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Darcy's Temptation: A Sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
The day Fitzwilliam Darcy marries Elizabeth Bennet, he thinks his life is complete at last. Four months later, even greater joy appears on the horizon when Elizabeth finds out she is pregnant. But it is not long before outside forces intrude on their happiness. When the unthinkable happens, Elizabeth and Darcy must discover their love for each other all over again.
Romantic and insightful, Darcy's Temptation captures the original style and sardonic wit of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice while weaving its beloved characters into an exciting new tale. In a story set against the backdrop of the British abolitionist movement, family difficulties and social affairs weigh heavily on the newlyweds, and a dramatic turn of events forces Elizabeth to try to recapture Darcy’s love before the manipulative Cecelia McFarland succeeds in luring him away.
Romantic and insightful, Darcy's Temptation captures the original style and sardonic wit of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice while weaving its beloved characters into an exciting new tale. In a story set against the backdrop of the British abolitionist movement, family difficulties and social affairs weigh heavily on the newlyweds, and a dramatic turn of events forces Elizabeth to try to recapture Darcy’s love before the manipulative Cecelia McFarland succeeds in luring him away.
336 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2008
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Regina Jeffers
132 books707 followersRegina Jeffers, an award-winning author of historical cozy mysteries, Austenesque sequels and retellings, as well as Regency era romances, has worn many hats over her lifetime: daughter, student, military brat, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, tax preparer, journalist, choreographer, Broadway dancer, theatre director, history buff, grant writer, media literacy consultant, and author. Living outside of Charlotte, NC, Jeffers writes novels that take the ordinary and adds a bit of mayhem, while mastering tension in her own life with a bit of gardening and the exuberance of her “grand joys.”
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February 21, 2024
I bought this book on September 28, 2008 and have read it in its entirety at least 3 times. While it does take about 6 chapters to lay the foundation and get to the "exciting" part it then does not let go. Amazon's story description does lay the outline of the story out very clearly. This is a sequel: Darcy and Elizabeth are happily married and he is treating her as an equal partner in all things, teaching her and Georgiana how to manage the estate. And Elizabeth now becomes pregnant. Georgiana and Kitty, who is now living with ODC at Pemberley, are attracting the eyes of eligible young men as well as some who have hidden agendas. Enter Chadwick and Clayton into the story and with complications for the story all on their own.
Now the angst begins and you have a difficult time putting the book down. Darcy goes off on a short journey to do a background check on the one young man when disaster strikes and not only is he left for dead but also his memory is gone. Enter first Elizabeth, an heiress with OCD, and a need for money and then secondly (later in the story), Cecelia, who sees Darcy in London without his wife so considers him fair prey. Meanwhile he has passionate dreams about a petite dark haired woman with unleashed passion seducing him in the bedroom. (There are no sex scenes per se but some caresses, kisses, and beginning scenes which are then left to the readers' imagination.) Now Darcy has a problem reconciling the tiger in his bed with what the ton would allow a "lady" to act like in the bedroom.
Unfortunately Darcy has no feelings of love or passion during the day light so when he and Elizabeth are reunited after weeks, his old reserve is in place. This despite everyone except Lady C., of course, reassuring him emphatically that Lizzy is his soul mate and that she did NOT marry him for his money or his estate. Gradually Darcy sees how Elizabeth is loved and respected by all but his mind can't get past the duty of family AGAIN. He keeps remembering his father's words about family and duty and can't remember how empty life was with only those values. He is determined to take his sister to London for a season, leaving Elizabeth at Pemberley, and using the excuse that this is his duty when in truth, he wants to have Georgiana presented without Elizabeth's low family connections.
Angst galore await you about 6 or 7 chapters in. I found I had to keep reading (although because of the length of the book I could not do it in one sitting or day.) Good story and a nice long read.
Now the angst begins and you have a difficult time putting the book down. Darcy goes off on a short journey to do a background check on the one young man when disaster strikes and not only is he left for dead but also his memory is gone. Enter first Elizabeth, an heiress with OCD, and a need for money and then secondly (later in the story), Cecelia, who sees Darcy in London without his wife so considers him fair prey. Meanwhile he has passionate dreams about a petite dark haired woman with unleashed passion seducing him in the bedroom. (There are no sex scenes per se but some caresses, kisses, and beginning scenes which are then left to the readers' imagination.) Now Darcy has a problem reconciling the tiger in his bed with what the ton would allow a "lady" to act like in the bedroom.
Unfortunately Darcy has no feelings of love or passion during the day light so when he and Elizabeth are reunited after weeks, his old reserve is in place. This despite everyone except Lady C., of course, reassuring him emphatically that Lizzy is his soul mate and that she did NOT marry him for his money or his estate. Gradually Darcy sees how Elizabeth is loved and respected by all but his mind can't get past the duty of family AGAIN. He keeps remembering his father's words about family and duty and can't remember how empty life was with only those values. He is determined to take his sister to London for a season, leaving Elizabeth at Pemberley, and using the excuse that this is his duty when in truth, he wants to have Georgiana presented without Elizabeth's low family connections.
Angst galore await you about 6 or 7 chapters in. I found I had to keep reading (although because of the length of the book I could not do it in one sitting or day.) Good story and a nice long read.
August 10, 2016
Dark days of Darcy vs a love that will endure time or amnesia.
I loved this book, even a second time. I had previously read it when it was Darcy’s Dreams [I wasn’t writing reviews then].
The story picks up where Darcy’s Passions ended. Jeffers did a great job melding/blending the two books. I think it could possibly read as a stand-a-lone. It’s hard for me to decide since I’ve read both. It was so creative how bits and pieces of information from Passions were smoothly woven into the fabric of Temptations for those who might not remember what happened or possible have not read the other book. This book could easily be divided into sections or stories that run parallel to each other. I am so glad Jeffers did not break it up into novellas as so many of the new writers are attempting.
