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Requirements for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
She told herself she hated the man who ruined her sister’s happiness. But anything could happen when she’s forced to spend two weeks under his roof…
Elizabeth Bennet holds a grudge. Fleeing her mother’s displeasure over a jilted suitor, the frustrated young lady heads to London to join her aunt and uncle for the winter. But when she sprains her ankle outside the home of the handsome gentleman who ruined her beloved sister’s happiness, the spirited wit is dismayed to hear she can’t be moved for two weeks.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is horrified by his own heart’s yearnings. But calling upon his younger sister to act as a chaperone, he nobly offers his residence as a place for the beautiful woman to recuperate. And when the two ladies start matchmaking to find Elizabeth a husband, the wealthy landowner hopes it will quash the temptation to propose once and for all.
Shocked by how well they get along, Elizabeth realizes her chivalrous host is the ideal fit for her list of qualities necessary in a spouse. But with her uncouth family still nagging at Darcy’s sense of propriety, he defaults to the harsh honesty that already caused their ugly rift.
Will they compare secret notes and discover a delightful happily ever after?This is a full length, low angst, kisses-only variation.
Elizabeth Bennet holds a grudge. Fleeing her mother’s displeasure over a jilted suitor, the frustrated young lady heads to London to join her aunt and uncle for the winter. But when she sprains her ankle outside the home of the handsome gentleman who ruined her beloved sister’s happiness, the spirited wit is dismayed to hear she can’t be moved for two weeks.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is horrified by his own heart’s yearnings. But calling upon his younger sister to act as a chaperone, he nobly offers his residence as a place for the beautiful woman to recuperate. And when the two ladies start matchmaking to find Elizabeth a husband, the wealthy landowner hopes it will quash the temptation to propose once and for all.
Shocked by how well they get along, Elizabeth realizes her chivalrous host is the ideal fit for her list of qualities necessary in a spouse. But with her uncouth family still nagging at Darcy’s sense of propriety, he defaults to the harsh honesty that already caused their ugly rift.
Will they compare secret notes and discover a delightful happily ever after?This is a full length, low angst, kisses-only variation.
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Published September 2, 2025
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September 20, 2025
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars.
The trope is forced proximity. Elizabeth is jostled by some passing rude men and falls on ice while in London with Jane and aunt Gardiner. Colonel Fitzwilliam "just happens" to witness the fall and when she finds she cannot walk, he picks her up and takes her to his nearby cousin's house, where a doctor states she cannot be moved for two weeks. Of course, that house is Darcy's. Georgiana and Mrs. Annesley are called to stay there as chaperones for those weeks. A friendship soon forms between Elizabeth and Georgiana.
Georgiana comes up with a plan to matchmake for Elizabeth and they compose a list of requirements for a husband. Darcy invites three friends to meet her who might fit the bill. He is, of course, fighting his attraction, formed when he stayed at Netherfield. When one of these potential suitors seems to meet some characteristics on the list, Darcy realizes he is fighting a losing battle with his heart. However, he states his drawbacks to the match to Fitzwilliam. Elizabeth overhears him. Having had to rely on him to carry her from place to place in the house now becomes an onerous requirement and she seeks a cane to help her navigate her way around.
Some of my favorite parts of this story are Elizabeth seeing Darcy's bare forearms and being enchanted by the sight and when Elizabeth finally learns (as does the reader) what is on his list of requirements for his perfect wife!
I have enjoyed all of this author's books and also recommend this one.
The trope is forced proximity. Elizabeth is jostled by some passing rude men and falls on ice while in London with Jane and aunt Gardiner. Colonel Fitzwilliam "just happens" to witness the fall and when she finds she cannot walk, he picks her up and takes her to his nearby cousin's house, where a doctor states she cannot be moved for two weeks. Of course, that house is Darcy's. Georgiana and Mrs. Annesley are called to stay there as chaperones for those weeks. A friendship soon forms between Elizabeth and Georgiana.
Georgiana comes up with a plan to matchmake for Elizabeth and they compose a list of requirements for a husband. Darcy invites three friends to meet her who might fit the bill. He is, of course, fighting his attraction, formed when he stayed at Netherfield. When one of these potential suitors seems to meet some characteristics on the list, Darcy realizes he is fighting a losing battle with his heart. However, he states his drawbacks to the match to Fitzwilliam. Elizabeth overhears him. Having had to rely on him to carry her from place to place in the house now becomes an onerous requirement and she seeks a cane to help her navigate her way around.
Some of my favorite parts of this story are Elizabeth seeing Darcy's bare forearms and being enchanted by the sight and when Elizabeth finally learns (as does the reader) what is on his list of requirements for his perfect wife!
I have enjoyed all of this author's books and also recommend this one.
September 2, 2025
Of Ankle Injuries and Eligible Bachelors
She’s stuck in his house. He’s helping her find a husband. What could possibly go wrong in this smart, sweet, and irresistibly romantic story from Heather Moll?
Requirements for Love is a warm and witty story that drops Elizabeth Bennet directly into the heart of Darcy’s world—and his household. It all kicks off when a helpful stranger (Colonel Fitzwilliam) rescues Elizabeth on the street outside Gunter’s due to a badly sprained ankle and carries her to ‘his cousin’s’ house located nearby. The result? Doctor’s orders—she can’t be moved for a fortnight!
To help pass the time, at Georgiana’s prompting, the new friends come up with a list of requirements that Elizabeth’s ideal husband should possess. Georgiana then urges Darcy to help Elizabeth find a suitable match from among his friends, even as he struggles with his own feelings for her while she’s living under his own roof. Elizabeth goes along with their scheme, but begins to realize that what she seeks in a husband might just be right in front of her. Darcy is mostly fine with his matchmaking efforts—until one of his pals decides he’s interested.
Heather Moll shows a genuine love for writing romance in this low-angst, kisses-only variation. She gives readers a version of Darcy who is more sociable than usual, yet every bit as earnest and adorably awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. Elizabeth is, as ever, spirited, teasing, and clever. And yes, the rolled-up shirt sleeves scene deserves its own fan club.
Forced proximity is a favourite trope of mine, and watching ODC build a genuine friendship, find mutual respect, and experience just the right touch of romantic tension are not to be missed. And Darcy’s own list reveal is a real hand-to-heart ‘awww’ moment.
Heather Moll has once again given me a ‘must-read’ story to savour and add to my re-read stack.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased the published version for my Kindle library.
She’s stuck in his house. He’s helping her find a husband. What could possibly go wrong in this smart, sweet, and irresistibly romantic story from Heather Moll?
Requirements for Love is a warm and witty story that drops Elizabeth Bennet directly into the heart of Darcy’s world—and his household. It all kicks off when a helpful stranger (Colonel Fitzwilliam) rescues Elizabeth on the street outside Gunter’s due to a badly sprained ankle and carries her to ‘his cousin’s’ house located nearby. The result? Doctor’s orders—she can’t be moved for a fortnight!
To help pass the time, at Georgiana’s prompting, the new friends come up with a list of requirements that Elizabeth’s ideal husband should possess. Georgiana then urges Darcy to help Elizabeth find a suitable match from among his friends, even as he struggles with his own feelings for her while she’s living under his own roof. Elizabeth goes along with their scheme, but begins to realize that what she seeks in a husband might just be right in front of her. Darcy is mostly fine with his matchmaking efforts—until one of his pals decides he’s interested.
