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A slightly more immature Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy London two years earlier than in canon. As a second son, Darcy has chosen the life of a barrister so there are fewer obstacles in their way, and they quickly fall in love. Using the fortune left to him upon his father's death, he invested with Gardiner to make his own fortune, making it easier for the two to wed, along with a legacy set aside for second sons by Darcy's grandfather, the late Earl of Matlock

When a childhood accident forces Elizabeth Bennet to leave Longbourn and grow up under the care of her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner, her life takes an unexpected turn. On a trip to Derbyshire, she meets a young Fitzwilliam Darcy, whose father's guidance shapes the man he is becoming. What begins as a tender friendship blossoms into a love both fierce and true, nurtured through years of friendship.

When foundling Maggie takes a job caring for Edward, she knows him only as a young man declared mad and kept privately under the care of a physician to avoid any scandal for his family. But Edward is the heir to the Duke of Buckingham and when his father dies his family determine to marry him off to secure the title and the estate. Edward insists that Maggie stay by his side, so she must be passed off as a lady for one social season, during which time a marriage can be arranged.

What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy spoke honestly to each other in Kent and clarified any misconceptions prior to his making his proposal? What would happen if Mr. Bennet made an ill-fated attempt to resolve the issue of the entail only to create a much bigger problem for his family and Mrs. Bennet were even more of a shrew than in canon? What if Mr. Bennet had a secret reason to encourage the couple to marry quickly and before returning home? Will they ever be able to overcome the resentment that results from Mr. Bennet's manipulations or from Mrs. Bennet's subsequent behaviors?

Darcy is tired of fighting his feelings. His heart knows what it wants, and that is Elizabeth Bennet. When he learns that Mr. Bennet has passed away, he imagines riding in as the white knight, a savior come to rescue his beloved from a life of poverty. But when he reaches Hertfordshire, something is amiss and he finds that Elizabeth needs no rescuing, thank you very much.

Orphaned and concealed by her neglectful family, Elizabeth's true identity and inheritance are squandered. Reconnecting with Fitzwilliam Darcy in adulthood, they navigate courtship amidst revelations of her heritage and his role as a trustee. Facing societal expectations and familial deceit, they confront manipulative family members and triumph over obstacles, ensuring justice and personal happiness.

After leaving Netherfield, Fitzwilliam Darcy hopes to escape the memory of Elizabeth Bennet. Yet, he cannot escape her in his dreams, where she angrily rejects his suit. As these dreams seem partially prophetic, Darcy begins to reconsider his actions in Hertfordshire. Unbeknownst to him, Elizabeth is experiencing similar dreams, seeing a different side of Darcy than the haughty demeanor he initially displayed. When they meet again in Kent, their reunion is unexpectedly amiable especially as they come to realize they shared a dream of the future.

Melissa Griffin is quite literally sick and tired. She's the owner of one of London's most exclusive brothels, but her failing health is telling her she can't continue to keep working at her current pace. A relaxing stay in the country is exactly what she needs. Falling for the small town's gorgeous young vicar—a virgin, no less—was never part of her plan. Their love is scandalous, forbidden . . . and everything Melissa never knew she wanted. Denying her feelings is unthinkable. Avoiding devastation when her past inevitably drives them apart? Impossible.

Colleen MacGregor doesn’t like rich men, especially rich titled men. Still, her guilt won’t allow her to leave Sebastian passed out in the snow. Before he can leave, they are caught in a compromising situation. Under an agreement he will leave and never bother her again, Colleen marries a man she barely knows to save her reputation. Before she can really stop anything, she is whisked to London, where she is transformed into an Original and captures the attention of the ton—not to mention her husband.

A short, angst-free novella that occurs in the months after Hunsford. Darcy, realizing his mistakes, confesses his misdeeds to Bingley earlier, even before Elizabeth has the chance to visit Pemberley. As a result, Bingley returns to Hertfordshire in June, while Darcy retreats to Pemberley to reflect on his actions.

Die Verschwörung um das geheimnisvolle Smaragd-Collier reicht bis in die höchsten Kreise. Daher ist Richard Hawksburry, Duke of Handsbrock, nun fest entschlossen, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen. Bei seinen Ermittlungen stößt er jedoch auf unvorhergesehene Hindernisse. Wer ist die Frau, die genau der Person aus seinen dunklen Fantasien entspricht? Und warum durchsucht sie auf dem Ball das Zimmer des Gastgebers? Lady Abigail Preston ist nach London gekommen, um den Mord an ihrem Bruder aufzuklären.

