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The Bennet Heir: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Loyalty. Deception. Family Secrets.
Mr. Bennet has A Son. Longbourn Has An Heir. Elizabeth Is An Heiress.
When the master of Longbourn dies, the estate is inherited by Jonathan Bennet, the eldest son of Thomas. Alongside his sister Elizabeth, Jonathan finds himself caught in the tense household of their father’s second wife, Fanny Bennet, whose bitterness towards her stepchildren leads to escalating conflicts. As Jonathan marries and the Bennet family is divided, Fanny schemes to regain control of Longbourn, determined to rid herself of the family she resents.
The arrival of the Netherfield party only adds to the chaos. Amid the turmoil, Elizabeth Bennet’s budding love with the aloof Mr. Darcy becomes the center of intrigue and manipulation. With enemies lurking in unexpected places, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, deception, and family secrets. But not all is as it seems, and when several conspire to keep them apart, their love may be tested beyond repair.
In this reimagined classic, the stakes are higher, and the heartache deeper—will love find a way, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?
A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride & Prejudice Variation featuring a son to inherit Longbourn and Elizabeth Bennet with a dowry. The story takes place primarily at Longbourn and Netherfield.
Mr. Bennet has A Son. Longbourn Has An Heir. Elizabeth Is An Heiress.
When the master of Longbourn dies, the estate is inherited by Jonathan Bennet, the eldest son of Thomas. Alongside his sister Elizabeth, Jonathan finds himself caught in the tense household of their father’s second wife, Fanny Bennet, whose bitterness towards her stepchildren leads to escalating conflicts. As Jonathan marries and the Bennet family is divided, Fanny schemes to regain control of Longbourn, determined to rid herself of the family she resents.
The arrival of the Netherfield party only adds to the chaos. Amid the turmoil, Elizabeth Bennet’s budding love with the aloof Mr. Darcy becomes the center of intrigue and manipulation. With enemies lurking in unexpected places, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, deception, and family secrets. But not all is as it seems, and when several conspire to keep them apart, their love may be tested beyond repair.
In this reimagined classic, the stakes are higher, and the heartache deeper—will love find a way, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?
A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride & Prejudice Variation featuring a son to inherit Longbourn and Elizabeth Bennet with a dowry. The story takes place primarily at Longbourn and Netherfield.
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Published March 25, 2025
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September 9, 2025
Couldn't finish it
Mr Bennett's first marriage is a love match, and he has a son, then a daughter Elizabeth, whose mother dies in childbirth. Mr Bennett remarries immediately under mysterious circumstances to a woman he hates. The second Mrs Bennett has Jane from her first marriage, then she has three more daughters with Mr Bennett. Fanny Bennett, the second Mrs Bennett, despises Mr Bennett's son and daughter from his first marriage. Mr Bennett dies, and the son marries Charlotte Lucas, who takes over as mistress of Longbourn. Fanny takes her daughter Jane and Lydia with her to live in a cottage near the Phillipses. The son and heir, Jonathan, is a good man who sees to the estate, and to the education of the women in his home, which doesn't include Jane or Lydia.
Darcy knows Elizabeth by reputation before meeting her in Meryton. He's already predisposed to admire her, and decides quickly to court her, much to Caroline Bingley's dismay and anger. I made it about halfway through the book before throwing in the towel when the story fell apart with ridiculous and silly plot points. I wanted to like the book, since I enjoy variations in which the Longbourn Bennetts are good and reasonable people, particularly when the plot includes a son to inherit the estate. However, the villains became cartoonishly bad, and the situations became ludicrous.
Although the book is written well enough, I don't recommend it. The story became highly annoying, and the bad guys were over-the-top awful.
Mr Bennett's first marriage is a love match, and he has a son, then a daughter Elizabeth, whose mother dies in childbirth. Mr Bennett remarries immediately under mysterious circumstances to a woman he hates. The second Mrs Bennett has Jane from her first marriage, then she has three more daughters with Mr Bennett. Fanny Bennett, the second Mrs Bennett, despises Mr Bennett's son and daughter from his first marriage. Mr Bennett dies, and the son marries Charlotte Lucas, who takes over as mistress of Longbourn. Fanny takes her daughter Jane and Lydia with her to live in a cottage near the Phillipses. The son and heir, Jonathan, is a good man who sees to the estate, and to the education of the women in his home, which doesn't include Jane or Lydia.
Darcy knows Elizabeth by reputation before meeting her in Meryton. He's already predisposed to admire her, and decides quickly to court her, much to Caroline Bingley's dismay and anger. I made it about halfway through the book before throwing in the towel when the story fell apart with ridiculous and silly plot points. I wanted to like the book, since I enjoy variations in which the Longbourn Bennetts are good and reasonable people, particularly when the plot includes a son to inherit the estate. However, the villains became cartoonishly bad, and the situations became ludicrous.
Although the book is written well enough, I don't recommend it. The story became highly annoying, and the bad guys were over-the-top awful.
March 13, 2025
4.5*
Oh this was fun. A little OTT drama that I have come to relish from Melissa Anne. I was about to write without a bad Mr Bennet which Melissa Anne always has! But no, there was one. He wasn't great, but just didn't have much page time since he had an heir. i am not giving anything away since it is in the title.
Elizabeth is delightful. Darcy is delightful. They hit it off from the start (as is almost always the case in Melissa Anne's stories so again I give nothing away). So be prepared for drama, intrigue, conspiracies and plots all swirling around ODC.
I received an advance review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Oh this was fun. A little OTT drama that I have come to relish from Melissa Anne. I was about to write without a bad Mr Bennet which Melissa Anne always has! But no, there was one. He wasn't great, but just didn't have much page time since he had an heir. i am not giving anything away since it is in the title.
Elizabeth is delightful. Darcy is delightful. They hit it off from the start (as is almost always the case in Melissa Anne's stories so again I give nothing away). So be prepared for drama, intrigue, conspiracies and plots all swirling around ODC.