Heather Moll shows a genuine love for writing romance in this low-angst, kisses-only variation. She gives readers a version of Darcy who is more sociable than usual, yet every bit as earnest and adorably awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. Elizabeth is, as ever, spirited, teasing, and clever. And yes, the rolled-up shirt sleeves scene deserves its own fan club.
Forced proximity is a favourite trope of mine, and watching ODC build a genuine friendship, find mutual respect, and experience just the right touch of romantic tension are not to be missed. And Darcy’s own list reveal is a real hand-to-heart ‘awww’ moment.
Heather Moll has once again given me a ‘must-read’ story to savour and add to my re-read stack.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased the published version for my Kindle library.
September 19, 2025
Well written, but......
After the Bingleys and Darcy abandon Netherfield, Jane and Elizabeth are in London at the Gardiner's after Christmas. While shopping with her aunt, some thoughtless men cause Elizabeth to slip on some ice and sprain her ankle. A man, who turns out to be Colonel Fitzwilliam, carries Elizabeth to the nearby Darcy House. When Elizabeth discovers Darcy there, she's dismayed and mortified, since he's the last person she'd ever want to inconvenience with her presence, especially after the doctor declares that she must remain there for two weeks. Elizabeth dislikes Darcy, and believes that he feels the same about her. Darcy has Georgiana and her companion act as chaperones, and Elizabeth strikes up a friendship with Georgiana based upon a scheme to find the perfect husband for Elizabeth.
I like this author, but this book isn't one of her better creations. It's very well written. However, so much about the story and characters just felt contrived and wrong. The premise is very odd, particularly the thought of timid Georgiana Darcy wanting to play matchmaker for a woman who's a complete stranger. I just couldn't buy such a contrived circumstance. Worse than that, I didn't at all like the Elizabeth character. Her manners seemed atrocious, and way too much like a Caroline Bingley. Her first words to Georgiana after being introduced were to ask if Georgiana had many beaux. Really??!!! I couldn't think of a worse opening, and in front of her brother to boot! There were so many situations where Elizabeth seemed more bratty than polite, in light of her position as an unexpected guest in a gentleman's home.
I imagine Elizabeth's impertinence was supposed to be expected or amusing, but it fell flat for me. Although well written, I don't recommend this book.
After the Bingleys and Darcy abandon Netherfield, Jane and Elizabeth are in London at the Gardiner's after Christmas. While shopping with her aunt, some thoughtless men cause Elizabeth to slip on some ice and sprain her ankle. A man, who turns out to be Colonel Fitzwilliam, carries Elizabeth to the nearby Darcy House. When Elizabeth discovers Darcy there, she's dismayed and mortified, since he's the last person she'd ever want to inconvenience with her presence, especially after the doctor declares that she must remain there for two weeks. Elizabeth dislikes Darcy, and believes that he feels the same about her. Darcy has Georgiana and her companion act as chaperones, and Elizabeth strikes up a friendship with Georgiana based upon a scheme to find the perfect husband for Elizabeth.
I like this author, but this book isn't one of her better creations. It's very well written. However, so much about the story and characters just felt contrived and wrong. The premise is very odd, particularly the thought of timid Georgiana Darcy wanting to play matchmaker for a woman who's a complete stranger. I just couldn't buy such a contrived circumstance. Worse than that, I didn't at all like the Elizabeth character. Her manners seemed atrocious, and way too much like a Caroline Bingley. Her first words to Georgiana after being introduced were to ask if Georgiana had many beaux. Really??!!! I couldn't think of a worse opening, and in front of her brother to boot! There were so many situations where Elizabeth seemed more bratty than polite, in light of her position as an unexpected guest in a gentleman's home.
I imagine Elizabeth's impertinence was supposed to be expected or amusing, but it fell flat for me. Although well written, I don't recommend this book.
July 31, 2025
ARC REVIEW- REQUIREMENTS FOR LOVE
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: Kisses Only
Tropes:
💚Pride and Prejudice variation
💚Forced Proximity
💚Caretaking
💚Miscommunication
💚Low angst
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Thanks to Heather Moll for the ARC! I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Heather has done it again. She continues to be one of the only authors that can get away with writing a kisses only story and have me EAT IT UP. Pride and Prejudice variations continue to be my absolute guilty pleasure and I can't get enough of these characters. For all the variations I've read and including Jane Austen's masterpiece, Heather Moll is still able to find new and interesting ways to navigate our dear couple through a story.
Elizabeth and Jane are in London, staying with the Gardiner's for the winter. Jane is still nursing her broken heart after Bingley quit Netherfield. She calls on Caroline and Mrs. Hurst, feeling even more low afterwards. On the way home, Elizabeth slips on some ice and sprains her ankle. A kind stranger, our beloved Col. Fitz assists her to his cousin's home and sends for the surgeon. Ahhh Darcy and Lizzie meet again!
This story is so addicting. I loved seeing them air out their differences and come to understand one another better. A genuine friendship and admiration for each other, especially on Lizzie's end, forms and soon enough, they're in looooove. But it wouldn't be P&P without some miscommunication and Darcy putting his foot in his mouth, again!
Then there is the side plot of Georgiana assisting Elizabeth with coming up with a "list of requirements" for her future husband. Darcy is tasked with finding some eligible friends of his to come visit Elizabeth, much to his chagrin. It is entertaining at first, as the first couple of gentleman are definitely not for her. But bachelor number 3, Captain Peck, is charming and amiable. He could be a real contender!
If you love Pride and Prejudice, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth or even just historical romance, check this one out. I read this entire book in one sitting and could not put it down! Heather knows what she is doing and always delivers an amazing story that makes you fall in love with these characters all over again.
Requirements for Love is available for pre-order and releases on September 2nd!
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: Kisses Only
Tropes:
💚Pride and Prejudice variation
💚Forced Proximity
💚Caretaking
💚Miscommunication
💚Low angst
________________
Thanks to Heather Moll for the ARC! I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
________________
Heather has done it again. She continues to be one of the only authors that can get away with writing a kisses only story and have me EAT IT UP. Pride and Prejudice variations continue to be my absolute guilty pleasure and I can't get enough of these characters. For all the variations I've read and including Jane Austen's masterpiece, Heather Moll is still able to find new and interesting ways to navigate our dear couple through a story.
Elizabeth and Jane are in London, staying with the Gardiner's for the winter. Jane is still nursing her broken heart after Bingley quit Netherfield. She calls on Caroline and Mrs. Hurst, feeling even more low afterwards. On the way home, Elizabeth slips on some ice and sprains her ankle. A kind stranger, our beloved Col. Fitz assists her to his cousin's home and sends for the surgeon. Ahhh Darcy and Lizzie meet again!
This story is so addicting. I loved seeing them air out their differences and come to understand one another better. A genuine friendship and admiration for each other, especially on Lizzie's end, forms and soon enough, they're in looooove. But it wouldn't be P&P without some miscommunication and Darcy putting his foot in his mouth, again!
