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An Offer of Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
A finer punishment does not exist than if I were to accept him.Elizabeth Bennet—shocked, dismayed, and emotional following Mr Darcy’s offensive proposal in Hunsford parsonage—makes a flippant remark to her friend Charlotte Collins. She observes that, given Mr Darcy’s disdain for her family, accepting him would be the worst punishment imaginable for him, for then he would be forever connected to the very people he so despised. She speaks in jest…but Mrs Collins fears she might be serious.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London.
Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes…a man that she might perhaps come to love.
As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
An Offer of Marriage is a forced marriage, enemies to lovers to enemies and then back to lovers again, closed door regency romance.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London.
Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes…a man that she might perhaps come to love.
As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
An Offer of Marriage is a forced marriage, enemies to lovers to enemies and then back to lovers again, closed door regency romance.
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Published August 25, 2025
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September 28, 2025
Missteps, Malice, and Heartache
Amy D’Orazio once again proves why she’s on my favourite authors list. An Offer of Marriage takes one careless remark and spins it into a whirlwind of consequences neither Elizabeth nor Darcy could have foreseen. What begins with an epically bungled proposal quickly turns into a forced courtship, a reluctant marriage, and a second-chance romance full of heartache, humour, and high drama.
Elizabeth is drawn into a situation she never intended, and Darcy—ever earnest, and in this case, ever blinkered—spends much of the book careening between hope, pride, and injured dignity. There’s no shortage of angst, but such is always expected from this author and delivered with her signature blend of sharp dialogue, humour, and perfectly timed plot twists.
Anne de Bourgh makes for a truly chilling antagonist, quietly planning disaster while playing the innocent. The Matlocks move to protect their own, counting Elizabeth as one of them, and our favourite viscount, Lord Saye, offers his usual levity, insight, and snark. As for Darcy—his very public moment of bitterness is memorable. Painful as it was to read, it made his eventual awareness all the more satisfying. And Elizabeth comes to recognize just how much her own sharp tongue and quick judgment have contributed to the tangle. Her journey isn’t just about coming to see Darcy differently—it’s also about facing herself with honesty and choosing to change.
Amy D’Orazio never shies away from putting ODC through the wringer—but it’s her trademark turmoil that always makes the happy ending so rewarding. So, if you enjoy a variation where love is earned through fire, this one’s definitely for you.
Most highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased the published version to add to my Amy D’Orazio collection.
September 25-28, 2025 - Audiobook
It’s always a delight to listen to Elizabeth Grace perform the voices of Darcy and Elizabeth. I can always hear her Darcy in my head long after the audiobook finishes. It’s so easy to recommend anything Elizabeth Grace touches. And as for Amy D’Orazio, whenever I finish one of her books I always come away so satisfied—and often sad to see the story come to an end as I did this one—and hope her next book will soon follow. Well done, ladies!
Amy D’Orazio once again proves why she’s on my favourite authors list. An Offer of Marriage takes one careless remark and spins it into a whirlwind of consequences neither Elizabeth nor Darcy could have foreseen. What begins with an epically bungled proposal quickly turns into a forced courtship, a reluctant marriage, and a second-chance romance full of heartache, humour, and high drama.
Elizabeth is drawn into a situation she never intended, and Darcy—ever earnest, and in this case, ever blinkered—spends much of the book careening between hope, pride, and injured dignity. There’s no shortage of angst, but such is always expected from this author and delivered with her signature blend of sharp dialogue, humour, and perfectly timed plot twists.
Anne de Bourgh makes for a truly chilling antagonist, quietly planning disaster while playing the innocent. The Matlocks move to protect their own, counting Elizabeth as one of them, and our favourite viscount, Lord Saye, offers his usual levity, insight, and snark. As for Darcy—his very public moment of bitterness is memorable. Painful as it was to read, it made his eventual awareness all the more satisfying. And Elizabeth comes to recognize just how much her own sharp tongue and quick judgment have contributed to the tangle. Her journey isn’t just about coming to see Darcy differently—it’s also about facing herself with honesty and choosing to change.
Amy D’Orazio never shies away from putting ODC through the wringer—but it’s her trademark turmoil that always makes the happy ending so rewarding. So, if you enjoy a variation where love is earned through fire, this one’s definitely for you.
Most highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased the published version to add to my Amy D’Orazio collection.
September 25-28, 2025 - Audiobook
It’s always a delight to listen to Elizabeth Grace perform the voices of Darcy and Elizabeth. I can always hear her Darcy in my head long after the audiobook finishes. It’s so easy to recommend anything Elizabeth Grace touches. And as for Amy D’Orazio, whenever I finish one of her books I always come away so satisfied—and often sad to see the story come to an end as I did this one—and hope her next book will soon follow. Well done, ladies!
September 14, 2025
I love it. It's a bit angsty between D&E but there is some Saye for humorous relief and Amy D'Orazio's writing is always gorgeous.
September 10, 2025
Misunderstandings and malicious intents.
Circumstances disrupt the Hunsford proposal leaving Darcy to believe he was betrothed. Foolish man that he is, he announced it to his relations, which begins our dear couple down a path of confused feelings and misunderstandings.
What is a girl to do but fall for a man who showers her with devotion. Only to take it away our of petulant hurt feelings.
Part of this reads as though Darcy is the victim here, but really, once he finally has his Aha! moment he realizes what creep he's been. And that is Creep with a Capital 'C'! One particularly nasty scene takes place in public, on the street not far from White's. His derision of both Elizabeth and Mr. Gardiner is heart wrenching.
I certainly didn't feel sorry for him. Elizabeth had all my sympathies. She gets pulled and pushed from all kinds of different directions. Up to and including a threat to her life.
There is something reminiscent about Elizabeth writing letters of apology to Darcy, which was somewhat similar to this author's A Wilful Misunderstanding, but not nearly so angsty.
