darcy in an entirely new light. A sweet and charming Pride and Prejudice variation where a chance encounter in a botanical garden leads to walks in Hyde Park, intimate conversations, and a love story that blooms against ...

A chance encounter at a garden party changes everything... When Mr. Darcy witnesses Elizabeth Bennet defending a mistreated servant girl, he's forced to reconsider his hasty judgment of her character. Elizabeth, too, finds herself questioning her opinion of the proud gentleman whose intervention supports her stand against injustice. As their paths continue to cross in the rolling hills of Hertfordshire, both discover that first impressions can be dangerously misleading. Through meaningful conversations in rose gardens and unexpected meetings on country paths, they slowly reveal their true ...

London society never met a woman like the future Mrs. Darcy. When Elizabeth Bennet accepts Mr. Darcy's proposal, she knows their engagement will cause a stir—but she's unprepared for the challenges that await her in London society. As the future Mrs. Darcy, Elizabeth must navigate unfamiliar waters, where her every word and action face scrutiny from those who question her suitability. Mr. Darcy, determined to shield Elizabeth from criticism, soon realizes his betrothed possesses a resilience he hadn't fully appreciated. When scandal threatens their happiness in the form of the ...

What if Elizabeth and Darcy's second chance didn't happen in England at all? After rejecting Mr. Darcy's disastrous proposal, Elizabeth Bennet escapes to America—only to discover she'll be sharing a ship with the very man she spurned. Six weeks at sea become the catalyst for a romance that defies every expectation, but their journey from enemies to lovers is just the beginning. From storm-tossed Atlantic crossings to the glittering ballrooms of New York society, from scandalous newspaper coverage to Lady Catherine de Bourgh's ruthless schemes, Elizabeth and Darcy must fight for their love...

Memory, destiny, and healing—three journeys to the same beloved ending. Three captivating tales that reimagine Jane Austen's beloved classic from fresh perspectives, exploring the enduring power of love through memory, circumstance, and healing. Darcy’s Amnesia What happens when love must be discovered twice? Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have overcome pride, prejudice, and countless misunderstandings to find their perfect happiness. With their wedding just weeks away, their future seems assured—until a tragic accident changes everything. When Darcy awakens from his injuries,...

What if you fell in love with someone you thought you despised? Elizabeth Bennet has sworn off arrogant gentlemen forever—especially those with ten thousand pounds a year and insufferable pride. But when she begins an anonymous correspondence with a thoughtful gentleman through a periodical's lonely hearts column, she finds herself falling in love with a mind that seems to understand her completely. What Elizabeth doesn't know is that her mysterious correspondent is nursing his own wounded heart and finding solace in letters from a lady whose intelligence and spirit remind him of ...

Three separate stories. One perfect ending. What if Elizabeth and Darcy's love story unfolded just a little differently? This collection presents three enchanting variations on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, each exploring a different twist on the path to true love. Lady Catherine's Approval Their engagement should mark the end of their trials, but when Lady Catherine de Bourgh hosts a grand ball at Rosings Park, Elizabeth must prove to society—and to Darcy's formidable aunt—that she is worthy of her place at his side. Second Dance with Darcy Elizabeth has spent months regretting ...

Elizabeth and Darcy return to England engaged—and about to face their greatest challenge yet. After falling in love during six weeks at sea and navigating New York society together, they thought the hard part was over. They were wrong. Lady Catherine de Bourgh has other plans for her nephew. Plans that don't include a penniless country miss from Hertfordshire. And she'll use every weapon in her considerable arsenal—scandal, social pressure, and ruthless manipulation—to break them apart. Separated by circumstance and besieged by one of England's most formidable women, Elizabeth and ...

A secret journey, a surprise illness, and an unexpected chance at happiness. When Elizabeth Bennet embarks on a secret journey to thank Mr. Darcy for his role in her sister's marriage, she never imagines that a sudden illness will derail her carefully laid plans. As she lies fevered at a countryside inn, the last person she expects to see rushing to her bedside is the very man she set out to find. As she recovers, Elizabeth must navigate not only her recovery, but also her changing feelings. Could this unexpected detour lead her heart to its true home? From the beloved world of Pride and ...

Sometimes love begins with getting everything completely wrong. When Mr. Darcy believes Elizabeth Bennet's innocent observation is a direct attack on his character, every encounter becomes a careful dance of misunderstanding. She sees arrogance where there is uncertainty. He sees disdain where there is merely puzzlement. But as Hertfordshire prepares for its midsummer fête, some connections prove too strong for misconceptions to destroy forever. Sometimes all it takes is the courage to speak honestly—and the wisdom to listen with an open heart. This variation on the classic is a tale of ...

A partnership of hearts and minds. An investment of love. When Mr. Bennet's unexpected death leaves Elizabeth with a modest inheritance and the responsibility of managing Longbourn, she faces an impossible choice: watch her family's estate decline or find a way to fund the improvements that could save it. Her solution comes from the most unlikely source—Mr. Darcy, who proposes a business partnership that could transform both their futures. As autumn turns to winter, their professional collaboration evolves into something far more personal. Elizabeth discovers that the proud gentleman she ...

Between an old friend and a former adversary lies Elizabeth's heart—and her predicament. When Elizabeth Bennet receives an unexpected invitation from Thomas Harrington, a childhood friend who has recently inherited the magnificent Ashfield Park in Derbyshire, she anticipates nothing more than a pleasant reunion. Yet her visit proves far more complicated than expected, especially when a ball at Ashfield brings her face-to-face with Mr. Darcy, the man whose proposal she so firmly rejected months before. As circumstances force Elizabeth to navigate between these two gentlemen, she discovers ...

A London inheritance might change her fortune, but only love can change her heart. In this charming variation on Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice, a surprise inheritance changes the Bennets' fortunes and creates new paths to love. With her signature sharp wit and deep understanding of human nature, Elizabeth must decide if her prejudices against London society—and a certain gentleman's pride—are worth holding onto when true happiness is at stake. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Regency romance, this novel reimagines one of literature's most famous love stories while ...