I received an advance review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 13, 2025
Melissa Anne has gifted us with another outstanding book. Mr. Bennet died a few years ago and Elizabeth’s brother inherits. Once he marries, Fanny Bennet is upset she can no longer be mistress. Enter the Netherfield party. When Darcy becomes interested in Elizabeth, Miss Bingley is determined to get in the way. Rumors and plots arise. I really enjoyed this story. It moved quickly, kept my attention and was often compelling. I found it difficult to put down. It is an excellent read. Low to moderate angst. While I received an advanced reader copy, I intend to purchase the final copy when it is released.
November 1, 2025
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A Pride and Prejudice variation, where a Bennet heir was born!
Thomas Bennet married his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth Nelson. Soon they welcome their heir, Jonathan.
After eighteen years of happy marriage, Mrs Elizabeth Bennet dies some months after the birth of her daughter, Elizabeth.
When Jonathan returns from school, he finds a new Mrs Bennet at Longbourn and it soon becomes obvious that Thomas despises his new wife.
Fanny Bennet is a young vulgar fortune hunter who makes a sorry stepmother to the Bennet offspring.
When Jonathan inherits Longbourn, Fanny is determined not to give up her position of Mistress of Longbourn, even when he brings a wife home.
Fanny leaves Longbourn but retains a burning resentment for her step children and a determination to get her position back at any cost.
I really enjoyed this variation. Jonathan is presented as a steadfast older brother and worthy Master of Longbourn.
Having Darcy as Jonathan's acquaintance and soon friend changes the dynamic between he and Elizabeth, but in a pleasing way.
The machinations of Fanny Bennet and her unlikely conspirators are shocking melodrama and watching them get their just desserts is fun.
An honourable mention goes to the Bennet matriarch, Grandmama Bennet who is as wily as she is wise!
Great fun, but don't start reading at bedtime as you won't want to put it down.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/...
A Pride and Prejudice variation, where a Bennet heir was born!
Thomas Bennet married his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth Nelson. Soon they welcome their heir, Jonathan.
After eighteen years of happy marriage, Mrs Elizabeth Bennet dies some months after the birth of her daughter, Elizabeth.
When Jonathan returns from school, he finds a new Mrs Bennet at Longbourn and it soon becomes obvious that Thomas despises his new wife.
Fanny Bennet is a young vulgar fortune hunter who makes a sorry stepmother to the Bennet offspring.
When Jonathan inherits Longbourn, Fanny is determined not to give up her position of Mistress of Longbourn, even when he brings a wife home.
Fanny leaves Longbourn but retains a burning resentment for her step children and a determination to get her position back at any cost.
I really enjoyed this variation. Jonathan is presented as a steadfast older brother and worthy Master of Longbourn.
Having Darcy as Jonathan's acquaintance and soon friend changes the dynamic between he and Elizabeth, but in a pleasing way.
The machinations of Fanny Bennet and her unlikely conspirators are shocking melodrama and watching them get their just desserts is fun.
An honourable mention goes to the Bennet matriarch, Grandmama Bennet who is as wily as she is wise!
Great fun, but don't start reading at bedtime as you won't want to put it down.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
March 28, 2025
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 story contains loyalty, deception, and family Secrets.
In this story Mr Bennett has a son to inherit Longbourn and Elizabeth Bennet has a dowry, and is an heiress. The story takes place primarily at Longbourn and Netherfield. In this reimagined classic, the stakes are higher, and the heartache deeper, will love find a way, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?
When the master of Longbourn dies, the estate is inherited by Jonathan Bennet, the eldest son of Thomas. Alongside his sister Elizabeth, Jonathan finds himself caught in the tense household of their father’s second wife, Fanny Bennet, whose bitterness towards her stepchildren leads to escalating conflicts. As Jonathan marries and the Bennet family is divided, Fanny schemes to regain control of Longbourn, determined to rid herself of the family she resents.
The arrival of the Netherfield party only adds to the chaos. Amid the turmoil, Elizabeth Bennet’s budding love with the aloof Mr. Darcy becomes the center of intrigue and manipulation. With enemies lurking in unexpected places, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, deception, and family secrets but not all is as it seems, and when several conspire to keep them apart, their love may be tested beyond repair. 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.
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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 story contains loyalty, deception, and family Secrets.
In this story Mr Bennett has a son to inherit Longbourn and Elizabeth Bennet has a dowry, and is an heiress. The story takes place primarily at Longbourn and Netherfield. In this reimagined classic, the stakes are higher, and the heartache deeper, will love find a way, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?
When the master of Longbourn dies, the estate is inherited by Jonathan Bennet, the eldest son of Thomas. Alongside his sister Elizabeth, Jonathan finds himself caught in the tense household of their father’s second wife, Fanny Bennet, whose bitterness towards her stepchildren leads to escalating conflicts. As Jonathan marries and the Bennet family is divided, Fanny schemes to regain control of Longbourn, determined to rid herself of the family she resents.
The arrival of the Netherfield party only adds to the chaos. Amid the turmoil, Elizabeth Bennet’s budding love with the aloof Mr. Darcy becomes the center of intrigue and manipulation. With enemies lurking in unexpected places, Elizabeth and Darcy must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, deception, and family secrets but not all is as it seems, and when several conspire to keep them apart, their love may be tested beyond repair. 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.
P.S.
Don’t forget to sign up for the author’s newsletter using the link at the end of the book. You will receive extra scenes and content from the book.
March 31, 2025
One with a son, not bad
This was not a bad read. I enjoyed the intrigue and the conflict that occurred to prevent the ODC from the HEA. I wished for more interaction between the two of them. I also like have POV when I read, and this did not have that from ODC. There was insight per the author which isn't bad. I just like things a little differently. Like I said, I wished there was more interaction and dialogue between Lizzy and Darcy. I feel like they were there and each time we got to see them was great, but there was just more of the outside characters. Alas, not bad. I would give it a 3.5 not a full 4. But more than a 3.
This was not a bad read. I enjoyed the intrigue and the conflict that occurred to prevent the ODC from the HEA. I wished for more interaction between the two of them. I also like have POV when I read, and this did not have that from ODC. There was insight per the author which isn't bad. I just like things a little differently. Like I said, I wished there was more interaction and dialogue between Lizzy and Darcy. I feel like they were there and each time we got to see them was great, but there was just more of the outside characters. Alas, not bad. I would give it a 3.5 not a full 4. But more than a 3.
