Wait for Love: Expanded Edition

by P.O. Dixon

While visiting her friend in Kent, Miss Elizabeth Bennet finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Mr. Darcy, whose refined demeanor masks a passionate heart—a heart he ardently proclaims belongs solely to her.

Imagine if Darcy had offered his hand in a more gentleman-like manner. What if the revelation of his role in separating her beloved sister, Jane, and Mr. Bingley casts a shadow over Elizabeth’s budding feelings?

Torn between her sensibilities and her principles, will Elizabeth obey her heart’s inclination and give Mr. Darcy a chance to prove his worth, or will the weight of misunderstandings and misgivings keep them apart?

§ If you have read and enjoyed the original edition of Wait for Love, a 6,500-word short story originally intended for mature readers, this expanded edition will satisfy your thirst to know what happens after the ‘happy for now’ ending.

This sweet, romantic 18,000-word expanded edition, while very much a short story itself and intended for all audiences, will satisfy your desire for a charming escape with Darcy and Elizabeth, where a happily-ever-after conclusion is guaranteed.

136 pages, ebook

Published January 30, 2024

About the author

P. O. Dixon has authored several Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" adaptations, all written with one overriding purpose in mind—falling in love with Darcy and Elizabeth. Sometimes provocative, but always entertaining, her stories have been read, commented on, and thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of readers worldwide.

Reviews

[Lady Mercury · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've written already a review for the other version of Wait for Love last year but I'll write another one now.
As it is, it starts with Elizabeth and the Colonel taking a walk, and he tells her about Darcy separating Bingley from a Lady, just like in canon.
Our dear Heroine Elizabeth stays at home instead of attending the dinner at Rosings that day, also like in canon and as it is, Darcy comes to the parsonage and declares himself. Fortunately this time in a more gentlemanly manner and the misunderstandings are cleared up in person not letter. While Darcy declares himself, Elizabeth has some 'spicy' day dreams about them. She accepts his proposal, with all those day dreams of her one can see that she certainly already cares for him. And of course, we have Lady Catherine trying to meddle in their affairs. Who wonders?

It's written and narrated by P.O Dixon herself.
While the story was good, the audiobook wasn't that phenomenal. It was hard to find a difference in the voices I think.
Otherwise well written and well done.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elizabeth Bennet is visiting her friend Charlotte in her new home in Hunsford. There she again encounters Mr Darcy, who was a guest of her father's neighbour. She finds herself secretly drawn to Darcy and when he unexpectedly comes to the parsonage and declares his ardent love to her she is torn between joy and resentment. Elizabeth confronts him with her most pressing concern, his interference in Jane's and Bingley's relationship. Darcy decides to talk with her about his reasons. Will they clear their misunderstandings and come to an understanding? Will Darcy be able to prove his worth to her? Will Elizabeth follow her heart or are her prejudices against Darcy too great?

This is the expanded version of Wait for love by the author P.O. Dixon. The first version is shorter and for a mature audience. This version extends beyond the events in the parsonage and is for all readers.

I really like that Darcy proposes in a more gentlemanly manner in this version and that he and Elizabeth talk to each other to solve their misunderstandings. I really like that Elizabeth tells him her reasons for her hesitation and that he is willing to explain his actions and reasons to her. Elizabeth is now able to acknowledge his point of view and they can work it all out.

I also like that Elizabeth allows herself to be attracted by Darcy. This is a good step for forming a relationship. She is not caught totally off-guard but can, in parts, welcome his offer, she even starts daydreaming of kissing the gentleman.

Both are, in this version, more rational and act not so angrily towards each other. This means they sort things out in a calmer manner and talk to each other instead of shouting at each other and pointing out the things they dislike about the other.

If you like to know what could have transpired had Darcy proposed in a more gentlemanly manner, you should definitely read this book.

I recommend it.

I received a free copy of the book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Anonymous 5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read the original shorter version, so I was very much looking forward to reading this and I was not disappointed. While Elizabeth visits her friend Charlotte, she encounters Darcy and is drawn to him. When he proposes to her, she is torn between joy and anger. She wants answers as to why he interfered in Jane and Bingley's relationship. Instead of letting misunderstandings fester, he clears the air and tells her his reasons. It was nice to see Elizabeth explain her hesitation and misunderstandings being cleared earlier on. I really liked this variation as Darcy and Elizabeth seemed to talk through things more. It was also nice to see Elizabeth allow herself to be attracted to Darcy, and not push it down due to resentment or prejudice. I like the fact that she acknowledges her attraction to him.
Overall, a very lovely read!
I received a complimentary copy from StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Audny V. Kjuus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this version of Hunsford. Elizabeth and Darcy talked a lot, and had very good conversations. Elizabeth changed her view of Darcy, with some drawbacks. There is also a very nice confrontation between Darcy (and in the end also Elizabeth) and Lady Cathrine De Bourgh at Longbourn.
I recommend this novella to other lovers og Darcy and Elizabeth!

[Julie Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet book. Loved it!

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this expanded version worked better than the shorter anthology version.