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One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
WHEN YOU WANT HER ONLY CHOICE TO BE YOU
In this fast-paced novella set in Regency England, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy has competition for the hand of the only woman he will ever love. Making a poor first impression, he had no idea how far out of the hole he needed to dig himself until she could view him as anything other than arrogant and unworthy.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet loathed Mr. Darcy. His selfish disdain for the feelings of others, including herself, made him the last man on earth she would ever marry. Of course, she felt the same about his competition.
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, will Darcy and Elizabeth ever obtain the happily-ever-after they desire? With each other? Enjoy Darcy's point-of-view as he tells a tale that might take you by surprise. It sure did the both of them.
One Bride & Two Grooms is appropriate for all readers. This story can be read in just over an hour.
In this fast-paced novella set in Regency England, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy has competition for the hand of the only woman he will ever love. Making a poor first impression, he had no idea how far out of the hole he needed to dig himself until she could view him as anything other than arrogant and unworthy.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet loathed Mr. Darcy. His selfish disdain for the feelings of others, including herself, made him the last man on earth she would ever marry. Of course, she felt the same about his competition.
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, will Darcy and Elizabeth ever obtain the happily-ever-after they desire? With each other? Enjoy Darcy's point-of-view as he tells a tale that might take you by surprise. It sure did the both of them.
One Bride & Two Grooms is appropriate for all readers. This story can be read in just over an hour.
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Published August 5, 2019
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September 11, 2021
“If [a] man found his dream wife, it was because he was wide awake.” –Matshona Dhliwayo
It is a little scary starting a story with a nightmare but Fitzwilliam Darcy was having a doozy. It was bad enough to make him hop out of bed and hie off to Longbourn to see Elizabeth Bennet before it was too late. While he was in the master’s bookroom discussing a courtship with Mr. Bennet… Mr. Collins was making his sentiments known to his cousin in another part of the house with Mrs. Bennet’s consent, of course.
“What I personally knew about courting women could comfortably fit into a thimble without taking it off your finger first.” –Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man’s Fear
Fitzwilliam Darcy did not pursue women, they pursued him, and their mamas. That was the way of the ton. However, Darcy was not in the splendor of a London ballroom where he fended off the machinations of matchmaking guardians with aplomb. He was in Hertfordshire and things were completely different here. In Meryton, Elizabeth Bennet wouldn’t give him the time of the day.
“The only man meant to be in your life is a man that knows your worth.” –Shannon L. Alder
Elizabeth quickly learned she had a situation. There were two men vying for her hand in marriage. She didn’t want either but her father thought she should give each man a chance to prove himself and see if her opinions would change. Each man was given a chance to shine or not in her presence in increments of thirty minutes each day.
“The poorest man you can marry is not the one who lacks money, but the one who lacks character.” –Matshona Dhliwayo
Mrs. Bennet was aghast that there were two men seeking the hand of her least favorite daughter. Note: Keep your eye on Mrs. Bennet. I don’t want to give any spoilers but there is a surprise at the end that simply blew my mind. Mr & Mrs. Bennet are pretty sharp in this story. Way to go Christie Capps [JDK]. Only you would insert an OMG moment at the very end. I loved this story once I got into it. I love this Darcy and Elizabeth although they worried me for a bit but what a couple they will make.
“The courtship period is the foundation upon which a happy marriage will stand, and should not be hurried by any devoted lover—not even a king.” –Marissa Meyer, Heartless
1st read: 9-16-19 ~ 10-7-19
2nd read: 9-10-21 Part of the Something collection.
It is a little scary starting a story with a nightmare but Fitzwilliam Darcy was having a doozy. It was bad enough to make him hop out of bed and hie off to Longbourn to see Elizabeth Bennet before it was too late. While he was in the master’s bookroom discussing a courtship with Mr. Bennet… Mr. Collins was making his sentiments known to his cousin in another part of the house with Mrs. Bennet’s consent, of course.
“What I personally knew about courting women could comfortably fit into a thimble without taking it off your finger first.” –Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man’s Fear
Fitzwilliam Darcy did not pursue women, they pursued him, and their mamas. That was the way of the ton. However, Darcy was not in the splendor of a London ballroom where he fended off the machinations of matchmaking guardians with aplomb. He was in Hertfordshire and things were completely different here. In Meryton, Elizabeth Bennet wouldn’t give him the time of the day.
