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The Unraveling of Mr. Darcy
Miss Caroline Bingley is desperate for Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. So desperate that she devises a shocking plan to trap the two of them together in a room at night. Then Mr. Darcy will be forced to marry her.
But when Miss Bingley’s plans go awry, it is not she and Mr. Darcy who are trapped together, but rather Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Mr. Darcy has been drawn to Miss Bennet since the moment he clapped eyes on her. She drives him to distraction, and now he finds himself stuck here with her in a room they cannot get free from.
Miss Bennet is an unmerciful temptation. She will unravel him.
But when Miss Bingley’s plans go awry, it is not she and Mr. Darcy who are trapped together, but rather Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Mr. Darcy has been drawn to Miss Bennet since the moment he clapped eyes on her. She drives him to distraction, and now he finds himself stuck here with her in a room they cannot get free from.
Miss Bennet is an unmerciful temptation. She will unravel him.
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August 30, 2018
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
There's a lot to like here, especially the high quality of the writing itself and the creativity of the plot. However, there are some correctable missteps.
The behavior of Bingley, Darcy and Elizabeth are often out of character compared to what readers usually expect. These three are remarkably dense at times here. The basic plot could have been developed more believably with a few tweaks here and there.
Poor Darcy is cornered with no apparent way out--he's supposedly compromised Caroline and Bingley is demanding that they marry. Darcy agrees but, in frustration, he essentially goes into hiding after arguing about it with Bingley, who refuses to listen to his friend's version of events. With Bingley already unhappy with Caroline, she doesn't dare push him with her objections regarding Jane, and Darcy isn't around to intervene, so Bingley and Jane are engaged and wed without much drama. However, this leaves Caroline at Netherfield and prey to Mr. Wickham, who immediately becomes VERY interested in Mr. Darcy's betrothed.
Elizabeth's story centers largely on her confusing physical sensations when she's near Darcy or thinks of him. It is not unreasonable to believe that a gently-bred young woman with parents like the Bennets would be so naive, and she struggles with fears that she must be inherently wanton or evil. Elizabeth's opinion of Darcy goes back and forth. She knows he behaved honorably when he had a clear opportunity to ruin her, but the story she hears from Jane (which comes from Bingley and Caroline) about Darcy's debauchery convinces her that he must be a scoundrel after all.
This author is talented and has good raw storytelling skills. The plot moves at a nice pace. I have to give props for the perfect editing/grammar/spelling--I rarely find such a clean read by a relatively unknown JAFF author. Unfortunately, some of the character actions and reactions don't ring true. Also, I think the author telegraphs future events more than necessary; plot twists don't come as a surprise to an observant reader.
I like the book, but it's overpriced for the overall quality of the story. There is some Mature Reader content here (though it's quite well written).
There's a lot to like here, especially the high quality of the writing itself and the creativity of the plot. However, there are some correctable missteps.
The behavior of Bingley, Darcy and Elizabeth are often out of character compared to what readers usually expect. These three are remarkably dense at times here. The basic plot could have been developed more believably with a few tweaks here and there.
Poor Darcy is cornered with no apparent way out--he's supposedly compromised Caroline and Bingley is demanding that they marry. Darcy agrees but, in frustration, he essentially goes into hiding after arguing about it with Bingley, who refuses to listen to his friend's version of events. With Bingley already unhappy with Caroline, she doesn't dare push him with her objections regarding Jane, and Darcy isn't around to intervene, so Bingley and Jane are engaged and wed without much drama. However, this leaves Caroline at Netherfield and prey to Mr. Wickham, who immediately becomes VERY interested in Mr. Darcy's betrothed.
Elizabeth's story centers largely on her confusing physical sensations when she's near Darcy or thinks of him. It is not unreasonable to believe that a gently-bred young woman with parents like the Bennets would be so naive, and she struggles with fears that she must be inherently wanton or evil. Elizabeth's opinion of Darcy goes back and forth. She knows he behaved honorably when he had a clear opportunity to ruin her, but the story she hears from Jane (which comes from Bingley and Caroline) about Darcy's debauchery convinces her that he must be a scoundrel after all.