Loved the writing. Loved the twist forced by the Matlocks to protect Darcy's reputation, and then Bingley opening Darcy's eyes to the truth. Loved Anne's long play. And you can't help but love Saye. He never disappoints and the dynamics between the brothers and with Darcy are a hoot!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Circumstances disrupt the Hunsford proposal leaving Darcy to believe he was betrothed. Foolish man that he is, he announced it to his relations, which begins our dear couple down a path of confused feelings and misunderstandings.
What is a girl to do but fall for a man who showers her with devotion. Only to take it away our of petulant hurt feelings.
Part of this reads as though Darcy is the victim here, but really, once he finally has his Aha! moment he realizes what creep he's been. And that is Creep with a Capital 'C'! One particularly nasty scene takes place in public, on the street not far from White's. His derision of both Elizabeth and Mr. Gardiner is heart wrenching.
I certainly didn't feel sorry for him. Elizabeth had all my sympathies. She gets pulled and pushed from all kinds of different directions. Up to and including a threat to her life.
There is something reminiscent about Elizabeth writing letters of apology to Darcy, which was somewhat similar to this author's A Wilful Misunderstanding, but not nearly so angsty.
Loved the writing. Loved the twist forced by the Matlocks to protect Darcy's reputation, and then Bingley opening Darcy's eyes to the truth. Loved Anne's long play. And you can't help but love Saye. He never disappoints and the dynamics between the brothers and with Darcy are a hoot!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2025
This author is on my list of favorites. Her blurb giving us a preview of this story's premise really hits on the major threads.
Yes, Darcy has proposed and jumps to the conclusion that Elizabeth has accepted him. She finds events preventing her from correcting his assumption. So as he announces their engagement plans are laid.
A major reaction to that news comes in the form of a complete meltdown by Anne de Bourgh...and it is more than just crying and screaming. Darcy is left with some injuries. He is also now worried and determined to protect Elizabeth as Anne issues threats.
As in canon, Elizabeth comes to now only see a different side of Darcy but also learns first hand that she has been misled by Wickham and by that initial insult Darcy made at the assembly. Ironically, he doesn't even remember the insult. However, she is not at the point of saying her feelings have reached the love level.
Both find themselves attempting to apologize...more than once. They find themselves married but at a standoff to make more of that. Darcy has again told Elizabeth that he loves her but Elizabeth still withholds reciprocating that.
Yes, there is angst in this story. I recommend it.
Yes, Darcy has proposed and jumps to the conclusion that Elizabeth has accepted him. She finds events preventing her from correcting his assumption. So as he announces their engagement plans are laid.
A major reaction to that news comes in the form of a complete meltdown by Anne de Bourgh...and it is more than just crying and screaming. Darcy is left with some injuries. He is also now worried and determined to protect Elizabeth as Anne issues threats.
As in canon, Elizabeth comes to now only see a different side of Darcy but also learns first hand that she has been misled by Wickham and by that initial insult Darcy made at the assembly. Ironically, he doesn't even remember the insult. However, she is not at the point of saying her feelings have reached the love level.
Both find themselves attempting to apologize...more than once. They find themselves married but at a standoff to make more of that. Darcy has again told Elizabeth that he loves her but Elizabeth still withholds reciprocating that.
Yes, there is angst in this story. I recommend it.
September 25, 2025
A Pride and Prejudice variation beginning with a cringeworthy marriage proposal that is interrupted at that crucial point when a lady’s answer was not fully given leaving the gentleman to interpret that as he pleased. And, oh yes, Mr. Darcy did please and rushed off to share he was the happiest of men with his relations while the lady said some rather intemperate words to her bestie that came back to tangle them both in An Offer of Marriage.
Amy D’Orazio has long written engaging P&P variation tales full of sparkling repartee, nuanced characters, and plots that have a surface lightness that covers the layers of emotional depth. None of her stories feel completely satisfying without her own original character, Lord Saye, Darcy’s cousin, tucked in among Jane Austen’s usual suspects.
An Offer of Marriage is a cross between a forced marriage and a comedy of errors that worked out exceedingly well. The comedy comes in when Elizabeth has an answer she’d like to thwack Darcy upside the head with, but a series of events leaves her uncharacteristically silent on the point of her response to that dismal marriage proposal. Then, there is the villain of the piece. One shouldn’t be cackling merrily as Darcy is abused by his angry relations- and I do mean that literally before the person goes on to candidly plot his downfall and Elizabeth’s demise. It shouldn’t be funny, but it was to me- dark comedy, anyone?
But, at the center of it all is a woman who comes to know a man’s character and her own heart right about the time he gets the wrong end of the stick about her own character so they must find a way through the hostilities, cross purposes, misinterpretations, and hurt. They both made mistakes and I liked that this ‘equality’ happens as they both re-dress those and grow from the experience. And, I absolutely loved the assistance they get from Saye and others.
An Offer of Marriage was dramatic in all the right ways and I was delightfully satisfied.
I rec'd a finished print copy from Quills and Quartos to read in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at my Instagram page @sophiarose1816 on 9.25.25
Amy D’Orazio has long written engaging P&P variation tales full of sparkling repartee, nuanced characters, and plots that have a surface lightness that covers the layers of emotional depth. None of her stories feel completely satisfying without her own original character, Lord Saye, Darcy’s cousin, tucked in among Jane Austen’s usual suspects.
An Offer of Marriage is a cross between a forced marriage and a comedy of errors that worked out exceedingly well. The comedy comes in when Elizabeth has an answer she’d like to thwack Darcy upside the head with, but a series of events leaves her uncharacteristically silent on the point of her response to that dismal marriage proposal. Then, there is the villain of the piece. One shouldn’t be cackling merrily as Darcy is abused by his angry relations- and I do mean that literally before the person goes on to candidly plot his downfall and Elizabeth’s demise. It shouldn’t be funny, but it was to me- dark comedy, anyone?