March 14, 2025
I would give “The Bennet Heir” five stars. The plot twists in this variation are numerous. The cast of characters are mostly familiar with an addition. The “bad guys” conspire together in a particularly convoluted scheme that fails miserably. ODC have a good relationship from the start and face the challenges together. Lydia is still irreverent but too young to matter much in the story.
I received an ARC.
I received an ARC.
April 17, 2025
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: Mature teen and most audiences. Some adult themes were discussed.
>>Angst Level: slight to medium
>>Source: ARC via Bookfunnel 3-6-25: I volunteered to leave a review: KU [3-27-25]
>>Trope:[1]A Bennet heir: Jonathan Edmond Bennet and his sister Elizabeth [2] Fanny Gardiner Pattison Bennet, 2nd wife, and her daughter Jane Pattison.
A prologue opens the story with how Thomas Bennet fell in love and married Elizabeth Nelson. She was the daughter of Captain Edmund Nelson, owner of Netherfield. They were blessed with a son, Jonathan, and several years later, a daughter, Elizabeth Rose. Unfortunately, Bennet’s wife would not survive the birth and a few months later, passed away.
The marriage of Thomas Bennet and Fanny Gardiner Pattison was shrouded in secrecy. Jonathan was stunned to return from school and discovered that his father had married a woman half his age. Bennet would not discuss how it came about, and Jonathan understood that his father despised his new wife. However, they managed to have three more children, all girls. Fanny was convinced she needed a son to inherit Longbourn. She refused to believe anyone who told her a second son could not displace a first son of his inheritance.
The problem became strained when Thomas Bennet died and Jonathan inherited Longbourn and implemented a set of rules for Fanny and her daughters to follow. After his year of mourning, Jonathan married, and Fanny refused to relinquish her mistress duties. Soon, she was installed in a modest house next door to her sister, Phillips. She only took Jane and Lydia with her and abandoned Mary and Kitty.
Jonathan hired a governess who guided his step-sisters in their studies and accomplishments. They flourished under the love and attention of Jonathan, his wife, their step-sister, Elizabeth, and their grandmother, Eleanor Bennet, who lived in the dower house. Their mother never gave them a second thought.
The P&P story continued with the arrival of the new tenants at Netherfield, and shortly after that, the militia. The relationship between Fanny and her stepfamily never healed, and Jane Pattison found herself between a rock and a hard place. She loved her stepfamily and did not agree with her mother’s edicts. Emotions were pushed to the edge when Jonathan Bennet disappeared.
>>Rating: Mature teen and most audiences. Some adult themes were discussed.
>>Angst Level: slight to medium
>>Source: ARC via Bookfunnel 3-6-25: I volunteered to leave a review: KU [3-27-25]
>>Trope:[1]A Bennet heir: Jonathan Edmond Bennet and his sister Elizabeth [2] Fanny Gardiner Pattison Bennet, 2nd wife, and her daughter Jane Pattison.
A prologue opens the story with how Thomas Bennet fell in love and married Elizabeth Nelson. She was the daughter of Captain Edmund Nelson, owner of Netherfield. They were blessed with a son, Jonathan, and several years later, a daughter, Elizabeth Rose. Unfortunately, Bennet’s wife would not survive the birth and a few months later, passed away.
The marriage of Thomas Bennet and Fanny Gardiner Pattison was shrouded in secrecy. Jonathan was stunned to return from school and discovered that his father had married a woman half his age. Bennet would not discuss how it came about, and Jonathan understood that his father despised his new wife. However, they managed to have three more children, all girls. Fanny was convinced she needed a son to inherit Longbourn. She refused to believe anyone who told her a second son could not displace a first son of his inheritance.
The problem became strained when Thomas Bennet died and Jonathan inherited Longbourn and implemented a set of rules for Fanny and her daughters to follow. After his year of mourning, Jonathan married, and Fanny refused to relinquish her mistress duties. Soon, she was installed in a modest house next door to her sister, Phillips. She only took Jane and Lydia with her and abandoned Mary and Kitty.
Jonathan hired a governess who guided his step-sisters in their studies and accomplishments. They flourished under the love and attention of Jonathan, his wife, their step-sister, Elizabeth, and their grandmother, Eleanor Bennet, who lived in the dower house. Their mother never gave them a second thought.
The P&P story continued with the arrival of the new tenants at Netherfield, and shortly after that, the militia. The relationship between Fanny and her stepfamily never healed, and Jane Pattison found herself between a rock and a hard place. She loved her stepfamily and did not agree with her mother’s edicts. Emotions were pushed to the edge when Jonathan Bennet disappeared.
April 12, 2025
This story has some interesting twists. There is a prologue to introduce us to the main characters. There are several "Elizabeths" so I found myself at times having to pause and call up just who is who. The Bennet family has five daughters and one son. (That son, obviously, inherits Longbourn.) However, not all these children are fully related but as half-siblings, and Jane is by the present Mrs. Bennet's first marriage so she is a step-sister. Mr. Bennet has died and there are hints that he was forced to marry this second Mrs. Bennet through compromise, although we don't have the full details to this.
Jane is most often called "Miss Bennet" although some do know that she is in fact, "Miss Pattison".
There is a wise grandmother who has a close relationship with Elizabeth and gives her some words of insight in this story.
We find that there are three "villains" in this story. And we also read of them at times working together with deadly intentions towards Elizabeth and her brother. Each has their own goal in that plot. Mrs. Bennet wants her place as mistress of Longbourn reinstated. Caroline wants Darcy (as usual) but is more determined than in canon. And then we have Wickham. He most of all wants to make Darcy as unhappy as possible (and doesn't include eloping with Lydia).
There is much intrigue in this story with the latter half of the plot bringing a number of people to search for a "missing" character.
I did enjoy this story.
Jane is most often called "Miss Bennet" although some do know that she is in fact, "Miss Pattison".
There is a wise grandmother who has a close relationship with Elizabeth and gives her some words of insight in this story.
We find that there are three "villains" in this story. And we also read of them at times working together with deadly intentions towards Elizabeth and her brother. Each has their own goal in that plot. Mrs. Bennet wants her place as mistress of Longbourn reinstated. Caroline wants Darcy (as usual) but is more determined than in canon. And then we have Wickham. He most of all wants to make Darcy as unhappy as possible (and doesn't include eloping with Lydia).