This author is talented and has good raw storytelling skills. The plot moves at a nice pace. I have to give props for the perfect editing/grammar/spelling--I rarely find such a clean read by a relatively unknown JAFF author. Unfortunately, some of the character actions and reactions don't ring true. Also, I think the author telegraphs future events more than necessary; plot twists don't come as a surprise to an observant reader.
I like the book, but it's overpriced for the overall quality of the story. There is some Mature Reader content here (though it's quite well written).
November 6, 2018
This is a P&P What if that is nothing but lusty and full OOC behavior. We begin at the Meryton Assembly, where Darcy is overcome with desire for a young lady. His reason for not dancing is Priapism. After this events procede along with canon but quickly, with scenes given a quick review. Caroline is plotting and the plot backfires. After Lizzy and Jane leave Caroline again attempts a compromise.
I have to say while I was reading this I had the strangest bits of deja vu. Now I read the sample, but this was much further in the book. I may have read it on a free site and there were definitely 'fresh parts' but these 'feelings' were so strong I actually stopped to check if I had read it. The OOC behavior is strongest in Bingley who is extra stupid and extra stubborn and extra susceptible. So he banishes Darcy.
Soon Jane and Bingley are married and Lizzy goes to London where she meets Miss Darcy, who is out and companioned by a Miss Tilney. Soon Lizzy & Georgie are BFFS then Lizzy is off to Rosings where she is unaware of Mr. Darcy's presence.
Then Jane and Bingley combine their wonder morons powers to actually get stupider together, and some of this stupidity must rub off on Mr. Bennet. I swear Mr. & Mrs. Bingley are both profoundly stupid so much that if they went outside in the rain they would drown.
Anyway somehow amid this idiocy Darcy gets freed from Caroline and can marry Lizzy.
It isn't really mature but it isn't clean either
ETA 11.06.08 I discovered I had read part of this story as FF (phew)
I have to say while I was reading this I had the strangest bits of deja vu. Now I read the sample, but this was much further in the book. I may have read it on a free site and there were definitely 'fresh parts' but these 'feelings' were so strong I actually stopped to check if I had read it. The OOC behavior is strongest in Bingley who is extra stupid and extra stubborn and extra susceptible. So he banishes Darcy.
Soon Jane and Bingley are married and Lizzy goes to London where she meets Miss Darcy, who is out and companioned by a Miss Tilney. Soon Lizzy & Georgie are BFFS then Lizzy is off to Rosings where she is unaware of Mr. Darcy's presence.
Then Jane and Bingley combine their wonder morons powers to actually get stupider together, and some of this stupidity must rub off on Mr. Bennet. I swear Mr. & Mrs. Bingley are both profoundly stupid so much that if they went outside in the rain they would drown.
Anyway somehow amid this idiocy Darcy gets freed from Caroline and can marry Lizzy.
It isn't really mature but it isn't clean either
ETA 11.06.08 I discovered I had read part of this story as FF (phew)
August 25, 2018
Or .... you can just cut to the chase
This gal writes well and she's funny but the hook in the beginning is, pretty much, the whole shebang. She's got two other books that probably tantalize in the same way and are equally overpriced so, having purchased this one, I'll pass on the others unless they show up in KU. Too short, too predictable, and too expensive. With a better motive, she could probably write a darn good book. It's a pity.
This gal writes well and she's funny but the hook in the beginning is, pretty much, the whole shebang. She's got two other books that probably tantalize in the same way and are equally overpriced so, having purchased this one, I'll pass on the others unless they show up in KU. Too short, too predictable, and too expensive. With a better motive, she could probably write a darn good book. It's a pity.
September 4, 2018
Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. ~ Oscar Wilde
I like to build reviews around quotations. Looking up quotes is easy for a book I loved – not so easy for some others when no dominant theme leads to a topic. This story confused my search. I looked up deception, stupidity, logic and integrity. Some themes described certain characters’ actions; some described another’s.
