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Engaged to Mr Darcy
‘Engaged to Mr Darcy’ continues the story of Jane Austen’s much loved novel, ‘Pride and Prejudice’. It tells the story of what happened next after Elizabeth Bennet finally agreed to marry the tall, silent and mysterious Mr Darcy. The stubborn pair of lovers have travelled a long and difficult path to finally reach a better understanding of one another, and are now engaged to be married in only a matter of weeks. However, this does not mean that all obstacles and misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy are removed – far from it!
'That she, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, the impertinent country miss who had so vehemently rejected Mr Darcy when he had proposed to her the first time, could now be happily engaged to that same man only some seven months later, was astonishing when she thought over their shared history together. It seemed to her that they had spent much of their acquaintance at odds with one another, baiting one another with opposing views and strong wills on both sides. How now to deal with this enigmatic man, now that the war between them was over and a truce had been called?'
This ‘Pride and Prejudice’ continuation tells the story of their journey to a better understanding of one another, as well as the trials that they face on their way to the church altar. Not everyone is pleased to hear about their impending nuptials and there are various family members on both sides whom Elizabeth and Mr Darcy will need to win over. And naturally, there will still be disagreements between two such strong willed people as they become more familiar with one another and learn how to compromise. Up until now their conduct with one another has always been scrupulously proper, but now that Elizabeth and Mr Darcy have declared their love for one another, the friction between them ignites into passion when trouble stirs...
'That she, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, the impertinent country miss who had so vehemently rejected Mr Darcy when he had proposed to her the first time, could now be happily engaged to that same man only some seven months later, was astonishing when she thought over their shared history together. It seemed to her that they had spent much of their acquaintance at odds with one another, baiting one another with opposing views and strong wills on both sides. How now to deal with this enigmatic man, now that the war between them was over and a truce had been called?'
This ‘Pride and Prejudice’ continuation tells the story of their journey to a better understanding of one another, as well as the trials that they face on their way to the church altar. Not everyone is pleased to hear about their impending nuptials and there are various family members on both sides whom Elizabeth and Mr Darcy will need to win over. And naturally, there will still be disagreements between two such strong willed people as they become more familiar with one another and learn how to compromise. Up until now their conduct with one another has always been scrupulously proper, but now that Elizabeth and Mr Darcy have declared their love for one another, the friction between them ignites into passion when trouble stirs...
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Published December 7, 2015
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June 20, 2016
Some more editing and deleting is really needed here. I had trouble getting into this book for about the first half, aside from isolated scenes. With all the engagement socializing going on at Longbourn, Darcy and Elizabeth don't have as much opportunity for snogging as he would like. They're both sexually frustrated and eager to be married. He's also insecure about how much Elizabeth loves him, and his jealousy leads them to have their first fight. Meanwhile, Caroline is fussing and fuming, so she's rude to Elizabeth (surprise!) and sends her from Netherfield in the rain. Darcy finds her, brings her back to Netherfield, and makes sure she gets a hot bath and is properly attended to. Aside from that, there's a lot of repetition, with multiple sentences basically rephrasing the same things over and over. The point of view shifts to multiple characters, which does provide some extra insight but generally bogs things down. There's even a segment describing the point of view of Darcy's valet which adds nothing of significance to the story.
From the time that John Lucas enters the story (roughly halfway through), the book finally takes off with pace and purpose and actual literary conflict. There's another Meryton assembly, where Lucas tries to make trouble. Afterward, Darcy returns to London, and Colonel Fitzwilliam's parents are introduced into the tale. The story continues on, with a grand confrontation scene at Longbourn involving Lady Catherine.
Overall, the writing itself is pretty good with the exception of several sentences using the non-grammatical phrase "had to of..." and Darcy's sister being referred to as "Georgiana" and "Georgina" interchangeably. The second half of the book, with a lot more going on, is much more entertaining than the first.
From the time that John Lucas enters the story (roughly halfway through), the book finally takes off with pace and purpose and actual literary conflict. There's another Meryton assembly, where Lucas tries to make trouble. Afterward, Darcy returns to London, and Colonel Fitzwilliam's parents are introduced into the tale. The story continues on, with a grand confrontation scene at Longbourn involving Lady Catherine.
