A country ball, a violent storm, and a passion that defies propriety.
When a violent storm strands the Bennet sisters at Netherfield Park following a country ball, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the last man she ever thought she could tolerate—the proud, reserved Mr. Darcy.
As rain lashes the windows and roads become impassable, close quarters and chance encounters reveal surprising depths to the man Elizabeth had so quickly judged. Midnight conversations in dimly lit corridors. Dawn meetings in the library that go far beyond literary discussion. Each stolen moment challenges her preconceptions and ignites a connection neither expected.
But what begins in the intimate confines of a storm-bound estate must eventually face the harsh light of day. When the roads clear and they return to their separate lives, can their newfound understanding survive family expectations, societal pressures, and their own lingering pride and prejudice?
A passionate Pride and Prejudice variation that reimagines Jane Austen's beloved couple's journey from antagonism to affection.
Author's This Pride and Prejudice variation contains intimate romantic elements that Jane Austen's original characters would never have engaged in. Readers are invited to enjoy this steamy reimagining with the appropriate suspension of disbelief regarding Regency-era propriety, as we explore the passionate possibilities between literature's most beloved couple.
As many steamy P&P variations border on vulgarity and towards the obscene, this variation sets itself apart from others that it focuses on emotions and sentiments leading to physical intimacies that lovers may engage in while in discovering feelings for each other and while in the thrones of engagement. Mr. Darcy is less reserved and more open, while Elizabeth is rather bold and passionate.
While the Netherfield ball is set in motion, a snowstorm causes constraints for the guests to travel to their respective homes. The Bingely household extends hospitality and the opportunity for the guests to settle themselves until the roads outside become passable.
During their stay in Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet encounters an altered Fitzwilliam Darcy in the library. There, he reveals a gentleman of more depth and feeling, a less prideful and arrogant man, who, after letting go of personal restraint, divulges early on his attraction and feelings for Elizabeth. To her surprise and dismay, what began as animosity towards the gentleman thaws into curiosity, respect and the willingness to give in to his, as well as her own, passions. What began as a mutual exploration of physical intimacies blossoms into an understanding of mutual affection and the promise of things to come when they allow to nurture their feelings towards each other. What results is a discovery of mutual respect, admiration and eventual love.
Presented in Elizabeth’s point-of-view, this is a well-worded and edited variation. Praises to the author for a classy manner of presenting a steamy variation without the lovers anticipating their marriage vows. This readers finds herself looking forward to reading more works by this author, curious as to what she would come up next.
The romantic tension in this book is beautiful with nothing deserving the word steamy besides looks across the room. There are private meetings and kissing while being honest about feelings and forgiveness on their road to happily ever after.
However, the world built around the couple was inconsistent to the point of distracting me. If you are stranded at someone's house, how could you have a selection of dresses to consider? How is there enough food and space for everyone if they are stuck in the house?