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Remember the Future: A Pride and Prejudice Time-Slip Romance
What if Elizabeth Bennet remembered the future—and everything she had to lose?
On a bright morning at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy wakes to the life she a devoted husband, a beloved son, and the hard-won happiness she never dreamed to have.
But in a single moment—a fall, a blow, a breath—everything changes.
She awakens not in her present, but in her past.
Now once more Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn, she must relive the days leading to it all. But the world has not changed—only she has. She remembers her marriage, her child, her regrets. She knows the fates of her sisters, her father’s silence, and the shadow that George Wickham will cast.
And most of all, she remembers the man who is not yet her husband.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is still proud, still guarded—and still unaware that the woman before him already knows his heart. She cannot reveal the truth. But can she win him again? And if she changes the past… will she lose the future they built?
In this poignant, sweeping reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, Rachel Hayes delivers a tender story of second chances, quiet courage, and the enduring power of love.
On a bright morning at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy wakes to the life she a devoted husband, a beloved son, and the hard-won happiness she never dreamed to have.
But in a single moment—a fall, a blow, a breath—everything changes.
She awakens not in her present, but in her past.
Now once more Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn, she must relive the days leading to it all. But the world has not changed—only she has. She remembers her marriage, her child, her regrets. She knows the fates of her sisters, her father’s silence, and the shadow that George Wickham will cast.
And most of all, she remembers the man who is not yet her husband.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is still proud, still guarded—and still unaware that the woman before him already knows his heart. She cannot reveal the truth. But can she win him again? And if she changes the past… will she lose the future they built?
In this poignant, sweeping reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, Rachel Hayes delivers a tender story of second chances, quiet courage, and the enduring power of love.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2025
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About the author
Rachel Hayes
2 booksRachel Hayes, a lady of lively imagination and steadfast spirit, first became acquainted with the enchanting world of Pride and Prejudice at the tender age of twelve. Though the printed page first captured her fancy, it was the celebrated 1995 adaptation—starring the incomparable Mr. Colin Firth—that forever endeared her to Miss Austen’s art.
In 2023, amidst a season of profound personal sorrow, Rachel returned to the solace of storytelling. In the quiet watches of the night, while tending to the tender duties of single motherhood, she rediscovered her voice as a writer and began shaping tales of second chances, secret histories, and the quiet courage of the heart.
Her first completed novel, Until He Gets It Right, had long slumbered in draft form. Originally begun in 2021, it was at last brought to joyful completion with the kind encouragement of readers. In it, Mr. Darcy is caught in a mysterious loop, doomed to repeat his ill-fated proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet until he learns how to truly deserve her.
Her most recent work, Remembering the Future, imagines Elizabeth Bennet waking in 1811 with memories of a life already lived—a love lost, a child born, and a second chance she never asked for. It is a story of healing, transformation, and the enduring power of hope.
Miss Hayes delights in fashioning new adventures for Austen’s beloved characters, mingling the elegance of the Regency era with threads of time’s strange passage, quiet heroism, and the ache of what might have been.
Beyond her literary pursuits, she devotes herself to the education of her son, manages household affairs with diligence, and cherishes the hope of one day dedicating her labours wholly to the service of her readers. She extends a warm invitation to all who, like herself, find endless delight in imagining how one moment—one choice—might change everything.
In 2023, amidst a season of profound personal sorrow, Rachel returned to the solace of storytelling. In the quiet watches of the night, while tending to the tender duties of single motherhood, she rediscovered her voice as a writer and began shaping tales of second chances, secret histories, and the quiet courage of the heart.
Her first completed novel, Until He Gets It Right, had long slumbered in draft form. Originally begun in 2021, it was at last brought to joyful completion with the kind encouragement of readers. In it, Mr. Darcy is caught in a mysterious loop, doomed to repeat his ill-fated proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet until he learns how to truly deserve her.
Her most recent work, Remembering the Future, imagines Elizabeth Bennet waking in 1811 with memories of a life already lived—a love lost, a child born, and a second chance she never asked for. It is a story of healing, transformation, and the enduring power of hope.
Miss Hayes delights in fashioning new adventures for Austen’s beloved characters, mingling the elegance of the Regency era with threads of time’s strange passage, quiet heroism, and the ache of what might have been.
Beyond her literary pursuits, she devotes herself to the education of her son, manages household affairs with diligence, and cherishes the hope of one day dedicating her labours wholly to the service of her readers. She extends a warm invitation to all who, like herself, find endless delight in imagining how one moment—one choice—might change everything.
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June 22, 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. This is a Pride and Prejudice variation. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. In this poignant, sweeping reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, Rachel Hayes delivers a tender story of second chances, quiet courage, and the enduring power of love. What if Elizabeth Bennet wakes up in the past, but still remembered the future, and everything she had to lose?