Overall, the writing itself is pretty good with the exception of several sentences using the non-grammatical phrase "had to of..." and Darcy's sister being referred to as "Georgiana" and "Georgina" interchangeably. The second half of the book, with a lot more going on, is much more entertaining than the first.
January 23, 2016
Very enjoyable read. I love stories about the engagement period. Less angst between them and more through other people. I liked Mr. Bennet in this as he took a more commanding role. This Darcy was very insecure and he was very heartwarming.
May 9, 2019
3 1/2 stars rating Kindle Unlimited
It took me a while to get into this style of writing. I felt that the writer was explaining (telling the story) instead of showing. When the writer changed her style from time to time it was fantastic.
The story begins with the acceptance of the second proposal and how Elizabeth is feeling. Darcy is determined to show Elizabeth that he is a different and changed man. Lydia has married Wickham and has moved away. Mr. Collins is married to Charlotte already. Jane and Bingley are also engaged. The obstacles they face are Lady Catherine and John Lucas. They face these obstacles together and develop a strong, loving bond. They learn to communicate and deal with their insecurities with each other. There are some mature content but tastefully done. Kissing, touching, seeing and finally lovemaking is what maintains a relationship.
It took me a while to get into this style of writing. I felt that the writer was explaining (telling the story) instead of showing. When the writer changed her style from time to time it was fantastic.
The story begins with the acceptance of the second proposal and how Elizabeth is feeling. Darcy is determined to show Elizabeth that he is a different and changed man. Lydia has married Wickham and has moved away. Mr. Collins is married to Charlotte already. Jane and Bingley are also engaged. The obstacles they face are Lady Catherine and John Lucas. They face these obstacles together and develop a strong, loving bond. They learn to communicate and deal with their insecurities with each other. There are some mature content but tastefully done. Kissing, touching, seeing and finally lovemaking is what maintains a relationship.
January 3, 2016
Darcy and Elizabeth's Engagement
I throughly enjoyed this story. I will agree that it took a bit of time for the story to take off but once it did it was amazing. We see the courtship progress and how both of them get to know each other better. Since Wickham is unavailable to be the villain, John Lucas makes an incredible one. You will love to hate him and Lady Cat doesn't disappoint.
In the end we know they marry and this is about where the story ends, but it's just beginning because the second book will be coming out soon to take us forward on a Darcy and Lizzy journey!
Worth reading!!
I throughly enjoyed this story. I will agree that it took a bit of time for the story to take off but once it did it was amazing. We see the courtship progress and how both of them get to know each other better. Since Wickham is unavailable to be the villain, John Lucas makes an incredible one. You will love to hate him and Lady Cat doesn't disappoint.
In the end we know they marry and this is about where the story ends, but it's just beginning because the second book will be coming out soon to take us forward on a Darcy and Lizzy journey!
Worth reading!!
January 23, 2019
Not a Quick Read but Well Done
Fills in the wholes. Reasonable exploration with energy anticipation. I liked it. There's a sequel with very mixed reviews that I'm contemplating, but I think a period of variation is required before I make that commitment.
Fills in the wholes. Reasonable exploration with energy anticipation. I liked it. There's a sequel with very mixed reviews that I'm contemplating, but I think a period of variation is required before I make that commitment.
February 29, 2016
This probably would have been four stars, except there was a lot of rehashing what happened in the original and also getting exhaustive amounts of backstory from various characters. I enjoyed getting a peek into the continued courtship if Elizabeth and Darcy, and I always love getting to see more of Colonel Fitzwilliam, Georgiana, and Bingley, but sometimes the sidebars were excessive. I skimmed through most of those parts and it was worth sticking with for the good bits.
January 16, 2024
Engaged to Mr Darcy:
I loved it, I really liked this author as I read more of his variations, I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the variations or sequels of P&P.
I loved it, I really liked this author as I read more of his variations, I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the variations or sequels of P&P.
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January 23, 2016DNF, skim read through to the end. This Darcy wasn't working for me personally.