First, we have the relationship of Darcy and Elizabeth. They are newly married and learning how to live with and understand each other. From the beginning, their road to happiness and harmony has not always a smooth transition. When you have two such passionate and headstrong personalities, sparks are bound to fly and fly they do. Forces were always trying to come between them or circumvent their happiness. I liked how they worked together and made Pemberley strong based on that relationship. It was harmonious and a good solid marriage…until….
Next, we have Georgiana growing up and assuming her role in society as she prepared for her presentation and coming out. In the previous book, she was introduced to Chadwick Harrison and the seeds of affection were sown. In this story she is introduced to Captain Rutherford. We now have two men who were vying for her attention and affection. The action regarding these two men had me unable to put my book down. It was edge of the seat drama that had my heart racing and I could not figure out what was going to happen. The political atmosphere of the time was smoothly worked into the story-line along with the dangers and threats of opposing factions. It interfered with Georgiana’s desires and feelings for one of the men and eventually put her life in danger.
While in London, Darcy was attempting to establish connections and an advantageous match for Georgiana, whether she was agreeable or not. However, his actions [totally innocent] threatened his marriage and the reputation of his wife, who, by the way, had been left at home so she wouldn’t embarrass him. All this was unknown to him or Georgiana until the rumors and gossip reached their notice and that of their friends and family. Oh how the mighty have fallen. He would reap the harvest of that mistake for a long time. Damage Control!!!
And then Kitty, she stayed with the Darcy’s after the Festive Season we enjoyed in Passions. She was to help with Elizabeth’s lying in and she soon learned how to live a very different lifestyle. Darcy took a hand in arranging for her to experience additional training and guidance in her education with a cadre of masters. Plus, she began to see that life, beyond Lydia’s influence and example, was very different and she vowed to change her outcome from that of Lydia’s. Her evolution was amazing and touching in her endeavors to find love and be worthy of being loved.
Let’s not forget Wickham and Lydia. In Passions, prior to her marriage to Darcy, Elizabeth had a very interesting heart-to-heart conversation with her younger sister. That conversation came into play when they showed up [unannounced, uninvited and unwanted] at Pemberley while Darcy was away. Lydia was Lydia in all her loud, vulgar, self-centered attitude as she attempted to order Kitty about. Kitty was horrified and embarrassed by her sister’s outrageous behavior. Elizabeth then did exactly what she promised Lydia she would do if Wickham ever showed up at Pemberley. Oh sweet revenge. I simply loved that scene.
In another section of the book, we go dark as Darcy experienced amnesia after an attempt on his life. He could not remember anything regarding the last several years. His last memory was a 12 year-old Georgiana. He didn’t remember Bingley, Netherfield, or Elizabeth. His attitude and persona was as he was back in those days before…and that frightened Georgiana more than anything as she remembered the dark days of Darcy. We see his struggles as he tried to understanding his marriage to Elizabeth. His haughty looks of disdain and confusion as he attempted to reconcile his father’s wishes and desires for him with what he had somehow done with his life…married so very far beneath his social circle. It was inconceivable to him and he wondered how it came about? He was horrified at Elizabeth’s actions and attitude, shocked at her behavior and demeanor, and scandalized at her bedroom prowess. His haughty attitude and disdain pushed Elizabeth to the limits of endurance. This was hard to read and I worried whether they would ever find their way back to each other and that ultimate HEA.
Lady Catherine was beyond the pale, which she usually is in JAFF books. Oh what a mess. Lady C. was brilliantly evil in her attempts to circumvent Elizabeth’s authority and place at Pemberley. She really put her foot in it…and on one occasion, in a very public way. She was outrageous and I just want to say…Yeah for Lord Matlock.
There were several villains introduced that created extreme situations for our dear couple. The male villain could give Wickham lessons in evil machinations while the female villainess left Caroline behind in her dust in her attempts to secure Darcy. They lead the tension and drama for our story and it was so amazing how Jeffers pulled off their outcome. Oh my goodness, how creative. The ton will never be the same.
There were errors; you can’t catch them all. One glitch in particular was, and I couldn’t decide if it was related to my Kindle Edition, the lack of a space after a period, or the period would word-wrap to the next line. However, when the action became intense…I simply forgot all about errors as I was caught up in the drama. So, you will have to decide for yourself.
Some reviews were super critical regarding the love language between ODC. Well…I wonder what your bedroom/pillow talk would sound like on the written page? However, I will concede one point, I didn’t think it was as romantic as it could have been, especially when ODC had the universe of prose and poetry available to them. Even the Bible has some heated words in the Song of Solomon. So, they are without excuse.
I loved this book, even a second time. I had previously read it when it was Darcy’s Dreams [I wasn’t writing reviews then].
The story picks up where Darcy’s Passions ended. Jeffers did a great job melding/blending the two books. I think it could possibly read as a stand-a-lone. It’s hard for me to decide since I’ve read both. It was so creative how bits and pieces of information from Passions were smoothly woven into the fabric of Temptations for those who might not remember what happened or possible have not read the other book. This book could easily be divided into sections or stories that run parallel to each other. I am so glad Jeffers did not break it up into novellas as so many of the new writers are attempting.
First, we have the relationship of Darcy and Elizabeth. They are newly married and learning how to live with and understand each other. From the beginning, their road to happiness and harmony has not always a smooth transition. When you have two such passionate and headstrong personalities, sparks are bound to fly and fly they do. Forces were always trying to come between them or circumvent their happiness. I liked how they worked together and made Pemberley strong based on that relationship. It was harmonious and a good solid marriage…until….
Next, we have Georgiana growing up and assuming her role in society as she prepared for her presentation and coming out. In the previous book, she was introduced to Chadwick Harrison and the seeds of affection were sown. In this story she is introduced to Captain Rutherford. We now have two men who were vying for her attention and affection. The action regarding these two men had me unable to put my book down. It was edge of the seat drama that had my heart racing and I could not figure out what was going to happen. The political atmosphere of the time was smoothly worked into the story-line along with the dangers and threats of opposing factions. It interfered with Georgiana’s desires and feelings for one of the men and eventually put her life in danger.