But, at the center of it all is a woman who comes to know a man’s character and her own heart right about the time he gets the wrong end of the stick about her own character so they must find a way through the hostilities, cross purposes, misinterpretations, and hurt. They both made mistakes and I liked that this ‘equality’ happens as they both re-dress those and grow from the experience. And, I absolutely loved the assistance they get from Saye and others.
An Offer of Marriage was dramatic in all the right ways and I was delightfully satisfied.
I rec'd a finished print copy from Quills and Quartos to read in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at my Instagram page @sophiarose1816 on 9.25.25
August 21, 2025
When Darcy proposes to Elizabeth in Kent she has no time to refuse him because her friend Charlotte interrupts their meeting. Thinking the lady has accepted him, Darcy takes his leave to tell his family of his good fortune. Meanwhile Elizabeth comes to the conclusion that it would surely be the worst punishment for Darcy to accept him so that he is tied to her family, the family he so disdains. This she utters in jest to Charlotte.
Unforeseeable circumstances make it necessary that Darcy, his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth depart the next day without delay for London. There, courted by the man she once detested, Elizabeth comes to appreciate the gentleman and her wish to refuse him is forgotten. But unfortunately Darcy is being told about Elizabeth's utterance and her feelings while they were at Rosings.
Can Darcy overcome his hurt feelings and mistrust and love Elizabeth again? Can they find a way together out of this muddle? Or has Elizabeth lost the man she came gradually to love due to a sentence uttered in jest?
The book was very well written by the author Amy D’Orazio. I always love her books and her additional character Lord Saye (Colonel Fitzwilliam’s older brother) very much. Books by her definitely never disappoint and this one is no exception.
I really feel for Darcy and Elizabeth and pity them for the heartbreak they both experience in this variation. I can understand Elizabeth’s side as well as Darcy’s.
Darcy in his part is acting like a wounded animal that barks and bites. He gave his heart fully to Elizabeth only to learn that his feelings are not returned and it also seems that Elizabeth not only does not return his feelings but laughs with others at him. I think he not only acts the way he does because of his broken heart and hurt feelings but also because of wounded pride.
What I do not like is his treatment of Elizabeth after they are married. Ignoring her does not solve their problems. But I can nevertheless understand him, I think he is very deeply wounded and sees no other way in his disappointment and his attempt to guard his heart to not be further injured. But I had hoped that he had chosen a different path in some of his actions and definitely spoken up earlier, that would have saved him and Elizabeth much heartbreak and trouble.
Elizabeth is also heartbroken because, in the course of their courtship, she sees another side of Darcy and this side she finds very likeable. And, she later admits it, she was attracted to Darcy from the very beginning and therefore I think she gives her heart very freely after she understands her misjudgment of his character. I really feel for her when Darcy rejects her after he learns of her jest. I also pitied her for the loneliness she experiences before all is finally settled for good between her and Darcy.
I really like Darcy’s Fitzwilliam relations in this story. Despite Elizabeth’s “betrayal" they, after they also know her side of the story, do not act against her, they try to find a way to bring ODC together again. I especially like Saye’s attempts to bring them together or force them to finally talk. I also appreciate Georgiana’s devotion to Elizabeth, she is the friend Elizabeth needs in these dire times.
I was a bit disappointed by Jane. After Darcy brings Bingley back in her life she is no longer really approachable for Elizabeth and therefore no help for her in times of need. I had hoped for Jane’s support like Elizabeth always supports Jane but unfortunately there was none.
This time the villain and the danger is sitting at Rosings, but you need to see for yourself who's the culprit and what they are doing. Wickham has a minor role but he is no real threat to ODC therefore this is a nearly-without-Wickham-story 😉.
If you like to know how Elizabeth's jest about accepting Darcy to punish him by being tied to a family he despises nearly cost her her happiness you should read this excellent book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Unforeseeable circumstances make it necessary that Darcy, his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth depart the next day without delay for London. There, courted by the man she once detested, Elizabeth comes to appreciate the gentleman and her wish to refuse him is forgotten. But unfortunately Darcy is being told about Elizabeth's utterance and her feelings while they were at Rosings.
Can Darcy overcome his hurt feelings and mistrust and love Elizabeth again? Can they find a way together out of this muddle? Or has Elizabeth lost the man she came gradually to love due to a sentence uttered in jest?
The book was very well written by the author Amy D’Orazio. I always love her books and her additional character Lord Saye (Colonel Fitzwilliam’s older brother) very much. Books by her definitely never disappoint and this one is no exception.
I really feel for Darcy and Elizabeth and pity them for the heartbreak they both experience in this variation. I can understand Elizabeth’s side as well as Darcy’s.
Darcy in his part is acting like a wounded animal that barks and bites. He gave his heart fully to Elizabeth only to learn that his feelings are not returned and it also seems that Elizabeth not only does not return his feelings but laughs with others at him. I think he not only acts the way he does because of his broken heart and hurt feelings but also because of wounded pride.
What I do not like is his treatment of Elizabeth after they are married. Ignoring her does not solve their problems. But I can nevertheless understand him, I think he is very deeply wounded and sees no other way in his disappointment and his attempt to guard his heart to not be further injured. But I had hoped that he had chosen a different path in some of his actions and definitely spoken up earlier, that would have saved him and Elizabeth much heartbreak and trouble.
Elizabeth is also heartbroken because, in the course of their courtship, she sees another side of Darcy and this side she finds very likeable. And, she later admits it, she was attracted to Darcy from the very beginning and therefore I think she gives her heart very freely after she understands her misjudgment of his character. I really feel for her when Darcy rejects her after he learns of her jest. I also pitied her for the loneliness she experiences before all is finally settled for good between her and Darcy.
I really like Darcy’s Fitzwilliam relations in this story. Despite Elizabeth’s “betrayal" they, after they also know her side of the story, do not act against her, they try to find a way to bring ODC together again. I especially like Saye’s attempts to bring them together or force them to finally talk. I also appreciate Georgiana’s devotion to Elizabeth, she is the friend Elizabeth needs in these dire times.
