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Something to Think Of
“Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions." ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Miss Elizabeth Bennet is suffering something akin to regret having refused Mr. Darcy's proposal because of his interference in Jane's relationship with Mr. Bingley. Indeed, her sister has a new love interest—the charming Mr. Hemmingsworth. Moreover, Mr. Hemmingsworth has a brother—an identical twin.
Will a second chance at love for Jane lead to a second chance at love for Elizabeth too?
Miss Elizabeth Bennet is suffering something akin to regret having refused Mr. Darcy's proposal because of his interference in Jane's relationship with Mr. Bingley. Indeed, her sister has a new love interest—the charming Mr. Hemmingsworth. Moreover, Mr. Hemmingsworth has a brother—an identical twin.
Will a second chance at love for Jane lead to a second chance at love for Elizabeth too?
175 pages, ebook
Published July 29, 2021
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P.O. Dixon
89 books170 followersP. O. Dixon has authored several Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" adaptations, all written with one overriding purpose in mind—falling in love with Darcy and Elizabeth. Sometimes provocative, but always entertaining, her stories have been read, commented on, and thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of readers worldwide.
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August 15, 2021
In the beginning, Mr. Collins has stolen Darcy's letter without Elizabeth's knowledge and the reader is left fearing what manner of mischief he will cause with it. (Spoiler: not much.) Jane has met Mr. Stanford Hemmingsworth and is not so sad about Bingley any longer. His brother Mitchell seems interested in Lizzy. A little jealousy is good for the soul so Bingley and Darcy follow them back to Hertfordshire. Darcy offers to teach Elizabeth to ride.
This was a pleasant tale with lots of promise but several scenes seemed a little disjointed, disconnected from whatever had happened before, like a movie that got cut a bit too much to fit a shorter time frame. And it quotes too much from Austen, some passages got quoted several times. I believe everyone who reads Austen variations knows what Darcy's letter said, and having Elizabeth and Darcy quote from memory long verbatim passages of the letter that was not in their possession was a bit much.
I received a free review copy and this is a voluntary review.
This was a pleasant tale with lots of promise but several scenes seemed a little disjointed, disconnected from whatever had happened before, like a movie that got cut a bit too much to fit a shorter time frame. And it quotes too much from Austen, some passages got quoted several times. I believe everyone who reads Austen variations knows what Darcy's letter said, and having Elizabeth and Darcy quote from memory long verbatim passages of the letter that was not in their possession was a bit much.
I received a free review copy and this is a voluntary review.
January 7, 2023
A different bent
After getting out of canon in Hunsford, the story takes an interesting direction and presents new and entertaining characters. I really loved this resolute Darcy!
After getting out of canon in Hunsford, the story takes an interesting direction and presents new and entertaining characters. I really loved this resolute Darcy!
April 18, 2023
Double trouble in Meryton
Source: own personal copy: stand-alone in the P&P Variations Romantic Escapes Series: 23 short chapters. [4.5 stars]
“Wow, we’re identical!” –J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Twins, Stanford and Mitchell Hemmingsworth, arrived in Meryton and caused all manner of problems, including a very different pairing for one of our P&P characters. The two handsome men sent the Queen Bee of the Meryton Matchmaking Mamas into a tizzy. Mrs. Bennet was determined to have the two brothers for her deserving girls.
Source: own personal copy: stand-alone in the P&P Variations Romantic Escapes Series: 23 short chapters. [4.5 stars]
“Wow, we’re identical!” –J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Twins, Stanford and Mitchell Hemmingsworth, arrived in Meryton and caused all manner of problems, including a very different pairing for one of our P&P characters. The two handsome men sent the Queen Bee of the Meryton Matchmaking Mamas into a tizzy. Mrs. Bennet was determined to have the two brothers for her deserving girls.
March 10, 2023
A letter complicates a lot
It is entertaining and I like this Jane too.
I think there are a couple abrupt jumps towards the end of the story though.
It is entertaining and I like this Jane too.
I think there are a couple abrupt jumps towards the end of the story though.
July 9, 2023
3.5 stars
August 21, 2021
A quite pleasant tale, starting from the day after the dreadful Hunsford proposal.
Mr Collins sees Darcy give Elizabeth his letter. Later he sneaks into her room to read it!
Given the letter’s potentially ruinous information about Georgiana Darcy, we await catastrophe.
The story moves on as Elizabeth returns to London, to join Jane at the Gardiner’s.
Jane has a new beau and he has an eligible brother. They are buying a house near Meryton.