While in London, Darcy was attempting to establish connections and an advantageous match for Georgiana, whether she was agreeable or not. However, his actions [totally innocent] threatened his marriage and the reputation of his wife, who, by the way, had been left at home so she wouldn’t embarrass him. All this was unknown to him or Georgiana until the rumors and gossip reached their notice and that of their friends and family. Oh how the mighty have fallen. He would reap the harvest of that mistake for a long time. Damage Control!!!
And then Kitty, she stayed with the Darcy’s after the Festive Season we enjoyed in Passions. She was to help with Elizabeth’s lying in and she soon learned how to live a very different lifestyle. Darcy took a hand in arranging for her to experience additional training and guidance in her education with a cadre of masters. Plus, she began to see that life, beyond Lydia’s influence and example, was very different and she vowed to change her outcome from that of Lydia’s. Her evolution was amazing and touching in her endeavors to find love and be worthy of being loved.
Let’s not forget Wickham and Lydia. In Passions, prior to her marriage to Darcy, Elizabeth had a very interesting heart-to-heart conversation with her younger sister. That conversation came into play when they showed up [unannounced, uninvited and unwanted] at Pemberley while Darcy was away. Lydia was Lydia in all her loud, vulgar, self-centered attitude as she attempted to order Kitty about. Kitty was horrified and embarrassed by her sister’s outrageous behavior. Elizabeth then did exactly what she promised Lydia she would do if Wickham ever showed up at Pemberley. Oh sweet revenge. I simply loved that scene.
In another section of the book, we go dark as Darcy experienced amnesia after an attempt on his life. He could not remember anything regarding the last several years. His last memory was a 12 year-old Georgiana. He didn’t remember Bingley, Netherfield, or Elizabeth. His attitude and persona was as he was back in those days before…and that frightened Georgiana more than anything as she remembered the dark days of Darcy. We see his struggles as he tried to understanding his marriage to Elizabeth. His haughty looks of disdain and confusion as he attempted to reconcile his father’s wishes and desires for him with what he had somehow done with his life…married so very far beneath his social circle. It was inconceivable to him and he wondered how it came about? He was horrified at Elizabeth’s actions and attitude, shocked at her behavior and demeanor, and scandalized at her bedroom prowess. His haughty attitude and disdain pushed Elizabeth to the limits of endurance. This was hard to read and I worried whether they would ever find their way back to each other and that ultimate HEA.
Lady Catherine was beyond the pale, which she usually is in JAFF books. Oh what a mess. Lady C. was brilliantly evil in her attempts to circumvent Elizabeth’s authority and place at Pemberley. She really put her foot in it…and on one occasion, in a very public way. She was outrageous and I just want to say…Yeah for Lord Matlock.
There were several villains introduced that created extreme situations for our dear couple. The male villain could give Wickham lessons in evil machinations while the female villainess left Caroline behind in her dust in her attempts to secure Darcy. They lead the tension and drama for our story and it was so amazing how Jeffers pulled off their outcome. Oh my goodness, how creative. The ton will never be the same.
There were errors; you can’t catch them all. One glitch in particular was, and I couldn’t decide if it was related to my Kindle Edition, the lack of a space after a period, or the period would word-wrap to the next line. However, when the action became intense…I simply forgot all about errors as I was caught up in the drama. So, you will have to decide for yourself.
Some reviews were super critical regarding the love language between ODC. Well…I wonder what your bedroom/pillow talk would sound like on the written page? However, I will concede one point, I didn’t think it was as romantic as it could have been, especially when ODC had the universe of prose and poetry available to them. Even the Bible has some heated words in the Song of Solomon. So, they are without excuse.
December 29, 2015
I listened to this book as an audiobook and I think it would've been better read by myself as an ebook. I listened to "Darcy's Passions" as an ebook and I hated the male narrator. In this book, I hated the female narrator. I think it's hard for one voice to do justice to Darcy, Elizabeth and all the other characters.
With that said, I enjoyed the book and I believe Sheila hit it on the head when she said that after the first six chapters, the story really does take off...
It's nice watching ODC fall in love again, but the plot seemed uneven and inconsistent. Darcy's interest in the ton was so strong and then gone... Then back... Then gone...
He seemed surprised at the Gardiner's response to seeing him at the theater with Cecelia and seems to defend himself but then he's shocked that Cecelia rubs up against him at the ball... Really???
Overall, I was interested in the story and I read the last three chapters myself, instead of allowing the narrator's voice to distract me. I liked the HEA but the flow wasn't there for me throughout the whole book.
With that said, I enjoyed the book and I believe Sheila hit it on the head when she said that after the first six chapters, the story really does take off...
It's nice watching ODC fall in love again, but the plot seemed uneven and inconsistent. Darcy's interest in the ton was so strong and then gone... Then back... Then gone...
He seemed surprised at the Gardiner's response to seeing him at the theater with Cecelia and seems to defend himself but then he's shocked that Cecelia rubs up against him at the ball... Really???
Overall, I was interested in the story and I read the last three chapters myself, instead of allowing the narrator's voice to distract me. I liked the HEA but the flow wasn't there for me throughout the whole book.
December 19, 2011
Darcy's Temptation is the sequel to Regina Jeffers' Darcy's Passions that I raved about a week or so ago. Darcy's Passions is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of Mr. Darcy and it was fabulous. Darcy's Temptation follows suite and the pair are equally amazing.
Darcy's Temptation picks up where the other leaves off, finding Elizabeth pregnant and Darcy concerned about the relationship forming before Georgiana and Mr. Harrison. A journey to learn more about Mr. Harrison's enemy Captain Rutherford has Mr. Darcy being attacked on the road and left for dead. He is recovered by Miss Elizabeth Donnelly mentioned in the previous book, but Mr. Darcy suffers from amnesia and is unable to remember his past. Miss Donnelly may have saved his life, but she has bad intentions as she plans to marry Mr. Darcy under the false pretense that he is a Mr. Frederick Donnelly. Slowly Mr. Darcy comes to know his true identity and makes it back to Pemberely, unfortunately still being unable to remember Elizabeth.