I was a bit disappointed by Jane. After Darcy brings Bingley back in her life she is no longer really approachable for Elizabeth and therefore no help for her in times of need. I had hoped for Jane’s support like Elizabeth always supports Jane but unfortunately there was none.
This time the villain and the danger is sitting at Rosings, but you need to see for yourself who's the culprit and what they are doing. Wickham has a minor role but he is no real threat to ODC therefore this is a nearly-without-Wickham-story 😉.
If you like to know how Elizabeth's jest about accepting Darcy to punish him by being tied to a family he despises nearly cost her her happiness you should read this excellent book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 30, 2025
That was a helluva story, with some shocking moments, a lot of pain, both mental and physical, and plenty of angst. At times, I almost needed Mrs. Bennet's smelling salts. Wonderfully written...and there was Saye.
August 31, 2025
3.5 stars
An Elizabeth this oblivious, a Darcy this clueless, cruel, (and out of character in front of his club), and the infinitely trying ”this would all be over if we have a five minute conversation” that hovered over 50% of the story.
The only saving grace (as well he knows it) is Saye. I’ve awarded this story a half star because of his extensive screen time. Even he, sharp as he is, understands the significance of a certain item…but does nothing more to pursue it.
I’m also grateful the Lilian Goddard has the merest of appearances. Saye with a Bennet sister (or a widowed Mrs Bennet bc they had such good chemistry in A Lady’s Reputation) would be delightful.
But this whole “this could have been an email” needs to not happen again.
An Elizabeth this oblivious, a Darcy this clueless, cruel, (and out of character in front of his club), and the infinitely trying ”this would all be over if we have a five minute conversation” that hovered over 50% of the story.
The only saving grace (as well he knows it) is Saye. I’ve awarded this story a half star because of his extensive screen time. Even he, sharp as he is, understands the significance of a certain item…but does nothing more to pursue it.
I’m also grateful the Lilian Goddard has the merest of appearances. Saye with a Bennet sister (or a widowed Mrs Bennet bc they had such good chemistry in A Lady’s Reputation) would be delightful.
But this whole “this could have been an email” needs to not happen again.
September 17, 2025
A feisty Elizabeth is a constant torment to Fitzwilliam Darcy.
The insulting Hunsford proposal goes awry when Charlotte barges into the room before Lizzy answers !
Lizzy’s fury at Darcy’s rudeness escalates as she imagines his just deserves would be her actually accepting him!
Things go from bad to worse after a brief period of felicity between our beloved couple
Then all hell breaks loose as Anne goes nuts finding out about Darcy’s engagement to Elizabeth!!
She beats Darcy to a pulp and possibly breaks his ribs.
Soon she plans to get rid of Elizabeth by befriending her and feeding her poison berries for breakfast!!
Having no permanent success she enlists Wickham to throw Lizzy off the Thames bridge! Unbelievably he’s willing to tell Darcy of Anne’s scheme for some blunt.
All’s well that ends well!
Another fantastic story from Amy D’orazio
The insulting Hunsford proposal goes awry when Charlotte barges into the room before Lizzy answers !
Lizzy’s fury at Darcy’s rudeness escalates as she imagines his just deserves would be her actually accepting him!
Things go from bad to worse after a brief period of felicity between our beloved couple
Then all hell breaks loose as Anne goes nuts finding out about Darcy’s engagement to Elizabeth!!
She beats Darcy to a pulp and possibly breaks his ribs.
Soon she plans to get rid of Elizabeth by befriending her and feeding her poison berries for breakfast!!
Having no permanent success she enlists Wickham to throw Lizzy off the Thames bridge! Unbelievably he’s willing to tell Darcy of Anne’s scheme for some blunt.
All’s well that ends well!
Another fantastic story from Amy D’orazio
September 25, 2025
This is the second or third variation on Pride and Prejudice I've read in which the Hunsford proposal is interrupted, or at least Elizabeth's answer is interrupted. They are not the same stories of course, each is unique. But I always find it a fascinating pivot point. In this story, Elizabeth is certain she did not answer and was about to refuse Mr. Darcy when Charlotte arrived on the scene. However, Mr. Darcy thinks she accepted. Charlotte informs Elizabeth that he did not appear to be a man who had just been refused, when she saw him leave, and Elizabeth confides in her friend the errant, amusing thought that the perfect punishment for his treatment of Wickham and the separation of Jane from Bingley would be for her to marry him. She doesn't mean it, but Charlotte seems to believe her. I need to add here that throughout this story I get the feeling, though it's never said outright, that Charlotte is less happy in her marriage than she would have even Elizabeth think, and she seems resentful of Elizabeth at this point, with this fine offer of marriage that she seems not to appreciate at all.
Darcy informs his family at Rosings that very evening that he is now engaged to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and boy does that bring about some drama. I won't go into it, because it has such a bearing on the rest of the story, but let me say this is a high drama variation on P&P. I enjoyed it quite a lot.
Darcy informs his family at Rosings that very evening that he is now engaged to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and boy does that bring about some drama. I won't go into it, because it has such a bearing on the rest of the story, but let me say this is a high drama variation on P&P. I enjoyed it quite a lot.
August 27, 2025
Elizabeth is forgiving, Darcy isn't
- An engaging storyline. It went by faster than I thought.
- Misunderstandings can be tiring, but this one worked. Maybe it was because it was one big misunderstanding, and I could see why the characters felt that way.
- I loved all the characters. Darcy was especially unforgiving, but a good story makes it work.
- I liked that Anne wanted to marry Darcy.
What I appreciate most about this book is the Darcy character. I don't know if I'm in the minority, but I love stories about Darcy's behavior as Austen described him. I never set out to read about a shy Darcy. I want to read about the arrogant, proud, resentful, tempered man with no excuses (haughty like Saye but without the humor and flair) who is humbled and becomes a better man.
- I also liked how the author highlighted Elizabeth's words for Darcy to reflect on. I never looked at her words from that angle before.
