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The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy
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Expected 7 Apr 26Mr. Darcy got his happily ever after in Pride and Prejudice, and now it’s his sister’s turn in this swoony queer romance, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Georgiana Darcy has only ever kissed one girl before, and the resulting blackmail almost ruined her reputation. Since then, she’s carefully calibrated her life to be as quiet as possible, focusing on books and music. She certainly isn’t planning on falling in love with another girl. But then she meets Kitty Bennet, and everything is thrown off kilter.
After a moonlit kiss shifts their newfound friendship into something more, Georgiana follows Kitty to the Bennets’ home. The visit proves ill-timed when she encounters the one man who knows her secret and threatened her with it before. Terrified of testing the limits of her family’s love and of putting Kitty in danger, Georgiana doesn’t know if there’s any chance of a happy ending.
Every etiquette guide she’s ever read makes it clear that if she wants to protect her family name, Georgiana must pretend her heart follows society’s accepted rhythm. Unless, with a little help from those who understand how it feels, she can compose the future she and Kitty both deserve.
Georgiana Darcy has only ever kissed one girl before, and the resulting blackmail almost ruined her reputation. Since then, she’s carefully calibrated her life to be as quiet as possible, focusing on books and music. She certainly isn’t planning on falling in love with another girl. But then she meets Kitty Bennet, and everything is thrown off kilter.
After a moonlit kiss shifts their newfound friendship into something more, Georgiana follows Kitty to the Bennets’ home. The visit proves ill-timed when she encounters the one man who knows her secret and threatened her with it before. Terrified of testing the limits of her family’s love and of putting Kitty in danger, Georgiana doesn’t know if there’s any chance of a happy ending.
Every etiquette guide she’s ever read makes it clear that if she wants to protect her family name, Georgiana must pretend her heart follows society’s accepted rhythm. Unless, with a little help from those who understand how it feels, she can compose the future she and Kitty both deserve.
336 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 7, 2026
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September 17, 2025
This was super cute, and very heartwarming!
This is an adorable and endearing romance, featuring characters from Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.
The world has come to know the story of the beloved Mr.Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett.
This story offers a fun take on things, with the forbidden love of Mr.Darcy’s sister- Georgiana, and Elizabeth’s sister- Kitty.
I haven’t read Pride and Prejudice myself, but I am familiar with the characters, so this was quite an easy read for me.
If you are not familiar with them, I do not think it would be a huge problem as you don’t particularly need much background information going into this.
The romance was very sweet.
Georgiana and Kitty felt like a good match, and I liked the way their relationship played out.
I do wish that there was a bit more tension at the beginning, as things between them seemed to develop quite fast.
I didn’t mind that much though, because we see some more tense moments and drama later in the story.
I enjoyed the style of this quite a bit!
This is more akin to an extension of the original story, as opposed to a retelling. Which was very intruging to me.
It makes it more unique, and I think it’s great for people that love Jane Austen, and want something that includes the actual characters from her books.
The authors writing is nice as well. I always find myself a bit nervous to read regency romance, or books based on classics- because the language tends to be flowery and hard for me to focus on.
This however, isn’t like that.
It has a nice balance of old and modern language, and I didn’t have any trouble reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley, Little Brown Books for Young Readers and author Erin Edwards for providing me with the eARC of “The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: April 07, 2026
This is an adorable and endearing romance, featuring characters from Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”.
The world has come to know the story of the beloved Mr.Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett.
This story offers a fun take on things, with the forbidden love of Mr.Darcy’s sister- Georgiana, and Elizabeth’s sister- Kitty.
I haven’t read Pride and Prejudice myself, but I am familiar with the characters, so this was quite an easy read for me.
If you are not familiar with them, I do not think it would be a huge problem as you don’t particularly need much background information going into this.
The romance was very sweet.
Georgiana and Kitty felt like a good match, and I liked the way their relationship played out.
I do wish that there was a bit more tension at the beginning, as things between them seemed to develop quite fast.
I didn’t mind that much though, because we see some more tense moments and drama later in the story.