“The only man meant to be in your life is a man that knows your worth.” –Shannon L. Alder
Elizabeth quickly learned she had a situation. There were two men vying for her hand in marriage. She didn’t want either but her father thought she should give each man a chance to prove himself and see if her opinions would change. Each man was given a chance to shine or not in her presence in increments of thirty minutes each day.
“The poorest man you can marry is not the one who lacks money, but the one who lacks character.” –Matshona Dhliwayo
Mrs. Bennet was aghast that there were two men seeking the hand of her least favorite daughter. Note: Keep your eye on Mrs. Bennet. I don’t want to give any spoilers but there is a surprise at the end that simply blew my mind. Mr & Mrs. Bennet are pretty sharp in this story. Way to go Christie Capps [JDK]. Only you would insert an OMG moment at the very end. I loved this story once I got into it. I love this Darcy and Elizabeth although they worried me for a bit but what a couple they will make.
“The courtship period is the foundation upon which a happy marriage will stand, and should not be hurried by any devoted lover—not even a king.” –Marissa Meyer, Heartless
1st read: 9-16-19 ~ 10-7-19
2nd read: 9-10-21 Part of the Something collection.
March 14, 2025
Find out what is unique about yourself and get in touch with it. If you are able to be yourself, then you have no competition. All you have to do is to try and get closer and closer to that essence. ~ Barbara Cook
Beginning with the horror of Elizabeth Bennet’s marriage to the Reverend Collins, our story rapidly progresses to the competition for her hand.
Darcy must understand the multitude of offenses he has committed against Elizabeth and the entire neighborhood of Meryton. When he finally comes to terms with his actions (or lack of actions) he is ready for courtship under Mr. Bennet’s strict timeline.
I loved this sweet little story and recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~ Edmund Hillary
Beginning with the horror of Elizabeth Bennet’s marriage to the Reverend Collins, our story rapidly progresses to the competition for her hand.
Darcy must understand the multitude of offenses he has committed against Elizabeth and the entire neighborhood of Meryton. When he finally comes to terms with his actions (or lack of actions) he is ready for courtship under Mr. Bennet’s strict timeline.
I loved this sweet little story and recommend it to anyone who enjoys JAFF.
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~ Edmund Hillary
August 16, 2019
This is exactly what I've come to expect from a Christie Capps novella: short, sweet, and well-written.
At the Netherfield ball, Darcy, who's aware of the Longbourn entail, learns that Mr. Collins plans to propose marriage to Elizabeth. This spurs him to action, and Darcy rushes to meet with Mr. Bennet early the next morning to plead his own case for marrying the man's favorite daughter. Their conference is interrupted by Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, and Elizabeth all clamoring for Mr. Bennet's attention when Elizabeth has refused Mr. Collins.
I love how Mr. Bennet manages the situation in a Solomon-like manner, though Elizabeth is less pleased and feels that she's being punished. For one week, each suitor is allotted similar time with her each day to improve her opinion of him. At the end of the week, she will choose one or neither of them, and that will be the end of it for them both.
The novella follows Darcy's point of view. He's appalled to discover how low Elizabeth's opinion of him is. He has to figure out how to improve enough in her eyes that she'll agree to marry him.
Lovely story. Content is clean.
At the Netherfield ball, Darcy, who's aware of the Longbourn entail, learns that Mr. Collins plans to propose marriage to Elizabeth. This spurs him to action, and Darcy rushes to meet with Mr. Bennet early the next morning to plead his own case for marrying the man's favorite daughter. Their conference is interrupted by Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, and Elizabeth all clamoring for Mr. Bennet's attention when Elizabeth has refused Mr. Collins.
I love how Mr. Bennet manages the situation in a Solomon-like manner, though Elizabeth is less pleased and feels that she's being punished. For one week, each suitor is allotted similar time with her each day to improve her opinion of him. At the end of the week, she will choose one or neither of them, and that will be the end of it for them both.
