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Merry Mischief
Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas, bolstered by Mrs. Bennet’s assurances of success in his pursuit of Elizabeth, despite her clear opposition. His arrival, coupled with his dubious judgment on the matter, threatens to ruin the holiday season.
Try as she might, Elizabeth’s attempts to convince him of the impossibility of their marriage fall on deaf ears, while her mother’s schemes only add to her misery.
Mr. Darcy, an unlikely knight in shining armor, seems determined to rescue her from the parson’s unwelcome attention, leaving Elizabeth to wonder about his true intentions. Their previous encounters have hardly endeared them to each another, and she is quick to suspect ulterior motives.
What should be a traditional holiday celebration threatens to descend into chaos. Mr. Collins is resolute in claiming his future bride, with Mr. Darcy just as determined to thwart him.
Then, a shocking turn of events seals Elizabeth’s fate, and a Christmas miracle brings an unexpected resolution.
Merry Mischief is a novella of about about 23,000 words, celebrating a Darcy and Elizabeth regency Christmas!
Try as she might, Elizabeth’s attempts to convince him of the impossibility of their marriage fall on deaf ears, while her mother’s schemes only add to her misery.
Mr. Darcy, an unlikely knight in shining armor, seems determined to rescue her from the parson’s unwelcome attention, leaving Elizabeth to wonder about his true intentions. Their previous encounters have hardly endeared them to each another, and she is quick to suspect ulterior motives.
What should be a traditional holiday celebration threatens to descend into chaos. Mr. Collins is resolute in claiming his future bride, with Mr. Darcy just as determined to thwart him.
Then, a shocking turn of events seals Elizabeth’s fate, and a Christmas miracle brings an unexpected resolution.
Merry Mischief is a novella of about about 23,000 words, celebrating a Darcy and Elizabeth regency Christmas!
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2024
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Jann Rowland
94 books194 followersJann Rowland is a Canadian, born and bred. Other than a two-year span in which he lived in Japan, he has been a resident of the Great White North his entire life, though he professes to still hate the winters.
Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
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Though Jann did not start writing until his mid-twenties, writing has grown from a hobby to an all-consuming passion. His interests as a child were almost exclusively centered on the exotic fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Eddings, among a host of others. As an adult, his interests have grown to include historical fiction and romance, with a particular focus on the works of Jane Austen.
When Jann is not writing, he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams. He is also a master musician (in his own mind) who enjoys playing piano and singing as well as moonlighting as the choir director in his church’s congregation.
Jann lives in Alberta with his wife of more than twenty years, two grown sons, and one young daughter. He is convinced that whatever hair he has left will be entirely gone by the time his little girl hits her teenage years. Sadly, though he has told his daughter repeatedly that she is not allowed to grow up, she continues to ignore him.
Website: http://onegoodsonnet.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/OneGoodSonnetPub...
Twitter: @OneGoodSonnet
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December 4, 2024
Elizabeth is having a bad Christmas
And it's all due to Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins.
It's partly Elizabeth's fault as Mrs. Bennet took something her daughter said and went with it literally.
Lucky other members of the Bennet family and friends are on hand to make sure she has a happy ever after.
Very cute.
And it's all due to Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins.
It's partly Elizabeth's fault as Mrs. Bennet took something her daughter said and went with it literally.
Lucky other members of the Bennet family and friends are on hand to make sure she has a happy ever after.
Very cute.
December 20, 2024
Mrs. Bennet, what have you done?
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: teen
>>Angst Level: mostly frustration with a vicar from Hunsford, GRRR!
>>Source: I borrowed this via KU [12-13-24] and volunteered to leave a review. Novella length: 6 chapters and 89 pages.
>>Trope: [1] Seasonal: Christmas [2] Interesting Lady Catherine. I liked her. I know, who knew?
I don’t know who was more frustrated, Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, or Elizabeth. Well, you might as well include Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bennet, and half of Meryton in that group. Everyone wanted to string up the sycophant by his thumbs. Seriously! That man was as dense as peanut butter and not in a good way. No matter what anyone told him, he ignored it and proceeded to woo his cousin Elizabeth. It was all Mrs. Bennet’s fault. She encouraged him by filling his head with incorrect information in an attempt to secure Longbourn for herself and her unwed daughters after Mr. Bennet died. Mr. Bennet, on the other hand, was perfectly well and amused at her discussions of his demise until it finally got on his nerves. This was a short read, thank goodness.
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: teen
>>Angst Level: mostly frustration with a vicar from Hunsford, GRRR!
>>Source: I borrowed this via KU [12-13-24] and volunteered to leave a review. Novella length: 6 chapters and 89 pages.