I enjoyed the style of this quite a bit!
This is more akin to an extension of the original story, as opposed to a retelling. Which was very intruging to me.
It makes it more unique, and I think it’s great for people that love Jane Austen, and want something that includes the actual characters from her books.
The authors writing is nice as well. I always find myself a bit nervous to read regency romance, or books based on classics- because the language tends to be flowery and hard for me to focus on.
This however, isn’t like that.
It has a nice balance of old and modern language, and I didn’t have any trouble reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley, Little Brown Books for Young Readers and author Erin Edwards for providing me with the eARC of “The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: April 07, 2026
September 8, 2025
If you are looking for a continuing Pride and Prejudice story then this quick read soon to be released novel is the one for you! I for one foubd this story to be very engaging and I enjoyed every moment of it. The main focus of the novel is Georgiana Darcy the infamous sister of Mr. Darcy. Georgiana has always tried to be the proper young maiden of society but the problem is that she prefers women to men.
However, years ago she was shamed with blackmail but managed to bounce back her reputation. But after meeting with Kitty Bennett she finds her old feelings creeping back in. Worst of all the very same person who blackmailed her in the past finds out about her new relationship. Will Georgiana and Kitty manage to overcome and find happiness?
Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
However, years ago she was shamed with blackmail but managed to bounce back her reputation. But after meeting with Kitty Bennett she finds her old feelings creeping back in. Worst of all the very same person who blackmailed her in the past finds out about her new relationship. Will Georgiana and Kitty manage to overcome and find happiness?
Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
September 20, 2025
I love Pride and Prejudice, so a queer contining of the story, of his sister, yeah, I had to read it, and I had such a great time!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I'd like to begin by thanking NetGalley and Erin Edwards for the eArc!! I'd also like to thank my brain for liking this book enough to actually WANT to and COMMIT to reading this in a normal amount of time!! Before the book was already out!! I think this is a record for me.
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As a longtime lover of the 2005 P&P adaptation and as someone who read the book in 8th grade and remembers nothing (I'll get back to it eventually), I loveeee a queer adaptation of the story. This is my second time reading a queer Pride & Prejudice retelling, the first one being "Most Ardently" by Gabe Cole Novoa (a banger. If you haven't read it, do so!), and I think it's so fun when authors adapt a classic from a perspective that wasn't as acknowledged in the time period. I feel like Georgiana is a character that gets so overlooked as a "tragic sad girl" because of her history with Mr. Wickham in the original story, but I like that in this book she has a lot more personal agency and a sense of herself, and her relationship with Wickham is not what it seems. Speaking of Mr. Wickham, I think it's so interesting when queer adaptations always pose him as a character who threatens to out the queer character as part of his blackmailing exchange -- I think it adds so much to the villainous aspects of him to tack on MORE social ruin on top of his general financial agenda, especially when one would think that he's more set in life, because at this point in the timeline he's been married to Lydia Bennet for quite a while and has those privileges of marriage, but I suppose he can never be truly appeased until he's crushed everyone who could possibly be against him.
I also loved the addition (later on in the book) of the different options that queer women can have, starting with the Ladies of Llangollen. As mentioned earlier, queer history is something that is often ignored in mainstream media, and I had never heard of these women before this book. Involving fictionalized version of real-life queer people is such a cool addition to books like this, especially when typical modern readers are usually very in the dark about what life has been like for queer people throughout time, or just completely blind to the fact that they existed at all.
Overall, this was a delightful read (that did devastate me at time, but such is life when reading historical queer romance), and I absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in returning to characters that they already know, but would love a modern voice telling their stories.