- Since I do not feel that the heroine must always be on a pedestal, I didn't mind Elizabeth humbling herself to make it right. Did Darcy cling to his anger? Yes, like a pitbull. But I couldn't stop reading.
- An engaging storyline. It went by faster than I thought.
- Misunderstandings can be tiring, but this one worked. Maybe it was because it was one big misunderstanding, and I could see why the characters felt that way.
- I loved all the characters. Darcy was especially unforgiving, but a good story makes it work.
- I liked that Anne wanted to marry Darcy.
What I appreciate most about this book is the Darcy character. I don't know if I'm in the minority, but I love stories about Darcy's behavior as Austen described him. I never set out to read about a shy Darcy. I want to read about the arrogant, proud, resentful, tempered man with no excuses (haughty like Saye but without the humor and flair) who is humbled and becomes a better man.
- I also liked how the author highlighted Elizabeth's words for Darcy to reflect on. I never looked at her words from that angle before.
- Since I do not feel that the heroine must always be on a pedestal, I didn't mind Elizabeth humbling herself to make it right. Did Darcy cling to his anger? Yes, like a pitbull. But I couldn't stop reading.
February 15, 2026
Saye è fantastico!
October 10, 2025
Status: Read October 2-9, 2025 via audible edition
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Edition Read:
An Offer of Marriage: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
by Amy D'Orazio, Elizabeth Grace (Narrator)
Audible Audio, Unabridged, 9 pages
Published August 24, 2025 by Quills & Quartos Publishing (first published August 8, 2025)
ASIN: B0FS8QHDV9
[ audible plus catalog ]
A finer punishment does not exist than if I were to accept him.
Elizabeth Bennet—shocked, dismayed, and emotional following Mr Darcy’s offensive proposal in Hunsford parsonage—makes a flippant remark to her friend Charlotte Collins. She observes that, given Mr Darcy’s disdain for her family, accepting him would be the worst punishment imaginable for him, for then he would be forever connected to the very people he so despised. She speaks in jest…but Mrs Collins fears she might be serious.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London.
Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes…a man that she might perhaps come to love.
As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
Listening Length: 8 hours and 47 minutes
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Edition Read:
An Offer of Marriage: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
by Amy D'Orazio, Elizabeth Grace (Narrator)
Audible Audio, Unabridged, 9 pages
Published August 24, 2025 by Quills & Quartos Publishing (first published August 8, 2025)
ASIN: B0FS8QHDV9
[ audible plus catalog ]
A finer punishment does not exist than if I were to accept him.
Elizabeth Bennet—shocked, dismayed, and emotional following Mr Darcy’s offensive proposal in Hunsford parsonage—makes a flippant remark to her friend Charlotte Collins. She observes that, given Mr Darcy’s disdain for her family, accepting him would be the worst punishment imaginable for him, for then he would be forever connected to the very people he so despised. She speaks in jest…but Mrs Collins fears she might be serious.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London.
Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes…a man that she might perhaps come to love.
As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
Listening Length: 8 hours and 47 minutes
August 26, 2025
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In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Fitzwilliam Darcy's dreadful Hunsford proposal is interrupted.
Elizabeth Bennet had no idea that Darcy felt anything but distain for her. The sudden proposal and the offensive comments it contains have shocked and distressed her. As he details the deficiencies in her status and family, she fights back tears and fury.
It crosses her mind that accepting him and thereby exposing him to her family, would be a fitting punishment.
She is just beginning to politely decline him, when Mrs Collins returns to the parsonage.
Unfortunately, Darcy leaves with the impression that she accepted him.
While Charlotte Collins is comforting her, Elizabeth mentions his fitting punishment, but Charlotte believes she may be serious.
When Darcy announces his engagement, the residents of Rosings Park are dismayed.
When his sickly quiet cousin Anne realises that Darcy won't marry her, the reaction is startling and violent.
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam remove Elizabeth to London, fearing for her safety.
There follows a courtship of sorts (although Darcy believes them to be betrothed) and Elizabeth comes to know him and maybe even begin to love him.
It is, of course, at this point that evidence comes to light, detailing Elizabeth's remark about marrying to punish Darcy.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is mortified and heartbroken. A frozen steel door is slammed between Darcy and Elizabeth. She is deeply saddened at his pain and the loss of his good opinion.
Will they find a way back?
Amy D'Orazio proves yet again that she is masterful at weaving misunderstandings, pride, wilful blindness and angst. I had tears in my eyes for much of the book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/...
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Fitzwilliam Darcy's dreadful Hunsford proposal is interrupted.
Elizabeth Bennet had no idea that Darcy felt anything but distain for her. The sudden proposal and the offensive comments it contains have shocked and distressed her. As he details the deficiencies in her status and family, she fights back tears and fury.
It crosses her mind that accepting him and thereby exposing him to her family, would be a fitting punishment.
She is just beginning to politely decline him, when Mrs Collins returns to the parsonage.
Unfortunately, Darcy leaves with the impression that she accepted him.
While Charlotte Collins is comforting her, Elizabeth mentions his fitting punishment, but Charlotte believes she may be serious.
When Darcy announces his engagement, the residents of Rosings Park are dismayed.
When his sickly quiet cousin Anne realises that Darcy won't marry her, the reaction is startling and violent.
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam remove Elizabeth to London, fearing for her safety.
There follows a courtship of sorts (although Darcy believes them to be betrothed) and Elizabeth comes to know him and maybe even begin to love him.
It is, of course, at this point that evidence comes to light, detailing Elizabeth's remark about marrying to punish Darcy.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is mortified and heartbroken. A frozen steel door is slammed between Darcy and Elizabeth. She is deeply saddened at his pain and the loss of his good opinion.
Will they find a way back?
Amy D'Orazio proves yet again that she is masterful at weaving misunderstandings, pride, wilful blindness and angst. I had tears in my eyes for much of the book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 16, 2025
This is the third of this author that I've read, and the second I didn't care for. This one, and the other I didn't like "Done for the best", followed the same structure: happy start - acrimonious split in the middle - rushed happy ending.