February 17, 2023
Two and a half stars, really. I did not like this Darcy for much of the book. The lessons he supposedly learned at Hunsford do not yet seem fully incorporated. The author makes a valid point that Darcy and Lizzy have a ways to go before they truly know each other.
But some of the time I wondered whether the relationship was salvageable: Darcy was bad-tempered and possessively jealous, to the point that he put his hands on Elizabeth in anger, and she was moderating her behavior for fear of upsetting him further.
Uh uh. That's not romantic. That's a red flag that justifies worrying about Elizabeth's personal safety with him. I am glad that Mr. Bennet read him the riot act, and I wouldn't have forgiven him as quickly as Elizabeth and her family did.
There is a lot of telling rather than showing and repetition. Some nice scenes, including a well-done wedding night, but still, not this author's best.
But some of the time I wondered whether the relationship was salvageable: Darcy was bad-tempered and possessively jealous, to the point that he put his hands on Elizabeth in anger, and she was moderating her behavior for fear of upsetting him further.
Uh uh. That's not romantic. That's a red flag that justifies worrying about Elizabeth's personal safety with him. I am glad that Mr. Bennet read him the riot act, and I wouldn't have forgiven him as quickly as Elizabeth and her family did.
There is a lot of telling rather than showing and repetition. Some nice scenes, including a well-done wedding night, but still, not this author's best.
September 22, 2018
Repetitive with no spark
This is just not my kind of JAFF book. I have read this story before with minor plot variations. One good point: there is an obvious effort to use Regency era language which gives it a sense of reality. There is a plot variation which attempts to introduce some life into the story, but it is too little and too late. Having said this, others might enjoy this book, but I felt that the author just couldn't decide whether to write this as a steamy love story, a sweet continuation of the original, or a serious effort to rite a Regency sequel and as a result did a little of all of them, but none too well.
This is just not my kind of JAFF book. I have read this story before with minor plot variations. One good point: there is an obvious effort to use Regency era language which gives it a sense of reality. There is a plot variation which attempts to introduce some life into the story, but it is too little and too late. Having said this, others might enjoy this book, but I felt that the author just couldn't decide whether to write this as a steamy love story, a sweet continuation of the original, or a serious effort to rite a Regency sequel and as a result did a little of all of them, but none too well.
February 23, 2021
I have mixed feelings for this book. The story is the events that leads an engaged Elizabeth and Darcy to their wedding including narration, interactions, some romantic, some not so much and confrontations between our couple and with others. I had problems with the narrative portion of the book, which is a big chunk. And that was my problem because many of these lengthy narration were about the events from the canon from different points of view which I felt affected the tempo of the book. If not for that this book would've easily gained at least another star because the other two aspects were very interestingly written. An ok read.
November 5, 2020
On overall good story, but waaaayy too bogged down with unnecessary viewpoints (did we really need that lengthy viewpoint from Mr. Darcy’s valet?!). Some viewpoints were so exhaustingly long with rehashing Darcy or Elizabeth’s ENTIRE life from birth to current events. Goodness me.... I think Mrs. Bennetts was probably the most exhausting (and annoying) one.
If this story focused mainly on just D&E with minor input/viewpoints from other characters.... and if the whole John Lucas thing was cut down by like 80% as it dragged on unnecessarily... I would have given this book 5 stars.
If this story focused mainly on just D&E with minor input/viewpoints from other characters.... and if the whole John Lucas thing was cut down by like 80% as it dragged on unnecessarily... I would have given this book 5 stars.
March 10, 2022
Thoroughly entertaining!
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2019
There are some truly funny moments in this book.
(Bingley quote from book) “good God, put that away, Darcy, this is serious!” Hi.lar.i.ous! I laughed out loud. Many other moments that just make you smile. Darcy showed his temper at times, but it was all for the sake of telling this particular story, and all in all is the gentleman I love to love. A few minor errors, but very well written. I loved it.
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2019
There are some truly funny moments in this book.
(Bingley quote from book) “good God, put that away, Darcy, this is serious!” Hi.lar.i.ous! I laughed out loud. Many other moments that just make you smile. Darcy showed his temper at times, but it was all for the sake of telling this particular story, and all in all is the gentleman I love to love. A few minor errors, but very well written. I loved it.