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As a longtime lover of the 2005 P&P adaptation and as someone who read the book in 8th grade and remembers nothing (I'll get back to it eventually), I loveeee a queer adaptation of the story. This is my second time reading a queer Pride & Prejudice retelling, the first one being "Most Ardently" by Gabe Cole Novoa (a banger. If you haven't read it, do so!), and I think it's so fun when authors adapt a classic from a perspective that wasn't as acknowledged in the time period. I feel like Georgiana is a character that gets so overlooked as a "tragic sad girl" because of her history with Mr. Wickham in the original story, but I like that in this book she has a lot more personal agency and a sense of herself, and her relationship with Wickham is not what it seems. Speaking of Mr. Wickham, I think it's so interesting when queer adaptations always pose him as a character who threatens to out the queer character as part of his blackmailing exchange -- I think it adds so much to the villainous aspects of him to tack on MORE social ruin on top of his general financial agenda, especially when one would think that he's more set in life, because at this point in the timeline he's been married to Lydia Bennet for quite a while and has those privileges of marriage, but I suppose he can never be truly appeased until he's crushed everyone who could possibly be against him.
I also loved the addition (later on in the book) of the different options that queer women can have, starting with the Ladies of Llangollen. As mentioned earlier, queer history is something that is often ignored in mainstream media, and I had never heard of these women before this book. Involving fictionalized version of real-life queer people is such a cool addition to books like this, especially when typical modern readers are usually very in the dark about what life has been like for queer people throughout time, or just completely blind to the fact that they existed at all.
Overall, this was a delightful read (that did devastate me at time, but such is life when reading historical queer romance), and I absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in returning to characters that they already know, but would love a modern voice telling their stories.
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August 12, 2025
Georgianna has always loved girls, and falls for one spirited Kitty Bennet when she comes to visit her home at Pemberley, leading to love confessions, a desire to run away from their obstacles, and a happy ending where they could be themselves.
My first concern with this novel was the characters. Honestly, if felt like the author picked these two characters from a much beloved classic so she wouldn't have to develop them or spend time trying to flesh them out. Further, thin characters led for a thinner romance. The majority of their friendship happened off screen, which was severely disappointing, where I wasn't convinced that these two characters could or would feel such attachments to one another. The quick progression of Georgianna's feelings, and the quicker progression of their relationship left me feeling unattached and not particularly caring the obstacles that landed in their way. I skimmed over the last three chapters because I just could not care further about their romance. Even further, if a book is compared to Bridgerton, I want something with longing, something strong and full of yearning! Show me that the characters love each other! Make me care about them!
I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend this book to a reader. There's something really charming about sapphic retellings of classic novels and I wouldn't want to sway someone away. However, there are stronger lgbtq retellings of Austen's works. I would recommend Gabe Cole Novoa's Most Ardently, Molly Greeley's The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh, and Lindz McLeod's The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennett before this title.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the Arc.
My first concern with this novel was the characters. Honestly, if felt like the author picked these two characters from a much beloved classic so she wouldn't have to develop them or spend time trying to flesh them out. Further, thin characters led for a thinner romance. The majority of their friendship happened off screen, which was severely disappointing, where I wasn't convinced that these two characters could or would feel such attachments to one another. The quick progression of Georgianna's feelings, and the quicker progression of their relationship left me feeling unattached and not particularly caring the obstacles that landed in their way. I skimmed over the last three chapters because I just could not care further about their romance. Even further, if a book is compared to Bridgerton, I want something with longing, something strong and full of yearning! Show me that the characters love each other! Make me care about them!
I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend this book to a reader. There's something really charming about sapphic retellings of classic novels and I wouldn't want to sway someone away. However, there are stronger lgbtq retellings of Austen's works. I would recommend Gabe Cole Novoa's Most Ardently, Molly Greeley's The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh, and Lindz McLeod's The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennett before this title.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the Arc.
November 17, 2025
This was a quick and fun read about Kitty and Georgiana after the events of Pride and Prejudice! I was delighted to see a story focusing on Kitty, the often overlooked (and omitted) Bennet sister in retellings, which is a great addition to the Jane Austen adaptations for the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth.