The novella follows Darcy's point of view. He's appalled to discover how low Elizabeth's opinion of him is. He has to figure out how to improve enough in her eyes that she'll agree to marry him.
Lovely story. Content is clean.
September 4, 2019
Darcy has competition and Mr. Bennet is the overseer of just how the contest will be played! Thirty minutes per day for five days?
Darcy might think it is his victory from the beginning but he soon finds out that this prize has him classified as quite as bad a choice as his competitor. When he turns to his young sister for advice he actually finds he doesn't know it all. And in the end we are quite surprised learning just all that was going on behind the scenes unbeknownst to the one bride and two grooms.
La! What a joke!
Love these short stories for the busy reader by this author. Go on - you know you want to read this.
Darcy might think it is his victory from the beginning but he soon finds out that this prize has him classified as quite as bad a choice as his competitor. When he turns to his young sister for advice he actually finds he doesn't know it all. And in the end we are quite surprised learning just all that was going on behind the scenes unbeknownst to the one bride and two grooms.
La! What a joke!
Love these short stories for the busy reader by this author. Go on - you know you want to read this.
December 21, 2023
Very cute story, but oh that epilogue!!!
My thanks to the author for loading this little charmer up to her YouTube channel.
My thanks to the author for loading this little charmer up to her YouTube channel.
August 17, 2019
This is a fast paced, clever P&P what if that has Darcy staying after the Netherfield Ball; which was oddly moved to the end of October, to save Miss Elizabeth from a fate worse than death. Namely marriage to Mr. Collins. In less than a week he must change her mind from 'the last man in the world'. He has a secret weapon, correspondence with his sister.
This is Darcy at his most rude and officious as well as his most charming and delightful. We also get a Mr. Bennet who is far from indolent.
So why not 5 stars you may ask. Well the story ended and wrapped up wonderfully and I was happy and then the author dropped in an epilogue that altered my entire perspective. . Oh and one scene has Lizzy in public licking chocolate from her fingers while she is wearing gloves. Did she take the gloves off to eat the chocolate? It would be the height of rudeness to lick your fingers in public even in 2019.
This is Darcy at his most rude and officious as well as his most charming and delightful. We also get a Mr. Bennet who is far from indolent.
So why not 5 stars you may ask. Well the story ended and wrapped up wonderfully and I was happy and then the author dropped in an epilogue that altered my entire perspective. . Oh and one scene has Lizzy in public licking chocolate from her fingers while she is wearing gloves. Did she take the gloves off to eat the chocolate? It would be the height of rudeness to lick your fingers in public even in 2019.
June 13, 2024
Delightful
Very enjoyable novella has Darcy taking action after a dream—or was it a nightmare?! The epilogue was a surprise. I never saw that coming. As always, Stevie Zimmerman provides an excellent narration.
Audiobook - June 12, 2024, second listen
This epilogue is definitely a favourite!
Very enjoyable novella has Darcy taking action after a dream—or was it a nightmare?! The epilogue was a surprise. I never saw that coming. As always, Stevie Zimmerman provides an excellent narration.
Audiobook - June 12, 2024, second listen
This epilogue is definitely a favourite!
August 6, 2019
Delicious, just as you knew it would be 🥰
Gentlemen wishing to woo a lady should take a page out of Darcy’s manual here. He not only learns to put his own interests aside, but he learns how best to cultivate the beautiful flower that is his lady love. Truly a sweet treat!
Gentlemen wishing to woo a lady should take a page out of Darcy’s manual here. He not only learns to put his own interests aside, but he learns how best to cultivate the beautiful flower that is his lady love. Truly a sweet treat!
April 7, 2020
This was another great novella by Christie Capps and I enjoyed reading about how Darcy had to court Lizzy while "competing" against Mr. Collins. I loved the epilogue at the end and the scene between Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet discussing how things turned out. I look forward to reading more novellas by Christie Capps in the future and seeing what other adventures she puts the characters from Pride and Prejudice in.