>>Trope: [1] Seasonal: Christmas [2] Interesting Lady Catherine. I liked her. I know, who knew?
I don’t know who was more frustrated, Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, or Elizabeth. Well, you might as well include Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bennet, and half of Meryton in that group. Everyone wanted to string up the sycophant by his thumbs. Seriously! That man was as dense as peanut butter and not in a good way. No matter what anyone told him, he ignored it and proceeded to woo his cousin Elizabeth. It was all Mrs. Bennet’s fault. She encouraged him by filling his head with incorrect information in an attempt to secure Longbourn for herself and her unwed daughters after Mr. Bennet died. Mr. Bennet, on the other hand, was perfectly well and amused at her discussions of his demise until it finally got on his nerves. This was a short read, thank goodness.
December 13, 2024
not a happy story
3.5 stars barely rounded up to 4 stars. Mr. Collins decide Lizzy is who he will he marry. Her mother agrees. Her father doesn’t but won’t do anything about it. Darcy isn’t in love with Lizzy yet. This version of Collins is just an awful slug of a person. Merry Mischief? No. The lack of anyone to protect Lizzy for so long was not fun to read at all.
3.5 stars barely rounded up to 4 stars. Mr. Collins decide Lizzy is who he will he marry. Her mother agrees. Her father doesn’t but won’t do anything about it. Darcy isn’t in love with Lizzy yet. This version of Collins is just an awful slug of a person. Merry Mischief? No. The lack of anyone to protect Lizzy for so long was not fun to read at all.
December 12, 2024
Disappointing collaboration
Books by Jann Rowland are an automatic purchase for me, but with the other authors the story seemed incomplete with writing style changes that garbled the plot. There were some significant editing errors as well. I’ll stay with Jann’s books in the future and pass on any by the other authors.
Books by Jann Rowland are an automatic purchase for me, but with the other authors the story seemed incomplete with writing style changes that garbled the plot. There were some significant editing errors as well. I’ll stay with Jann’s books in the future and pass on any by the other authors.
December 7, 2024
A great story
I love the way this story was filled out. A lot of laughs, not any villians, and some surprising out comes.
I love the way this story was filled out. A lot of laughs, not any villians, and some surprising out comes.
December 11, 2024
I loved it!
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is story celebrating a Darcy and Elizabeth regency Christmas. Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas, bolstered by Mrs. Bennet’s assurances of success in his pursuit of Elizabeth, despite her clear opposition. His arrival, coupled with his dubious judgment on the matter, threatens to ruin the holiday season. Try as she might, Elizabeth’s attempts to convince him of the impossibility of their marriage fall on deaf ears, while her mother’s schemes only add to her misery. Mr. Darcy, an unlikely knight in shining armor, seems determined to rescue her from the parson’s unwelcome attention, leaving Elizabeth to wonder about his true intentions. Their previous encounters have hardly endeared them to each another, and she is quick to suspect ulterior motives. What should be a traditional holiday celebration threatens to descend into chaos, Mr. Collins is resolute in claiming his future bride, and Mr. Darcy just as determined to thwart him; then, a shocking turn of events seals Elizabeth’s fate, and a Christmas miracle brings an unexpected resolution. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is story celebrating a Darcy and Elizabeth regency Christmas. Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas, bolstered by Mrs. Bennet’s assurances of success in his pursuit of Elizabeth, despite her clear opposition. His arrival, coupled with his dubious judgment on the matter, threatens to ruin the holiday season. Try as she might, Elizabeth’s attempts to convince him of the impossibility of their marriage fall on deaf ears, while her mother’s schemes only add to her misery. Mr. Darcy, an unlikely knight in shining armor, seems determined to rescue her from the parson’s unwelcome attention, leaving Elizabeth to wonder about his true intentions. Their previous encounters have hardly endeared them to each another, and she is quick to suspect ulterior motives. What should be a traditional holiday celebration threatens to descend into chaos, Mr. Collins is resolute in claiming his future bride, and Mr. Darcy just as determined to thwart him; then, a shocking turn of events seals Elizabeth’s fate, and a Christmas miracle brings an unexpected resolution. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
December 12, 2024
I think this story was intended to be a farce, because so much of it was silly or impossible. I was often taken out of the story as I tried to make sense of it before I realized that it probably wasn’t supposed to make sense.
Bingley and Darcy stay at Netherfield after the ball (Nov 26). The opening scene is two weeks later (Dec 10), and this is followed by a mention of the “month” remaining until Christmas. Wait, what?
Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas to court Elizabeth. We are expected to believe that Mr. Bennet approved of this? There is no attempt to make Collins into a believable character; he is just a one-dimensional fool in dogged pursuit of Elizabeth.