The story is crushing as Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth have to re-find themselves and get back the relationship they once had. It almost appears a lost cause, and the two play out their misunderstandings and the pride and prejudice that once plagued their relationship continues. Mr. Darcy leaves behind his pregnant wife to bring Georgiana to London for the season and matters are made worse as rumors fly throughout the ton that Mr. Darcy is leaving Mrs. Darcy for a Miss Cecelia McFarland. When Elizabeth hears the rumor from Cecelia herself she fears the loss of her child and attempts to run away to protect it from being taken from her.
At this point I was a mere puddle of sorrow and only could be satisfied when Mr. Darcy rushes back in to re-establish his love and devotion for Elizabeth, remembering all that he once had forgotten. I have often said that Pride and Prejudice re-tellings, variations, what-ifs, re-imaginings and the like, are most engaging and addictive when they are able to re-create the feelings that the original does. That is not an easy job for any Austen author, because they forever will be compared to the original. This pair of books was successful for me in re-creating both the story and emotions that I love. I can easily say audible sighs escaped me as my heart wrenched in my chest for my favorite characters. I love this wretched feeling in my chest, because I know the author is emotionally effecting me through her diction. The language is reaching me and connecting me to the characters and the time period I so desperately want to escape to. I truly enjoyed ever page and they both will be a favorite for a long time! Ugh, I want to give the author a hug and say a big THANK YOU!
Darcy's Temptation picks up where the other leaves off, finding Elizabeth pregnant and Darcy concerned about the relationship forming before Georgiana and Mr. Harrison. A journey to learn more about Mr. Harrison's enemy Captain Rutherford has Mr. Darcy being attacked on the road and left for dead. He is recovered by Miss Elizabeth Donnelly mentioned in the previous book, but Mr. Darcy suffers from amnesia and is unable to remember his past. Miss Donnelly may have saved his life, but she has bad intentions as she plans to marry Mr. Darcy under the false pretense that he is a Mr. Frederick Donnelly. Slowly Mr. Darcy comes to know his true identity and makes it back to Pemberely, unfortunately still being unable to remember Elizabeth.
The story is crushing as Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth have to re-find themselves and get back the relationship they once had. It almost appears a lost cause, and the two play out their misunderstandings and the pride and prejudice that once plagued their relationship continues. Mr. Darcy leaves behind his pregnant wife to bring Georgiana to London for the season and matters are made worse as rumors fly throughout the ton that Mr. Darcy is leaving Mrs. Darcy for a Miss Cecelia McFarland. When Elizabeth hears the rumor from Cecelia herself she fears the loss of her child and attempts to run away to protect it from being taken from her.
At this point I was a mere puddle of sorrow and only could be satisfied when Mr. Darcy rushes back in to re-establish his love and devotion for Elizabeth, remembering all that he once had forgotten. I have often said that Pride and Prejudice re-tellings, variations, what-ifs, re-imaginings and the like, are most engaging and addictive when they are able to re-create the feelings that the original does. That is not an easy job for any Austen author, because they forever will be compared to the original. This pair of books was successful for me in re-creating both the story and emotions that I love. I can easily say audible sighs escaped me as my heart wrenched in my chest for my favorite characters. I love this wretched feeling in my chest, because I know the author is emotionally effecting me through her diction. The language is reaching me and connecting me to the characters and the time period I so desperately want to escape to. I truly enjoyed ever page and they both will be a favorite for a long time! Ugh, I want to give the author a hug and say a big THANK YOU!
July 14, 2012
This book was terrible. The language and writing were stiff, with lots of odd endearments like "Dearest One" and "Sweet One" that just seemed awkward.
Nothing much happens in the first 100 or so pages, but Darcy and Elizabeth declare their love for each other over and over and over again, to the point that I finally exclaimed out loud "For crying out loud!!". For example:
pg 112 "I am blessed by being loved by you"
pg 114 "Of course I love you Fitzwilliam"
pg 116 "with you, my dear, love is a symbol of eternity"
pg 119 "How can I sleep without your arms around me?"
pg 121 "How may I survive without you?"
Unfortunately there are similar declarations repeated between Georgiana and Kitty and their lovers, as well, both of whom are introduced quite early, so no suspense there.
The next 300 or so pages finally have some plot development, but it is of the most contrived and absurd kind. Without giving away any plot points, I'll just say that several of the things that happen would individually be somewhat ridiculous but taken together it is clearly the result of an overactive imagination. Darcy seems to have developed multiple personality disorder (and one of those personalities is an ass), and the "temptation" part of the title is not portrayed as any sort of temptation whatsoever at all, and is such as small part of the book that I can't believe the book is title what it is. The final big culmination of this section is so ludicrous it beggars belief that this sort of drivel is publishable.
The last 100 pages or so is back to the beginning with declarations, except now Mr. & Mrs. Darcy are having a lot more sex, even though she is quite pregnant.
pg 417 "I love you most ardently"
pg 419 "I am blessed among women you chose me as your wife"
pg 421 "I can never get enough of you"
pg 422 "You are magnificent Elizabeth"
pg 423 "Wherever you are, my Love, is my home."
pg 424 "I love you, my Wife, with all my heart."
pg 425 "I missed you Mr Darcy, it seems I cannot make it through the day without your embrace."
pg 426 "Now I want you, my Lizzy, with me every second of every day."
And on and on and on, it's just too much, and really rather pointless. Lots and lots of fluff here, very little worthwhile substance.
Nothing much happens in the first 100 or so pages, but Darcy and Elizabeth declare their love for each other over and over and over again, to the point that I finally exclaimed out loud "For crying out loud!!". For example:
pg 112 "I am blessed by being loved by you"
pg 114 "Of course I love you Fitzwilliam"
pg 116 "with you, my dear, love is a symbol of eternity"
pg 119 "How can I sleep without your arms around me?"
pg 121 "How may I survive without you?"
Unfortunately there are similar declarations repeated between Georgiana and Kitty and their lovers, as well, both of whom are introduced quite early, so no suspense there.