November 22, 2022
Heavy narrative and review of canon
We get to hear internal dialogue an narrative about 75% of the story, as various characters review canon from their individual memories. Officially, the plot centers on the 2-3 months of Darcy and Elizabeth's engagement, and their multiple misunderstandings, quarrels, and romantic interludes during this time. Skimmed through about half of the repetitive sections that were just a re-hash of canon.
We get to hear internal dialogue an narrative about 75% of the story, as various characters review canon from their individual memories. Officially, the plot centers on the 2-3 months of Darcy and Elizabeth's engagement, and their multiple misunderstandings, quarrels, and romantic interludes during this time. Skimmed through about half of the repetitive sections that were just a re-hash of canon.
February 19, 2021
4.5 stars rounded up to 5
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was glad to have the Lydia and Wickham story occurring prior to the timeline here. Now I am looking forward to the next book.
The one-half star reduction was given for the grammar and sentence construction errors. There were some that interrupted the flow of the story.
Definitely recommended.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was glad to have the Lydia and Wickham story occurring prior to the timeline here. Now I am looking forward to the next book.
The one-half star reduction was given for the grammar and sentence construction errors. There were some that interrupted the flow of the story.
Definitely recommended.
April 17, 2019
Lovely
A lovely variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. This one takes up the story after the original ends
A lovely variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. This one takes up the story after the original ends
September 5, 2021
Enjoyed
I thoroughly enjoyed the story, however it was about a third too long. Chapters were wasted looking back on canon that was totally unnecessary.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story, however it was about a third too long. Chapters were wasted looking back on canon that was totally unnecessary.
December 14, 2015
I give this book a 3 and 1/2 star rateing. I like that the author let us see both Darcy and Lizzy's POV. You know what else I really liked was seeing Darcy as a man. I know we all put him up to unrealistic standards of most men but in this story the author took us to another side. We get to see Darcy and Bingley and even Colonel Fitzwilliam talk and carry on as men would. Jerking the others chain. It humanized him but he was still the gentleman we all know and love. Some may have trouble with his insecurity where Elizabeth is concerned. He is very posessive and jealous when it comes to his Lizzy but I didn't mind because for me I think it showed his depth of feelings for her. Fitzwilliam still delights in getting his cousin riled but when it came to what mattered defended Darcy and Lizzy. I wish though that he wouldn't have referred to Darcy as, "cuz."
Yes it showed how close they were but made me feel like it was modern and her in the states. I believe behind closed dorrs amongst close friends men would be men and talk freely and off colored without ladies present but to refer to each as cuz just didn't sound right. I am pretty lax so JA purist may find fault with other things. There isa love scene at the end and mentions her in there throughout the book. The main thing above all that took away a half of star was the long windedness of the book. I can tell you I appreciated the author presenting a full length story with a passionate couple but you receive POV from various characters.
Some I liked because it sketched Darcy's character more but at after a couple angles from Mr. Bennet, Aunt Catherine, Mrs. Bennet and her ridiculousness, and Caroline Bingley it became tedious and I wanted to see them married, moving forward as one instead of reflections from the past on families realizations. I still had to stretch my rateing toward the four star mark though because I like a posessive Darcy and a passionate relationship between the two I would have liked more of that then so many POV's. Some mischief from Wickham, Miss Bingley or Mr. Collins even would have pulled me in better. This would help to have freshened the story up abit but the story is true to it's title. On one final note the author does tell of Darcy's dad directing him to a sophiscated cat house as it were. It does not give details but Iknow that bothers some readers to hear of Darcy doing this. One said visit happened after his meeting Lizzy and as described by his valet was when he was fighting his feelings for Lizzy.
He is said to have been coming back still frustarted and unsatisfied as when he left. Lizzy never addresses his knowledge of carnal relations. That of course would be accurate of that time as it was common but again none of like to hear of Darcy with anyone but Lizzy. It did not upset me I just would have liked to see Lizzy approaching the subject as Lizzy never holds back. Enjoy!