December 15, 2019
A lovely novella with two grooms and one wife. Fitzwilliam Darcy and William Collins battle for the hand on the lovely Elizabeth Bennet. Mr. Bennet sets the rules of courtship...30 minutes per day for 5 days. Darcy enlists his sister Georgiana to help with his quest to win Elizabeths’ hand. He needs to change Elizabeths’ perception of him. Mr. Collins has no clue trying to outdo Mr. Darcy in his wooing attempts. At the end of the week, Elizabeth will choose who might be her groom. Can Darcy change Elizabeths’ opinion of him to make her see he is the perfect choice. I enjoyed this story and would recommend.
September 8, 2019
Pride and Prejudice variation.
Imagine Mr Collins in a romantic duel with Mr Darcy for Elizabeth's favour. Poor Mr Collins never stood a chance, did he... Not against this adorable version of Darcy.
Nevertheless, the story took a lot of unexpected twist and turns, intersped with hilariously funny and delightful romantic moments.
Heartily recommend this book for those who want a good laugh!
Imagine Mr Collins in a romantic duel with Mr Darcy for Elizabeth's favour. Poor Mr Collins never stood a chance, did he... Not against this adorable version of Darcy.
Nevertheless, the story took a lot of unexpected twist and turns, intersped with hilariously funny and delightful romantic moments.
Heartily recommend this book for those who want a good laugh!
January 15, 2024
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One Bride & Two Grooms is a sweet, romantic and fast paced novella that will delight readers in one single sitting.
During the Netherfield ball Mr. Darcy realizes that Mr. Collins is about to propose to Elizabeth and because he cannot live knowing she will marry her cousin, the following morning he hurries to Longbourn to make his own marriage proposal. He decides to approach Mr. Bennet first, and because the older gentleman is in a very sporting mood, he decides that both young men will have to compete for his daughter's attention. He stipulates that both suiters have 30 minutes each day to present their case to Elizabeth and after 7 days of being courted, she may decide to marry one, the other or none.
The novella is very light and because of its length it does not have a huge character development or complex plots, but it is the perfect book for readers who want a sweet and entertaining story to keep them company on a rainy afternoon.
I found this book entertaining and laughed along with Elizabeth and Darcy, whose mirth is felt in each scene and an interesting conciliatory element, about Mr. Collins’ ridiculous attempts to match Mr. Darcy’s initiatives.
I also enjoyed seeing Mr. Darcy respect Elizabeth at all moments, and to know he found a supporting hand in Georgiana. I would only have liked to see more banter between these two characters and a more gradual change in Elizabeth’s feelings which were too strong to start with. The story fulfilled its purpose, and I did enjoy it immensely, but I would have liked to see it more developed as J. Dawn King’s other works are.
My favorite part of the book was the epilogue which was memorable! I cannot say much about it without spoilers, but I’ve got to tell you that it came as a true surprise and made me love this book much more! It is precious :) I think the epilogue alone sells this book!
Summing up, One Bride and Two Grooms is a fast paced and fun novella that JAFF readers will enjoy. I recommend it to those who wish to read a simple and straight to the point story with romantic interludes between Darcy and Elizabeth.
https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpre...
One Bride & Two Grooms is a sweet, romantic and fast paced novella that will delight readers in one single sitting.
During the Netherfield ball Mr. Darcy realizes that Mr. Collins is about to propose to Elizabeth and because he cannot live knowing she will marry her cousin, the following morning he hurries to Longbourn to make his own marriage proposal. He decides to approach Mr. Bennet first, and because the older gentleman is in a very sporting mood, he decides that both young men will have to compete for his daughter's attention. He stipulates that both suiters have 30 minutes each day to present their case to Elizabeth and after 7 days of being courted, she may decide to marry one, the other or none.
The novella is very light and because of its length it does not have a huge character development or complex plots, but it is the perfect book for readers who want a sweet and entertaining story to keep them company on a rainy afternoon.
I found this book entertaining and laughed along with Elizabeth and Darcy, whose mirth is felt in each scene and an interesting conciliatory element, about Mr. Collins’ ridiculous attempts to match Mr. Darcy’s initiatives.
I also enjoyed seeing Mr. Darcy respect Elizabeth at all moments, and to know he found a supporting hand in Georgiana. I would only have liked to see more banter between these two characters and a more gradual change in Elizabeth’s feelings which were too strong to start with. The story fulfilled its purpose, and I did enjoy it immensely, but I would have liked to see it more developed as J. Dawn King’s other works are.