On a bright morning at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy wakes to the life she loves, a devoted husband, a beloved son, and the hard-won happiness she never dreamed to have. Yet, in a single moment, a fall, a blow, a breath, everything changes, and she awakens not in her present, but in her past. Now once more Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn, she must relive the days leading to it all, but the world has not changed, only she has.
She remembers her marriage, her child, her regrets. She knows the fates of her sisters, her father’s silence, and the shadow that George Wickham will cast, and most of all, she remembers the man who is not yet her husband. Fitzwilliam Darcy is still proud, still guarded, and still unaware that the woman before him already knows his heart. She cannot reveal the truth, but can she win him again? If she changes the past, will she lose the future they built? 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. This is a Pride and Prejudice variation. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. In this poignant, sweeping reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, Rachel Hayes delivers a tender story of second chances, quiet courage, and the enduring power of love. What if Elizabeth Bennet wakes up in the past, but still remembered the future, and everything she had to lose?
On a bright morning at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy wakes to the life she loves, a devoted husband, a beloved son, and the hard-won happiness she never dreamed to have. Yet, in a single moment, a fall, a blow, a breath, everything changes, and she awakens not in her present, but in her past. Now once more Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn, she must relive the days leading to it all, but the world has not changed, only she has.
She remembers her marriage, her child, her regrets. She knows the fates of her sisters, her father’s silence, and the shadow that George Wickham will cast, and most of all, she remembers the man who is not yet her husband. Fitzwilliam Darcy is still proud, still guarded, and still unaware that the woman before him already knows his heart. She cannot reveal the truth, but can she win him again? If she changes the past, will she lose the future they built? 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.
June 26, 2025
This is a very worthy reading, but be prepared for a lot of repetition from canon. I also noticed there were repeated quotes just mere paragraphs apart which was distracting. These are my reasons for deducting a couple of stars.
I still wouldn’t pass on this interesting variation, but it does require some patience. The plot has some sprinkles of twists, but many events are the same.
I have to agree with another reviewer about the Hunsford scene. It broke me down into tears. I applaud the author for the way she wrote heartbreak and despair. It was the first time I read the Hunsford “proposal” scene with Elizabeth being the one professing ardent love and being rejected. What I most appreciated about this entire variation was Elizabeth’s vulnerability and courage as she attempts to win over the man she loves.
I still wouldn’t pass on this interesting variation, but it does require some patience. The plot has some sprinkles of twists, but many events are the same.
I have to agree with another reviewer about the Hunsford scene. It broke me down into tears. I applaud the author for the way she wrote heartbreak and despair. It was the first time I read the Hunsford “proposal” scene with Elizabeth being the one professing ardent love and being rejected. What I most appreciated about this entire variation was Elizabeth’s vulnerability and courage as she attempts to win over the man she loves.
September 3, 2025
Completely captivating
What a tale! It catches the imagination and keeps the mind trying to maintain the pace. The way the relationship between the sisters evolves and some situations are averted while others are created. And the gripping way our dear couple threads the unimaginable circumstances presented creates a story impossible to put down.
What a tale! It catches the imagination and keeps the mind trying to maintain the pace. The way the relationship between the sisters evolves and some situations are averted while others are created. And the gripping way our dear couple threads the unimaginable circumstances presented creates a story impossible to put down.
June 22, 2025
This book is heart wrenching in parts so good really well done in plot. However not sure if the author did it debilerately or not but there are a lot of repeated sentences throughout the book. I wasn't sure if this was part of the authors ploy to enhance the effect of drama or an editing error, in either case its not nessascary imo.
This is a fabulous plot and tissues absolutely required in reading. I definitely following this author for more.
This is a fabulous plot and tissues absolutely required in reading. I definitely following this author for more.
July 2, 2025
I am really impressed with the plot of this variation. I did subtract a star for poor editing due to repetition of phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Unfortunately those errors pulled me out of the story several times and I had to reread to make sure where I was supposed to be in the text. The author needs a good editor and maybe some beta readers.
Again, the storyline was very original. Elizabeth awakens from an accident to find herself back in Longbourn before the arrival of the Bingley party when, before her accident, she remembers being Mrs Darcy with an infant son. The past begins to replay itself with Elizabeth knowing what will happen in the future. She knows that she needs to ensure that she is once again married to Darcy. She is deeply in love with him and can’t imagine losing her life, marriage or son. Knowing Darcy as she does she realizes that there are many pitfalls ahead. Does she dare attempt to make changes for the better or will any changes she makes destroy the future and any chance for happiness?
Elizabeth is now a changed person from what her family remembers. She no longer enjoys her father’s sarcasm and has a deep dislike of his indolence and neglect of his family. She looks upon her sisters with a knowledge that makes them a little wary of her. Once Darcy arrives with Bingley, she begins to effect little changes from what occurred before. Darcy feels there is something amiss with how much Miss Elizabeth seems to know about him and his life. How is she able to read his heart without knowing him at all? And once Elizabeth meets Colonel Fitzwilliam at Hunsford how will she escape his keen soldier’s observations about her knowledge and behavior?