The problem for me with both books is that the acrimony goes too hard for my taste. In this one I felt that Darcy was borderline abusive (not physically of course), and when there was supposed to be a happy ending I felt ill at the thought of him even touching Elizabeth and speaking kind words to her. It felt so insincere and gross. After the start to their marriage I just wanted Elizabeth to become an estranged wife and live a happy life in seclusion, far away from him somewhere.
On the reverse in "Done for the best" I wished Darcy would end up with someone else at the end.
So, it is a matter of taste how much angst and ire you want, but for me, there is definitely a limit to what I will tolerate how you will treat other people, even in anger and disappointment. Once you reach the river of no return, an apology can only do so much. And when I end a book wishing the main couple would not end up together, then I can't say it was a very enjoyable read.
September 16, 2025
I normally enjoy Amy D'Orazio's books, but this one fell flat. Darcy was absolutely cruel to Elizabeth. The only saving grace in this story was the appearance of good old Viscount Saye, D'Orazio's version of Darcy's cousin, who always adds a bit of humor to her stories.
September 10, 2025
Nice
After the disastrous proposal at Hunsford Parsonage, Darcy and Elizabeth are interrupted by Charlotte Collins returning home, and Elizabeth shoos him out of the house before she's even given him an answer. Darcy assumes her acceptance, and informs Lady Catherine and Anne Debourgh of their engagement. Anne flies into a rage, physically attacks Darcy, and threatens to harm Elizabeth. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam insist on removing Elizabeth from danger, and they immediately go to London, where more and more people hear of their engagement, making it impossible for Elizabeth to withdraw. A flippant and nasty remark that Elizabeth made about Darcy's less than flattering proposal comes back to haunt her just when she's finally discovering that Darcy isn't such a bad guy after all.
I like this author, but this isn't her best creation. This is an evil Anne Debourgh version, and she's a real doozy. Unfortunately, both Darcy and Elizabeth have situations in which they do things that are pretty dumb, IMHO. It's revealed quite early in the story that Anne Debourgh is a violent, mentally unstable, and vicious woman. Yet later in the story Darcy and Elizabeth each give credence to something Anne has to say rather than doubting the words of a madwoman, putting themselves or each other into grave danger. Pretty silly if you ask me.
Ms D'orazio uses recurring characters, most especially Viscount Saye who is Colonel Fitzwilliam's older brother. He's a lovable rogue, and I enjoy his appearances and the humorous banter that always accompanies him. His appearance in this story, while providing welcome lightness and humor during some darkly dramatic scenes, sometimes feels a bit contrived. Perhaps he's become the author's signature character, and he somehow has to be incorporated, I don't know. It doesn't always flow. However, the book is very well written and well edited. I recommend it for an interesting take on Anne Debourgh, and a fairly angsty tale.
After the disastrous proposal at Hunsford Parsonage, Darcy and Elizabeth are interrupted by Charlotte Collins returning home, and Elizabeth shoos him out of the house before she's even given him an answer. Darcy assumes her acceptance, and informs Lady Catherine and Anne Debourgh of their engagement. Anne flies into a rage, physically attacks Darcy, and threatens to harm Elizabeth. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam insist on removing Elizabeth from danger, and they immediately go to London, where more and more people hear of their engagement, making it impossible for Elizabeth to withdraw. A flippant and nasty remark that Elizabeth made about Darcy's less than flattering proposal comes back to haunt her just when she's finally discovering that Darcy isn't such a bad guy after all.
I like this author, but this isn't her best creation. This is an evil Anne Debourgh version, and she's a real doozy. Unfortunately, both Darcy and Elizabeth have situations in which they do things that are pretty dumb, IMHO. It's revealed quite early in the story that Anne Debourgh is a violent, mentally unstable, and vicious woman. Yet later in the story Darcy and Elizabeth each give credence to something Anne has to say rather than doubting the words of a madwoman, putting themselves or each other into grave danger. Pretty silly if you ask me.
Ms D'orazio uses recurring characters, most especially Viscount Saye who is Colonel Fitzwilliam's older brother. He's a lovable rogue, and I enjoy his appearances and the humorous banter that always accompanies him. His appearance in this story, while providing welcome lightness and humor during some darkly dramatic scenes, sometimes feels a bit contrived. Perhaps he's become the author's signature character, and he somehow has to be incorporated, I don't know. It doesn't always flow. However, the book is very well written and well edited. I recommend it for an interesting take on Anne Debourgh, and a fairly angsty tale.
September 11, 2025
I usually enjoy Amy D’Orazio’s books, but this one just didn’t work for me. The writing itself is lovely, as always, but the plot… not my cup of tea. The beginning was promising, but once a certain twist hit, I couldn’t stop thinking: 1) this would be over in five minutes if they just talked like adults, and 2) who on earth are these people pretending to be Darcy and Elizabeth?
Since those are pretty much my least favourite things in a P&P variation, you can imagine I had a hard time finishing. I kept going because I respect D’Orazio—her style is still strong, the dialogue is good (Saye! and that scene with Caroline!), and so on—but honestly, putting up with such a melodramatic Darcy and such a spineless Elizabeth was tough.
I held on, hoping at least she’d finally snap and put him in his place—and then he’d have to grovel a bit to make things right. But none of that ever happened. So yeah… for me, it’s a no 😕
Since those are pretty much my least favourite things in a P&P variation, you can imagine I had a hard time finishing. I kept going because I respect D’Orazio—her style is still strong, the dialogue is good (Saye! and that scene with Caroline!), and so on—but honestly, putting up with such a melodramatic Darcy and such a spineless Elizabeth was tough.
I held on, hoping at least she’d finally snap and put him in his place—and then he’d have to grovel a bit to make things right. But none of that ever happened. So yeah… for me, it’s a no 😕
September 16, 2025
It Took a Long Time!