There is much intrigue in this story with the latter half of the plot bringing a number of people to search for a "missing" character.
I did enjoy this story.
March 24, 2025
After Mr Bennet's death his son Jonathan inherits the estate. His and his sister Elizabeth's relationship to their stepmother is tense, after Jonathan marries Charlotte Lucas the second Mrs Bennet finally leaves the house in a rage, taking her daughter Jane and Elizabeth's youngest half sister Lydia with her. When Bingley's party arrives at Netherfield Darcy and Elizabeth are instantly drawn to each other. But not everyone is happy about their growing feelings. Secretly schemes are plotted, but each schemer has their own secret goal.
Will Darcy and Elizabeth be able to protect their growing love amidst the scheming? Will they discover who is behind all these secret plans? And is the only goal of the schemers to separate Darcy and Elizabeth or are there other motives?
The book was very well written by the author Melissa Anne. I like her books very much. Normally, in her books, Darcy and Elizabeth do not have many misunderstandings and they find each other early in the story and face the obstacles together. This story is no exception. Darcy and Elizabeth are instantly drawn to each other, they even long for their first meeting because they have heard so many favourable things about the other. They take their time to get to know each other but when the scheming starts they stand together and decide to face it all together and to spend their life together.
I really like that both act on their growing feelings and tell/show the other their esteem. This leads to some rather sweet scenes between Darcy and Elizabeth and leaves the people around them without doubt about their attachment. Therefore we are able to enjoy much more than only one single kiss or embrace.
Elizabeth has an older brother in this variation. She and her brother Jonathan are the children of Mr Bennet's first marriage. Mary, Kitty and Lydia are the children of Mr Bennet's marriage with Frances Bennet. Mrs Bennet has a daughter from her first marriage, Jane.
With Jonathan being the heir, the entail is broken. After his father's death Jonathan inherits the estate and Mrs Bennet leaves in rage because Jonathan's wife becomes the mistress of Longbourn. I like the thought of Elizabeth having an older brother to protect her. Due to the age gap between Elizabeth and her brother Jonathan is a bit like the caring and considerate father Elizabeth deserves but never had. Jonathan takes the education of his sisters seriously and therefore Elizabeth and her sisters, who stay at Longbourn, are much more accomplished, educated and protected than in Jane Austen's original story. Jonathan is even able to provide all girls with a dowry and keep the estate prosperous at the same time.
Because they are not yet out there is not much to read about Mary and Kitty and only a bit about Lydia (she lives with her mother and is therefore not as protected as Mary and Kitty). Most of the story takes place at Longbourn or Netherfield.
In this variation there are many villains and they all have their own purpose for their actions, but every scheme tries to prevent the future of Darcy and Elizabeth in a certain sense. Fortunately all their schemes are revealed in the end and the culprits get what they deserve without being able to separate ODC.
If you like to know how Elizabeth's life could be with an elder brother and if Darcy and Elizabeth are able to withstand all schemes you should definitely read this book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will Darcy and Elizabeth be able to protect their growing love amidst the scheming? Will they discover who is behind all these secret plans? And is the only goal of the schemers to separate Darcy and Elizabeth or are there other motives?
The book was very well written by the author Melissa Anne. I like her books very much. Normally, in her books, Darcy and Elizabeth do not have many misunderstandings and they find each other early in the story and face the obstacles together. This story is no exception. Darcy and Elizabeth are instantly drawn to each other, they even long for their first meeting because they have heard so many favourable things about the other. They take their time to get to know each other but when the scheming starts they stand together and decide to face it all together and to spend their life together.
I really like that both act on their growing feelings and tell/show the other their esteem. This leads to some rather sweet scenes between Darcy and Elizabeth and leaves the people around them without doubt about their attachment. Therefore we are able to enjoy much more than only one single kiss or embrace.
Elizabeth has an older brother in this variation. She and her brother Jonathan are the children of Mr Bennet's first marriage. Mary, Kitty and Lydia are the children of Mr Bennet's marriage with Frances Bennet. Mrs Bennet has a daughter from her first marriage, Jane.
With Jonathan being the heir, the entail is broken. After his father's death Jonathan inherits the estate and Mrs Bennet leaves in rage because Jonathan's wife becomes the mistress of Longbourn. I like the thought of Elizabeth having an older brother to protect her. Due to the age gap between Elizabeth and her brother Jonathan is a bit like the caring and considerate father Elizabeth deserves but never had. Jonathan takes the education of his sisters seriously and therefore Elizabeth and her sisters, who stay at Longbourn, are much more accomplished, educated and protected than in Jane Austen's original story. Jonathan is even able to provide all girls with a dowry and keep the estate prosperous at the same time.
Because they are not yet out there is not much to read about Mary and Kitty and only a bit about Lydia (she lives with her mother and is therefore not as protected as Mary and Kitty). Most of the story takes place at Longbourn or Netherfield.
In this variation there are many villains and they all have their own purpose for their actions, but every scheme tries to prevent the future of Darcy and Elizabeth in a certain sense. Fortunately all their schemes are revealed in the end and the culprits get what they deserve without being able to separate ODC.
If you like to know how Elizabeth's life could be with an elder brother and if Darcy and Elizabeth are able to withstand all schemes you should definitely read this book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2025
A fun adventure
4.5* rounded up
Whew! What a ride! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this excellent story and plot. I particularly appreciated the manner in which the author juxtaposed the events from different characters' perspectives to make the pacing quick yet fully understandable. I found that plot structure added excitement and mystery. I like it when the villains get their just deserts, and they definitely pay for their actions in this book!
4.5* rounded up
Whew! What a ride! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this excellent story and plot. I particularly appreciated the manner in which the author juxtaposed the events from different characters' perspectives to make the pacing quick yet fully understandable. I found that plot structure added excitement and mystery. I like it when the villains get their just deserts, and they definitely pay for their actions in this book!
March 27, 2025
Nooo...
I am a fan of Melissa Anne, but I was disappointed and surprised, not in a good way, by "The Bennet Heir."
What I liked:
- The story had a good start.
- I always enjoy the early attraction between Darcy and Elizabeth.
- Darcy stands up to Caroline, which I appreciated.
Why two stars? Because it became silly.