CAROLINE:
You do not wake up one morning a bad person. It happens by a thousand tiny surrenders of self-respect to self-interest. ~ Robert Brault
The Bingley shrew is on her game in this story. She attempts a compromise but is thwarted when Elizabeth Bennet innocently intrudes on the scene. After the Bennet sisters depart, Caroline is successful in being discovered in Darcy’s bedchamber.
BINGLEY:
Common sense is not so common. ~ Voltaire
Bingley (hereinafter referred to as The Big Dolt) believes Caroline’s story entirely, despite Darcy’s insistence that nothing happened. He insists Darcy marry Caroline.
DARCY:
Sometimes, to do the right thing, we must keep a promise we never made. ~ Robert Brault
Before Caroline’s entrance into his bedchamber, Elizabeth had warned Darcy that Caroline was behind the previous incident with Darcy and Elizabeth locked in together overnight. Darcy had pooh-poohed the idea that the Bingley spinster would try again.
Darcy insists on his innocence in the compromise. The Big Dolt wears him down and he finally agrees to a marriage. He leaves Netherfield and does the Ostrich thing – buries his head in the sand and waits for it all to go away.
ELIZABETH:
Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all. ~ William Shakespeare
Elizabeth knew Caroline was trying to force Darcy into a marriage. She even warned Darcy. But after Jane and The Big Dolt are married, she trusts Jane’s warning that Darcy had imposed on poor Caroline. She believes Darcy is an unprincipled Rake, overlooking his honorable interactions with her. She ignores the fact that Jane’s information came from The Big Dolt, via Caroline’s account.
Logic is one thing and commonsense another. ~ Elbert Hubbard
I enjoyed this story, despite its flaws. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF … but don’t expect much common sense.
3.5 Stars rounded up to 4
The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. ~ Japanese Proverb
I like to build reviews around quotations. Looking up quotes is easy for a book I loved – not so easy for some others when no dominant theme leads to a topic. This story confused my search. I looked up deception, stupidity, logic and integrity. Some themes described certain characters’ actions; some described another’s.
CAROLINE:
You do not wake up one morning a bad person. It happens by a thousand tiny surrenders of self-respect to self-interest. ~ Robert Brault
The Bingley shrew is on her game in this story. She attempts a compromise but is thwarted when Elizabeth Bennet innocently intrudes on the scene. After the Bennet sisters depart, Caroline is successful in being discovered in Darcy’s bedchamber.
BINGLEY:
Common sense is not so common. ~ Voltaire
Bingley (hereinafter referred to as The Big Dolt) believes Caroline’s story entirely, despite Darcy’s insistence that nothing happened. He insists Darcy marry Caroline.
DARCY:
Sometimes, to do the right thing, we must keep a promise we never made. ~ Robert Brault
Before Caroline’s entrance into his bedchamber, Elizabeth had warned Darcy that Caroline was behind the previous incident with Darcy and Elizabeth locked in together overnight. Darcy had pooh-poohed the idea that the Bingley spinster would try again.
Darcy insists on his innocence in the compromise. The Big Dolt wears him down and he finally agrees to a marriage. He leaves Netherfield and does the Ostrich thing – buries his head in the sand and waits for it all to go away.
ELIZABETH:
Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all. ~ William Shakespeare
Elizabeth knew Caroline was trying to force Darcy into a marriage. She even warned Darcy. But after Jane and The Big Dolt are married, she trusts Jane’s warning that Darcy had imposed on poor Caroline. She believes Darcy is an unprincipled Rake, overlooking his honorable interactions with her. She ignores the fact that Jane’s information came from The Big Dolt, via Caroline’s account.
Logic is one thing and commonsense another. ~ Elbert Hubbard
I enjoyed this story, despite its flaws. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF … but don’t expect much common sense.