The speed with which the offer was given and Darcy advertised an engagement as fact seemed incongruous to how long he held a grudge! He came to recognize Elizabeth's antipathy against him only after the letter, never during the occurrences. Then, it took almost losing her to murder to finally recognize his own culpability in her dislike of him!
Excellently written and edited but too sad to reread.
The speed with which the offer was given and Darcy advertised an engagement as fact seemed incongruous to how long he held a grudge! He came to recognize Elizabeth's antipathy against him only after the letter, never during the occurrences. Then, it took almost losing her to murder to finally recognize his own culpability in her dislike of him!
Excellently written and edited but too sad to reread.
September 5, 2025
A really good addition to the Jaff world.
Very enjoyable read hardly surprising given who wrote this book.
Very enjoyable read hardly surprising given who wrote this book.
September 18, 2025
entertaining read, not my favorite of D’Orazios but well written. 3.5 rounded to 4
I always love the addition of Saye for some comic relief 😂😂
suitable for all ages
I always love the addition of Saye for some comic relief 😂😂
suitable for all ages
September 1, 2025
I’ve loved all of Amy D’s books but just not this one. The main characters are not lovable for me. I find Darcy is just too stubborn & thick. In my opinion, Elizabeth is a loving sister but is just so naive & not very sharp to detect malice.
August 28, 2025
I loved it!
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand.
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. A part of the “The Engaged to Mr Darcy” series. This is a forced marriage, enemies to lovers to enemies and then back to lovers again, closed door regency romance.
A finer punishment does not exist than if she were to accept him. Elizabeth Bennet, shocked, dismayed, and emotional following Mr Darcy’s offensive proposal in Hunsford parsonage, makes a flippant remark to her friend Charlotte Collins. She observes that, given Mr Darcy’s disdain for her family, accepting him would be the worst punishment imaginable for him, for then he would be forever connected to the very people he so despised. She speaks in jest, but Mrs Collins fears she might be serious.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London. Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes, a man that she might perhaps come to love. As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
Warning: Meant for mature audiences. Contains scenes that would scandalize the ton. Readers of a delicate constitution are advised to keep their fans and vinaigrettes close at hand.
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. A part of the “The Engaged to Mr Darcy” series. This is a forced marriage, enemies to lovers to enemies and then back to lovers again, closed door regency romance.
A finer punishment does not exist than if she were to accept him. Elizabeth Bennet, shocked, dismayed, and emotional following Mr Darcy’s offensive proposal in Hunsford parsonage, makes a flippant remark to her friend Charlotte Collins. She observes that, given Mr Darcy’s disdain for her family, accepting him would be the worst punishment imaginable for him, for then he would be forever connected to the very people he so despised. She speaks in jest, but Mrs Collins fears she might be serious.
Mr Darcy leaves Hunsford parsonage following his proposal feeling a measure of joy at his beloved’s acceptance of his proposal. Alas, his news is received less than joyously at Rosings Park and he fears Elizabeth might be in some danger. With the help of his cousin, he hurries her out of Kent and to the safety of her relations in London. Caught in a grave misunderstanding, whereby Mr Darcy thinks she has accepted him, Elizabeth soon finds that Mr Darcy is a vastly different man than she had previously understood him to be. A man that she likes, a man that she might perhaps come to love. As the days of happy courtship pass in London, the secret of how she really felt the night of his proposal lingers. When the truth comes out, Mr Darcy feels he has been made an object of ridicule, and Elizabeth fears she might have lost him for good.
July 27, 2025
Darcy and Elizabeth make a terrible mess of their relationship. Someone is always angry while the other is begging for forgiveness. This is the recipe for keeping the story far from boring.
Elizabeth does have her moment of aggressive obstinance after the Hunsford proposal, but it quickly turns into a calm temperament readily accepting of Darcy’s love. However, Anne is a true villain in this variation, actively keeping ODC from a happily ever after. Just when you think it could all be resolved nicely, Darcy is presented with a letter revealing Elizabeth’s previous dislike (near hatred) of Darcy when she first knew him. Darcy and Elizabeth do marry for the sake of avoiding further scandal, but they are estranged mostly due to Darcy’s anger. Eventually, Darcy’s self-reflective transformation occurs, and it did not disappoint.
Amy D’ Orazio continues to create such magnetic storylines that keep the reader absorbed in the drama of Darcy and Elizabeth. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Elizabeth does have her moment of aggressive obstinance after the Hunsford proposal, but it quickly turns into a calm temperament readily accepting of Darcy’s love. However, Anne is a true villain in this variation, actively keeping ODC from a happily ever after. Just when you think it could all be resolved nicely, Darcy is presented with a letter revealing Elizabeth’s previous dislike (near hatred) of Darcy when she first knew him. Darcy and Elizabeth do marry for the sake of avoiding further scandal, but they are estranged mostly due to Darcy’s anger. Eventually, Darcy’s self-reflective transformation occurs, and it did not disappoint.
Amy D’ Orazio continues to create such magnetic storylines that keep the reader absorbed in the drama of Darcy and Elizabeth. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 28, 2025
A good plot idea. However I didn't like how much Elizabeth begged for forgiveness - he flew into a rage and didn't give her time to explain, and she kept sending letters saying how sorry she was for, etc. She had no reason to think she'd need to share her feelings, both past and present, that early in their relationship, nor that he'd know of her short conversation with Charlotte.
I would have loved to see Elizabeth, after sending a couple "sorry" notes, send a final letter similar to Darcy's post-proposal letter from cannon, "be not alarmed, sir, upon receiving this..." where she responds to the list of insults/accusations he sent, explains her reasons / her story, but doesn't apologize anymore.
When Darcy comes to say they still need to marry because of the gossip, I would have liked to see her refuse him, saying something about how she's seen too closely what it does to a woman to be married to a man who despises her. Maybe only conceding when he points out it would affect their sisters.
I guess I would have liked a slightly stronger Elizabeth.