Then there is the side plot of Georgiana assisting Elizabeth with coming up with a "list of requirements" for her future husband. Darcy is tasked with finding some eligible friends of his to come visit Elizabeth, much to his chagrin. It is entertaining at first, as the first couple of gentleman are definitely not for her. But bachelor number 3, Captain Peck, is charming and amiable. He could be a real contender!
If you love Pride and Prejudice, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth or even just historical romance, check this one out. I read this entire book in one sitting and could not put it down! Heather knows what she is doing and always delivers an amazing story that makes you fall in love with these characters all over again.
Requirements for Love is available for pre-order and releases on September 2nd!
September 7, 2025
This was a lovely book I really enjoyed it.
Very romantic.
Very romantic.
September 4, 2025
Review Published at:
https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpre...
In Requirements for Love, Elizabeth Bennet takes a bad fall in London and is carried to the nearest house without realizing it belongs to Mr. Darcy. When the doctor orders her to stay put until she recovers, she finds herself stranded under the same roof as the man she still blames for Jane’s heartbreak. This triggers a forced proximity filled with awkward encounters, unexpected friendships, and a slow unraveling of long held assumptions between Elizabeth and Darcy. With Georgiana stepping in as matchmaker, determined to find Elizabeth a husband, our dear couple is forced to admit they are in fact perfect for each other.
I absolutely loved the forced proximity scenario that allowed Darcy and Elizabeth not only to interact frequently but also to have meaningful conversations that allowed them to get to know each other much better. Staying for so long at Darcy’s house allowed Elizabeth to see a completely different side of Darcy and to fall in love with him.
Darcy was somewhat different from canon, much more sociable and relaxed, but I loved it. The combination of intelligence, generosity, and even a more casual side (yes, the famous forearms are also part of the charm) made him irresistible, and it was easy to understand why Elizabeth would come to see him as the perfect match, even meeting every one of her “requirements” for a husband (you'll understand this once you read the book 😊).
Their dialogues and interactions were meaningful, and as the story progressed, we started witnessing some intense and swoon-worthy moments. I loved how natural and believable their character development and misunderstandings were, they contributed to a beautiful love story. Plus, the pacing was perfect too; the book is very well written and there wasn’t a dull moment in it😊
Some of the secondary characters were interesting, especially because they allowed Elizabeth and Darcy to see how perfect they are for one another, and Georgiana’s relationship with Elizabeth was also endearing, but this book was all about Elizabeth and Darcy! Its main focus is their relationship, and Heather Moll did an incredible job developing their romance.
I truly loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet, low-angst, and romantic variation that lets Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship take center stage.
https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpre...
In Requirements for Love, Elizabeth Bennet takes a bad fall in London and is carried to the nearest house without realizing it belongs to Mr. Darcy. When the doctor orders her to stay put until she recovers, she finds herself stranded under the same roof as the man she still blames for Jane’s heartbreak. This triggers a forced proximity filled with awkward encounters, unexpected friendships, and a slow unraveling of long held assumptions between Elizabeth and Darcy. With Georgiana stepping in as matchmaker, determined to find Elizabeth a husband, our dear couple is forced to admit they are in fact perfect for each other.
I absolutely loved the forced proximity scenario that allowed Darcy and Elizabeth not only to interact frequently but also to have meaningful conversations that allowed them to get to know each other much better. Staying for so long at Darcy’s house allowed Elizabeth to see a completely different side of Darcy and to fall in love with him.
Darcy was somewhat different from canon, much more sociable and relaxed, but I loved it. The combination of intelligence, generosity, and even a more casual side (yes, the famous forearms are also part of the charm) made him irresistible, and it was easy to understand why Elizabeth would come to see him as the perfect match, even meeting every one of her “requirements” for a husband (you'll understand this once you read the book 😊).
Their dialogues and interactions were meaningful, and as the story progressed, we started witnessing some intense and swoon-worthy moments. I loved how natural and believable their character development and misunderstandings were, they contributed to a beautiful love story. Plus, the pacing was perfect too; the book is very well written and there wasn’t a dull moment in it😊
Some of the secondary characters were interesting, especially because they allowed Elizabeth and Darcy to see how perfect they are for one another, and Georgiana’s relationship with Elizabeth was also endearing, but this book was all about Elizabeth and Darcy! Its main focus is their relationship, and Heather Moll did an incredible job developing their romance.
I truly loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet, low-angst, and romantic variation that lets Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship take center stage.
July 31, 2025
I recieved an ARC of this book.
What can I say... rolled up shirt sleeves? My heart was fluttering more than Mrs Bennet's handkerchief!
I can neither confirm, nor deny that I shouted out loud in joy when I read Darcy's list of requirements.
I will however admit that I was unable to stop smiling from that moment until the very end of the book... Then I opened it from the start to read it all again (Still smiling!)
What can I say... rolled up shirt sleeves? My heart was fluttering more than Mrs Bennet's handkerchief!
I can neither confirm, nor deny that I shouted out loud in joy when I read Darcy's list of requirements.
I will however admit that I was unable to stop smiling from that moment until the very end of the book... Then I opened it from the start to read it all again (Still smiling!)
September 11, 2025
Heather Moll is one of my favs when it comes to P&P variations so needless to say I was very excited to hear she was coming out with new book. Beyond always loving Moll's twists on the classics, her latest, Requirements for Love, features a good dose of forced proximity and Darcy taking care of an injured Elizabeth, so what's not to love!
Requirements for Love takes place shortly after Darcy has returned to London from his sojourn at Netherfield, desperate to forget the feelings that a certain lively and impertinent young lady from Meryton has inspired. Of course, fate has other plans as Elizabeth, who has joined Jane in London to visit the Gardiners, is injured and rescued by none other than Colonel Fitzwilliam and brought to his cousin's nearby home to rest and recover.
To say that things are uncomfortable at the start is an understatement, but I love that Moll's choice of a forced proximity gives Darcy and Elizabeth no choice but to work through some of the more painful and difficult aspects of their prejudices and misunderstandings of one another. I adored being able to witness Darcy in his home element and how very quickly he sought to make Elizabeth feel welcome.
Of course nothing is ever easy, as Darcy and Elizabeth still grapple with old hurts and the ramifications of Darcy's unchecked honesty about the Bennett family. As much as I love Darcy, he still has much to learn and in some ways is his own worst enemy.
Moll does a nice job of balancing some of the angst and tension between our main couple, by having Georgiana focused on setting up Elizabeth with one of Darcy's friends and getting her to articulate just what she is looking for in a husband. Much to Darcy's chagrin, watching Elizabeth be courted by a potential suitor is the last thing that he wants but may be just want he needs to get out of his own way and lay his heart bare to the one woman he loves. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate Elizabeth's appreciation for a good set of manly forearms....I feel you lady!
This book was so fun with just a dash of angst and I highly recommend any Austen lover jump right into it!
Requirements for Love takes place shortly after Darcy has returned to London from his sojourn at Netherfield, desperate to forget the feelings that a certain lively and impertinent young lady from Meryton has inspired. Of course, fate has other plans as Elizabeth, who has joined Jane in London to visit the Gardiners, is injured and rescued by none other than Colonel Fitzwilliam and brought to his cousin's nearby home to rest and recover.