3.5 Stars rounded up to 4
The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. ~ Japanese Proverb
March 25, 2021
The title is apt, this truly will dismantle everything you like about Darcy
A hard take on Darcy- literally.
The subject is silly the story is fun, at least at first, then you realize Darcy and Lizzy are just gonna take it and it sours the set up. I couldn't stand this weak ass Darcy and dumb Lizzy- unbearable! I really hated them, they both just allowed the tide to push and tug them whereabouts it pleased, they never took charge of their own destiny and the master of Pemberley was brought to his knees by Caro’s simple schemes.
The character assassinations really sunk it in my esteem. In fact most characters were hard to recognize, no one seemed to have two brain cells to rub together. Likely the very worst aspect is that the conflict resolves itself thanks to Caro's libido! Darcy spends a good amount of time hiding from his problems. Our protagonists got off easy without once exerting themselves or learning a thing. The prose & dialogue didn't strike me as anything special, fairly rudimentary.
Entertaining in a manner, I did manage it in one sitting, straight through- though I'm unsure how much of that can be attributed to the fact I was drinking copious amounts of wine when I read this- I can't recommend this beyond that.
A hard take on Darcy- literally.
The subject is silly the story is fun, at least at first, then you realize Darcy and Lizzy are just gonna take it and it sours the set up. I couldn't stand this weak ass Darcy and dumb Lizzy- unbearable! I really hated them, they both just allowed the tide to push and tug them whereabouts it pleased, they never took charge of their own destiny and the master of Pemberley was brought to his knees by Caro’s simple schemes.
The character assassinations really sunk it in my esteem. In fact most characters were hard to recognize, no one seemed to have two brain cells to rub together. Likely the very worst aspect is that the conflict resolves itself thanks to Caro's libido! Darcy spends a good amount of time hiding from his problems. Our protagonists got off easy without once exerting themselves or learning a thing. The prose & dialogue didn't strike me as anything special, fairly rudimentary.
Entertaining in a manner, I did manage it in one sitting, straight through- though I'm unsure how much of that can be attributed to the fact I was drinking copious amounts of wine when I read this- I can't recommend this beyond that.
September 4, 2018
Mr. Darcy is undone from the moment he spies Elizabeth at the assembly. He takes to standing behind chairs to hide his "condition". He can't see to control his body's reactions even when she is not around. So it becomes a drastic effort when a letter "from Charles" draws him to a bedroom when a faulty lock and Elizabeth stumbles into the room after becoming disoriented trying to find her own bedroom after sitting up with a sick Jane at Netherfield. He does offer marriage and when they awaken in the early hours of the morning they find the door ajar and can go about their business as if the compromise did not occur.
But this incident is not the only "accidental" or purposeful compromise in this story. While Elizabeth had a strong rejection for his proposal as time passes and as she meets his sister while staying with the Gardiners in London she begins to learn that Darcy is an honorable, caring man. She watches and hears of his "engagement" and realizes it is too late to take back the two rejections she gave him.
Wickham has a different role in this tale and ironically you may even be able to credit him with
"saving the day" for Darcy and Elizabeth.
I enjoyed this short story but be warned it does have some MA material.
But this incident is not the only "accidental" or purposeful compromise in this story. While Elizabeth had a strong rejection for his proposal as time passes and as she meets his sister while staying with the Gardiners in London she begins to learn that Darcy is an honorable, caring man. She watches and hears of his "engagement" and realizes it is too late to take back the two rejections she gave him.
Wickham has a different role in this tale and ironically you may even be able to credit him with
"saving the day" for Darcy and Elizabeth.
I enjoyed this short story but be warned it does have some MA material.
November 20, 2018
I don't know what to say about this book. It's taken me a long time to read as it didn't really hold my interest. At the start, Darcy makes his 'she is tolerable' statement as he is desperate to hide away as he is having difficulties with something in his trousers!! I know this was supposed to be funny, but I didn't like it. I didn't like the violent thoughts Darcy was having about Miss Bingley either... I don't know why as I usually have plenty of violent thoughts about her myself.