My favorite part of the book was the epilogue which was memorable! I cannot say much about it without spoilers, but I’ve got to tell you that it came as a true surprise and made me love this book much more! It is precious :) I think the epilogue alone sells this book!
Summing up, One Bride and Two Grooms is a fast paced and fun novella that JAFF readers will enjoy. I recommend it to those who wish to read a simple and straight to the point story with romantic interludes between Darcy and Elizabeth.
July 20, 2023
This Is a delightful short story very cleverly done.
Darcy awakes after a horrific nightmare where he crashes Collins and Elizabeth’s wedding. Throws her over his shoulder and carries her off! Rescuing her from her toady cousin!
But he awakes not knowing what happened next!
From then on he is consumed with finding out if she will marry Collins. Arriving at Longbourn just as Collins is complaining to Mr Bennet that Lizzy has rejected him.
Mr Bennet is at his best in this one. Cleverly manipulating the “Two Grooms” with a challenge of spending 30 minutes a day trying to earn Lizzy’s heart.
Georgiana saves the day with wonderful gifts and ideas to help her brother win his love:)
By the time Lady Catherine shows up to protest Darcy’s choice , the game is up.
The end is sweetly done and very enjoyable:)
Don’t miss this one!
Darcy awakes after a horrific nightmare where he crashes Collins and Elizabeth’s wedding. Throws her over his shoulder and carries her off! Rescuing her from her toady cousin!
But he awakes not knowing what happened next!
From then on he is consumed with finding out if she will marry Collins. Arriving at Longbourn just as Collins is complaining to Mr Bennet that Lizzy has rejected him.
Mr Bennet is at his best in this one. Cleverly manipulating the “Two Grooms” with a challenge of spending 30 minutes a day trying to earn Lizzy’s heart.
Georgiana saves the day with wonderful gifts and ideas to help her brother win his love:)
By the time Lady Catherine shows up to protest Darcy’s choice , the game is up.
The end is sweetly done and very enjoyable:)
Don’t miss this one!
March 14, 2023
Status: Read September 2, 2019
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Edition Read:
One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
by Christie Capps
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 79 pages
Published August 5, 2019
ASIN: B07W5JPSG6
[ kindle unlimited ]
When you want her only choice to be you.
In this fast-paced novella set in Regency England, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy has competition for the hand of the only woman he will ever love.
Making a poor first impression, he had no idea how far out of the hole he needed to dig himself until she could view him as anything other than arrogant and unworthy.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet loathed Mr. Darcy. His selfish disdain for the feelings of others, including herself, made him the last man on earth she would ever marry. Of course, she felt the same about his competition.
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, will Darcy and Elizabeth ever obtain the happily-ever-after they desire? With each other? Enjoy Darcy's point-of-view as he tells a tale that might take you by surprise. It sure did the both of them.
One Bride & Two Grooms is appropriate for all readers. This story can be read in just over an hour.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Edition Read:
One Bride & Two Grooms: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
by Christie Capps
Kindle Edition, First Edition, 79 pages
Published August 5, 2019
ASIN: B07W5JPSG6
[ kindle unlimited ]
When you want her only choice to be you.
In this fast-paced novella set in Regency England, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy has competition for the hand of the only woman he will ever love.
Making a poor first impression, he had no idea how far out of the hole he needed to dig himself until she could view him as anything other than arrogant and unworthy.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet loathed Mr. Darcy. His selfish disdain for the feelings of others, including herself, made him the last man on earth she would ever marry. Of course, she felt the same about his competition.
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, will Darcy and Elizabeth ever obtain the happily-ever-after they desire? With each other? Enjoy Darcy's point-of-view as he tells a tale that might take you by surprise. It sure did the both of them.
One Bride & Two Grooms is appropriate for all readers. This story can be read in just over an hour.
November 29, 2019
Darcy is a terrible person. Ask anyone at Longbourn
5 stars for the writing, 3 stars for a plot where Darcy must change to win Lizzy and Lizzy only has to be angry at him until he changes.