To say that things are uncomfortable at the start is an understatement, but I love that Moll's choice of a forced proximity gives Darcy and Elizabeth no choice but to work through some of the more painful and difficult aspects of their prejudices and misunderstandings of one another. I adored being able to witness Darcy in his home element and how very quickly he sought to make Elizabeth feel welcome.
Of course nothing is ever easy, as Darcy and Elizabeth still grapple with old hurts and the ramifications of Darcy's unchecked honesty about the Bennett family. As much as I love Darcy, he still has much to learn and in some ways is his own worst enemy.
Moll does a nice job of balancing some of the angst and tension between our main couple, by having Georgiana focused on setting up Elizabeth with one of Darcy's friends and getting her to articulate just what she is looking for in a husband. Much to Darcy's chagrin, watching Elizabeth be courted by a potential suitor is the last thing that he wants but may be just want he needs to get out of his own way and lay his heart bare to the one woman he loves. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate Elizabeth's appreciation for a good set of manly forearms....I feel you lady!
This book was so fun with just a dash of angst and I highly recommend any Austen lover jump right into it!
September 6, 2025
Review also posted on my blog
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Fitzwilliam Darcy is infatuated with Elizabeth Bennet. However, he believes that her lower status and dreadful family make her unsuitable to be Mrs Darcy.
So Darcy flees her company and returns to London, hoping his regard will diminish.
While staying with Aunt and Uncle Gardiner, Elizabeth is jostled and loses her footing on an icy street. A gentleman comes to her rescue.
Both Elizabeth and Darcy are shocked, when the gentleman carries Elizabeth into Darcy's house.
A badly sprained ankle requires Elizabeth to remain for two weeks.
Georgiana Darcy comes to chaperone and develops a lasting friendship.
She decides to distract Elizabeth by attempting to matchmake. First they must establish her list of requirements for love.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is torn between his duty telling him Elizabeth is not suitable and his passion for her.
Two weeks in close company with Darcy, allows Elizabeth to understand his decency and character but is his friendship enough?
This is a really enjoyable variation, with sweet interactions between the couple, although they both exhibit wilful misunderstanding.
Highly recommended.
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/...
Fitzwilliam Darcy is infatuated with Elizabeth Bennet. However, he believes that her lower status and dreadful family make her unsuitable to be Mrs Darcy.
So Darcy flees her company and returns to London, hoping his regard will diminish.
While staying with Aunt and Uncle Gardiner, Elizabeth is jostled and loses her footing on an icy street. A gentleman comes to her rescue.
Both Elizabeth and Darcy are shocked, when the gentleman carries Elizabeth into Darcy's house.
A badly sprained ankle requires Elizabeth to remain for two weeks.
Georgiana Darcy comes to chaperone and develops a lasting friendship.
She decides to distract Elizabeth by attempting to matchmake. First they must establish her list of requirements for love.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is torn between his duty telling him Elizabeth is not suitable and his passion for her.
Two weeks in close company with Darcy, allows Elizabeth to understand his decency and character but is his friendship enough?
This is a really enjoyable variation, with sweet interactions between the couple, although they both exhibit wilful misunderstanding.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
August 4, 2025
“Then when I can stand on two feet and hold a blade, you must teach me.”
Darcy smiled. “Given all I have done to offend you, I do not think it wise to give you a blade.”
She laughed. “I promise to only use my wit against you.”
“Then I am equally threatened.”
I am obsessed with this book. The banter was some of the best I have read in a long time and I’m a sucker for a swoon-worthy Darcy. His list of requirements? Be still my heart!
Heather’s writing is truly clever and captivating. She knows how to draw a reader in so they feel fully immersed in the story. I can’t recommend this book, as well as the other ones, she has written enough!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Darcy smiled. “Given all I have done to offend you, I do not think it wise to give you a blade.”
She laughed. “I promise to only use my wit against you.”
“Then I am equally threatened.”
I am obsessed with this book. The banter was some of the best I have read in a long time and I’m a sucker for a swoon-worthy Darcy. His list of requirements? Be still my heart!
Heather’s writing is truly clever and captivating. She knows how to draw a reader in so they feel fully immersed in the story. I can’t recommend this book, as well as the other ones, she has written enough!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2025
After turning away Mr Collins' offer of marriage, Elizabeth flees to London to stay with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. During an excursion with her aunt she suffers a fall and strains her ankle. As she is not to be moved for a fortnight she is forced to stay at none other than Mr Darcy's house - the house the accident occurred nearby.
For the sake of propriety Darcy asks his sister Georgiana and her companion to stay with them. Georgiana and Elizabeth become fast friends and Georgiana is determined to find Elizabeth a suitable husband during her stay so that the latter can successfully return home to her mother. They compose a list with all necessary requirements. The longer the list gets the more certain Elizabeth is that Darcy may be the one who meets all requirements. While staying at his house she discovers that she may have judged him entirely wrong during their time at Hertfordshire and that she may very well fall in love with him.
Darcy has fled his attraction to the bewitching Miss Elizabeth and now she is forced to stay at his house due to her injury. The two spend much time together and Darcy is more and more sure that she may be the one for him … were not her family thus embarrassing. Unfortunately he tells this to his cousin Richard - with Elizabeth overhearing the conversation.
Can Elizabeth forgive Darcy for his insult to her family? Or will Darcy’s honest opinion cost him the love of his life? Will they find a way to reconcile?
This variation was very well written by the author Heather Moll. I always love her variations and her style of writing. Her books are a must-buy for me. This variation is no exception. I loved it so very much.
The upcoming attraction and tension between Darcy and Elizabeth was so very well written and I loved the theme of Darcy’s rolled up sleeves that runs through the whole book. I celebrated it so much every time it was mentioned ;-) .
Btw I really like the cover and the colors the author used for it.
I always love stories where Darcy and Elizabeth are forced in close proximity. Normally such a situation forces them to come to terms with their misunderstandings and solve the obstacles between them rather fast because they can not run away. This is also the case here. Due to Elizabeth’s forced stay they are much in company and to be polite they need to talk. This talking solves many of the obstacles between them (Wickham and Jane-Bingley for example) and in the end there is only the behaviour of Elizabeth’s family that is standing between them.
Darcy is, most of the time, very much at ease in his own home in Elizabeth’s company. I love that very much. I like that he needs to carry her through his house and that he takes his time to come to know her better and more intensely and intimately. Naturally he falls more and more in love with her. While being at ease and falling more and more in love he begins to flirt with Elizabeth. And Elizabeth begins to fall for him, too, while finally getting to know the real Darcy behind his haughty demeanor. I like that I was also able to see the real Darcy with his humor. I also enjoyed their interactions at the beginning and was so glad that, in the end, they were able to reconcile.
As the story takes place in Darcy's town house there is naturally much page time for ODC. Besides these two only Georgiana has a main part in this story, the Gardiners, Jane, Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam, as well as Darcy's unattached friends are only side characters.
There is no real villain in this story, Georgiana and Elizabeth talk about Wickham but he is not part of the story. Darcy and Elizabeth’s assumptions, beliefs and their behaviour is enough to keep them apart after they seem to have found a way to one another.