The next 300 or so pages finally have some plot development, but it is of the most contrived and absurd kind. Without giving away any plot points, I'll just say that several of the things that happen would individually be somewhat ridiculous but taken together it is clearly the result of an overactive imagination. Darcy seems to have developed multiple personality disorder (and one of those personalities is an ass), and the "temptation" part of the title is not portrayed as any sort of temptation whatsoever at all, and is such as small part of the book that I can't believe the book is title what it is. The final big culmination of this section is so ludicrous it beggars belief that this sort of drivel is publishable.
The last 100 pages or so is back to the beginning with declarations, except now Mr. & Mrs. Darcy are having a lot more sex, even though she is quite pregnant.
pg 417 "I love you most ardently"
pg 419 "I am blessed among women you chose me as your wife"
pg 421 "I can never get enough of you"
pg 422 "You are magnificent Elizabeth"
pg 423 "Wherever you are, my Love, is my home."
pg 424 "I love you, my Wife, with all my heart."
pg 425 "I missed you Mr Darcy, it seems I cannot make it through the day without your embrace."
pg 426 "Now I want you, my Lizzy, with me every second of every day."
And on and on and on, it's just too much, and really rather pointless. Lots and lots of fluff here, very little worthwhile substance.
October 29, 2017
I avoided this book for years after reading the blurb. I didn't want to see Darcy tempted. Not my Darcy and guess what? I gave into "temptation" and read the book. It was perfection. The temptations were never really a consideration on Darcy's part so no worries, fellow Elizabeth lovers, all is well. The book is full of angst but the good kind. Georgianna has a major part in this which is fulfilling as well. You will love this one. It is now one of my favorites.
January 22, 2018
High level of angst. Darcy looses his memory in an carriage accident after he marries Elizabeth. He is found and captured by Elizabeth Donelly who wishes to marry him. Darcy is an ass in this P&P variation.
December 16, 2009
Okay, so this is another bodice ripping P & P sequel and well, not so much. These things just shouldn't be boring.
February 14, 2023
Angsty but worth it
A lovely story with lots of tissues needed. I also liked the way Georgiana and Kitty find their own path.
A lovely story with lots of tissues needed. I also liked the way Georgiana and Kitty find their own path.
March 3, 2020
2.5 rounded up. While there was a decent plot idea, it was drowned out by the ridiculous & overly redundant protestations of love & desire. I started this a while ago & had to put it down for a while because the first probably 100 pages contained nothing but a contest to see who could say I love you the most. It was nauseating. I finally picked it up again & when something of interest finally started happening things got a little better although, the syrupy “lovey dovey” ad nauseum never really stops & really makes the substantive part of the book hard to enjoy. Elizabeth was also a little too “perfect” in here for my taste. Great potential that fell a little flat.
March 25, 2015
Darcy and Elizabeth are happy newlyweds who are enjoying their time together and have just discovered Lizzy is pregnant. The perfect beginning to a sequel until disaster strikes our happy couple. This was my problem with the book as most of the book the two are at odds and Lizzy is heart broken. Darcy of course is arrogant and prideful and so that took away most of the early bliss I felt.
December 5, 2009
Stolen story lines from other JA sequels, inappropriate conversation style, silly situations - SKIP IT!
May 25, 2014
I should stop reading free books.
June 28, 2013
I wouldn't normally take on the mammoth task of reading 500+ pages particularly when it’s not an author I've read before but what the heck it fell in my lap and reviews swung wildly. So of course I’m intrigued.
The last time I had to dust off both P & P movie versions by Colin Firth and Matthew Macfayden (I love both) was when I read the barely remembered Maya Slater’s version, can’t be bothered looking up the title but I do remember Darcy man whoring it with woman of dubious character including house servants.
Off to watch the movies again to get the bad taste out of my mouth from both books.
I doubt I'll ever read another spin off, too exhausting and disappointing.
June 3, 2012
So, I've already read this book 3 times, and I've only had it a few days, I even had to edit my review because each time I read it, my esteem for it increases.
When I first read this book I wasn't sure how I felt, firstly I didn't know it was a sequel to a sequel (Darcy's passions), then I didn't know if I liked the idea of the Darcy/Lizzy romance being so battered (one can't help but feel protective, they love is immortal, its been a worldwide favourite for near 200 years, it has been in constant print for almost the same period), but now I can easily say this is one of my favourite books.
The story picks up where it left off in Darcy's passions, both Lizzy and Darcy work towards having a happy marriage, stable home and elevating any doubts anyone has towards Darcy's choice (including Lady Catherine's constant scorn) but circumstances arise, Darcy has a accident goes missing for a few months and when he returns he doesn't remember his marriage, his memory only goes as far as his father's death (he doesn't even remember poor Bingley). Being the man he was then, he can't fathom what would make him disregard his idea of duty in marrying a inferior woman such as Lizzy. Poor Lizzy, now pregnant, must try and convince Darcy of her worth, and their love while weathering against the contempt of Darcy's circle without her biggest supporter who through memory lost often shares their views, Darcy's prideful demeanor is worst than when she first met him.
This book is not without its faults, it's biggest offence is the blatant plagiarism, the author not only get copies from others, (I'm certain at some point I felt as if I were reading Persuasion) but worst of all the author plagiarised herself, actually lifting the exact words from her previous book and just putting them in different characters mouths, it was frustrating! The grammar was not perfect and I noticed few mistakes (and I'm dyslexic, spelling and grammar are not my strengths).
Yet it was gripping the difficulties the Darcys' faced, the humour and family feeling, growth in some characters, audacity of others. This is why I reread it over and over again, the best thing though I think is the strength and constancy in Elizabeth Darcy. In P&P and even its rewrite Darcy's passions, we see Darcy's constancy, even when he didn't want to love her and it made no sense to, he still did. So in this it is now Lizzy's turn to show her constant devotion and resolve.
So 3.5 for this, it would be 5 stars if it wasn't for the cut and paste action and the convenience of some of the events (it was to convenient and dare I say it obvious and predictable)
So for this book, I like it now, it had to grow on me; however, everything I disliked is equally and evenly matched by this things I did like.