So, Miss Bingley stages a compromise between herself and Darcy, only to have Elizabeth ruin it. However, Elizabeth refuses his proposal so Miss Bingley has another go. Darcy finds himself engaged to her. Mr Bingley is an unusual character. A bit stupid and I didn't like him. Didn't really like any of them. Darcy is a bit dull too...
There wasn't really anything wrong with this book... I just didn't really enjoy it. The writing is good, there is lots of humour... a comedy of errors really... maybe it's just me and I wasn't in the mood for this type of book.
So, Miss Bingley stages a compromise between herself and Darcy, only to have Elizabeth ruin it. However, Elizabeth refuses his proposal so Miss Bingley has another go. Darcy finds himself engaged to her. Mr Bingley is an unusual character. A bit stupid and I didn't like him. Didn't really like any of them. Darcy is a bit dull too...
There wasn't really anything wrong with this book... I just didn't really enjoy it. The writing is good, there is lots of humour... a comedy of errors really... maybe it's just me and I wasn't in the mood for this type of book.
November 16, 2018
I don't care much if the characters act OOC, if I still can like them, but I didn't like the Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy here. They were meh, Elizabeth looked like a better version of Lydia.
But what really bothered me was the transition between the scenes: one time Elizabeth was in Lodon, the next in Hunsford, the next in Netherfiel, the next following Caroline. It was so irregular and rushed.
But what really bothered me was the transition between the scenes: one time Elizabeth was in Lodon, the next in Hunsford, the next in Netherfiel, the next following Caroline. It was so irregular and rushed.
August 31, 2018
Saucy and thrilling story that I was not able to put down.
I loved the hilarious reason for the insult at the Meryton assembly. Darcy had a big troubles in his pants, I mean on his hands... ;)
Rather angsty read with a deplorable Caroline and an utterly stupid Bingley but very entertaining. Recommend it to those who can stomach Darcy engaged to Caroline...
I have deducted a star because of plausibility issues and it was a little too angsty for a spell which compelled me to speed read a bit in the middle of the story. I am coward when either of ODC are paired with others romantically...
I loved the hilarious reason for the insult at the Meryton assembly. Darcy had a big troubles in his pants, I mean on his hands... ;)
Rather angsty read with a deplorable Caroline and an utterly stupid Bingley but very entertaining. Recommend it to those who can stomach Darcy engaged to Caroline...
I have deducted a star because of plausibility issues and it was a little too angsty for a spell which compelled me to speed read a bit in the middle of the story. I am coward when either of ODC are paired with others romantically...
February 7, 2020
I have read some books from this author and I like her style in general. This book is good, just sometimes the characters act in weird ways and can't see what is so easy to see in front of them. I'd like to think that the author intended that to be a bit humorous, which most of the not serious parts are, like the way Mr Darcy has a "problem" that makes it impossible for him to dance at the Meryton assembly without mortification, all due to looking at Elizabeth, which he cannot stop doing anyway.
But he still manages to insult her.
When they are at Netherfield Elizabeth looses her path to her room in the night and ends up trapped in a room with a faulty lock with none other than the odious Mr Darcy, who for some unknown reason stares at her in an unnerving way, approaches her and touches her braid in a very inappropriate way, making her feel all sort of inappropriate things that she doesn't understand. He offers her marriage twice but she thinks that he doesn't really mean it and she doesn't want to be forced to it either.
Once Elizabeth and Jane are back at Longbourn they hear the strangest rumours about Mr Darcy leaving Netherfield on horseback in the middle of the night in very strange circumstances. Later on, Elizabeth hears the whole tale from Jane, thinking that Mr Darcy is a scoundrel taking advantage of "poor" Miss Bingley.
I have to say that all of the characters have very poor reasoning, like Mr Bingley not believing his sister capable of plotting a compromise and blaming Darcy for it all (no backbone present), Elizabeth believing this even if she knew Caroline had her eyes on Mr Darcy (and having had warned him herself), even though she had received an offer of marriage from Mr Darcy when nobody had air the compromising situation they have been in. Also, Jane's illness later on, nobody doing anything about it, not even her husband.