Darcy and Elizabeth are in company again in Hertfordshire.
While the developing relationships are satisfying, the catastrophe, when it comes, seems more of hiccough.
Enjoyable, but not gripping.
I received a free copy of this book via Storyorigin and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
Mr Collins sees Darcy give Elizabeth his letter. Later he sneaks into her room to read it!
Given the letter’s potentially ruinous information about Georgiana Darcy, we await catastrophe.
The story moves on as Elizabeth returns to London, to join Jane at the Gardiner’s.
Jane has a new beau and he has an eligible brother. They are buying a house near Meryton.
Darcy and Elizabeth are in company again in Hertfordshire.
While the developing relationships are satisfying, the catastrophe, when it comes, seems more of hiccough.
Enjoyable, but not gripping.
I received a free copy of this book via Storyorigin and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2021
I always enjoy this author's work, be it sweet and clean or a bit steamy. This one it not disappoint. Other than just a few minor turns of phrase that were not period correct, I believe this book has move to my favorites list!
The book follows the original P & P storyline, somewhat, but with a few significant changes. There are two new characters who give Darcy and Bingly competition! A great, sweet read for all ages.
The book follows the original P & P storyline, somewhat, but with a few significant changes. There are two new characters who give Darcy and Bingly competition! A great, sweet read for all ages.
August 8, 2021
What an interesting P&P version told from several POV. Familiar pieces of the original story blended with new characters and events made for an enjoyable and satisfying read.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily sharing my honest review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily sharing my honest review.
January 10, 2023
Like not love
Sometimes with Pride and Predjudice retellings I wonder, "Why not write this as an original story?" The writing is okay. This book quotes heavily from the original. I like Mr. Darcy's persistence but found Jane's ending a bit lacking. We don't get to know her suitor much at all.
Sometimes with Pride and Predjudice retellings I wonder, "Why not write this as an original story?" The writing is okay. This book quotes heavily from the original. I like Mr. Darcy's persistence but found Jane's ending a bit lacking. We don't get to know her suitor much at all.
April 10, 2023
Too much canon is quoted. I think the book is at least 33% canon quotes. The author helpfully puts them in italics; I guess in case you don’t know the original. There is some humor including Mr Collins thinking Charlotte is locking her door accidentally. Lol
Modern language includes deja vu. Demur used instead of demure.
Modern language includes deja vu. Demur used instead of demure.
August 21, 2022
This story, out of the 10 posted in one collection, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth: Always and Forever, had the most angst, although it has been some time since I read and reviewed 5 of the stories as stand-alone books.
In this story, the Hunsford proposal has occurred. However, Mr. Collins happens to see Darcy hand Elizabeth a letter the next morning. So it is that he sneaks into her room and finds & takes the letter. Of course, you know with whom he must share that letter.
So Lady Catherine has the means to blackmail Darcy. She takes Georgiana to Rosings, claiming that Darcy has allowed this. Elizabeth in learning what is happening from Darcy soon realizes that her letter is missing and admits such to Darcy. She expects him to now want to have nothing to do with her as she has betrayed his trust.
I will not relate further details so as not to spoil the story for others. But know this, Georgiana' reactions to being at Rosings and Darcy reaction to Lady Catherine's demands are somewhat of a surprise.
And the other thread in this variation is the fact that while in town hoping to meet with Bingley, Jane meets a set of twin brothers. And thus Darcy and Bingley find competition for the hands of the two Bennet sisters.
Wickham makes an appearance while Caroline is not as much involved in this version. Also the Colonel has some short time on the pages.
I enjoyed the angst added to this story, not knowing how Darcy was going to protect his sister while still not losing his second chance with Elizabeth.
In this story, the Hunsford proposal has occurred. However, Mr. Collins happens to see Darcy hand Elizabeth a letter the next morning. So it is that he sneaks into her room and finds & takes the letter. Of course, you know with whom he must share that letter.
So Lady Catherine has the means to blackmail Darcy. She takes Georgiana to Rosings, claiming that Darcy has allowed this. Elizabeth in learning what is happening from Darcy soon realizes that her letter is missing and admits such to Darcy. She expects him to now want to have nothing to do with her as she has betrayed his trust.
I will not relate further details so as not to spoil the story for others. But know this, Georgiana' reactions to being at Rosings and Darcy reaction to Lady Catherine's demands are somewhat of a surprise.
And the other thread in this variation is the fact that while in town hoping to meet with Bingley, Jane meets a set of twin brothers. And thus Darcy and Bingley find competition for the hands of the two Bennet sisters.