When I first read this book I wasn't sure how I felt, firstly I didn't know it was a sequel to a sequel (Darcy's passions), then I didn't know if I liked the idea of the Darcy/Lizzy romance being so battered (one can't help but feel protective, they love is immortal, its been a worldwide favourite for near 200 years, it has been in constant print for almost the same period), but now I can easily say this is one of my favourite books.
The story picks up where it left off in Darcy's passions, both Lizzy and Darcy work towards having a happy marriage, stable home and elevating any doubts anyone has towards Darcy's choice (including Lady Catherine's constant scorn) but circumstances arise, Darcy has a accident goes missing for a few months and when he returns he doesn't remember his marriage, his memory only goes as far as his father's death (he doesn't even remember poor Bingley). Being the man he was then, he can't fathom what would make him disregard his idea of duty in marrying a inferior woman such as Lizzy. Poor Lizzy, now pregnant, must try and convince Darcy of her worth, and their love while weathering against the contempt of Darcy's circle without her biggest supporter who through memory lost often shares their views, Darcy's prideful demeanor is worst than when she first met him.
This book is not without its faults, it's biggest offence is the blatant plagiarism, the author not only get copies from others, (I'm certain at some point I felt as if I were reading Persuasion) but worst of all the author plagiarised herself, actually lifting the exact words from her previous book and just putting them in different characters mouths, it was frustrating! The grammar was not perfect and I noticed few mistakes (and I'm dyslexic, spelling and grammar are not my strengths).
Yet it was gripping the difficulties the Darcys' faced, the humour and family feeling, growth in some characters, audacity of others. This is why I reread it over and over again, the best thing though I think is the strength and constancy in Elizabeth Darcy. In P&P and even its rewrite Darcy's passions, we see Darcy's constancy, even when he didn't want to love her and it made no sense to, he still did. So in this it is now Lizzy's turn to show her constant devotion and resolve.
So 3.5 for this, it would be 5 stars if it wasn't for the cut and paste action and the convenience of some of the events (it was to convenient and dare I say it obvious and predictable)
So for this book, I like it now, it had to grow on me; however, everything I disliked is equally and evenly matched by this things I did like.
January 22, 2013
I read this book back to back with the first book "Darcy's Passions". These were the very first JAFF books I ever read and hold them in some regard. I loved them dearly like a close friend and in rereading them it was very sentimental for me. I loved the continuation of the P&P story and how close there relationship was. Like any good book things somehow come apart and the angst and sadness makes us continue because we know they belong together and though there is great misunderstanding and obsticles to get over, we know they will in the end be together. The journey was wonderful and though I cryed I loved every minute of it.
This is one of the books in the Bicentenery at Austenprose that I challenged my self to read this year! I thought it would be good to start at the begining of my obsession!!
This is one of the books in the Bicentenery at Austenprose that I challenged my self to read this year! I thought it would be good to start at the begining of my obsession!!
August 22, 2012
I debated for some time whether to give two or three stars to this book. At last I decided for three for these main reasons:
1. I really loved "Darcy's Passion", the prequel to this book, and I can't give less then three stars to this sequel.
2. I still have one novel by Regina Jeffers on my to-read shelf, so I want to give the author some trust. I don't want to read the next book with my head full of preconceptions.
However I think in this novel Darcy and Elizabeth talk too much about their love. Every P&P fan knows how much they love each other and there's no need to read "I love you" every few lines.
The central part of the novel is quite interesting, various things happens, but Elizabeth cries too often.
When the crisis is over, Elizabeth and Darcy begin again to declare their love but fortunately the novel quickly reaches the end.
For sure, this is not the best sequel I read.
1. I really loved "Darcy's Passion", the prequel to this book, and I can't give less then three stars to this sequel.
2. I still have one novel by Regina Jeffers on my to-read shelf, so I want to give the author some trust. I don't want to read the next book with my head full of preconceptions.
However I think in this novel Darcy and Elizabeth talk too much about their love. Every P&P fan knows how much they love each other and there's no need to read "I love you" every few lines.
The central part of the novel is quite interesting, various things happens, but Elizabeth cries too often.
When the crisis is over, Elizabeth and Darcy begin again to declare their love but fortunately the novel quickly reaches the end.
For sure, this is not the best sequel I read.
June 18, 2009
This book was originally called Darcy's Dreams. It is the sequel to Darcy's Passions, and it starts the day after the first book ends. It covers the first year of marriage for Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. What I liked about the book is that Jeffers through a "twist" in the story line, lets the reader see how Darcy would choose Elizabeth again if he had the chance. Theirs is a love for the ages. Plus, this book address the love between Georgiana Darcy and Chadwick Harrison. It shows Darcy as a man in transition, especially as the Industrial Revolution looms on the horizon, and tenants are leaving the land.
April 17, 2013
This is the self published version of Darcy's Temptation. (see that review)
June 22, 2025
Could not bring myself to finish this book! I was so furious reading this I had to stop. The book started out good although the constant lovey dovey dialogue between Darcy and Elizabeth left you wanting. The other storylines held promise, I.e. kitty, Georgiana, Ann. But once we get to the accident and the “telepathic” love connection where Elizabeth can feel Darcy’s pain, and the amnesia, I was out! The idea of lady Catherine being willing to publicly call Elizabeth a whore and claim it’s not a legitimate pregnancy, the fact Darcy was basically held captive by a crazy woman, the fact Mr. Collin’s would not insist on speaking to Mr. Darcy and telling his wife Charlotte, who would’ve communicated directly to Elizabeth about her husbands situation. I disagree with the careless way these characters were handled. The “twist” the author states is necessary for the story to move forward is just adding modern day nuances to a period piece. It takes you out of the story and cheapens it to be nothing more than a soap opera in old English times. The idea Elizabeth loses her strength of character and becomes this weepy, whiny mess is deplorable! Even dealing with pregnancy hormones is not an excuse for her change in behavior. Let me be clear, the writing style didn’t bother me at all, I have no qualms that the author wrote in her own voice. It is with the story that my problems lie. I completely disagree with the direction she decided to take the characters and would categorize this book as nothing more than a sexually charged, drama obsessed fan fiction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2020
I fell in love again. Darcy was so statically happy in his marriage to Elizabeth. It only gets better when Darcy and Elizabeth realize a baby is on the way. You guessed it, all the wrong people come into their lives. Darcy loses his memory and forgets his life. Darcy returns to his haughty self. Elizabeth cannot stay when miss communicating is happening. Grab tissues and enjoy this well written, highly recommended variation.