I don't want to spoil it too much, just to say Mr Wickham's wish to annoy Darcy saved more than one other lady from his hands and Caroline made her bed and had to lie on it.
I feel that Mr Darcy should have been less forgiving of Mr Bingley at the end of it all, especially because Mr Bingley had practically ruined Mr Darcy's reputation, his chances of happiness and made him miserable for months on end.
Anyway, after all the odd situations, the book is quite enjoyable, sweet at times, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth's chemistry is electrifying and capable of making you blush on the other side of the page. The tension is palpable! Some mature scenes but not overly used. The book is very well edited. I recommend it.
But he still manages to insult her.
When they are at Netherfield Elizabeth looses her path to her room in the night and ends up trapped in a room with a faulty lock with none other than the odious Mr Darcy, who for some unknown reason stares at her in an unnerving way, approaches her and touches her braid in a very inappropriate way, making her feel all sort of inappropriate things that she doesn't understand. He offers her marriage twice but she thinks that he doesn't really mean it and she doesn't want to be forced to it either.
Once Elizabeth and Jane are back at Longbourn they hear the strangest rumours about Mr Darcy leaving Netherfield on horseback in the middle of the night in very strange circumstances. Later on, Elizabeth hears the whole tale from Jane, thinking that Mr Darcy is a scoundrel taking advantage of "poor" Miss Bingley.
I have to say that all of the characters have very poor reasoning, like Mr Bingley not believing his sister capable of plotting a compromise and blaming Darcy for it all (no backbone present), Elizabeth believing this even if she knew Caroline had her eyes on Mr Darcy (and having had warned him herself), even though she had received an offer of marriage from Mr Darcy when nobody had air the compromising situation they have been in. Also, Jane's illness later on, nobody doing anything about it, not even her husband.
I don't want to spoil it too much, just to say Mr Wickham's wish to annoy Darcy saved more than one other lady from his hands and Caroline made her bed and had to lie on it.
I feel that Mr Darcy should have been less forgiving of Mr Bingley at the end of it all, especially because Mr Bingley had practically ruined Mr Darcy's reputation, his chances of happiness and made him miserable for months on end.
Anyway, after all the odd situations, the book is quite enjoyable, sweet at times, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth's chemistry is electrifying and capable of making you blush on the other side of the page. The tension is palpable! Some mature scenes but not overly used. The book is very well edited. I recommend it.
June 27, 2023
Caroline sets up a trap for Darcy but it goes a bit wrong for her. There's an almost-kiss that occupies Elizabeth's thoughts but Caroline gets lucky later, and there's a forced engagement between Darcy and Caroline and an estrangement between Bingley and Darcy. Who's got a bit of a scandalous reputation at this point.
I saw it coming a mile off but my favorite thing about this book was how Caroline's aspirations ended. Most of my five stars go for this plot twist because I have always wanted to read this particular plot variation and I had no idea it existed before now.
I enjoyed this a lot.
Steam level: There's a wedding night scene in the end and quite a bit of physical yearning before that. The whole reason that Darcy was so grumpy at the assembly was because he had an issue in his breeches that he was trying to cover up. I wouldn't call it steamy but if you want a chaste romance there may be a bit of TMI here.
The most implausible thing about this is when a recently married woman is vomiting and they all think she's dying of some weird stomach ailment. Even Mrs. Bennet with five pregnancies under her belt is supposedly clueless. And you KNOW she would have been asking her married daughters about the possibility of grandchildren as often as she saw them.
I saw it coming a mile off but my favorite thing about this book was how Caroline's aspirations ended. Most of my five stars go for this plot twist because I have always wanted to read this particular plot variation and I had no idea it existed before now.
I enjoyed this a lot.