- The antagonists could have been arrested multiple times but somehow were not.
- There were forced scenes, plot holes, and elements that were hard to believe.
- The story began to drag, with pages that didn’t advance the plot.
- Surprisingly, I didn’t feel the connection between Darcy and Elizabeth. I usually do with Melissa's stories.
I only finished the story because I usually enjoy the author's work and was hoping it would improve.
I am a fan of Melissa Anne, but I was disappointed and surprised, not in a good way, by "The Bennet Heir."
What I liked:
- The story had a good start.
- I always enjoy the early attraction between Darcy and Elizabeth.
- Darcy stands up to Caroline, which I appreciated.
Why two stars? Because it became silly.
- The antagonists could have been arrested multiple times but somehow were not.
- There were forced scenes, plot holes, and elements that were hard to believe.
- The story began to drag, with pages that didn’t advance the plot.
- Surprisingly, I didn’t feel the connection between Darcy and Elizabeth. I usually do with Melissa's stories.
I only finished the story because I usually enjoy the author's work and was hoping it would improve.
May 17, 2025
I was disappointed in this story. Although I liked the addition of a Bennet son, so much of the story wasn’t believable. The villains were all ridiculous, and I never believed they posed any real threat to the Bennets. Their plots were absurd and didn’t make much sense. Even Wickham came across as a paper tiger.
I’m boycotting all “bonus” material that require me to sign up for a newsletter.
I’m boycotting all “bonus” material that require me to sign up for a newsletter.
May 29, 2025
3⭐️
An OK read. I was hoping this was not as soap opera-ish as the last book I have read by this author but the romance was lost in this book. For most of the 2nd half the couple weren't even together. The author focussed more on the machinations of the antagonist again in this book which irked me.
An OK read. I was hoping this was not as soap opera-ish as the last book I have read by this author but the romance was lost in this book. For most of the 2nd half the couple weren't even together. The author focussed more on the machinations of the antagonist again in this book which irked me.
May 13, 2025
Lots of intrigue
Interesting take using the characters and a broad outline of the original. I was enchanted with this version of Darcy and really enjoyed the romance with Elizabeth.
Interesting take using the characters and a broad outline of the original. I was enchanted with this version of Darcy and really enjoyed the romance with Elizabeth.
March 7, 2025
What a delightful read. Full of interest, action and intrigue.
First there is a brother, second Mrs. Bennet at the present is the 2nd wife and she somehow compromised Mr. Bennet. Third she does not like, care or have any nice feelings for her step children Jonathan or Elizabeth.
Very exciting and even scary at times with loyalty, disloyalty, kidnapping, threats, beautiful cozy love, and family love.
Highly recommend!
First there is a brother, second Mrs. Bennet at the present is the 2nd wife and she somehow compromised Mr. Bennet. Third she does not like, care or have any nice feelings for her step children Jonathan or Elizabeth.
Very exciting and even scary at times with loyalty, disloyalty, kidnapping, threats, beautiful cozy love, and family love.
Highly recommend!
March 26, 2025
This is a different take on a Pride and Prejudice variation in which Elizabeth has an older brother Jonathan. After their mother has passed away Mr Thomas Bennet is compromised by Fanny Pattinson née Gardiner, so they had to marry. Jane is Fanny Bennet daughter from her first marriage and Thomas and Fanny have three daughters Mary, Kitty and Lydia. In this variation Lydia is only 12 and as spoiled as ever. Thomas Bennet has also passed away before the story begins. So Jonathan is master of Longbourn, and has married Charlotte Lucas a love match. Fanny has been forced to move to Meryton to a cottage, because she could not accept no longer being the mistress of Longbourn. She took Jane and Lydia her favorites with her.
Mary and Kitty are very content to continue to live at Longbourn under Charlotte, Elizabeth and grandma Bennets tutalge. Longbourn has flourished with Jonathan in charge, and he has managed to establish dowries for his sisters remaining at Longbourn. There is a very loving and caring original character grandma Bennet, who is a great role model for Elizabeth and her sisters.
Darcy is friends with Jonathan and has a succesful business relationship with Mr Gardiner. So he has heard about Elizabeth many times, so he already has a favorable opinion of her before they actually meet.
As in the original he comes to Hertfordshire as Bingley friend to help him learn managing an estate. Caroline is as determined as ever to secure Mr Darcy and will unfortunately go to great lenghts.
This is a fairly low angst version in which we explore how well Longbourn can be managed, and how Mary and Kitty can be better versions with proper care and education. Especially also how fast Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship can flourish when not hampered by pride and prejudice. Though their relationship is sabotaged by the usual suspects in a quite dramatic way. Each villain has their own goals.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review
Mary and Kitty are very content to continue to live at Longbourn under Charlotte, Elizabeth and grandma Bennets tutalge. Longbourn has flourished with Jonathan in charge, and he has managed to establish dowries for his sisters remaining at Longbourn. There is a very loving and caring original character grandma Bennet, who is a great role model for Elizabeth and her sisters.
Darcy is friends with Jonathan and has a succesful business relationship with Mr Gardiner. So he has heard about Elizabeth many times, so he already has a favorable opinion of her before they actually meet.
As in the original he comes to Hertfordshire as Bingley friend to help him learn managing an estate. Caroline is as determined as ever to secure Mr Darcy and will unfortunately go to great lenghts.
This is a fairly low angst version in which we explore how well Longbourn can be managed, and how Mary and Kitty can be better versions with proper care and education. Especially also how fast Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship can flourish when not hampered by pride and prejudice. Though their relationship is sabotaged by the usual suspects in a quite dramatic way. Each villain has their own goals.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review
April 1, 2025
This was a very entertaining vagary. Mr Bennet was married in a love match and had a son, Jonathan, and a daughter, Elizabeth. Jonathan is about sixteen years older than Elizabeth so is away at school for much of her childhood years. Not long after their mother dies, Jonathan comes home from school to discover he has a new stepmother, Fanny Gardiner Bennet, and a new stepsister, Miss Jane Pattison. His father is unhappy and Jonathan is unaware of why a marriage occurred. His stepmother wants nothing to do with him or Elizabeth, who is being raised by her grandmother in the dower house.
