The Marriage Game: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel

by AnnaMarie Wallace

It’s time for Georgiana’s debut, so the Darcys are off to London for the Season. The Bingleys are coming to London as well, in the hopes of getting Caroline Bingley married off at long last! Elizabeth agrees (with some trepidation) to include Caroline in the social activities planned for Georgiana, in the hope that Caroline will find a husband in the Darcys’ wider social circle.

Can Caroline learn some manners at long last? Can Georgiana overcome her shyness in order to win the Earl of her dreams? Happily, Mrs. Annesley is on hand to teach the young ladies the rules of the Marriage Game!

Genres: Romance

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2025

Reviews

[Terri M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun sequel to P&P. The Darcy’s are ready to launch Georgiana in her first season in London. The Bingleys, meanwhile, are at their wits end about what to do with Caroline. Elizabeth, being sympathetic to Jane’s plight, offers to help with inviting Caroline to some events during the season to give her an opportunity to find a husband.

Georgiana starts the season as timid and shy as ever. Will she “take” if she can’t find some confidence? Caroline starts as her usual nasty, social-climbing self. Is she destined to remain a spinster in her brother’s home? Then Mrs Annesley comes to the rescue and teaches the young women “the marriage game.”

This is a fun, romp of a book and lovely to see the personal development of two very different young ladies.

[Terri Conley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did like this book but there was not enough of E&D for me.
Don't really care about Caroline at all.

[J.C. Plummer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a story that focuses on secondary characters (Georgiana and Caroline), and it takes place after the Darcys and the Bingleys have been married for a couple of years. The Darcys and the Bingleys are still childless, which was surprising, and no one seemed to be worried about it, as it was never mentioned.

The story focuses on Georgiana becoming more confidant and Caroline becoming more likable. While Georgiana’s story progressed in a reasonable way, Caroline’s personality changed drastically, seemingly overnight. It was jarring and difficult to believe.

It’s a story full of drawing room visits, taking tea, and attending balls. In other words, most of the story describes various groups of women talking to each other about other women and about eligible men. The plot meandered along and lacked a recognizable story arc. It was a low angst, low energy, tedious story.

There were fewer errors than previous books by this author, although how any editor/prereader could read that it’s “three miles from Longbourn to Pemberley” and not catch the error is a mystery to me.

I consider the low point in the story to be when Bingley decides he doesn’t care if Caroline marries a gambler; he just wants to get rid of her. Then “angelic” Jane tells him that he cannot let her marry a gambler because he’ll go through her money, and then they’ll be financially responsible for her again. In other words, neither of them cares about Caroline except as it impacts them personally. This is not a good look for the Bingleys, especially Charles. I was appalled.

At GR, 2-stars = it was okay.

[Allison Ripley-Duggan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

It’s time for Georgiana’s debut, so the Darcys are off to London for the Season. The Bingleys are coming to London as well, in the hopes of getting Caroline Bingley married off at long last! Elizabeth agrees (with some trepidation) to include Caroline in the social activities planned for Georgiana, in the hope that Caroline will find a husband in the Darcys’ wider social circle.
Can Caroline learn some manners at long last? Can Georgiana overcome her shyness in order to win the Earl of her dreams? Happily, Mrs. Annesley is on hand to teach the young ladies the rules of the Marriage Game. 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.

[Keri Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

you will.love this book!

This is one of the best Pride and Prejudice variations I have ever read - I have a new favorite author! Her character development and plots are wonderful - I can’t wait to read the rest of her books. And thank you, for having your books on Kindle Unlimited, so that I can accord to read them. Very grateful.

[Elizabeth Swing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! I get upset when JAFF authors either do not know or ignore the rules of society. However, this author not only followed the rules and expectations of the period, but explained them to the reader, so we understood why there were consequences and also show the inequity of the sexes. The fact that this book comes after the conclusion of P & P, allows the story to flow without insulting Jane Austen's books. It was believable and moved through events without dragging. Caroline's transformation was believable as well.

[CEK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining

Funny, witty, and light storytelling, where Georgiana and Caroline spend a season in London. Georgiana grows up and Caroline learns to become a real woman instead of a shrew. Low angst, sweet romance, good characterization, and highly entertaining!

[DIANA GALVAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprising Caroline redemption story!

I know we all love to hate Caroline, but this works surprisingly gives her some depth and a self awareness arc with delightful Darcy and Lizzy interactions.