I don’t like anyone in the Bennet family in this story. I don’t like Darcy much either but he does acknowledge his faults at least.
5 stars for the writing, 3 stars for a plot where Darcy must change to win Lizzy and Lizzy only has to be angry at him until he changes.
I don’t like anyone in the Bennet family in this story. I don’t like Darcy much either but he does acknowledge his faults at least.
April 17, 2024
What If Elizabeth Received Two Proposals After the Netherfield Ball?
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Source: Gift from Author
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella
THE PREMISE: Waking up from a horrific nightmare, Mr. Darcy heads over to Longbourn to save Elizabeth from the unthinkable fate of marrying Mr. Collins. But then he learns Elizabeth’s true feelings for him… Mr. Bennet is in a sportive mood, and decides to give each suitor an allotted time of thirty minutes of courtship per day in order to convince Elizabeth to accept their proposal.
MY THOUGHTS:
I love seeing Darcy court Elizabeth – especially when he has limited time and some competition!
Poor Elizabeth is furious about being forced to spend time with two of the most undesirable suitors she could imagine. But Darcy’s eyes are opened by Mr. Bennet, and he is quick to understand he has a lot of ground to cover to win her favor – and not a lot of time to do it in. He figures out – with the help from his dear sister – what he needs to do in order to win the regard of a woman worthy of being pleased.
Such a diverting novella – Mr. Bennet is definitely in his “making sport” mode, Mr. Darcy is adorable with his courtship endeavors, and Mr. Collins is absolutely cringy with his courtship endeavors! I loved the atypical methods Mr. Darcy employed to win Elizabeth over – how he becomes attuned to her wishes and modulated his actions in aaccirdance to her needs. It was lovely to see Elizabeth’s feelings towards Mr. Darcy gradually change. She finds him obnoxiously loathsome in the beginning and begrudgingly suffers the time she is forced to spend alone with him, but that is not the case for long! I loved seeing the amicability and Elizabeth’s appreciation for Mr. Darcy’s character grow.
But, not willing to admit defeat, Mr. Collins plays his final card. And while this card definitely causes some damage,I wouldn’t have minded seeing it stir things up even more. Same with Mr. Collins. Both situations felt a little mild, but perhaps that was very much the author’s intent.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
🤓 Is Mr. Bennet being playful or a puppet-master?
👒 I love that Georgiana becomes Mr. Darcy’s go-to source for all romantic tips.
🥊 Mr. Collins vs. Mr. Darcy – two grooms enter the ring, but only one gets to wear it in the end!
Austenesque Reviews
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Source: Gift from Author
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella
THE PREMISE: Waking up from a horrific nightmare, Mr. Darcy heads over to Longbourn to save Elizabeth from the unthinkable fate of marrying Mr. Collins. But then he learns Elizabeth’s true feelings for him… Mr. Bennet is in a sportive mood, and decides to give each suitor an allotted time of thirty minutes of courtship per day in order to convince Elizabeth to accept their proposal.
MY THOUGHTS:
I love seeing Darcy court Elizabeth – especially when he has limited time and some competition!
Poor Elizabeth is furious about being forced to spend time with two of the most undesirable suitors she could imagine. But Darcy’s eyes are opened by Mr. Bennet, and he is quick to understand he has a lot of ground to cover to win her favor – and not a lot of time to do it in. He figures out – with the help from his dear sister – what he needs to do in order to win the regard of a woman worthy of being pleased.
Such a diverting novella – Mr. Bennet is definitely in his “making sport” mode, Mr. Darcy is adorable with his courtship endeavors, and Mr. Collins is absolutely cringy with his courtship endeavors! I loved the atypical methods Mr. Darcy employed to win Elizabeth over – how he becomes attuned to her wishes and modulated his actions in aaccirdance to her needs. It was lovely to see Elizabeth’s feelings towards Mr. Darcy gradually change. She finds him obnoxiously loathsome in the beginning and begrudgingly suffers the time she is forced to spend alone with him, but that is not the case for long! I loved seeing the amicability and Elizabeth’s appreciation for Mr. Darcy’s character grow.