Steam level: There's a wedding night scene in the end and quite a bit of physical yearning before that. The whole reason that Darcy was so grumpy at the assembly was because he had an issue in his breeches that he was trying to cover up. I wouldn't call it steamy but if you want a chaste romance there may be a bit of TMI here.
The most implausible thing about this is when a recently married woman is vomiting and they all think she's dying of some weird stomach ailment. Even Mrs. Bennet with five pregnancies under her belt is supposedly clueless. And you KNOW she would have been asking her married daughters about the possibility of grandchildren as often as she saw them.
January 11, 2025
I loved it!
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Miss Caroline Bingley is desperate for Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, so desperate that she devises a shocking plan to trap the two of them together in a room at night; then Mr. Darcy will be forced to marry her, but when Miss Bingley’s plans go awry, it is not she and Mr. Darcy who are trapped together, but rather Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy has been drawn to Miss Bennet since the moment he clapped eyes on her, she drives him to distraction, and now he finds himself stuck here with her in a room they cannot get free from; Miss Bennet is an unmerciful temptation, and she will unravel him. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Miss Caroline Bingley is desperate for Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, so desperate that she devises a shocking plan to trap the two of them together in a room at night; then Mr. Darcy will be forced to marry her, but when Miss Bingley’s plans go awry, it is not she and Mr. Darcy who are trapped together, but rather Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy has been drawn to Miss Bennet since the moment he clapped eyes on her, she drives him to distraction, and now he finds himself stuck here with her in a room they cannot get free from; Miss Bennet is an unmerciful temptation, and she will unravel him. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
January 23, 2019
A fun little romp where Mr. Darcy has the boner that won't quit after he sees Elizabeth at the assembly ballroom. This leads to his waspish comments about Lizzy, which is hilarious and totally my favorite headcanon of this scene.
Sexual feelings are the basis for a lot of the book. Miss Bingley is a scheming little baggage and tries to get herself compromised.
I didn't see the OOC behavior that others did, but I haven't read the book in years so perhaps I'm just not as familiar with the original novel.
Sexual feelings are the basis for a lot of the book. Miss Bingley is a scheming little baggage and tries to get herself compromised.
I didn't see the OOC behavior that others did, but I haven't read the book in years so perhaps I'm just not as familiar with the original novel.
November 8, 2018
A good read spoiled
This could have been a great story but it was ruined by well known/loved characters behaving so OOC. For example, Bingley would never have treated Darcy in the way he did ... they were exceptionally close, almost brothers. So when people are behaving so OOC it doesn't help with the enjoyment of the story which is a shame because the initial premise is promising.
I quite enjoyed a more sexual Darcy, it wasn't blatant and in fact made me smile rather than blush!
I think this writer has promise but she needs to up her game on the writing side of things ...ideaswise she's doing ok.
This could have been a great story but it was ruined by well known/loved characters behaving so OOC. For example, Bingley would never have treated Darcy in the way he did ... they were exceptionally close, almost brothers. So when people are behaving so OOC it doesn't help with the enjoyment of the story which is a shame because the initial premise is promising.
I quite enjoyed a more sexual Darcy, it wasn't blatant and in fact made me smile rather than blush!
I think this writer has promise but she needs to up her game on the writing side of things ...ideaswise she's doing ok.
March 9, 2020
Unraveling for Sure!
That mysterious title is completely appropriate
for this book. The aurhor, Valerie Lennox, has come up with unique plot ideas flushed out in intriguing ways. Not a story to forget easily. It encouraged me to think ahead about how this might end in a somewhat realistic and satisfying way. Although I was close , the aurhor was way ahead of me. This is an 'Absolutely Don't Miss it Story! Review by J. A. Montgomery
That mysterious title is completely appropriate
for this book. The aurhor, Valerie Lennox, has come up with unique plot ideas flushed out in intriguing ways. Not a story to forget easily. It encouraged me to think ahead about how this might end in a somewhat realistic and satisfying way. Although I was close , the aurhor was way ahead of me. This is an 'Absolutely Don't Miss it Story! Review by J. A. Montgomery
January 9, 2023
One and half if, one could give a half star.
