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“In a harsh whisper that only he could hear, she lashed at him with her tongue. “I demand satisfaction, sir. Tomorrow morning at dawn. The field east of Netherfield Park. Bring your second. My father shall act as my second if I can keep him from injuring you first.” He jerked back as if she had slapped him. “Satisfaction? You?” Elizabeth saw it all in his expression. Initial shock and disbelief were immediately followed by alarm and concern. She cared not one iota that she upset him after what he had said. “If you do not appear, I will not hesitate to blacken your name as the coward you are until you will be the object of scorn in every London drawing room,” she snarled.”
― Christie Capps, Love at First Light: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“Whatever moved her to bring Elizabeth to him, Darcy had not a clue. However, he would double his housekeeper’s monthly salary for her diligence.”
― Christie Capps, Falling Slowly: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“Within seconds, it did not look well for Darcy. When he offered his arm, Miss Elizabeth looked at him like he was a warty bullfrog. Stepping away from him, she began walking, shoulders back, her arms stiff at her side, with her gaze straight ahead.”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“I loathe you as equally as I do Mr. Collins, sir.” Elizabeth glared at him as she spoke. “Other than a few essentials, you and Mr. Collins are very much the same.”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“My Lizzy has three choices I have placed in front of her. Mr. Collins. You. Or, no one. Her decision shall be made by then. Goodbye.”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“She was sly. She was wily. She was a raving harridan.”
― Christie Capps, His Frozen Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“She was going only for her sister. It was, perhaps, the least convincing lie she had told herself in weeks.”
― Christie Capps, Love at First Light: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“He could not keep the smile off his face. “Pray, stop, Mr. Darcy.” Her smile grew. “Dimples are so unfair.”
― Christie Capps, Mr. Darcy's Bad Day: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“Miss Elizabeth Bennet, wilt thou have this man to be thy wedded husband, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honor, and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“When she finished the first piece and licked her fingers...beads of sweat broke out on every surface of his body.”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“The needles could be used in a sword fight with my worst enemy who, at this point, is definitely you!”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“What had been left of his heart was ripped from his chest. He could no longer look at her, nor speak. Bowing, he turned and walked away from the only woman he would ever love. His journey of a thousand steps was over.”
― Christie Capps, His Frozen Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“They took her breath away. Her hand flew to her chest and she stopped breathing. He was so pleased he decided then and there to give the whole of his fortune to Georgiana. Deservedly so. Well, not the whole bulk of his wealth. He would owe her for the rest of his life for this one perfect moment in time.”
― Christie Capps, One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella

“I promised Mama I would be civil. Nothing more.” “Ah, yes. Civil.” Her father’s eyes twinkled. “Is that what they are calling it now?”
― Christie Capps, Love at First Light: A Pride & Prejudice Novella