Georgiana is a sweet POV, and her interactions and friendship and then relationship with Kitty were genuinely fun to read. I do wish there was more on-screen development of this relationship, as the girls got together very fast, especially given their young age and the time period. I loved Lizzy in this and wish there was more Charlotte involvement. The author's adaptation of Wickham's involvement with Georgiana was well done and an interesting angle. I do wish Mary had more interaction and that she got a larger ending. Lastly, I can't recall Georgiana ever referring to her brother by his first name (Fitzwilliam), which I thought was strange for two close siblings, but this is a small quibble.
You don't need to have read or watched Pride and Prejudice to enjoy this, but you'll appreciate it more with that context. If you want a sweet happily ever after Regency queer romance, I think you'll enjoy this!
Thank you, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, for the arc!
Georgiana is a sweet POV, and her interactions and friendship and then relationship with Kitty were genuinely fun to read. I do wish there was more on-screen development of this relationship, as the girls got together very fast, especially given their young age and the time period. I loved Lizzy in this and wish there was more Charlotte involvement. The author's adaptation of Wickham's involvement with Georgiana was well done and an interesting angle. I do wish Mary had more interaction and that she got a larger ending. Lastly, I can't recall Georgiana ever referring to her brother by his first name (Fitzwilliam), which I thought was strange for two close siblings, but this is a small quibble.
You don't need to have read or watched Pride and Prejudice to enjoy this, but you'll appreciate it more with that context. If you want a sweet happily ever after Regency queer romance, I think you'll enjoy this!
Thank you, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, for the arc!
October 9, 2025
The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy
Thank you to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early.
The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy follows, Georgiana Darcy, Mr Darcy’s younger sister, after the events of Pride and Prejudice as she meets and falls in love with Elizabeth’s younger sister, Kitty.
I found the relationship between Georgiana and Kitty was very sweet and I enjoyed following them through the story. I especially enjoyed where the story went in the last several chapters, as well as Georgiana’s friendship with her maid.
I did think the relationship between Kitty and Georgiana moved rather quickly and it made it hard for me to believe that they actually had feelings for each other. I also found the characters didn’t quite feel like I expected them to in a continuation of Pride and Prejudice.
But overall this was a sweet story that was fun to read.
Thank you again to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the chance to read this early.
Thank you to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early.
The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy follows, Georgiana Darcy, Mr Darcy’s younger sister, after the events of Pride and Prejudice as she meets and falls in love with Elizabeth’s younger sister, Kitty.
I found the relationship between Georgiana and Kitty was very sweet and I enjoyed following them through the story. I especially enjoyed where the story went in the last several chapters, as well as Georgiana’s friendship with her maid.
I did think the relationship between Kitty and Georgiana moved rather quickly and it made it hard for me to believe that they actually had feelings for each other. I also found the characters didn’t quite feel like I expected them to in a continuation of Pride and Prejudice.
But overall this was a sweet story that was fun to read.
Thank you again to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the chance to read this early.
November 10, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Edwards, and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
4.75 stars
This was such a cute sapphic love story. If you loved Pride and Prejudice and are looking for a queer story, then you should pick this one up. I loved the way that Erin Edwards went with Georgiana Darcy's story. I was always so curious about her character in Pride and Prejudice. Georgiana Darcy is my kind of character because she hungers for knowledge and doesn't want to be a wife. She wants more from life. I also enjoyed that we got to see Charlotte for a short scene that is important to the overall story. I was amazed to learn that this is Erin Edwards' debut and that she took time to publish. I can tell by how fleshed out this story was. I can't wait to read more books by Erin Edwards. I highly recommend this book!
4.75 stars
This was such a cute sapphic love story. If you loved Pride and Prejudice and are looking for a queer story, then you should pick this one up. I loved the way that Erin Edwards went with Georgiana Darcy's story. I was always so curious about her character in Pride and Prejudice. Georgiana Darcy is my kind of character because she hungers for knowledge and doesn't want to be a wife. She wants more from life. I also enjoyed that we got to see Charlotte for a short scene that is important to the overall story. I was amazed to learn that this is Erin Edwards' debut and that she took time to publish. I can tell by how fleshed out this story was. I can't wait to read more books by Erin Edwards. I highly recommend this book!