Yes it showed how close they were but made me feel like it was modern and her in the states. I believe behind closed dorrs amongst close friends men would be men and talk freely and off colored without ladies present but to refer to each as cuz just didn't sound right. I am pretty lax so JA purist may find fault with other things. There isa love scene at the end and mentions her in there throughout the book. The main thing above all that took away a half of star was the long windedness of the book. I can tell you I appreciated the author presenting a full length story with a passionate couple but you receive POV from various characters.
Some I liked because it sketched Darcy's character more but at after a couple angles from Mr. Bennet, Aunt Catherine, Mrs. Bennet and her ridiculousness, and Caroline Bingley it became tedious and I wanted to see them married, moving forward as one instead of reflections from the past on families realizations. I still had to stretch my rateing toward the four star mark though because I like a posessive Darcy and a passionate relationship between the two I would have liked more of that then so many POV's. Some mischief from Wickham, Miss Bingley or Mr. Collins even would have pulled me in better. This would help to have freshened the story up abit but the story is true to it's title. On one final note the author does tell of Darcy's dad directing him to a sophiscated cat house as it were. It does not give details but Iknow that bothers some readers to hear of Darcy doing this. One said visit happened after his meeting Lizzy and as described by his valet was when he was fighting his feelings for Lizzy.
He is said to have been coming back still frustarted and unsatisfied as when he left. Lizzy never addresses his knowledge of carnal relations. That of course would be accurate of that time as it was common but again none of like to hear of Darcy with anyone but Lizzy. It did not upset me I just would have liked to see Lizzy approaching the subject as Lizzy never holds back. Enjoy!
January 18, 2016
Engaged to Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation
This story filled a lot about Darcy and Elizabeth's betrothal. Hunsford mentioned his first rejected proposal. Lydia still had to marry wicked Wickham because of her stupidity, Caroline Bingley was still the neighborhood worst witch, but a new monkey wrench was thrown in just to keep it more interesting. We know that Elizabeth had a very unconventional childhood for a gentle women of this time period. Explains why Elizabeth is her father's favorite daughter. Plausible reason why Mrs. Bennet didn't get along with Elizabeth is explained by this author. The new monkey wrench was her neighbour, John Lucas. When he travels to Hunsford to see his sister, it wasn't to visit, but to conspire with Lady Catherine and her bumbling idiot, Mr. Collins to stop the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth.. He still smarts from Elizabeth's refusal. So when Mr. Bennet, Darcy, and the Earl confront the three idiots, they are shut down where they stood. This was so much better than Lady Catherine's confrontation with Elizabeth. Actually, Elizabeth being asked to join the group, puts Lady Catherine and Lucas where they belong, escorted to the waiting carriage. A lot of bantering and teasing in this story. Loved it!
This story filled a lot about Darcy and Elizabeth's betrothal. Hunsford mentioned his first rejected proposal. Lydia still had to marry wicked Wickham because of her stupidity, Caroline Bingley was still the neighborhood worst witch, but a new monkey wrench was thrown in just to keep it more interesting. We know that Elizabeth had a very unconventional childhood for a gentle women of this time period. Explains why Elizabeth is her father's favorite daughter. Plausible reason why Mrs. Bennet didn't get along with Elizabeth is explained by this author. The new monkey wrench was her neighbour, John Lucas. When he travels to Hunsford to see his sister, it wasn't to visit, but to conspire with Lady Catherine and her bumbling idiot, Mr. Collins to stop the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth.. He still smarts from Elizabeth's refusal. So when Mr. Bennet, Darcy, and the Earl confront the three idiots, they are shut down where they stood. This was so much better than Lady Catherine's confrontation with Elizabeth. Actually, Elizabeth being asked to join the group, puts Lady Catherine and Lucas where they belong, escorted to the waiting carriage. A lot of bantering and teasing in this story. Loved it!
December 19, 2015
Liked the characters but they were often then left after being introduced. I also felt that the sexual tension was overused in the story.
June 19, 2024
A thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the engagement period considered from both Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s viewpoint.
Very well constructed and highly recommended.
Very well constructed and highly recommended.
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