July 8, 2023
This book is...fine. I recall greatly enjoying the first book in the series (which is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's perspective), but this one fell flat for me. They retread a lot of the same ground, emotionally, that they do in the first book, and for me that became frustrating.
November 9, 2017
A lot of this book was quite shit. That being said, I read the whole thing. Make of it what you will.
January 10, 2019
This book is for people who love Lizzy and Mr. Darcy not the writing style!
August 24, 2014
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Una historia apasionante que es la continuación de Darcy's Passions. Los personajes principales mantienen sus características y de manera realista reaccionan a conflictos nuevos.
La vulnerabilidad al que es expuesta nuestra heroína Elizabeth Darcy (antes Bennet) pone a prueba su entereza y templanza. Tal exposición dejará entrever que a pesar de las inseguridades y dudas que vive este personaje, su fuerte código moral hace que sus decisiones por los demás sean el cauce para llegar a buen puerto.
Regina Jeffers es una artífice en la creación de nuevos personajes dotándoles de ricas personalidades que dan vida a esta historia, enriqueciendo su trama. Personajes como el abolicionista Chadwick Harrison que trae consigo una batería de tribulaciones que se entretejerá en las vidas de los Darcy al fijar su interés en Georgiana.
Tampoco se deja atrás personajes como Kitty Bennet y su pretendiente Clayton Ashford que también tienen su parcela de romance, dándole la oportunidad de encontrarse a sí misma y descubrir lo admirable que puede ser a la vista de los demás, pero sobre todo a ella misma.
Jeffers sabe introducir su dosis de intriga y acción a la historia con la alta peligrosidad que viven los Darcys y sabe mantenerte en vilo durante toda la historia. Asalto, robo, disparos, muerte, seducción, venganza, pérdida de memoria... Son algunas de las aventuras que van a enfrentar hasta casi perder la esperanza de recuperar sus vidas. Es trepidante todo ese halo de misterio entre los devaneos de los Darcys y terceras personas involucradas. Las delirantes y grandes pruebas que tienen que sortear permiten mantener todo el interés en la historia, deseando desvelar la intriga. Pero no solo es una intriga, es una tras otra, con esa tensión de no saber lo que ocurrirá al final.
Regina sabe manejar con coherencia e ingenio los momentos de intriga, realmente es su fuerte, aunque no tanto las escenas románticas, al ser algunos momentos algo forzados y afectados, pero el balance es muy positivo.
El ritmo de lectura es vibrante con una trama entretenida y apasionante. Con sus nuevos pesonajes no solo construídos con profundidad sino vistos desde distintas perspectivas, permite conocerlos mejor. También encontraremos momentos íntimos de sexo, algo explícitos y se dan a los largo de toda la historia.
Esta historia se puede seguir sin tener que leer Darcy's Passions, se pueden entender todos los hechos como una secuela del original.
September 26, 2011
What can I say? First...I will never, ever read another Pride and Prejudice knock-off again. In vain I keep hoping someone will continue the story in an intelligent and intriguing way, not copying Jane Austen (because it can't be done), but at least keeping her characters alive. This book was not the one - and has convinced me to quit looking for one.
I should have put the book down after the first chapter, but I optimistically thought I could give it a hundred pages and maybe it would improve. The only thing that improved was a plot twist that intrigued me (and could have made for an interesting story). Sadly, by the time I was half way through the book I realized nothing was improving, but I had already invested so much time I would finish the book.
If I read one more ridiculous description of 'getting lost in their eyes' or how 'his lips captured hers' or how one look 'filled him with need' I think I would have slit my throat. This is the worst of romance fiction writing. This is what gives the romance genre a bad name. Then add to that Darcy's and Elizabeth's unending reassurance of their love and devotion (along with how neither one deserves the other, or how their life would be incomplete without the other) and you have the makings of one of the worst books I have read in a long time. Cut out endless pages of that kind of drivel and the book would have been about 200 pages instead of 500.
I hope that Jane Austen is a forgiving soul, and that she will overlook the butchering of her characters in these poorly written fan-fiction books. My advice to anyone looking, as I did, for a continuation of a great story is to reread the original, watch the BBC version of the books and leave Darcy and Elizabeth the strong complex characters they were intended to be.
I should have put the book down after the first chapter, but I optimistically thought I could give it a hundred pages and maybe it would improve. The only thing that improved was a plot twist that intrigued me (and could have made for an interesting story). Sadly, by the time I was half way through the book I realized nothing was improving, but I had already invested so much time I would finish the book.
If I read one more ridiculous description of 'getting lost in their eyes' or how 'his lips captured hers' or how one look 'filled him with need' I think I would have slit my throat. This is the worst of romance fiction writing. This is what gives the romance genre a bad name. Then add to that Darcy's and Elizabeth's unending reassurance of their love and devotion (along with how neither one deserves the other, or how their life would be incomplete without the other) and you have the makings of one of the worst books I have read in a long time. Cut out endless pages of that kind of drivel and the book would have been about 200 pages instead of 500.
I hope that Jane Austen is a forgiving soul, and that she will overlook the butchering of her characters in these poorly written fan-fiction books. My advice to anyone looking, as I did, for a continuation of a great story is to reread the original, watch the BBC version of the books and leave Darcy and Elizabeth the strong complex characters they were intended to be.
August 4, 2021
This story starts out giving us the background of characters, it gives the feel of a sequel like we are missing stuff between Pride and Prejudice and this story.
