Here is the next list of modern-day writers who, in their own way, have paid homage to Jane Austen’s legendary stories. Each of the authors listed below have either written one book or added another book to their list of books inspired by the classic characters created by the one and only Jane Austen.
Remembrance of the Past by Lory Lilian
Lory Lilian
“Remembrance of the Past”
Released on October 3, 2011 (Second Edition, First Edition Out in 2009)
In this ‘what if’ story, Elizabeth Bennet and her relatives – Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner – are in London, ready to start their tour to the Lakes in June. During this time, Elizabeth’s path crosses with Mr. Darcy’s again. However, Mr. Darcy is not alone in London: besides his close family – Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam – an old and dear friend has returned and claimed a well-deserved place in their lives. This is a story about hopes and desires, about losses and fears, about second chances and happiness.
Falling for Mr. Darcy by KaraLynne Mackrory
KaraLynne Mackrory
“Falling for Mr. Darcy”
Released on May 1, 2012
When Mr. Darcy encounters Elizabeth Bennet injured after a fall, his concern for her welfare cracks the shell of his carefully guarded heart and a charming man emerges. Elizabeth sees an appealing side of him she never believed possible from the stoic, proud master of Pemberley. They find the simple gentlemanly act of assisting her home will best both Mr. Darcy’s resolve to keep his heart safe and Elizabeth’s conviction that this is the last man on earth she might have ever been prevailed upon to marry. Soon, falling for Mr. Darcy becomes a real possibility.
One Thread Pulled: The Dance with Mr. Darcy (Volume 1) by Diana J. Oaks
Diana J. Oaks
“One Thread Pulled: The Dance With Mr. Darcy (Volume 1)”
Released on August 15, 2012
When the wealthy and handsome Fitzwilliam Darcy encounters the beautiful and lively Elizabeth Bennet at a small country ball, he loudly refuses to dance with her, declaring her to be merely tolerable. Fortunately for Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth has walked away and does not overhear his insult, thus snagging the thread that would have sealed her prejudice against the prideful stranger. Unexpectedly, circumstances thrust Elizabeth into the same household as Mr. Darcy, and her proximity unwittingly proves tempting, as her tantalizing wit and playfulness evoke desires that threaten to unravel his resolve against her.
Searching for Captain Wentworth by Jane Odiwe
Jane Odiwe
“Searching For Captain Wentworth”
Released on September 7, 2012
When aspiring writer, Sophie Elliot, receives the keys to the family townhouse in Bath, it’s an invitation she can’t turn down, especially when she learns that she will be living next door to the house Jane Austen lived in. On discovering that an ancient glove belonging to her mysterious neighbor, Josh Strafford, will transport her back in time to Regency Bath, she questions her sanity, but Sophie is soon caught up in two dimensions, each reality as certain as the other. Torn between her life in the modern world, and that of her ancestor who befriends Jane Austen and her fascinating brother Charles, Sophie’s story travels two hundred years across time, and back again, to unite this modern heroine with her own Captain Wentworth.
Morning Light by Abigail Reynolds
Abigail Reynolds
“Morning Light”
Released on April 18, 2011
Artist Annie Wright likes her life free of complications, especially complications of the male persuasion. She has her dream job running an art gallery by the sea, her volunteer work rescuing abandoned dogs, and that’s enough for her. She doesn’t like to talk about her past, especially how she became a widow after just a few years of marriage. That is until one day her past walks right into the Cape Light Gallery in the form of her late husband’s best friend Jeremy, the man who left the country rather than see Annie married to someone else. Add in an abused and distrustful pile of fur named Bear and the machinations of the powerful Westing family, and Annie’s life is suddenly full of complications.
Pulse and Prejudice by Colette L. Saucier
Colette L. Saucier
“Pulse and Prejudice”
Released on July 19, 2012
When the haughty and wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in the rural county of Hertfordshire, he finds he cannot control his attraction to Elizabeth Bennet – a horrifying thought because, as she is too far below his social standing to ignite his heart, he fears she must appeal to the dark impulses he struggles to suppress.
Mr. Darcy’s Mistake by DeDe Schamberger
DeDe Schamberger
“Mr. Darcy’s Mistake: A Variation on Pride and Prejudice”
Released on November 11, 2012
The timeless romance of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet is put to the test in this tale of mistakes, miscommunications, and misunderstandings. In an effort to comfort his soulmate, Fitzwilliam Darcy mistakenly compromises the woman he loves. As her family whisks her away to protect her reputation, he finds himself at a loss as to why she disappeared. A natural disaster, a catastrophic illness, and a colossal misunderstanding, all result in the couple missing opportunities to share their lives and grow together. With the help of friends and family, the circumstances which divide them eventually serve to unite their hearts as one.
Dancing with Mr. Darcy: Stories Inspired by Jane Austen and Chawton House Library by Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters
“Dancing with Mr. Darcy: Stories Inspired by Jane Austen and Chawton House Library”
Released on October 19, 2010
This book is actually an anthology of the winning entries for the Jane Austen Short Story Award. Two hundred years ago, Jane Austen— traumatized by her parents’ decision to give up the rectory in Hampshire where she grew up, and unable to write for a decade—accepted her brother Edward’s offer of a permanent home in his Chawton House estate. It was there that she picked up her pen once again and gave the world some of the most beloved and enduring novels ever written.
Mr. Darcy’s Forbidden Love by Brenda J. Webb
Brenda J. Webb
“Mr. Darcy’s Forbidden Love”
Released on December 14, 2012
When Fitzwilliam Darcy meets Elizabeth Bennet for the first time, he is already married to another woman. Forced into a loveless marriage, in name only, to the widowed Lady Gisela Grantham because of his father’s sins, Darcy is obliged by honor to remain in the marriage to hide a dark secret. That unhappy part of his life, however, is quickly coming to an end as he meets the love of his life in a little known village in Hertfordshire.
The Final Reason: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice by Ola Wegner
Ola Wegner
“The Final Reason: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice”
Released on August 6, 2012
In this retelling of the beloved novel, Elizabeth has got an elder brother who is Fitzwilliam Darcy’s close friend. Moreover, she is already engaged to another man when she meets Darcy. How will Darcy react to some serious competition? To what lengths will he go to convince Elizabeth to pick him?
Dearly Beloved by Lewis Whelchel
Lewis Whelchel
“Dearly Beloved”
Released on March 30, 2012
Sometimes people do “die of little trifling colds” and a tragedy at Netherfield destroys the harmony between Elizabeth Bennet and her family. As she begins her mourning under the protection of Mr. Bingley and struggles to heal from the pain of losing her beloved sister Jane, Elizabeth discovers a new source of hope in Mr. Darcy. His pride is overcome by her vulnerability, and his eyes are opened to her endearing qualities. Can he console her during the year of mourning and win her love and hand at the end of it? Will Charles Bingley, whose heart is broken, ever find love again?
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