Bennet eventually passes away, leaving Jonathan as master of Longbourn. Now the fun begins. Darcy comes into the neighborhood with his acquaintance, Bingley, and the villains begin to amass. As Darcy’s feelings for his old school friend’s sister Elizabeth grow (you didn’t think I meant Caroline Bingley, did you??!!), there are several people who want to quash any possibility of such an alliance. They are willing to take the most extreme measures to ensure that Jonathan and Elizabeth are out of the way. There is also a challenge to the ownership of Longbourn being bandied about Meryton. If Jonathan is permanently removed from the scene who will inherit?
What they don’t count on is the strong team of Elizabeth and Darcy, and her brother and his wife, Charolette. Another strong part of their alliance is Elizabeth and Jonathan’s grandmama and even perhaps Mrs Bennet’s eldest daughter, Jane. When the villains begin to turn on each other even more mayhem ensues. A 12 year old, out of control, Lydia Bennet is also added to the mix for even more fun.
This was just a fun read with cliffhangers at the end of most chapters. It’s low on angst but high on fun. There is an epilogue to tie up the loose ends and each villain receives what they deserve.
Bennet eventually passes away, leaving Jonathan as master of Longbourn. Now the fun begins. Darcy comes into the neighborhood with his acquaintance, Bingley, and the villains begin to amass. As Darcy’s feelings for his old school friend’s sister Elizabeth grow (you didn’t think I meant Caroline Bingley, did you??!!), there are several people who want to quash any possibility of such an alliance. They are willing to take the most extreme measures to ensure that Jonathan and Elizabeth are out of the way. There is also a challenge to the ownership of Longbourn being bandied about Meryton. If Jonathan is permanently removed from the scene who will inherit?
What they don’t count on is the strong team of Elizabeth and Darcy, and her brother and his wife, Charolette. Another strong part of their alliance is Elizabeth and Jonathan’s grandmama and even perhaps Mrs Bennet’s eldest daughter, Jane. When the villains begin to turn on each other even more mayhem ensues. A 12 year old, out of control, Lydia Bennet is also added to the mix for even more fun.
This was just a fun read with cliffhangers at the end of most chapters. It’s low on angst but high on fun. There is an epilogue to tie up the loose ends and each villain receives what they deserve.
March 30, 2025
2.5*
This author has good plot ideas, and this book is no exception, but I find the execution of them very frustrating.
In fiction we all know that the boundary of viability is pushed to make a good story; e.g. the unfortunate bump to the head, or the person being in a particular place at a particular time. That is fine - it is fiction. But... fiction does need to stay within the realms of reality and be built on a foundation of truth. This is where this author repeatedly falls down, changing basic judicial process and creating something that is just fanciful as a result. In this instance it is the basic legal system surrounding inheritance when she has chosen to abandon completely. Inheritance following a death takes time and that was just completely ignored here.
Too many of my no-no points were in this book; Miss Caro is the first example (ouch - this is so NOT Austenesque and does not reflect her characters in the slightest).
Pantomime villains abounding is the second example with people shouting at each other in deeply unpleasant ways. (Darcy/Caroline; Caroline/Elizabeth; Mrs Bennet/everyone) Frankly here is enough verbal bullying in the political sphere at the moment and I definitely don't need it in my books.
The over-rapid production of books is very apparent in the lack of quality. I do not like being harsh but I dislike the decline in the genre even more. I also very much dislike the need to sign up to an email list in order to get the whole story.
This author has good plot ideas, and this book is no exception, but I find the execution of them very frustrating.
In fiction we all know that the boundary of viability is pushed to make a good story; e.g. the unfortunate bump to the head, or the person being in a particular place at a particular time. That is fine - it is fiction. But... fiction does need to stay within the realms of reality and be built on a foundation of truth. This is where this author repeatedly falls down, changing basic judicial process and creating something that is just fanciful as a result. In this instance it is the basic legal system surrounding inheritance when she has chosen to abandon completely. Inheritance following a death takes time and that was just completely ignored here.
Too many of my no-no points were in this book; Miss Caro is the first example (ouch - this is so NOT Austenesque and does not reflect her characters in the slightest).
Pantomime villains abounding is the second example with people shouting at each other in deeply unpleasant ways. (Darcy/Caroline; Caroline/Elizabeth; Mrs Bennet/everyone) Frankly here is enough verbal bullying in the political sphere at the moment and I definitely don't need it in my books.
The over-rapid production of books is very apparent in the lack of quality. I do not like being harsh but I dislike the decline in the genre even more. I also very much dislike the need to sign up to an email list in order to get the whole story.
April 2, 2025
A wonderful low angst book where the senior Mr. Bennet is not present though has two sets of families and a much older Bennet heir. Elizabeth is a Bennet and Jane is not, though Jane is still Jane and Lydia is still- well Lydia though a bit younger. There are no less than three (or four?) Mrs. Bennets and they could not be more different. The older Mr. Bennet was married before and married sensibly and well then was left widowed and then married insensibly. The second Mrs. Bennet causes much of the drama, leading to people being cast out of Longbourn and eventually her own expulsion.
Representing some of the more pronounced characteristic in the original Pride and Prejudice we see Jane being easily lead and realizing before it too late what she might be in for when she sees the behavior of Mr. and Miss Bingley. The Bingley sibling’s behavior was reprehensible toward Darcy and Elizabeth in separate ways.
Elizabeth and Darcy become well acquainted through Elizabeth's older brother, who befriends Darcy after meeting at Netherfield. Darcy found like-minded sensible people at Longbourn and escaped from an unexpected and predatory arrival from town.
The plot involves displacing Longbourn's heir in favor of a long-lost cousin, Collins. Wickham is also present, with the antagonists, each driven by their own motives for revenge or personal benefit. Altogether, this maintained my interest and was well written. Melissa Anne has written numerous delightful stories, including this one.
Representing some of the more pronounced characteristic in the original Pride and Prejudice we see Jane being easily lead and realizing before it too late what she might be in for when she sees the behavior of Mr. and Miss Bingley. The Bingley sibling’s behavior was reprehensible toward Darcy and Elizabeth in separate ways.
Elizabeth and Darcy become well acquainted through Elizabeth's older brother, who befriends Darcy after meeting at Netherfield. Darcy found like-minded sensible people at Longbourn and escaped from an unexpected and predatory arrival from town.