Wickham makes an appearance while Caroline is not as much involved in this version. Also the Colonel has some short time on the pages.
I enjoyed the angst added to this story, not knowing how Darcy was going to protect his sister while still not losing his second chance with Elizabeth.
May 5, 2023
At Rosings Elizabeth has just received a proposal from Mr. Darcy which she has refused because he has separated her sister Jane and Mr. Bingley. Now Elizabeth has arrived in London to learn that her sister seems to have forgotten Bingley and has a new suitor and Elizabeth regrets her hasty refusal of Darcy’s proposal. She get to know Jane’s suitor and his twin brother and when Jane and Elizabeth return to Longbourn the two gentlemen follow the ladies. But they are not the only ones. Mr. Darcy is determined to prove himself worthy and win Elizabeth heart. And he starts by telling Bingley about his interference in separating him from Jane. All four gentlemen are now trying to win the heart of their lady. Who will be successful? Can Elizabeth’s better understanding of Mr. Darcy and the knowledge that he still loves her soften her heart so that he might be able to persuade her to love him in return?
The author P. O. Dixon has developed a really nice, well written story which was hard to put down. Because of the competition for the two Bennet sisters the story is exciting, even when you think everything between Darcy and Elizabeth is decided and they finally are able to reach an mutual understanding there is some interference by another gentleman or one of the “villains” which ensures that Darcy and Elizabeth have to wait nearly until the end of the book for their confession of love.
Because one of the twins is a opponent for Darcy, Darcy makes great efforts to show Elizabeth his love and and that he is worthy of becoming her husband. I like it very much that Darcy shows more openly his affection and needs to fight a little bit to gain Elizabeth heart. And I like that he understands that his proposal was very rude regarding her family and that he has, with this part, offended Elizabeth. Consequently, he apologizes to Elisabeth so that they can make a new beginning.
With Jane having a new suitor one of Elizabeth reasons to refuse Darcy has vanished. I like very much that she is now able to regret her refusal and recognize that Darcy is a nice guy and she could probably love him. She allows him to court her properly and discovers the playful, loving gentleman who really cares for her. I really enjoyed it, that there were not many misunderstandings (besides the question “Does he still loves me”) between ODC so they can use there time to discover or show there feelings for each other.
For one of the four gentlemen I have felt pity at the end, by reading the book you will know why (I don’t want to name him because of spoilers).
I highly recommend this book and will definitely read it again. It was a clean read (only kisses).
I received a free copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The author P. O. Dixon has developed a really nice, well written story which was hard to put down. Because of the competition for the two Bennet sisters the story is exciting, even when you think everything between Darcy and Elizabeth is decided and they finally are able to reach an mutual understanding there is some interference by another gentleman or one of the “villains” which ensures that Darcy and Elizabeth have to wait nearly until the end of the book for their confession of love.
Because one of the twins is a opponent for Darcy, Darcy makes great efforts to show Elizabeth his love and and that he is worthy of becoming her husband. I like it very much that Darcy shows more openly his affection and needs to fight a little bit to gain Elizabeth heart. And I like that he understands that his proposal was very rude regarding her family and that he has, with this part, offended Elizabeth. Consequently, he apologizes to Elisabeth so that they can make a new beginning.
With Jane having a new suitor one of Elizabeth reasons to refuse Darcy has vanished. I like very much that she is now able to regret her refusal and recognize that Darcy is a nice guy and she could probably love him. She allows him to court her properly and discovers the playful, loving gentleman who really cares for her. I really enjoyed it, that there were not many misunderstandings (besides the question “Does he still loves me”) between ODC so they can use there time to discover or show there feelings for each other.
For one of the four gentlemen I have felt pity at the end, by reading the book you will know why (I don’t want to name him because of spoilers).
I highly recommend this book and will definitely read it again. It was a clean read (only kisses).
I received a free copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2025
I honestly don't know how I feel about this book.
I loved how Wickham wasn't part of the main story, just a mention.
But on the other hand I found it weird that Jane didn't end up married to Bingley, which was his own fault, but to Hemmingworth, her new suitor. I find it weird because that usually doesn't happen.
But with that said, I actually kinda liked that she realized that she should express her feelings, and it's sort of a new chance for her.
I loved how we got to see new sides of both Darcy and Elizabeth, and how there were a new suitor in the mix for her, just for her to be sure it was Darcy she loved.
But all in all this wasn't an entirely new story, it was more or less half the story that was new.