I would have loved to see Elizabeth, after sending a couple "sorry" notes, send a final letter similar to Darcy's post-proposal letter from cannon, "be not alarmed, sir, upon receiving this..." where she responds to the list of insults/accusations he sent, explains her reasons / her story, but doesn't apologize anymore.
When Darcy comes to say they still need to marry because of the gossip, I would have liked to see her refuse him, saying something about how she's seen too closely what it does to a woman to be married to a man who despises her. Maybe only conceding when he points out it would affect their sisters.
I guess I would have liked a slightly stronger Elizabeth.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 24, 2025
This is either fourth or fifth D'Orazio variation that I've read, yet it's the first one where I liked the character of Saye, who is a recurring character in D'Orazio's works, an older brother to Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Catherine and Anne de Bourgh characters were too villainous to the point of it being comical, the big plot with them trying to revenge against Elizabeth was a bit too much, but it is something different which I appreciated.
I must admit, I've read about 10 of these in a week (some I quit halfway through), and after 2 days I cannot remember much else about this novel and what else I appreciated or did not, it blurs in my head with all other variations. I remember that overall I enjoyed reading it, which is most important.
Catherine and Anne de Bourgh characters were too villainous to the point of it being comical, the big plot with them trying to revenge against Elizabeth was a bit too much, but it is something different which I appreciated.
I must admit, I've read about 10 of these in a week (some I quit halfway through), and after 2 days I cannot remember much else about this novel and what else I appreciated or did not, it blurs in my head with all other variations. I remember that overall I enjoyed reading it, which is most important.
November 20, 2025
I can't quite decide what I think about this story. It was different than many I've read. It was also higher in angst than I am typically drawn to. Darcy was pretty awful for a long while. And Anne DeBourgh was horrible. And I mean horrible! I kinda wish it hadn't taken Darcy so long to see the light. Really I wanted Elizabeth to tell him off instead of being so accommodating and constantly apologizing for what she did wrong. Yes, she should apologize but he was oblivious to his own faults. Anyway, it was a long time before Darcy discovered his own error that started everything. It was a relief when it finally came. And a happily-ever-after was brought about in the end, but as Elizabeth says, "But in such cases as these a good memory is unpardonable."
February 23, 2026
Another PP variation, yes please!
Darcy thinks Lizzy accepted him and he is over the moon. But at Rosings things happen, Anne is a monster in this one! Damn she is mad. So Darcy takes Lizzy to London to get away. And she has not told him yet. And there is not really time for it as more and more learn that they are engaged. Also, isnt he kind of nice! The more she learns the harder she falls.
But the drama! Ack the drama, well all know things can not last. So we are left with a mad Anne, a upset Darcy and Lizzy just trying.
Danger too. I wanted to scream at them. Wake up!!
I really like this one. They have to fight for it-
Great narration too
Darcy thinks Lizzy accepted him and he is over the moon. But at Rosings things happen, Anne is a monster in this one! Damn she is mad. So Darcy takes Lizzy to London to get away. And she has not told him yet. And there is not really time for it as more and more learn that they are engaged. Also, isnt he kind of nice! The more she learns the harder she falls.
But the drama! Ack the drama, well all know things can not last. So we are left with a mad Anne, a upset Darcy and Lizzy just trying.
Danger too. I wanted to scream at them. Wake up!!
I really like this one. They have to fight for it-
Great narration too
August 27, 2025
Amy D’Orazio delivers a captivating page-turner. Elizabeth and Darcy like you’ve never seen them—caught in misunderstandings, secret feelings, and a forced marriage that’ll keep you hooked from Kent to London.
"I daresay the notion of her...admittedly staid elder brother being run away with his feelings has quite intrigued her," he explained with a self-deprecating grin. "She thinks you must be some magical creature, and for myself—"
He took her hand again and placed a kiss on the back of it. "I surely cannot disabuse her of the notion. After all, you have definitely enchanted me."
Elizabeth answered that with only an awkward half-laugh. (Chapter 9)
This fresh reimagining of “Pride and Prejudice” explores their evolving dynamic with sharp wit, heart-pounding romance, and unexpected tenderness. The journey from enemies to lovers, filled with humor and emotional depth, feels both believable and deeply engaging. “An Offer of Marriage” is pure Regency romance magic, and fans of Austen and historical romance alike will be utterly enchanted by D’Orazio’s masterful storytelling.
"I daresay the notion of her...admittedly staid elder brother being run away with his feelings has quite intrigued her," he explained with a self-deprecating grin. "She thinks you must be some magical creature, and for myself—"
He took her hand again and placed a kiss on the back of it. "I surely cannot disabuse her of the notion. After all, you have definitely enchanted me."
Elizabeth answered that with only an awkward half-laugh. (Chapter 9)
This fresh reimagining of “Pride and Prejudice” explores their evolving dynamic with sharp wit, heart-pounding romance, and unexpected tenderness. The journey from enemies to lovers, filled with humor and emotional depth, feels both believable and deeply engaging. “An Offer of Marriage” is pure Regency romance magic, and fans of Austen and historical romance alike will be utterly enchanted by D’Orazio’s masterful storytelling.
August 29, 2025
Amazing
This book was amazing! I found myself hooked and wanting to read it all in one day. The twists and turns, the revelations, the build up of angst, the reconciliation...all so masterfully and beautifully done. This author truly has a way with words. She writes in a way that the reader truly feels the emotions right along with Elizabeth and Darcy. And Saye! What can I say about Saye...I look forward to seeing him pop up in all of D'Orazio's books almost as much as our dear couple!
This book was amazing! I found myself hooked and wanting to read it all in one day. The twists and turns, the revelations, the build up of angst, the reconciliation...all so masterfully and beautifully done. This author truly has a way with words. She writes in a way that the reader truly feels the emotions right along with Elizabeth and Darcy. And Saye! What can I say about Saye...I look forward to seeing him pop up in all of D'Orazio's books almost as much as our dear couple!
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