Ok I like Ms. Lennox’s JAFF books I have read many of them and I have love them, however this one not so much this version of Darcy was wuss/ninny quite the opposite of the original Darcy, that said Elizabeth wasn’t better. Bingley was a bag of d&@k$ I disliked most of the characters in this one. I had to skip a lot to get to the end. Not really my cup of tea! Sorry I wanted to like it really did!
Ok I like Ms. Lennox’s JAFF books I have read many of them and I have love them, however this one not so much this version of Darcy was wuss/ninny quite the opposite of the original Darcy, that said Elizabeth wasn’t better. Bingley was a bag of d&@k$ I disliked most of the characters in this one. I had to skip a lot to get to the end. Not really my cup of tea! Sorry I wanted to like it really did!
September 26, 2019
This was blatant fan fiction with many improper context as the focus. I will say that this story made me want to punch Miss Bingley in the face and really wished someone would. I also did not like that Jane readily agreed to the worst of Darcy and Wickham with a later reference to her "always thinking well of others" which was a contradiction.
October 4, 2019
The 3 stars is me being generous as I did enjoy this despite the very out of character choices, the levels of stupidity the characters show and the moments of historical inaccuracy.
It has horny Darcy and Lizzy so it’s entertaining at least! Very much a fanfic rather than good literature on its own but if you don’t mind the above issues, it’s worth a look.
It has horny Darcy and Lizzy so it’s entertaining at least! Very much a fanfic rather than good literature on its own but if you don’t mind the above issues, it’s worth a look.
November 3, 2018
Different
I enjoyed this version of P&P. It was very different the the original where Lydia married Mr. Wickham and Caroline was just a friend.
I enjoyed this version of P&P. It was very different the the original where Lydia married Mr. Wickham and Caroline was just a friend.
November 6, 2018
Great page turner
Love P&P variations and this one was great. The author has taken the classic story and added their own touch and a few twists that were enjoyable to read.
Love P&P variations and this one was great. The author has taken the classic story and added their own touch and a few twists that were enjoyable to read.
May 31, 2020
A bit too earthy, but a funny look at the physical attraction between these two which is often alluded to but not addressed so up front as in this version.
March 2, 2023
I have read a lot of retellings of P&P this is one of the best,
April 6, 2023
2.5
Writing is fairly good, though Americanised/anachronistic at times, which raises the rating. The story itself is really weak and most of it doesn’t add up.
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Bingley’s reaction is ridiculous. There is no way Darcy would be allowed to leave it 6 months without marrying someone he ruined. How is it possible Miss B was ruined enough to require marriage but when it doesn’t happen no one cares? How can Elizabeth be compromised repeatedly with no one noticing? Why would Miss Bingley sleep with Wickham? Even no one considering Jane was pregnant was silly.
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Minor irritant - Lady C calls her daughter “Miss deBourg” instead of Anne.
Writing is fairly good, though Americanised/anachronistic at times, which raises the rating. The story itself is really weak and most of it doesn’t add up.
SPOILERS
Bingley’s reaction is ridiculous. There is no way Darcy would be allowed to leave it 6 months without marrying someone he ruined. How is it possible Miss B was ruined enough to require marriage but when it doesn’t happen no one cares? How can Elizabeth be compromised repeatedly with no one noticing? Why would Miss Bingley sleep with Wickham? Even no one considering Jane was pregnant was silly.
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Minor irritant - Lady C calls her daughter “Miss deBourg” instead of Anne.
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May 19, 2019
2.5 stars rounded up
Meh. The characters were all rather OOC. It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve read one of these variances with this premise but there were some wasted opportunities in this and some things that were a little too overdone. Though, it is a first to see Wickham and that character end up together. I didn’t hate that idea.
Meh. The characters were all rather OOC. It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve read one of these variances with this premise but there were some wasted opportunities in this and some things that were a little too overdone. Though, it is a first to see Wickham and that character end up together. I didn’t hate that idea.
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