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Accidental Affection: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
This is a short, cute romp into the world of Elizabeth and Darcy's. Months have passed since the Bennets and the Bingleys last saw one another at the Netherfield Ball in November. When Charles Bingley returns to Hertfordshire, he is once again struck with the idea of planning another party and invites the Bennets at once. Elizabeth is happy at least that Mr. Darcy is not one of the party. That is, until he shows up at Netherfield with blood trickling from a head wound and confessing his admiration for her. Not only that, he seems to be confused by the date, thinking that they are once again at the ball in November. Despite his obvious injuries, Elizabeth quite likes the demeanor of this open Darcy who is eager to please and smile. She finds herself warming to him, overcome with his attentions. But when his memory starts to return, will Darcy once again be his prideful self? Or did the head injury just allow Darcy to loosen up the reigns and show his true character? This is a 6,500 word short story Pride & Prejudice variation for all readers.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2017
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August 19, 2017
“There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed.” Napoleon Donaparte
A clean, short window of time... [24-pages and $0.99], this was a quick read. We have Bingley returning to Hertfordshire six months later and hosting another ball. Shortly after the Bennet family arrives, they hear a voice in the foyer declaring, “Where is she?” I had visions of Lady Catherine crashing the ball, but instead it was Mr. Darcy with blood on his forehead. He and his horse had taken a tumble and he hit his head.
I realize this was a window of time and our author wanted that hero moment. However, Darcy and Elizabeth were in a room together… alone… until the doctor arrived. This was stretching credibility a bit, because Caroline would have been on him like wasps on beer at a picnic.
Anyway, this was that page-time we like where D&E are able to talk undisturbed. Due to his head injury, Darcy was a bit dazed, thinking it was still last November [the time of the first ball], instead of the end of May. Guess Lizzy didn’t go to Hunsford at Easter. Thus, no proposal, and no letter of explanation regarding Wickham. So, she was still in the dark about Wickham.
Darcy was also a bit loose-lipped, as he told her his heart’s desire. His declarations of affection were so sweet and special… it was swoon worthy. Lizzy was totally amazed at what he was saying and by the time they were able to dance, had completely changed her mind about him.
A clean, short window of time... [24-pages and $0.99], this was a quick read. We have Bingley returning to Hertfordshire six months later and hosting another ball. Shortly after the Bennet family arrives, they hear a voice in the foyer declaring, “Where is she?” I had visions of Lady Catherine crashing the ball, but instead it was Mr. Darcy with blood on his forehead. He and his horse had taken a tumble and he hit his head.
I realize this was a window of time and our author wanted that hero moment. However, Darcy and Elizabeth were in a room together… alone… until the doctor arrived. This was stretching credibility a bit, because Caroline would have been on him like wasps on beer at a picnic.
Anyway, this was that page-time we like where D&E are able to talk undisturbed. Due to his head injury, Darcy was a bit dazed, thinking it was still last November [the time of the first ball], instead of the end of May. Guess Lizzy didn’t go to Hunsford at Easter. Thus, no proposal, and no letter of explanation regarding Wickham. So, she was still in the dark about Wickham.
Darcy was also a bit loose-lipped, as he told her his heart’s desire. His declarations of affection were so sweet and special… it was swoon worthy. Lizzy was totally amazed at what he was saying and by the time they were able to dance, had completely changed her mind about him.
April 13, 2020
Lovely lunch read
A cute, short, tightly written story that held my attention. The latter a trait I have come to cherish most of all.
Recommend
Rated: Chaste
A cute, short, tightly written story that held my attention. The latter a trait I have come to cherish most of all.
Recommend
Rated: Chaste
January 28, 2018
Short, but substantial
Maybe this was what Darcy needed from the start... A very funny and lovely story.
Completely worth your time and money!
Maybe this was what Darcy needed from the start... A very funny and lovely story.
Completely worth your time and money!
August 21, 2017
Short but Sweet
This tiny read has many cute moments but it seems to skip to the end. The conversation between Elizabeth and Darcy is unnervingly open, at least on Darcy's part. But he somehow regains his memories during the doctor's examination? He knew Elizabeth's face but couldn't remember her or just her name in the beginning? The most glaring problem is that of Miss Bingley allowing them all that time alone. That would never have happened. As he had made his arrival known very vocally, she would have attended him, especially as he was injured.
Beyond those omissions, it is a very nice story. It makes you wish Ms Butler had written the rest of it. What brought Bingley back to Hertfordshire? Was he now determined to court Jane, with or without his sisters' approval? Why was he throwing a ball so soon after his return? What made Elizabeth grow to doubt Wickham's tales? How did her feelings for Mr Darcy grow when she had been sure he was a partner in the great Bingley defection? Sorry, it left more questions than it answered but I actually did enjoy it.
This tiny read has many cute moments but it seems to skip to the end. The conversation between Elizabeth and Darcy is unnervingly open, at least on Darcy's part. But he somehow regains his memories during the doctor's examination? He knew Elizabeth's face but couldn't remember her or just her name in the beginning? The most glaring problem is that of Miss Bingley allowing them all that time alone. That would never have happened. As he had made his arrival known very vocally, she would have attended him, especially as he was injured.
Beyond those omissions, it is a very nice story. It makes you wish Ms Butler had written the rest of it. What brought Bingley back to Hertfordshire? Was he now determined to court Jane, with or without his sisters' approval? Why was he throwing a ball so soon after his return? What made Elizabeth grow to doubt Wickham's tales? How did her feelings for Mr Darcy grow when she had been sure he was a partner in the great Bingley defection? Sorry, it left more questions than it answered but I actually did enjoy it.
November 13, 2020
There are short stories, and too-short stories. This was the latter. Even a few more pages overall could have fleshed it out into something more substantial. Also, needs an editor, particularly to properly format plurals vs. possessives.
June 10, 2020
Shot cute sweet
Short, sweet, and cute story. Love how Darcy behaves, but how Elizabeth manages to stay focused. Highly recommended to read
Short, sweet, and cute story. Love how Darcy behaves, but how Elizabeth manages to stay focused. Highly recommended to read
November 27, 2021
Fifteen minute read
Darcy hits his head and some truths come out. Sweet, rather insubstantial, took me about 15 minutes to read. Nothing is resolved yet except Darcy's intentions.
Darcy hits his head and some truths come out. Sweet, rather insubstantial, took me about 15 minutes to read. Nothing is resolved yet except Darcy's intentions.
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