This book was very hard for me to read. Very hard for me to finish. I love to read about Darcy and Elizabeth's married life. I enjoy where there is some drama. I love when they have to work their way to each other, but this book drove me mad so often. I don't know if I would have been able to put up with what Elizabeth did, even if I loved my husband as much as she loved Darcy. I couldn't forgive him.
This book was about the life of Darcy, Elizabeth, Kitty, and Georgiana. I enjoyed the continuation of Kitty and Georgiana's. There was one person who tried her best to keep Darcy from his family and I truly believe he Darcy gotten back to his family sooner, the rest of the drama wouldn't have played out the way it did. There was so much that happened the first time Darcy was gone that was never addressed again. Lady Catherine got away with so much crap that I am very upset nothing was done to her that wasn't planned before she attacked Elizabeth and then with held something big from her entire family. Even if Darcy couldn't do anything I am surprised that Colonel FW didn't do anything. It drove me nuts that Darcy and Elizabeth would come closer just to have the fall completely apart again. Then you have Darcy go to Ton w/out his wife. This causes an even bigger strife in their relationship.
I am glad that Darcy groveled, but I wish he had groveled more. With everything that happened in their first year of marriage, she deserved so much more groveling.
In the end it was a good book. I don't think I would be able to read it again, because emotionally for me it was a hard read, good read, but a hard one.
This book was very hard for me to read. Very hard for me to finish. I love to read about Darcy and Elizabeth's married life. I enjoy where there is some drama. I love when they have to work their way to each other, but this book drove me mad so often. I don't know if I would have been able to put up with what Elizabeth did, even if I loved my husband as much as she loved Darcy. I couldn't forgive him.
This book was about the life of Darcy, Elizabeth, Kitty, and Georgiana. I enjoyed the continuation of Kitty and Georgiana's. There was one person who tried her best to keep Darcy from his family and I truly believe he Darcy gotten back to his family sooner, the rest of the drama wouldn't have played out the way it did. There was so much that happened the first time Darcy was gone that was never addressed again. Lady Catherine got away with so much crap that I am very upset nothing was done to her that wasn't planned before she attacked Elizabeth and then with held something big from her entire family. Even if Darcy couldn't do anything I am surprised that Colonel FW didn't do anything. It drove me nuts that Darcy and Elizabeth would come closer just to have the fall completely apart again. Then you have Darcy go to Ton w/out his wife. This causes an even bigger strife in their relationship.
I am glad that Darcy groveled, but I wish he had groveled more. With everything that happened in their first year of marriage, she deserved so much more groveling.
In the end it was a good book. I don't think I would be able to read it again, because emotionally for me it was a hard read, good read, but a hard one.
July 10, 2011
Darcy's Temptation by Regina Jeffers is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are blissfully happy, almost to a sickening degree. They get even more enraptured with each other when Elizabeth learns she is caring Darcy's heir. However when conflicts arise Darcy is thrown into a dangerous and tense situation. Mr. Darcy is attacked and left for dead. However he recovers but he can't remember anything, not even his own name. This is an indubitably interesting twist in the story. Mr. Darcy reverts back to his old hauteur self. In fact I think he's worse than before. Regina Jeffers has given an unique twist on this tale. I was hooked from beginning to end. I could not wait to find out what happened next in the story. I also loved the sub plots that Regina Jeffers has incorporated in this book. Along with Darcy and Elizabeth's story line we also get to find out more about the characters, Georgina and Kitty. I enjoyed reading about their stories. Georgina is in love with Chadwick Harrison. Chadwick brings his own set a problems because he is an abolitionist. This brings an element of danger and suspense to the novel. Kitty is in love with Mr. Harrison. Elizabeth has brought Kitty to Pemberley in order to learn to be sophisticated. She feels unworthy of Mr. Harrison with the scandal that Lydia brought to the family. These subplots are an interesting addition to the story. I found myself enthralled with all of them, eager to see where the story line was going to take them.
Overall this was a good book. The storyline was well written and interesting. In the beginning it was a little too sweet for my taste but I still enjoyed the story. This was a delightful continuation of Pride and Prejudice.
Overall this was a good book. The storyline was well written and interesting. In the beginning it was a little too sweet for my taste but I still enjoyed the story. This was a delightful continuation of Pride and Prejudice.
July 25, 2012
ONE OF MY FAVORITE Darcy Fan-Fiction books! What a book!! I think the back cover doesn't give it justice. So yes it starts off with Darcy and Elizabeth in after a few months of marriage and Lizzy is pregnant! They love each other so much and then the unthinkable happens - Darcys carriage gets overthrown by thieves and Darcy is knocked unconscious and he has amnesia! He is picked up by another Elizabeth who has met him once before and is desperate to get married to inherit $50,000 pounds and makes Darcy believe that he's someone else engaged to her. NO!! But do not worry, he quickly realizes something is a-miss and doesn't even want to marry her but when he realizes who he really is he is overwhelmed. He remembers his life many many years ago when his father was still alive and Georgina was much younger. He doesn't remember Bingley at all or his Elizabeth! He dreams about her though and the dreams are memories. He becomes the stiff man he used to be so thinks that position and the TON are important, shocked he would marry someone beneath him in society. Will he learn to love her again?? More misunderstandings occur that cause hurt and problems between the two of them but you have to endure it and read the book because its worth the struggle for their true love!!
June 25, 2017
I did not enjoy this book as much as the first book in this series. Firstly, the sentiments between all the lovers was SO drippy as well as too articulate and thought out to be realistic. My main issue with the book was how dramatic it was. It was like a soap opera! Amnesia, false engagements, huge communication problems, scandal, planned separations, surprise births, beatings and killings. I'm pretty sure Jane Austen would not appreciate the direction this author took her story. I do appreciate the restraint on the love scenes. They don't have to be graphic to be effective. I think the author's favorite description of the women was the 'enigmatic smile.' It was appropriate to describe Lizzy, but not every single woman in the story! And there was a lot of hair raking with the men. Some pretty typical romance novel ploys, so it seems sad to have that kind of writing associated with one of the best writers of all times.
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