If you like to know how a forced stay in Darcy's town house due to a sprained ankle can change the relationship of ODC you should definitely read this excellent book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
For the sake of propriety Darcy asks his sister Georgiana and her companion to stay with them. Georgiana and Elizabeth become fast friends and Georgiana is determined to find Elizabeth a suitable husband during her stay so that the latter can successfully return home to her mother. They compose a list with all necessary requirements. The longer the list gets the more certain Elizabeth is that Darcy may be the one who meets all requirements. While staying at his house she discovers that she may have judged him entirely wrong during their time at Hertfordshire and that she may very well fall in love with him.
Darcy has fled his attraction to the bewitching Miss Elizabeth and now she is forced to stay at his house due to her injury. The two spend much time together and Darcy is more and more sure that she may be the one for him … were not her family thus embarrassing. Unfortunately he tells this to his cousin Richard - with Elizabeth overhearing the conversation.
Can Elizabeth forgive Darcy for his insult to her family? Or will Darcy’s honest opinion cost him the love of his life? Will they find a way to reconcile?
This variation was very well written by the author Heather Moll. I always love her variations and her style of writing. Her books are a must-buy for me. This variation is no exception. I loved it so very much.
The upcoming attraction and tension between Darcy and Elizabeth was so very well written and I loved the theme of Darcy’s rolled up sleeves that runs through the whole book. I celebrated it so much every time it was mentioned ;-) .
Btw I really like the cover and the colors the author used for it.
I always love stories where Darcy and Elizabeth are forced in close proximity. Normally such a situation forces them to come to terms with their misunderstandings and solve the obstacles between them rather fast because they can not run away. This is also the case here. Due to Elizabeth’s forced stay they are much in company and to be polite they need to talk. This talking solves many of the obstacles between them (Wickham and Jane-Bingley for example) and in the end there is only the behaviour of Elizabeth’s family that is standing between them.
Darcy is, most of the time, very much at ease in his own home in Elizabeth’s company. I love that very much. I like that he needs to carry her through his house and that he takes his time to come to know her better and more intensely and intimately. Naturally he falls more and more in love with her. While being at ease and falling more and more in love he begins to flirt with Elizabeth. And Elizabeth begins to fall for him, too, while finally getting to know the real Darcy behind his haughty demeanor. I like that I was also able to see the real Darcy with his humor. I also enjoyed their interactions at the beginning and was so glad that, in the end, they were able to reconcile.
As the story takes place in Darcy's town house there is naturally much page time for ODC. Besides these two only Georgiana has a main part in this story, the Gardiners, Jane, Bingley and Colonel Fitzwilliam, as well as Darcy's unattached friends are only side characters.
There is no real villain in this story, Georgiana and Elizabeth talk about Wickham but he is not part of the story. Darcy and Elizabeth’s assumptions, beliefs and their behaviour is enough to keep them apart after they seem to have found a way to one another.
If you like to know how a forced stay in Darcy's town house due to a sprained ankle can change the relationship of ODC you should definitely read this excellent book.
I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2025
A truly original variation!
A compelling plot unfolds as unforeseen events, including an ungentlemanly man and icy conditions, force our couple to remain at Darcy’s London home for two weeks instead of returning to their relatives, resulting in an intriguing and well-crafted story full of twists. Fully recommended!!
A compelling plot unfolds as unforeseen events, including an ungentlemanly man and icy conditions, force our couple to remain at Darcy’s London home for two weeks instead of returning to their relatives, resulting in an intriguing and well-crafted story full of twists. Fully recommended!!
September 26, 2025
I loved this so much.
What a very clever forced proximity, meet again-cute story. A strong part of this plot was that it had very few canon characters in the foreground. Parents and sisters were there in the background and played some unfortunate importance but we didn’t have to see or hear them. The intimacy of just Georgiana and Mrs Annesley and Elizabeth together, and Mr Darcy often present made for the easy growth of friendship, and the uneasy growth of feelings between our dear couple. The new characters that showed up added to the romantic tension, and helped confirm the unacknowledged emotions the principles were struggling with.
One huge foot in mouth incident brought everything to a screeching halt and enabled one of the new characters to begin wooing Elizabeth in earnest. Oh, jealousy…. Darcy had a bumbling stumbling road to enough humility to be honest with Elizabeth. But he first had to be honest with himself. With a great deal of help from Colonel Fitzwilliam. I thought the He/She doesn’t want me anymore was stretched out a wee bit too much, but I’ll read it again in a heartbeat.
The proposal was great! Highly recommended.
What a very clever forced proximity, meet again-cute story. A strong part of this plot was that it had very few canon characters in the foreground. Parents and sisters were there in the background and played some unfortunate importance but we didn’t have to see or hear them. The intimacy of just Georgiana and Mrs Annesley and Elizabeth together, and Mr Darcy often present made for the easy growth of friendship, and the uneasy growth of feelings between our dear couple. The new characters that showed up added to the romantic tension, and helped confirm the unacknowledged emotions the principles were struggling with.
One huge foot in mouth incident brought everything to a screeching halt and enabled one of the new characters to begin wooing Elizabeth in earnest. Oh, jealousy…. Darcy had a bumbling stumbling road to enough humility to be honest with Elizabeth. But he first had to be honest with himself. With a great deal of help from Colonel Fitzwilliam. I thought the He/She doesn’t want me anymore was stretched out a wee bit too much, but I’ll read it again in a heartbeat.
The proposal was great! Highly recommended.
October 4, 2025
Requirements for Liking a Book
After an accident, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself forced to stay at Mr. Darcy's house in London and spends time not only with him but also with Georgiana, who decides to find her a husband.
To this end, they create a list of requirements for an ideal husband and ask Mr. Darcy for help.
What happens is that the additional time Elizabeth and Darcy spend together will allow them to get to know each other better, but will also reveal unpleasant, hard-to-accept truths about themselves and those close to them.
How can you not love another book where the author manages to maintain the requirement of staying true to the essence of the characters while simultaneously presenting their feelings so clearly, bringing so much emotion?
I finished the book a while ago and I'm still smiling. What else is there to say?
After an accident, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself forced to stay at Mr. Darcy's house in London and spends time not only with him but also with Georgiana, who decides to find her a husband.
To this end, they create a list of requirements for an ideal husband and ask Mr. Darcy for help.
What happens is that the additional time Elizabeth and Darcy spend together will allow them to get to know each other better, but will also reveal unpleasant, hard-to-accept truths about themselves and those close to them.
How can you not love another book where the author manages to maintain the requirement of staying true to the essence of the characters while simultaneously presenting their feelings so clearly, bringing so much emotion?
I finished the book a while ago and I'm still smiling. What else is there to say?
October 9, 2025
What do you think is the most important requirement in a relationship? For me, I think honesty is high on the list.
Elizabeth Bennet is visiting her Aunt and Uncle in London. Her sister Jane is hoping to reunite with Charles Bingley, a young man she had fallen in love with who has left the neighborhood before an expected proposal. Elizabeth slips on ice after being jostled by some young men and hurts her ankle. A kind gentleman that witnesses the incident takes her to his nearby cousin’s house. His cousin is Mr. Darcy, a man that Elizabeth is prejudiced against. Will these two grow to a better understanding while she must stay as his place for two weeks?
My thoughts on this novel:
• Requirements for Love is a Pride and Prejudice variation. The characters are true to Austen’s creation and were a joy to read about.