But, not willing to admit defeat, Mr. Collins plays his final card. And while this card definitely causes some damage,I wouldn’t have minded seeing it stir things up even more. Same with Mr. Collins. Both situations felt a little mild, but perhaps that was very much the author’s intent.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
🤓 Is Mr. Bennet being playful or a puppet-master?
👒 I love that Georgiana becomes Mr. Darcy’s go-to source for all romantic tips.
🥊 Mr. Collins vs. Mr. Darcy – two grooms enter the ring, but only one gets to wear it in the end!
Austenesque Reviews
August 8, 2019
A Charming Short Read
This was a delightful story to read. It made me giggle a number of times, especially the epilogue. It is a great story to read when you need a pick-me-up, but don't have a lot of time. This is one I will be adding to my favourites folder and read again.
This was a delightful story to read. It made me giggle a number of times, especially the epilogue. It is a great story to read when you need a pick-me-up, but don't have a lot of time. This is one I will be adding to my favourites folder and read again.
May 12, 2021
Christie Capps' story opens with a rather wild ride of a nightmare that wakens Darcy in a panic. This was the morning after the Netherfield ball, where Darcy had planned to leave Hartfordshire for good. But after his bad dream (of Mr Collins with Elizabeth at the alter and her looking worn and sad,) Darcy decides he has denied himself long enough and will ask Mr Bennet permission to court Lizzy. He doesn't get the answer he expects. In fact he gets a dressing down that at first outrages him and then humbles him, like the proposal at Hunsford. Darcy tries to excuse his behavior in one respect, that of Wickham's lies. While Mr Bennet and Darcy are still discussing things, Elizabeth burst in with Mrs B. and Collins in her wake, all three speaking at once about Elizabeth's refusal to accept Mr Collins. Until they notice Darcy there.
What ensues following that scene is too spoilerish to ruin the enjoyment for future readers. To be brief Mr Bennet gives both suitors a short time each day (for 1 week) to put forth their 'suit,' and thus all the angst, charm and humor, romance and swoony Hero Darcy fighting his unsure way into Elizabeth's good opinion follows.
I recommend this as I do all of Christie Capps stories. I find her short novellas as worthy as her novels and highly rereadable. As well, I am always impressed that these shorts are just as unique from each other as they are from the general JAFF genre.
What ensues following that scene is too spoilerish to ruin the enjoyment for future readers. To be brief Mr Bennet gives both suitors a short time each day (for 1 week) to put forth their 'suit,' and thus all the angst, charm and humor, romance and swoony Hero Darcy fighting his unsure way into Elizabeth's good opinion follows.
I recommend this as I do all of Christie Capps stories. I find her short novellas as worthy as her novels and highly rereadable. As well, I am always impressed that these shorts are just as unique from each other as they are from the general JAFF genre.
August 9, 2019
Oooohhh, I don't want to spoil it!!
A must read! The ending is amazing and that is all I will say about it. Another wonderful story from Christie Capps.
A must read! The ending is amazing and that is all I will say about it. Another wonderful story from Christie Capps.
October 15, 2019
With the wisdom of Solomon, Mr Bennet gives Darcy and Collins equal access to convince Elizabeth to marry one of them. I enjoyed every moment.
February 21, 2024
It is pretty entertaining. I have listened to the audiobook on J Dawn King's YouTube Channel.
Mrs Bennet knows 😁
Mrs Bennet knows 😁
June 25, 2023
Short but sweet
A short but sweetly humorous variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Christie Capps. I enjoyed it.
A short but sweetly humorous variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Christie Capps. I enjoyed it.
April 9, 2021
2.5 stars
I have been disappointed with the last two Christie Capps novellas I've read, and this one was a little better, but still not her best work by a long shot.
My main issue with this vagary is that Darcy is written as the flawed one in comparison to Elizabeth's perfection (a pet peeve of mine with a lot of JAFF) and she tells him off, shouts at him, even pokes him in the chest, and he just takes it all and still loves her madly, for apparently no reason, since I thought she was too sanctimonious and unapologetic for her own flaws.