The plot involves displacing Longbourn's heir in favor of a long-lost cousin, Collins. Wickham is also present, with the antagonists, each driven by their own motives for revenge or personal benefit. Altogether, this maintained my interest and was well written. Melissa Anne has written numerous delightful stories, including this one.
March 26, 2025
I love variations that turn the entire story sideways and dare to ask, "What if Mr. Bennet had a son?"
That's just what this one did. Instead of Fanny Bennet, we have the first wife of Thomas Bennet who has two children, Jonathan, the male Bennet heir of Longbourn and Elizabeth. When the first wife dies, Fanny comes along to fill the second wife's role and with her she brings Jane, her daughter from her previous marriage.
When Mr. Bennet dies, Jonathan is set up as the rightful heir of Longbourn, breaking the entail, much to the dismay of Mr. Collins and the widowed Fanny Bennet who had hoped for a son of her own to take over the inheritance.
From there the story unfolds in parts of the same way, with Elizabeth and Darcy meeting at the ball and things moving from there.
It was an interesting take on the Bingley's, both brother and youngest sister. The characterization of Jane and her struggles to pull away from her mother's schemes and spend more time with her step family.
The plots, oh the plots abound in this story and I enjoyed every single one. I don't want to give away spoilers but this was a delight to read. I enjoy Melissa Anne's writing and I've been waiting for this story since she announced it.
I received an advanced copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
That's just what this one did. Instead of Fanny Bennet, we have the first wife of Thomas Bennet who has two children, Jonathan, the male Bennet heir of Longbourn and Elizabeth. When the first wife dies, Fanny comes along to fill the second wife's role and with her she brings Jane, her daughter from her previous marriage.
When Mr. Bennet dies, Jonathan is set up as the rightful heir of Longbourn, breaking the entail, much to the dismay of Mr. Collins and the widowed Fanny Bennet who had hoped for a son of her own to take over the inheritance.
From there the story unfolds in parts of the same way, with Elizabeth and Darcy meeting at the ball and things moving from there.
It was an interesting take on the Bingley's, both brother and youngest sister. The characterization of Jane and her struggles to pull away from her mother's schemes and spend more time with her step family.
The plots, oh the plots abound in this story and I enjoyed every single one. I don't want to give away spoilers but this was a delight to read. I enjoy Melissa Anne's writing and I've been waiting for this story since she announced it.
I received an advanced copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 15, 2025
Elizabeth has an older brother!
I jump at the chance when Melissa Anne has a new book as I enjoy that we usually get lots of Darcy and Elizabeth time on page and come together quicker in the story. 4 1/2 stars
In this variation Mr Bennet married the love of his life but lost her when Elizabeth was born. The age difference between Elizabeth and her older brother is similar to Darcy and Georgiana. I loved that Grandmama Bennet was still alive and active in the family. Mr Bennet remarried but was not happy. Jane is a child of the new Mrs Bennet’s first marriage and the three younger girls are product of Mr & new Mrs Bennet. This is a selfish vindictive Mrs Bennet story who didn’t like that Jonathan inherited and now has to follow his direction for finances and his advice on raising the girls.
Darcy has some knowledge of the Bennet family from his working with Mr Gardiner, so he is ready and willing to meet and spend time with them. (If you are a Bingley and Jane fan this is not the story for you but sit back and see what happens.)
Then we throw in four greedy, selfish people and get a mess of trouble. How will this turn out? You will have to read. There is an epilogue for those who enjoy them and if you sign up or already get her newsletter there are bonus scenes available.
I jump at the chance when Melissa Anne has a new book as I enjoy that we usually get lots of Darcy and Elizabeth time on page and come together quicker in the story. 4 1/2 stars
In this variation Mr Bennet married the love of his life but lost her when Elizabeth was born. The age difference between Elizabeth and her older brother is similar to Darcy and Georgiana. I loved that Grandmama Bennet was still alive and active in the family. Mr Bennet remarried but was not happy. Jane is a child of the new Mrs Bennet’s first marriage and the three younger girls are product of Mr & new Mrs Bennet. This is a selfish vindictive Mrs Bennet story who didn’t like that Jonathan inherited and now has to follow his direction for finances and his advice on raising the girls.
Darcy has some knowledge of the Bennet family from his working with Mr Gardiner, so he is ready and willing to meet and spend time with them. (If you are a Bingley and Jane fan this is not the story for you but sit back and see what happens.)
Then we throw in four greedy, selfish people and get a mess of trouble. How will this turn out? You will have to read. There is an epilogue for those who enjoy them and if you sign up or already get her newsletter there are bonus scenes available.
May 1, 2025
Avid Reader
I started reading this book and couldn't put it down. It's been a while since any book has captured my attention so thoroughly. Elizabeth and Darcy had heard so much about each other before meeting that they were already half in love. Darcy had seen Elizabeth at a distance when he was visiting Gardenier but never been introduced or spoken to her. Caroline couldn't stand it! Bingley even got angry when Darcy wouldn't dance with Caroline, but Darcy had had enough and had told Bingley that he would Never offer for her. If she tried to compromise him, she would live on his estate in Scotland far from civilization. I couldn't tell who was crazier, Bingley, Caroline, Mrs. Bennet, or Collins. Wickham also entered the picture and got punished. Darcy and Elizabeth had a HEA, but they had to fight for it. The crazies were determined to do anything to get what they wanted.
I started reading this book and couldn't put it down. It's been a while since any book has captured my attention so thoroughly. Elizabeth and Darcy had heard so much about each other before meeting that they were already half in love. Darcy had seen Elizabeth at a distance when he was visiting Gardenier but never been introduced or spoken to her. Caroline couldn't stand it! Bingley even got angry when Darcy wouldn't dance with Caroline, but Darcy had had enough and had told Bingley that he would Never offer for her. If she tried to compromise him, she would live on his estate in Scotland far from civilization. I couldn't tell who was crazier, Bingley, Caroline, Mrs. Bennet, or Collins. Wickham also entered the picture and got punished. Darcy and Elizabeth had a HEA, but they had to fight for it. The crazies were determined to do anything to get what they wanted.
