P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy and Georgiana Attend a Party

Was anyone happy at all? January 11, 1812 Darcy walked slowly while people hurried past him as they sought shelter from the sudden winter storm that had descended upon the busy streets of London. Icy pellets hit his face, which he tried to bury within the folds of the dark green scarf Georgiana had knitted …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Jane Calls on Caroline and Louisa

Jane Calls on Caroline and Louisa January 10, 1812 Jane found herself sitting in the parlor at the Hurst’s home on Grosvenor Street waiting for Caroline Bingley and Louisa Hurst to appear. Perched on a velvet covered chair, she felt a little uncomfortable and out of place. The house was not large, but almost everything …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte’s Wedding

Wedding bells are ringing! Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 January 9, 1812 Charlotte had never been one to have romantic dreams …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte’s Last Day as a Single Woman

Charlotte’s past comes back to meet her Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 January 8, 1811 Charlotte’s farewell visit to the Bennet ladies was …

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P&P:TUS A Ball to Forget, pt 2

Mr. Darcy recovers from Twelfth Night. January 7, 1812 Late morning sun bled in through the window, forcing his eyes open. What the blazed had happened last night? He probably would not feel worse if he had been run over by a carriage. Darcy blinked rheumy eyes, head throbbing, stomach protesting like a rioting mob …

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P&P:TUS A Ball to Forget, pt 1

Mr. Darcy contemplates the approach of Twelfth Night in his London townhouse. January 5, 1812   Twelfth Night, it was nearly Twelfth Night. Blast and botheration—it was nearly Twelfth Night, and there was not a bloody thing to be done about it. The afternoon sunlight tumbled through the windows, laying a neatly ordered path of …

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A Pinch of Salt: New Book Announcement

And now for something completely different… Happy New Year! I’m starting it off by announcing a new book, A Pinch of Salt, which will be out in early March. (If the name is familiar, it might be because I posted an excerpt from the unedited version a couple of years ago, and some of you …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Elizabeth Discovers Wickham’s Interest in Mary King

In which Wickham shows his true colors… January 3, 1812 “You are keeping the warm brick to yourself, Lydia, and my toes are turning numb!” complained Kitty Bennet. Mrs. Bennet elbowed her. “You are sitting in the middle, and that should be enough to keep you warm. Why does your father not have the carriage …

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Mr. Darcy and the Girl Next Door Chapter One and Giveaway

EDIT: GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED And in accordance with Amazon’s exclusivity policy, I have deleted the subsequent chapters. Giveaway winners are: Cath E Colleen D Rebecca Mc.Brayer Jeannette Taswmom Catherine SD Michelle Christine Waring Thank you for playing, everyone!   I hope everyone had a happy new year! I lounged around and ate too much. But …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Lucas on New Year’s Day

Charlotte has an unexpected visitor Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 January 1, 1812 Lady Lucas was all aflutter at their first visitor in the year …

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