• I loved the romance. It was great having Elizabeth and Darcy in a forced proximity in the same home. They slowly got to know each other and work through the prejudices that they had. There was great character development. I loved the banter between Elizabeth and Darcy.
• Darcy had to carry Elizabeth from room to room which was very romantic.
• Georgiana and Elizabeth strike up a great friendship. Georgiana helps Elizabeth write up a list of requirements for what she needs in a husband. Georgiana is excited to help matchmake. Darcy invites over some eligible friends but realizes when one seems to be a match that he may having feelings for Elizabeth himself.
• Darcy also shares his requirements for a wife.
• This was a nice story to read with low angst during a very busy time in life for me!
• Requirements for Love was a very well written novel.
• I didn’t realize that forearms could be so sexy until I read this book. Elizabeth highly admires Darcy’s forearms when he has his sleeves up.
• This was a clean read with a slow burn and forced proximity romance.
Overall, Requirements for Love by Heather Moll was a delightful Pride & Prejudice variation and a lovely Regency romance. I really liked the set-up of the story and thought it was an interesting point for a variation. It was like reading another Jane Austen novel. I enjoyed it.
Book Source: Thank-you to author Heather Moll for a review copy of this novel as part of the Book Tour.
This review was first posted on: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2025...
Elizabeth Bennet is visiting her Aunt and Uncle in London. Her sister Jane is hoping to reunite with Charles Bingley, a young man she had fallen in love with who has left the neighborhood before an expected proposal. Elizabeth slips on ice after being jostled by some young men and hurts her ankle. A kind gentleman that witnesses the incident takes her to his nearby cousin’s house. His cousin is Mr. Darcy, a man that Elizabeth is prejudiced against. Will these two grow to a better understanding while she must stay as his place for two weeks?
My thoughts on this novel:
• Requirements for Love is a Pride and Prejudice variation. The characters are true to Austen’s creation and were a joy to read about.
• I loved the romance. It was great having Elizabeth and Darcy in a forced proximity in the same home. They slowly got to know each other and work through the prejudices that they had. There was great character development. I loved the banter between Elizabeth and Darcy.
• Darcy had to carry Elizabeth from room to room which was very romantic.
• Georgiana and Elizabeth strike up a great friendship. Georgiana helps Elizabeth write up a list of requirements for what she needs in a husband. Georgiana is excited to help matchmake. Darcy invites over some eligible friends but realizes when one seems to be a match that he may having feelings for Elizabeth himself.
• Darcy also shares his requirements for a wife.
• This was a nice story to read with low angst during a very busy time in life for me!
• Requirements for Love was a very well written novel.
• I didn’t realize that forearms could be so sexy until I read this book. Elizabeth highly admires Darcy’s forearms when he has his sleeves up.
• This was a clean read with a slow burn and forced proximity romance.
Overall, Requirements for Love by Heather Moll was a delightful Pride & Prejudice variation and a lovely Regency romance. I really liked the set-up of the story and thought it was an interesting point for a variation. It was like reading another Jane Austen novel. I enjoyed it.
Book Source: Thank-you to author Heather Moll for a review copy of this novel as part of the Book Tour.
This review was first posted on: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2025...
September 1, 2025
ARC Review
I enjoy this author and her style of writing for this genre/fan fiction. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and was something that I would return to again when I need an easy and sweet read with not a lot of angst in it. The premise is that Elizabeth has fled to London to stay with her relatives with Jane after escaping Mr. Collin's proposal, suffers a (minor?) injury, and is forced to stay at Darcy house to recuperate. Of course she makes friends with Georgiana and coming off of her own disastrous romantic adventure, she is eager to help Elizabeth find a suitable husband. Together they start a list of the "requirements" that Elizabeth needs in a husband. Darcy gets drawn into the scheme and agrees to introduce her to a few of his friends who are in town, one of whom ends up meeting most of the requirements on the list. Elizabeth, over time, realizes how wrong she was about Darcy and that he checks off all the boxes on the list of requirements. Darcy, being Darcy, reluctantly realizes his feelings for Elizabeth and sticks his foot in it per usual. The ending was quite the redemption for him and I appreciated how he approached the situation and Elizabeth to win her hand. It was one of the best parts of the book.
My one "cringe" with the story was the forced proximity bit. It just seemed too contrived or too far-fetched? I don't know, it just didn't sit right with me, but in the end, I had to let it go because with out it, there wouldn't have been a story, duh.
I enjoy this author and her style of writing for this genre/fan fiction. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and was something that I would return to again when I need an easy and sweet read with not a lot of angst in it. The premise is that Elizabeth has fled to London to stay with her relatives with Jane after escaping Mr. Collin's proposal, suffers a (minor?) injury, and is forced to stay at Darcy house to recuperate. Of course she makes friends with Georgiana and coming off of her own disastrous romantic adventure, she is eager to help Elizabeth find a suitable husband. Together they start a list of the "requirements" that Elizabeth needs in a husband. Darcy gets drawn into the scheme and agrees to introduce her to a few of his friends who are in town, one of whom ends up meeting most of the requirements on the list. Elizabeth, over time, realizes how wrong she was about Darcy and that he checks off all the boxes on the list of requirements. Darcy, being Darcy, reluctantly realizes his feelings for Elizabeth and sticks his foot in it per usual. The ending was quite the redemption for him and I appreciated how he approached the situation and Elizabeth to win her hand. It was one of the best parts of the book.
My one "cringe" with the story was the forced proximity bit. It just seemed too contrived or too far-fetched? I don't know, it just didn't sit right with me, but in the end, I had to let it go because with out it, there wouldn't have been a story, duh.
September 1, 2025
Requirements for Love is one of the sweetest P&P variations I've recently read. I enjoyed the forced proximity trope in which Elizabeth and Darcy are forced into, after she sprains her ankle and is brought to Darcy House by Colonel Fitzwilliam. This allows Elizabeth to get to know Darcy's true character and eventually to fall in love with him. I loved Darcy in this story. He is caring of Elizabeth and his sister Georgiana, gallant, considerate, protective, loyal and wonderful, especially with his sleeves rolled up, which Elizabeth finds very attractive and distracting. Elizabeth is sweet, caring, loving, loyal to her family and friends, lovely and lively. I loved their interaction. How they learned more one about the other which made them understand that they were made for each other, eventually. Their misunderstandings and avoiding telling each other the truth about their feelings causes some heartache to both of them which was a wonderful torment for me as a reader. The story is captivating, charming and very romantic. This is a must-read to all P&P variations fans! I hope other readers will enjoy it as much as I have.
September 29, 2025
In this one, Elizabeth sprains her ankle outside Darcy's London home and so is laid up in bed there for two weeks. The core of the book is Georgiana naively trying to help Elizabeth find a husband and Darcy masochistically allowing and even encouraging it.
This book is better than I like it, mostly because I don't like reading jealousy angst (and abhor love triangles) and there is a big helping of that in the last 25%. This is a Darcy-plays-himself kind of story, where his stupidity leads to hurt feelings, E&D avoiding each other, misunderstanding, and ultimately Elizabeth sparking a friendship-but-maybe-more relationship with one of Darcy's friends. The idea of Elizabeth flirting with another guy in front of Darcy bugs me (the opposite would also bug me) and so I found myself skipping every paragraph involving Captain Peck.