I really enjoyed that Elizabeth made Mary her initial confidante in this story vs Jane. Due to small changes such as this Elizabeth makes her sisters’ lives better as well as bringing more accountability to Mr Bennet.
Again, the storyline was very original. Elizabeth awakens from an accident to find herself back in Longbourn before the arrival of the Bingley party when, before her accident, she remembers being Mrs Darcy with an infant son. The past begins to replay itself with Elizabeth knowing what will happen in the future. She knows that she needs to ensure that she is once again married to Darcy. She is deeply in love with him and can’t imagine losing her life, marriage or son. Knowing Darcy as she does she realizes that there are many pitfalls ahead. Does she dare attempt to make changes for the better or will any changes she makes destroy the future and any chance for happiness?
Elizabeth is now a changed person from what her family remembers. She no longer enjoys her father’s sarcasm and has a deep dislike of his indolence and neglect of his family. She looks upon her sisters with a knowledge that makes them a little wary of her. Once Darcy arrives with Bingley, she begins to effect little changes from what occurred before. Darcy feels there is something amiss with how much Miss Elizabeth seems to know about him and his life. How is she able to read his heart without knowing him at all? And once Elizabeth meets Colonel Fitzwilliam at Hunsford how will she escape his keen soldier’s observations about her knowledge and behavior?
I really enjoyed that Elizabeth made Mary her initial confidante in this story vs Jane. Due to small changes such as this Elizabeth makes her sisters’ lives better as well as bringing more accountability to Mr Bennet.
June 25, 2025
Does anyone have books like this?
They are already in their HEA but she travels back in time and she remembers their future while he doesn't so she's trying to not mess up and such
They are already in their HEA but she travels back in time and she remembers their future while he doesn't so she's trying to not mess up and such
July 22, 2025
Wonderful writing. Wonderful angst
Very well written. What if Elizabeth Darcy, married for 3 years to her beloved, wakes up after taking a fall and she is the only person who recalls she is married to Darcy. And what if time has played a cruel trick and turned back to just before the Meryton assembly. As Elizabeth Bennet, how is she to convince a man with no knowledge of her, that they were married, that they were devoted and in love, and that they have a child? Sit back. Grab a handkerchief...your going to need one. Yes, there's a HEA
Very well written. What if Elizabeth Darcy, married for 3 years to her beloved, wakes up after taking a fall and she is the only person who recalls she is married to Darcy. And what if time has played a cruel trick and turned back to just before the Meryton assembly. As Elizabeth Bennet, how is she to convince a man with no knowledge of her, that they were married, that they were devoted and in love, and that they have a child? Sit back. Grab a handkerchief...your going to need one. Yes, there's a HEA
August 21, 2025
Worth the read!
Totally worth the read. There's some places I was moved to tears. It's interesting to see this path that Elizabeth treads. It's bumped up to my favorites shelf.
Totally worth the read. There's some places I was moved to tears. It's interesting to see this path that Elizabeth treads. It's bumped up to my favorites shelf.
August 9, 2025
Beautiful story!
Excellent book with only a few awkward bits or typos. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys P & P Variations. Absolutely heartwarming.
Excellent book with only a few awkward bits or typos. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys P & P Variations. Absolutely heartwarming.
July 28, 2025
heart wrenching for Elizabeth
Beautiful story of longing. Follow Elizabeth’s journey as she relives the past and sees Darcy with the eyes of knowing him. Very enjoyable read.
Beautiful story of longing. Follow Elizabeth’s journey as she relives the past and sees Darcy with the eyes of knowing him. Very enjoyable read.
June 29, 2025
Not badly written or anything but it lacked any warmth.. There were so many inconsistencies, character discuss things again and again. Lydia plans an elopement with Wickham and was caught, but no reference was made to that, even when Elizabeth is trying to ask her father to control her actions. How did everyone conveniently forget it? For a romance, Elizabeth and Darcy barely had any interaction, therefore there is no development for Darcy's love for her. The drama in the end with so many letters going missing was also so unnecessary. Its like the author wanted to have their next meeting to happen in Pemberley and couldn't think of even a half convincing reason to delay their meeting until that.
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June 20, 2025
I enjoyed every minute of this book and can only hope that another will be forthcoming very soon!
The reader needs to have the ability to suspend their disbelief to appreciate a retelling incorporating a bit of a miracle, or a here-to-fore unknown factor in the universe.
The reader needs to have the ability to suspend their disbelief to appreciate a retelling incorporating a bit of a miracle, or a here-to-fore unknown factor in the universe.
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