Cicely Ware understands how society works. At the age of twenty-six, she has been around long enough to know that she is doomed to spinsterhood. But she refuses to go without ever knowing what it is like to be with a man. So she comes up with a wonderful plan to find a rake to teach her, complete with a list of possibilities. At the top of that list sits Douglas the Duke of Ethingham.

Als unehelicher Sohn eines Marquess kennt Ewan Scatterloud sowohl die feine Gesellschaft als auch die Elendsviertel Londons. Genau deswegen beauftragt der Commander ihn, im Fall des verschwundenen Colliers zu ermitteln. So verkehrt er nicht nur in zwielichtigen Boxclubs, sondern trifft auf einem Ball Lady Julie, eine einfältige Debütantin, die in ihm nur einen Bastard sieht. Lady Julie Wight hat alle Hände voll zu tun. Sie kümmert sich um ihre beiden jüngeren Schwestern und ihren Vater und setzt alles daran, die finanziellen Schwierigkeiten der Familie vor der Öffentlichkeit zu verstecken.

Henry Bastcher, Earl of Clainwood, arbeitet seit Jahren für den Premierminister. Unter anderem deswegen wird dem zukünftigen Marquess in politischen Kreisen eine großartige Zukunft vorausgesagt. Allerdings muss er dafür heiraten, bevor sein Vater stirbt, sonst verliert er den Titel und die damit verbundenen Privilegien. Sophie Mansfield ist nur deswegen in den höheren Kreisen der Londoner Gesellschaft akzeptiert, weil sie die Tochter eines reichen Geschäftsmanns ist.

Jessica McGale’s family business desperately needs investors, and she’s determined to succeed at any cost. But she knows London’s elite will never look twice at a humble farm girl like herself. Posing as 'Lady Whitfield', however, places her in the orbit of wealthy, powerful people - most notably the duke of Rotherby. His influence and support could save her company, but Jess never expected the effect he’d have on her.

Dull, plain, and practical, Mary Bennet was the girl men always overlooked. Nobody thought she’d garner a second glance, much less a husband. But she did, and now, she’s grateful to be engaged to Mr. Michaels, the steady, even-tempered steward of Rosings Park. By all appearances, they are made for each other, serious, hard-working, and boring.

Elizabeth anxiously anticipates her new duties as mistress of Pemberley. Darcy is confident of her success, but she cannot bring herself to share his optimism. Unexpected guests unsettle all her plans and offer her the perfect Christmastide gift, shattered confidence. Can she and Darcy overcome their misunderstandings and salvage their first Christmastide together?

Colonel Fitzwilliam should have been happy facing retirement. No more Napoleon, no more tromping the Continent, and his distant cousin had unexpectedly left him an estate. What was more, two of his favorite people, Darcy and Elizabeth, were travelling with him to visit his new home. But the colonel wasn’t happy, not when he was forced to watch Darcy exchanging enamored glances with his wife. No, he wanted to pitch his cousin out the window. It didn’t help when Darcy kept lecturing him on the joys of wedded life - as if women like Elizabeth Darcy grew on every tree.

Andrew Stone, Marquess of Ashwood, stellt auf die Bitte eines alten Freundes in London Nachforschungen über ein geheimnisvolles Collier an. Zufällig entdeckt er es am Hals der schönen Debütantin Lady Emilia, die durch ihre unverblümte und direkte Art mehr als auf eine Weise sein Interesse weckt. Doch sie ist längst vergeben, und ihr Verlobter, Lord Lastborough, rückt ins Visier seiner Ermittlungen. Als Lady Emilias Verlobter tot aufgefunden wird, liegt ihr Leben in Scherben.

Lady Anna was once considered the catch of the season. Now, three years after she fell for a man who tried to murder her cousin, she eases her guilt with charity work at an orphanage. Until her mother insists she do her duty. Attending her cousin’s ball is irritating enough. It’s her one dance with Daniel, the unscrupulous Earl of Effington, that rubs her nerves raw. And oddly leaves her senses on the edge of arousal.