October 31, 2025
ARC provided by publisher:
As a continuation of a beloved classic, this book hits all the familiar beats: the well known characters, the recognizable setting, and expanding on a what if. It’s well written and reads like high quality, in world fanfic. Some situations feel a little contrived just to make sure we meet all the usual suspects, but that’s kind of the charm. It’s exactly what it sets out to be, a well-crafted, affectionate continuation for readers who love spending time in the Pride and Prejudice universe.
If you enjoy retellings or literary “what ifs,” you’ll probably have a great time. Personally, Im not super enthralled with Pride and Prejudice, but I still appreciate it for delivering exactly what it promises.
As a continuation of a beloved classic, this book hits all the familiar beats: the well known characters, the recognizable setting, and expanding on a what if. It’s well written and reads like high quality, in world fanfic. Some situations feel a little contrived just to make sure we meet all the usual suspects, but that’s kind of the charm. It’s exactly what it sets out to be, a well-crafted, affectionate continuation for readers who love spending time in the Pride and Prejudice universe.
If you enjoy retellings or literary “what ifs,” you’ll probably have a great time. Personally, Im not super enthralled with Pride and Prejudice, but I still appreciate it for delivering exactly what it promises.
September 4, 2025
I have a confession to make: I am wildly unfamiliar with the works of Jane Austen. Don't come for me! Hah. That being said, what did I take from this? Queer joy in the form of a beautiful Sapphic romance and vividly-rendered characters who will stay with me for a long time to come! This delightful read kicked off Sapphic September in style. It's a hug in a book, really. I love Erin's prose and easily connected with the characters here. Highly recommend!
September 15, 2025
This is a joyful, fast-paced story in which two beloved side-characters get their very own happily ever after. As a longtime Pride and Prejudice fan, I was absolutely delighted by this imaginative and clever pairing, and adored going along for the ride as these two spunky girls navigated their ups and downs. What an adventure! I love that this cute, queer story will soon be out in the world for everyone to read.
August 14, 2025
Absolutely adored this book! The characters are SO lovable and easy to cheer for, the writing is incredible, I finished the book itself in practically one sitting! There was so much love and care that went into this book and I cannot wait for others to get a chance to read it too!
Anyway, if you need me, I'll be over here, giggling and kicking my feet in delight
Anyway, if you need me, I'll be over here, giggling and kicking my feet in delight
November 15, 2025
ARC provided by publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
A fun read that I enjoyed overall. It follows Georgiana and Kitty after the end of Pride and Prejudice. The romance was sweet and it kept good pace throughout the entire read.
A fun read that I enjoyed overall. It follows Georgiana and Kitty after the end of Pride and Prejudice. The romance was sweet and it kept good pace throughout the entire read.
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September 25, 2025cute!
November 19, 2025
So sweet and exactly the type of sapphic historical romance younger me desperately wished for ❤️
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December 10, 2025Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!
September 30, 2025
Ohhhh she was so CUTE!
Massive thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I liked Georgiana a lot when I re-read Pride and Prejudice this year, and this book infinitely added to that. She and Kitty were too cute together and I nearly cried from how heartwarming the whole book was by the end. This story was simply adorable and non-spicy and endearing and wonderful.
Massive thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I liked Georgiana a lot when I re-read Pride and Prejudice this year, and this book infinitely added to that. She and Kitty were too cute together and I nearly cried from how heartwarming the whole book was by the end. This story was simply adorable and non-spicy and endearing and wonderful.
December 27, 2025
I love books that take place in the universe of "Pride and Prejudice," and this story did not disappoint. The love story between Georgiana and Kitty was sweet, and there were lots of scenes with other much-loved characters from Austen's original work. I particularly loved the dynamics of the Bennet family, which felt true to how the family was portrayed by Austen. I'd recommend this book to anyone who'd like to read about the continuing adventures of Austen's side characters, and also to those interested in seeing how a sapphic love story (without spice) might play out in the setting of Pemberley!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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