I loved how Wickham wasn't part of the main story, just a mention.
But on the other hand I found it weird that Jane didn't end up married to Bingley, which was his own fault, but to Hemmingworth, her new suitor. I find it weird because that usually doesn't happen.
But with that said, I actually kinda liked that she realized that she should express her feelings, and it's sort of a new chance for her.
I loved how we got to see new sides of both Darcy and Elizabeth, and how there were a new suitor in the mix for her, just for her to be sure it was Darcy she loved.
But all in all this wasn't an entirely new story, it was more or less half the story that was new.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2023
More than one suitor makes a good story!
Both Jane and Elizabeth have more than one suitor - Jane has met a handsome wealthy man in London with a twin brother! This twin is possibly attempting to get Elizabeth to fall in love with him. Alas, he's actually not because he's the spare without a fortune. This situation leads to some jealousy issues with Darcy and Charles who both are still trying to win their lady.
Not much is altered too much - Collins is a sneaky thief, Charlotte is still trying to control her husband, Mrs Bennet and Lady Lucas are still rivals, and Lydia still eloped with the snake.
Both Jane and Elizabeth have more than one suitor - Jane has met a handsome wealthy man in London with a twin brother! This twin is possibly attempting to get Elizabeth to fall in love with him. Alas, he's actually not because he's the spare without a fortune. This situation leads to some jealousy issues with Darcy and Charles who both are still trying to win their lady.
Not much is altered too much - Collins is a sneaky thief, Charlotte is still trying to control her husband, Mrs Bennet and Lady Lucas are still rivals, and Lydia still eloped with the snake.
February 16, 2023
Enjoyable, but rather short
Interesting variation. Our favourite characters are recovering from being at odds with one another, so low angst, which isn't all bad. New characters enrich story, but short length keeps it from being more than emotional superficial. There is no depth to the story, very light read.
Interesting variation. Our favourite characters are recovering from being at odds with one another, so low angst, which isn't all bad. New characters enrich story, but short length keeps it from being more than emotional superficial. There is no depth to the story, very light read.
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June 20, 2023Delightful re-imagining
I love everything Jane Austen and this book doesn't disappoint! A delightful retelling of a well-known story. I love how she weaves in actual text, but not always to the same speaker or the same circumstance. Anyone familiar with Jane will love it! However, I'm not sure someone who hasn't read the original will be able to appreciate it as much.
I love everything Jane Austen and this book doesn't disappoint! A delightful retelling of a well-known story. I love how she weaves in actual text, but not always to the same speaker or the same circumstance. Anyone familiar with Jane will love it! However, I'm not sure someone who hasn't read the original will be able to appreciate it as much.
December 12, 2023
Great author, so so story. The premise of competition for the Bennet girl’s affection was not truly realized, the theft of a letter never resolved, Georgiana situation unresolved in a detailed way and all characters handled in superficial manner. I like this author, but other books have been better.
January 25, 2023
Recommendation from @bookbub yes it has a Bronte inspired vibe however the captured drama is different. This Lizzy and Darcy have a more flirtatious effect less posturing I think with a familiarity node to classic reading. An enjoyable read entraining even but its no pride & prestigious
September 30, 2021
Wonderful
P O Dixon has done it again. Emotionally charged but with hope surprise for much love characters. Not to be missed.
P O Dixon has done it again. Emotionally charged but with hope surprise for much love characters. Not to be missed.
January 6, 2023
This book is epically bad.
February 15, 2023
Cute a few surprises
March 19, 2023
Recommended
P. O. Dixon's books are always worth reading. There are some twists here that I haven't seen in other JAFF.
P. O. Dixon's books are always worth reading. There are some twists here that I haven't seen in other JAFF.
October 28, 2023
I received a free copy for review.
I hought the lack of dialogue disappointing. Execution somewhat stilted/disjointed. I did find the premise interesting.
This is a one time read for me.
I hought the lack of dialogue disappointing. Execution somewhat stilted/disjointed. I did find the premise interesting.
This is a one time read for me.
May 5, 2024
Not really sure what was going on with mitchell and lizzy, there was one conversation about their 'ruse' but others where things seemed very real, was a bit confused as to what was intended here.
January 12, 2023
In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth has left Hunsford and arrived at the Gardiners in town. There she meets Jane's suitor. Soon they return to Longbourn followed by Bingley and Darcy. Who will have their happy ending.
An enjoyable story.
An enjoyable story.
May 30, 2023
Interest take of the story on the Jane Austen classic. Book was okay.
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