I also really hate when Darcy needs other people to help him sort his love life out, it makes him seem much weaker than canon-Darcy, who has determination and although he keeps his own counsel and is taciturn, knows what he wants and does his best to get it. In this vagary, he needs Georgiana to direct him into how to court Elizabeth, and Georgiana's gifts and suggestions help him 'win' her.
I did enjoy the surprising conclusion with Mr and Mrs Bennet however, which ups this to 2.5 stars from 2 for the rest of the novella.
I have been disappointed with the last two Christie Capps novellas I've read, and this one was a little better, but still not her best work by a long shot.
My main issue with this vagary is that Darcy is written as the flawed one in comparison to Elizabeth's perfection (a pet peeve of mine with a lot of JAFF) and she tells him off, shouts at him, even pokes him in the chest, and he just takes it all and still loves her madly, for apparently no reason, since I thought she was too sanctimonious and unapologetic for her own flaws.
I also really hate when Darcy needs other people to help him sort his love life out, it makes him seem much weaker than canon-Darcy, who has determination and although he keeps his own counsel and is taciturn, knows what he wants and does his best to get it. In this vagary, he needs Georgiana to direct him into how to court Elizabeth, and Georgiana's gifts and suggestions help him 'win' her.
I did enjoy the surprising conclusion with Mr and Mrs Bennet however, which ups this to 2.5 stars from 2 for the rest of the novella.
August 10, 2019
Avid Reader
Since I didn't have a lot of time, I decided to read a quick novella. Six days of 30 minute courtings doesn't give a man much time to state his case, especially when the woman he loves hates him. Darcy has to compete against Collins for Elizabeth 's approval and hand in marriage. In desperation, Darcy writes Georgina who helps him, but Mr. Collins has inside help. Who will win?
Since I didn't have a lot of time, I decided to read a quick novella. Six days of 30 minute courtings doesn't give a man much time to state his case, especially when the woman he loves hates him. Darcy has to compete against Collins for Elizabeth 's approval and hand in marriage. In desperation, Darcy writes Georgina who helps him, but Mr. Collins has inside help. Who will win?
May 15, 2022
Creative take on Darcy's wooing
The day he was supposed to leave Netherfield, Darcy wakes up terrified that Elizabeth will marry another. Mr Bennet arranges a scheme in which Elizabeth gets courted by two suitors at once, for thirty daily chaperoned minutes each, and has a week to make her decision. This was a fun, creative take and I loved how some of his courting required no words.
The day he was supposed to leave Netherfield, Darcy wakes up terrified that Elizabeth will marry another. Mr Bennet arranges a scheme in which Elizabeth gets courted by two suitors at once, for thirty daily chaperoned minutes each, and has a week to make her decision. This was a fun, creative take and I loved how some of his courting required no words.
September 3, 2021
Two Grooms for One Bride
Brilliant! Which of the two grooms will Elizabeth choose? This is a hilarious trip from beginning to end. The topping on the cake is the last chapter.
There will be a HEA, but the trip to love is very bumpy. I highly recommend this story to others.
Brilliant! Which of the two grooms will Elizabeth choose? This is a hilarious trip from beginning to end. The topping on the cake is the last chapter.
There will be a HEA, but the trip to love is very bumpy. I highly recommend this story to others.
August 8, 2019
A quick and fun afternoon read.
August 17, 2019
A Diamond
This is a shining, sparkling novel. Filled with wit and wisdom. There is an artful plot twist at the end but I don’t do spoilers. Enjoy this charming P&P variation.
This is a shining, sparkling novel. Filled with wit and wisdom. There is an artful plot twist at the end but I don’t do spoilers. Enjoy this charming P&P variation.
August 25, 2019
Superbly done
Very entertaining. A funny, romance, all P & P fans should read. Another great story by Christie Capps. You don't want to miss this.
Very entertaining. A funny, romance, all P & P fans should read. Another great story by Christie Capps. You don't want to miss this.
September 1, 2019
😬😆😅😂😁☺😊😈😇😉
I loved that this was a perfectly short and sweet story where Georgiana played a champion and Mrs. Bennett played the perfect matchmaker!!! Good job lady!!!
I loved that this was a perfectly short and sweet story where Georgiana played a champion and Mrs. Bennett played the perfect matchmaker!!! Good job lady!!!
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