Moll's prose is compelling, her plotting works well, and she has an insight into character and conflict that makes her a premier variation author. I just couldn't enjoy the Elizabeth and Darcy attraction and relationship as much because of my annoyance over the Captain Peck second male lead scenes.
This book is better than I like it, mostly because I don't like reading jealousy angst (and abhor love triangles) and there is a big helping of that in the last 25%. This is a Darcy-plays-himself kind of story, where his stupidity leads to hurt feelings, E&D avoiding each other, misunderstanding, and ultimately Elizabeth sparking a friendship-but-maybe-more relationship with one of Darcy's friends. The idea of Elizabeth flirting with another guy in front of Darcy bugs me (the opposite would also bug me) and so I found myself skipping every paragraph involving Captain Peck.
Moll's prose is compelling, her plotting works well, and she has an insight into character and conflict that makes her a premier variation author. I just couldn't enjoy the Elizabeth and Darcy attraction and relationship as much because of my annoyance over the Captain Peck second male lead scenes.
January 4, 2026
The heart cannot be fooled when true love is at stake
In this delightful variation, Elizabeth Bennet visits London, in the part of town where the Bingleys and Darcys decide and has an unfortunate mishap which results to an injury that requires her confinement. Gentleman that he is, Fitzwilliam Darcy offers his home as her place of confinement and recovery, recruiting his sister, Georgiana, as chaperone. While in the confines of Mr. Darcy’s home, Georgiana makes Elizabeth a subject of her matchmaking project. They list down requirements that Elizabeth deems a gentleman worthy of consideration marriage. Mr. Darcy, who is already captivated by the maiden from Hertfordshire, albeit secretly, agrees to his sister’s scheme in the hopes that he will overcome his attraction towards Elizabeth. On the contrary, as Elizabeth goes through her list, she ventures into Mr. Darcy’s list of requirement for an eligible lady to marry. Their exchanges and back and forth makes an entertaining mix of humor and heart-tugging situations that make the potential lovers realize that they are better matched together than with other people. A most enjoyable read!
In this delightful variation, Elizabeth Bennet visits London, in the part of town where the Bingleys and Darcys decide and has an unfortunate mishap which results to an injury that requires her confinement. Gentleman that he is, Fitzwilliam Darcy offers his home as her place of confinement and recovery, recruiting his sister, Georgiana, as chaperone. While in the confines of Mr. Darcy’s home, Georgiana makes Elizabeth a subject of her matchmaking project. They list down requirements that Elizabeth deems a gentleman worthy of consideration marriage. Mr. Darcy, who is already captivated by the maiden from Hertfordshire, albeit secretly, agrees to his sister’s scheme in the hopes that he will overcome his attraction towards Elizabeth. On the contrary, as Elizabeth goes through her list, she ventures into Mr. Darcy’s list of requirement for an eligible lady to marry. Their exchanges and back and forth makes an entertaining mix of humor and heart-tugging situations that make the potential lovers realize that they are better matched together than with other people. A most enjoyable read!
September 9, 2025
This was quite sweet. Elizabeth gets injured and Colonel Fitzwilliam takes her to the Darcy house which happens to be nearby. This is before Kent so the colonel didn't know E&D were acquainted. Her ankle was sprained and the doctor says that she should not be moved, so she spends quite a bit of time with Georgiana and Darcy. Georgiana amuses herself with trying to matchmake Elizabeth with Darcy's friends. In the meantime, Darcy and Elizabeth become more amicable and she appreciates his bare forearms. Despite the better understanding, they manage to have a Hunsford-esque argument, however, and misunderstandings, mutual waffling and pining ensue.
I enjoyed it. The lack of communication and the whiny giving-up vibes would have gotten very old if they lasted any longer.
The notion that someone with a sprained ankle can't be moved and needs to stay in one house for two weeks seems a little contrived though... If she was well enough to be carried here and there in the house she was well enough to be carried into a carriage and returned to her own relatives' home.
I enjoyed it. The lack of communication and the whiny giving-up vibes would have gotten very old if they lasted any longer.
The notion that someone with a sprained ankle can't be moved and needs to stay in one house for two weeks seems a little contrived though... If she was well enough to be carried here and there in the house she was well enough to be carried into a carriage and returned to her own relatives' home.
October 5, 2025
Fine writing, though the style and tone are different from P&P which I didn't mind. Its just the characters are also too different. Darcy is suddenly some insecure, anxious man who gives up on Elizabeth way too easily. He even denied his feelings when Elizabeth gave an opening and his reasoning that he thought its what she wanted was truly idiotic. (He even knew she had feelings for him days before, did he think she quickly fell in love with the other guy?). This forced misunderstanding didn't work at all, and made Darcy appear as truly incompetent and not at all like the canon Darcy. Elizabeth wasn't accurate either, but she wasn't that bad. Some of her dialogues were too much, like asking Georgiana about her beau minutes after meeting her and she quickly decided to let the other guy pursue her when she was in love with Darcy. I don't think canon E would ever play with another person's feelings like this.
Still 3 because the writing wasn't horrible, and it was still fun at some parts.
Still 3 because the writing wasn't horrible, and it was still fun at some parts.
September 3, 2025
Sweet, charming, and delightful!
If you’ve never read a Heather Moll book before, this is a great place to start. If you already know and love Heather’s books, you’re going to be very happy! Not only is there a lot of Darcy and Elizabeth interactions (my favorite), but the story also allows Darcy to have an interesting life in London, complete with friends and ways to pass the time. A lot of variations have Darcy either too obsessed with work/“estate business” to do anything social, or see him as a misanthropic recluse who just wants to stay in (except maybe the theatre). I don’t mind that, but the original Pride and Prejudice does have us meet Darcy when he is spending a month with a friend, and he questions the “confined and unvarying” society of Meryton. It’s refreshing to have him participating in society (even if he’d rather be with Elizabeth).
Warm and engaging, with just enough romantic tension to make it difficult to put the book down. Highly recommend!
If you’ve never read a Heather Moll book before, this is a great place to start. If you already know and love Heather’s books, you’re going to be very happy! Not only is there a lot of Darcy and Elizabeth interactions (my favorite), but the story also allows Darcy to have an interesting life in London, complete with friends and ways to pass the time. A lot of variations have Darcy either too obsessed with work/“estate business” to do anything social, or see him as a misanthropic recluse who just wants to stay in (except maybe the theatre). I don’t mind that, but the original Pride and Prejudice does have us meet Darcy when he is spending a month with a friend, and he questions the “confined and unvarying” society of Meryton. It’s refreshing to have him participating in society (even if he’d rather be with Elizabeth).
Warm and engaging, with just enough romantic tension to make it difficult to put the book down. Highly recommend!
September 3, 2025
What are your requirements for love?
Canon takes a turn when Elizabeth goes with Jane to London. During their visit to their aunt and uncle, they are out shopping when an accident befalls Elizabeth. Colonel Fitzwilliam to the rescue and takes her to his cousin’s home, which is not too far away. Surprise surprise his cousin is Mr. Darcy. This forced proximity is now set up for Elizabeth and Darcy to figure things out that they didn’t know they had to figure out.