Miss Bingley actually makes a comment speculating about Collins and Elizabeth consummating their marriage, and she does it in front of her brother and Darcy. I was so stunned by this outrageous non-Regency behavior that I considered DNFing the story, but I did finish it.
At least there is a very nice proposal from Darcy to Elizabeth. IMHO, the only reason to read this would be this lovely proposal from Darcy.
Read through KU.
Bingley and Darcy stay at Netherfield after the ball (Nov 26). The opening scene is two weeks later (Dec 10), and this is followed by a mention of the “month” remaining until Christmas. Wait, what?
Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn for Christmas to court Elizabeth. We are expected to believe that Mr. Bennet approved of this? There is no attempt to make Collins into a believable character; he is just a one-dimensional fool in dogged pursuit of Elizabeth.
Miss Bingley actually makes a comment speculating about Collins and Elizabeth consummating their marriage, and she does it in front of her brother and Darcy. I was so stunned by this outrageous non-Regency behavior that I considered DNFing the story, but I did finish it.
At least there is a very nice proposal from Darcy to Elizabeth. IMHO, the only reason to read this would be this lovely proposal from Darcy.
Read through KU.
March 2, 2025
This is a quick read in which Mr. Collins was rejected but he comes back and doesn't believe any of Elizabeth's refusals, no matter how rude she is. Darcy, the Bingleys, Georgiana, the Colonel, Anne and Lady Catherine all spend Christmas in Meryton, and Darcy wants to save Elizabeth from Collins. Nothing much happens but it's OK for when you want a quick no-angst story that you can finish in one sitting.
Things that stood out: Miss Bingley makes a crude comment that I thought she wouldn't be likely to say aloud, even if she thought it. And Mrs. Bennet keeps egging Mr. Collins on and I thought she ought to have had some sort of reckoning.
Things that stood out: Miss Bingley makes a crude comment that I thought she wouldn't be likely to say aloud, even if she thought it. And Mrs. Bennet keeps egging Mr. Collins on and I thought she ought to have had some sort of reckoning.
November 27, 2024
3.75*
Another short sweet Christmas themed novella with a wildly OOC Lady Catherine, an obtuse Mr Collins, an extremely determined Mrs Bennet with singular focus and a shy Darcy who rides to the rescue with his trusty sidekicks.
Another short sweet Christmas themed novella with a wildly OOC Lady Catherine, an obtuse Mr Collins, an extremely determined Mrs Bennet with singular focus and a shy Darcy who rides to the rescue with his trusty sidekicks.
December 15, 2024
What happened?
This was horrible! What kind of ending was that? Now having experienced the ending, the whole story seemed stupid! Did a 10 year old write this? What a waste of time to read this...thing! If I could I would give this 1/2 star at best!
This was horrible! What kind of ending was that? Now having experienced the ending, the whole story seemed stupid! Did a 10 year old write this? What a waste of time to read this...thing! If I could I would give this 1/2 star at best!
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December 8, 2024A short Pride and Prejudice variation set over the Christmas period. Mr Collins is dialled up to 100. Lizzy has much less patience for his nonsense, but he is not getting the message.
December 8, 2024
Cute
As a dreadful Collins pursues Lizzy, we watch Darcy figure out how to save her. Light and sweet romance with a few surprises.
As a dreadful Collins pursues Lizzy, we watch Darcy figure out how to save her. Light and sweet romance with a few surprises.
December 12, 2024
Mischief indeed. A pleasing read♥️
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was a little dismayed in the middle until Elizabeth's hero finally got the message. After that the fun begins.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was a little dismayed in the middle until Elizabeth's hero finally got the message. After that the fun begins.
January 16, 2025
Not for me.
January 12, 2026
sweet
Well, Mr. Collins was certainly annoying but Darcy was persistent. Lady Catherine was helpful and Mrs. Bennet was also very annoying. Very short story.
Well, Mr. Collins was certainly annoying but Darcy was persistent. Lady Catherine was helpful and Mrs. Bennet was also very annoying. Very short story.
May 4, 2025
I did not like the ending - it is too sudden, which is one of my pet peeves. But the story itself had enough humor to make up for it. Collins was a super-dolt, fed by super-idiot Mrs. Bennet. Interventions by Colonel Fitzwilliam, the Gardiners, Georgiana, Anne de Bourgh, and lastly even Mr. Bennet (finally) and Lady Catherine aided Darcy in convincing Elizabeth that she should consider him, which she did. I especially liked that there was no Wickham. But I felt that there were too many questions left unanswered by the abrupt ending.
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