Spirited Miss Elizabeth Bennet finds herself drawn to the dashing Mr. Darcy. Though initially spellbound by his taciturn charm, a compromising situation, duty, and desperation compel their hasty marriage, binding two virtual strangers. But misunderstandings soon divide them, leaving them estranged and living separate lives. Even after circumstances bring them back together under the same roof, the gulf between them seems only to widen.
When unforeseeable heartbreak forces Elizabeth and Darcy to confront the truth of what happened one fateful night at Pemberley, will the path bring them closer, or are some divides too deep to bridge?

"All the privilege I claim ... is that of loving longest, when existence or when hope is gone!" —Jane Austen

After spending the night in the arms of a handsome stranger, Elizabeth awakens to the reality of her situation: she is engaged to marry another man.
Fitzwilliam Darcy faces tough choices after having spent the night with a bewitching young lady who's committed to marrying somebody else.
Was one night in each other's arms enough or merely the awakening of their desires? Does misery of the acutest kind await them, or is this the making of a most ardent and enduring love affair?
§ Written to be read as a titillating and thoroughly engaging stand-alone story, After Last Night with Mr. Darcy starts with an excerpt from A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember as its prologue. That said, ardent fans of A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember and those who have been longing for more won't want to miss what happens next.

"A Darcy and Elizabeth Short Story which fashions many of Jane Austen's own timeless words into another engaging path to happily ever after!"
In this diverting Pride and Prejudice short story, what if Darcy had not wounded Elizabeth's pride by insulting her at the Meryton assembly and had danced with her instead? What if Elizabeth had refused to hear a negative word formed against Darcy by his former friend, George Wickham? What if Elizabeth had been so agreeably engaged with thoughts of the master of Pemberley that by the time his visit to Kent was drawing nearer to its end, she was indeed expecting his proposal?

Kidnapping. Deception. Arranged Marriage. An intriguing twist on Jane Austen's timeless classic? You decide.

§ Book One - Lady Elizabeth

Elizabeth lives a charmed life, or so it seems. Despite her noble relations and all the wealth and privileges entailed, something is missing.
During his stay at Netherfield Park in Hertfordshire, Darcy learns of a tragedy that befell the Bennets, a family from a nearby estate, over a decade prior. One of the Bennet daughters vanished in broad daylight from the streets of Lambton.
Will Darcy unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the second-born Bennet daughter? What if it means losing the one woman who has captured his heart?

§ Book Two - So Far Away

Elizabeth's story continues. No longer plagued with lingering questions from the past, her doubts and concerns about her future have only begun. In reuniting with her Bennet relations, will she lose the man she...]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2015 09:01:53 +0200 https://reverse-harem.library.land/p-o-dixon/722345-intentions_and_mishaps.html https://reverse-harem.library.land/p-o-dixon/722345-intentions_and_mishaps.html

You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. —Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Unbeknown to each other, Darcy and Elizabeth are determined to make their first Valentine's Day as husband and wife unforgettable. Alas, the hands of fate cannot help but intrude. What happens when good intentions and a litany of mishaps collide?
Will their first Valentine's Day be remembered as a series of misfortunes, or will they discover that the simplest pleasures linger longest in the heart?

"I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control." — Jane Austen

When the spirited Miss Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr. Darcy's harsh rebuke of her elder sister, she's driven to seek revenge.
Taking fate into her own hands, Elizabeth embarks on a daring mission of subterfuge and cunning, determined to make the proud and brooding Mr. Darcy fall in love with her. But as their heated battle of wills intensifies, Elizabeth realizes that carrying through with her scheme is easier said than done.
Will Elizabeth get what she wishes for and make Mr. Darcy fall in love with her, or is she playing a dangerous game? One in which she risks losing the last thing in the world she wants to gamble—her heart.
Her Spirits Rising to Playfulness - A captivating tale of love and vengeance colliding that will keep you guessing until the end.

"Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure." — Jane Austen

In a fascinating tale of long-lost family ties, Miss Elizabeth Bennet finds herself face-to-face with her father after years of separation. The reunion sparks a whirlwind of conflicting sentiments as Elizabeth grapples with the daunting task of reconciling her past with her present. The challenges ahead loom large, requiring her to summon every ounce of strength and resilience she possesses.
Amid the tangled web of complicated family dynamics, one person remains steadfast by Elizabeth's side—Mr. Darcy. Their bond, forged through their shared upbringing at the illustrious Pemberley estate, is an open secret. Yet, as their connection deepens, doubts begin to emerge, and whispers of criticism surface. Some question the boundaries of their relationship, pondering if their closeness defies the conventions of propriety.
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Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul is a fast-paced, wonderfully engaging Regency romp. Inspired by To Have His Cake (and Eat it Too): Mr. Darcy's Tale, the provocative Pride and Prejudice variation, this story has all the passion you might expect of a worldly gentleman violently in love, along with enough mischief and intrigue to keep you turning the pages. 
Featuring: 
Lady Harriette Fitzwilliam 
Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam 
Fitzwilliam Darcy 
Elizabeth Darcy (née Elizabeth Bennet) 
Readers Said: 
❝While keeping the beloved Pride and Pride story in motion and being respectful of the Austen characters we adore, Dixon creates a continuing tale with romance and intrigue.❞ Erlynn K. - Books Hug Back 
❝Another amazingly well written story by Ms. Dixon that's sure to become a classic in its own right!❞ Liz C. - Liz's Darcy Filled World  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:40:30 +0200 https://reverse-harem.library.land/p-o-dixon/702305-once_he_made_a_beginning_a_pride_and_prejudice_variation.html https://reverse-harem.library.land/p-o-dixon/702305-once_he_made_a_beginning_a_pride_and_prejudice_variation.html
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Tragedy. Truth. Triumph.

Tragedy at Longbourn forces Miss Elizabeth Bennet to face certain truths about her family, compelling her to chart her own course in life.
Darcy long admired Elizabeth even though her family's lack of propriety, their want of connections and fortune, and his sense of their inferiority prevented him from forming any serious designs on her.
Will Elizabeth's new path in life allow Darcy to overcome all his objections, leading them straight into each other's arms? Or will other family obstacles keep them apart?

"I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun." - Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Darcy is tired of being alone for the holidays, and he is determined to do something about it.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet has never desired Mr. Darcy's good opinion, and yet she arrives in London for the Twelfth Night ball and soon learns he is bestowing it, most ardently. Elizabeth was not looking for love, but what happens when love comes looking for her? Is the proud gentleman from Derbyshire someone with whom she can trust her heart?
Christmas, Love & Mr. Darcy is a delightfully engaging novella that reimagines Jane Austen's timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice. The story combines just enough of the old to satisfy your want of nostalgia and enough of the new to quench your desire for another romantic escape with Darcy and Elizabeth.
The...]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:05:17 +0200