March 20, 2025
Very enjoyable variation! This is a low angst variation with lots of twists and turns. Without revealing anything that is not already known given the title, Mr Bennet does have an heir - he did have a son who inherits and is Elizabeth's brother. Elizabeth and Darcy meet early on and fall in love. The "good guys" are all intelligent and so can easily see some of the machinations of the "bad guys". The conspiracy of the "bad guys" is outrageous (and in some ways doesn't make any sense) and fun to read, and a couple of the "bad guys" are really quite crazy. I really liked the title character and loved Elizabeth and Darcy.
I received an advance review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 27, 2025
Warning
At the end of the book is a page that says "the end" and the pop up page to leave a review.
This did not make since. In the beginning you read Lydia is 12 years old so this is not a spoiler. However nothing was mentioned about her. Being truly a child it made no sense. Assuming I missed something I went to search the book and discovered an epilogue. Since it said the end and the pop up page usually means there is nothing else, I would not have looked for the epilogue.
Now, as to the story itself, it was a bit outlandish. However I loved it. I read it start to finish. It kept my interest throughout. There are plots aplenty and Caroline and Mrs. Bennet are horrid.
Really a good read.
At the end of the book is a page that says "the end" and the pop up page to leave a review.
This did not make since. In the beginning you read Lydia is 12 years old so this is not a spoiler. However nothing was mentioned about her. Being truly a child it made no sense. Assuming I missed something I went to search the book and discovered an epilogue. Since it said the end and the pop up page usually means there is nothing else, I would not have looked for the epilogue.
Now, as to the story itself, it was a bit outlandish. However I loved it. I read it start to finish. It kept my interest throughout. There are plots aplenty and Caroline and Mrs. Bennet are horrid.
Really a good read.
May 15, 2025
Very Exciting!
This seemed to be a straight forward concept. Thomas Bennet had a son. No big deal. But the twists and turns that the author includes make it very worth the lack of sleep to finish.
Why was Mr Bennet remarried about six months after being widowed? Why did the new Mrs Bennet reject her stepchildren? (Well, that one just must be chalked up to her selfish nature. No other explanation is given.) What delusion caused Miss Bingley to believe that Mr Darcy would HAVE TO marry her if his betrothed went missing or worse?
Why would the people of Meryton accept the rantings of someone they just met when they had known Mr Bennet and his heir for decades? Here again, some things just are. But the unraveling of the plot is fun. Enjoy!
This seemed to be a straight forward concept. Thomas Bennet had a son. No big deal. But the twists and turns that the author includes make it very worth the lack of sleep to finish.
Why was Mr Bennet remarried about six months after being widowed? Why did the new Mrs Bennet reject her stepchildren? (Well, that one just must be chalked up to her selfish nature. No other explanation is given.) What delusion caused Miss Bingley to believe that Mr Darcy would HAVE TO marry her if his betrothed went missing or worse?
Why would the people of Meryton accept the rantings of someone they just met when they had known Mr Bennet and his heir for decades? Here again, some things just are. But the unraveling of the plot is fun. Enjoy!
March 31, 2025
A Warm Love From the Start
I first started reading this book on Melissa Anne’s Substack and love how she took the many comments of the early readers to make the story even better. I did buy the book as I believe in supporting all the authors I enjoy reading.
This is the love story of Elizabeth and Darcy that starts from their first meeting and progresses to their marriage. It is all the happens in between that adds to the excitement of the story. It is definitely worth reading.
Thank you Melissa Anne for another great reading experience. I can’t wait to read what you are preparing next for us.
I first started reading this book on Melissa Anne’s Substack and love how she took the many comments of the early readers to make the story even better. I did buy the book as I believe in supporting all the authors I enjoy reading.
This is the love story of Elizabeth and Darcy that starts from their first meeting and progresses to their marriage. It is all the happens in between that adds to the excitement of the story. It is definitely worth reading.
Thank you Melissa Anne for another great reading experience. I can’t wait to read what you are preparing next for us.
July 4, 2025
scandalously entertaining
I haven’t read many variations, but I did like this one very much. It had a lot of humor and a healthy amount of dialogue and the right verbiage for the time period. Which I feel a lot of writers lack when they try to do a variation of a classic. She also incorporated the right amount of passion, even though their characterization slightly differ, but not so much that you’re wondering if this is the same characters that you are familiar with. I would say this is a good fun read if you’re in a slump and you wanna get back into reading again. This book has definitely reignited my curiosity and hunger for new and exciting books.
I haven’t read many variations, but I did like this one very much. It had a lot of humor and a healthy amount of dialogue and the right verbiage for the time period. Which I feel a lot of writers lack when they try to do a variation of a classic. She also incorporated the right amount of passion, even though their characterization slightly differ, but not so much that you’re wondering if this is the same characters that you are familiar with. I would say this is a good fun read if you’re in a slump and you wanna get back into reading again. This book has definitely reignited my curiosity and hunger for new and exciting books.
March 26, 2025
I loved it!
Another great read by Melissa Anne!
She put together a great story - it was P&P, but some great twists! I loved Jonathan Bennet and Charlotte - it was nice for her not to marry Collins. And to see a Miss Bingley and Mrs Bennet get a comeuppance.
For once Jane didn’t marry Bingley, who I’ve determined never deserved her. He was just too weak in my opinion. But it was interesting to see the focus truly on Darcy and Elizabeth.
Truly a worthwhile read. Thank you to the author(s).
Another great read by Melissa Anne!
She put together a great story - it was P&P, but some great twists! I loved Jonathan Bennet and Charlotte - it was nice for her not to marry Collins. And to see a Miss Bingley and Mrs Bennet get a comeuppance.
For once Jane didn’t marry Bingley, who I’ve determined never deserved her. He was just too weak in my opinion. But it was interesting to see the focus truly on Darcy and Elizabeth.
Truly a worthwhile read. Thank you to the author(s).
March 20, 2025
Get this book! First off, every book I've read by Melissa Anne is so good. She has so many plot twists in this one that I really couldn't guess what would happen next. She made Elizabeth and Darcy so likeable that I truly had trouble putting this book down! Such a great story line and I loved how this one has an older brother in it for Elizabeth. I was given an advance review copy for free but this is all my very own opinion. Try out any book by Melissa Anne and you will not be disappointed!
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