With Elizabeth confined due to her injury, something must occupy her time. Now comes “The List”. What are your requirements for love? Is it looks, money, character, what else? This question is explored not only with Elizabeth and Georgiana but Darcy as well. Is there anyone who could fill your own list? Will anyone fulfill Elizabeth’s? And what is exactly on Darcy‘s list?
For those looking for a fun sweet with some miscommunication (and a jealous Darcy) story you need to take the time to read this.
Canon takes a turn when Elizabeth goes with Jane to London. During their visit to their aunt and uncle, they are out shopping when an accident befalls Elizabeth. Colonel Fitzwilliam to the rescue and takes her to his cousin’s home, which is not too far away. Surprise surprise his cousin is Mr. Darcy. This forced proximity is now set up for Elizabeth and Darcy to figure things out that they didn’t know they had to figure out.
With Elizabeth confined due to her injury, something must occupy her time. Now comes “The List”. What are your requirements for love? Is it looks, money, character, what else? This question is explored not only with Elizabeth and Georgiana but Darcy as well. Is there anyone who could fill your own list? Will anyone fulfill Elizabeth’s? And what is exactly on Darcy‘s list?
For those looking for a fun sweet with some miscommunication (and a jealous Darcy) story you need to take the time to read this.
September 5, 2025
Out shopping in London with Jane and Mrs. Gardiner, Elizabeth is jostled and slips on ice, spraining her ankle. As "luck" would have it, Colonel Fitzwilliam sees the whole thing and carries her to Darcy House. He has no knowledge of her acquaintance with Darcy. During her two week confinement, ordered by the surgeon, she learns more of Darcy's true character. She forms a relationship with Georgiana, who emerges from her extreme shyness to help Elizabeth find a husband.
I'm still basking in the afterglow of this sweet story. The repartee between Elizabeth and Darcy was wonderfully clever, as was the understanding they came to about each other and about themselves. Who knew that Darcy's forearms could be such a turn on? This is a variation to read again. 5 stars
I'm not sure about the modern hairdos on the models canoodling on the cover, or his pirate shirt he's wearing.
I'm still basking in the afterglow of this sweet story. The repartee between Elizabeth and Darcy was wonderfully clever, as was the understanding they came to about each other and about themselves. Who knew that Darcy's forearms could be such a turn on? This is a variation to read again. 5 stars
I'm not sure about the modern hairdos on the models canoodling on the cover, or his pirate shirt he's wearing.
August 21, 2025
My favourite scene: not Schindler’s but Darcy’s list
Another excellent book of this authoress which I can simply recommend (this book and Mrs. Moll).
For myself, I am stepping back one small step: Georgiana thinks it romantic to find a perfect husband for Elizabeth. Were I a romantic lady myself and therefore expecting many romantic, heart-melting scenes, I would be disappointed and give the book 4 stars. But as I am more brain-oriented, loving intelligent banters, philosophical debates, witty arguments – in short: satisfaction for the brain, I am giving Requirement for Love 5 stars.
I got a copy in advance and thank Mrs. Moll for this opportunity
Another excellent book of this authoress which I can simply recommend (this book and Mrs. Moll).
For myself, I am stepping back one small step: Georgiana thinks it romantic to find a perfect husband for Elizabeth. Were I a romantic lady myself and therefore expecting many romantic, heart-melting scenes, I would be disappointed and give the book 4 stars. But as I am more brain-oriented, loving intelligent banters, philosophical debates, witty arguments – in short: satisfaction for the brain, I am giving Requirement for Love 5 stars.
I got a copy in advance and thank Mrs. Moll for this opportunity
September 2, 2025
A light and pleasing variation
I know I will not be disappointed when a new Heather Moll variation is released and this one was no exception. The writing flows apparently effortlessly and the wit and badinage flows equally freely throughout. The characters are portrayed perfectly and the book is filled with delicious dialogue.
I think the real gift that this author has is being fearless in her variations. She is not afraid the strip away the majority of the characters and scenes to focus in on a contained period; both for plot and for cast. Done well, this really makes for the very best of variations. And this is done very well indeed.
I know I will not be disappointed when a new Heather Moll variation is released and this one was no exception. The writing flows apparently effortlessly and the wit and badinage flows equally freely throughout. The characters are portrayed perfectly and the book is filled with delicious dialogue.
I think the real gift that this author has is being fearless in her variations. She is not afraid the strip away the majority of the characters and scenes to focus in on a contained period; both for plot and for cast. Done well, this really makes for the very best of variations. And this is done very well indeed.
September 1, 2025
When Elizabeth gets injured near Darcy’s house, she becomes his guest and has her eyes opened to all his good qualities! And there are many!
This is a very sweet reading, and I loved it! We get to spend a lot of time with ODC and they interact a lot! Of course there are also many delicious and frustrating misunderstandings and suitors for Elizabeth. But of course, ODC ends up deliriously happy and Elizabeth gets to spend a lifetime enjoying Darcy’s forearms! LOL! I won’t say more about the story or Darcy’s forearms, just read this book! You won’t regret it!
This is a very sweet reading, and I loved it! We get to spend a lot of time with ODC and they interact a lot! Of course there are also many delicious and frustrating misunderstandings and suitors for Elizabeth. But of course, ODC ends up deliriously happy and Elizabeth gets to spend a lifetime enjoying Darcy’s forearms! LOL! I won’t say more about the story or Darcy’s forearms, just read this book! You won’t regret it!
September 2, 2025
I loved Requirements for Love! Both Lizzy and Darcy spend a lot of time assuming and presuming things about the other, but it fits perfectly with where the story picks up. The side characters are fun and the canon characters are true-to-form. I liked not having to deal with the usual villains because Darcy and Lizzy's presumptions were villainous enough to make me groan at them and keep reading faster to the resolution. I should also note that I made a list of requirements for a husband as a teen and my husband fits them all! Spice level is low with only kissing.
September 23, 2025
Excellent!
I had looked forward to reading this book and it did not disappoint. It is very character driven and focuses on Elizabeth and Darcy at close quarters. Any angst arises from the blunders of two people in love and confused about their emotions. The characters are true to Canon, and the dialogue is excellent. “The List” is a clever narrative device that regularly drives the plot further. Georgianna plays a much more prominent role in the story, which allows us to see her start to blossom after the debacle with Wickham. The editing is very good. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I had looked forward to reading this book and it did not disappoint. It is very character driven and focuses on Elizabeth and Darcy at close quarters. Any angst arises from the blunders of two people in love and confused about their emotions. The characters are true to Canon, and the dialogue is excellent. “The List” is a clever narrative device that regularly drives the plot further. Georgianna plays a much more prominent role in the story, which allows us to see her start to blossom after the debacle with Wickham. The editing is very good. Thoroughly enjoyable.
August 8, 2025
Requirements for Love by Heather Moll, a well-written, low angst, kisses only variation is another winner from one of my favorite authors. Elizabeth sprains her ankle in London and convalesces at Mr. Darcy’s home.
This was a quick read that will leave you smiling. The story is really good at showing the developing relationship between our main characters. I love the book, and I confess my favorite part is the forearms!
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
This was a quick read that will leave you smiling. The story is really good at showing the developing relationship between our main characters. I love the book, and I confess my favorite part is the forearms!
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
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