Despite danger, scheming, and storms, love will endure.Whether schemers force our heroes and heroines together or attempt to tear them apart, in this collection of four Pride and Prejudice inspired books by Leenie Brown, you will find stories of love that triumphs over the circumstances.Oxford Cottage               Elizabeth Bennet expects to complete the challenge her father has set before her at Oxford Cottage. What she does not expect is to meet a handsome stranger and fall in love, nor does she expect to find herself in a situation where she will have to keep both herself and her young companion safe.Listen to Your HeartWhen Anne de Bourgh finds some hidden papers, her view of the future changes in light of her father’s wishes. However, her declaration to follow her heart and choose her own future causes discord and forces secrets to be revealed....

Sometimes, overcoming the past can be as challenging as surviving the present.Mary Crawford, vivacious, beautiful, and adored by many gentlemen, has a secret. Her confidence is a façade, and while she may welcome one and all, she trusts few.Gabriel Durward, an enterprising and wealthy tradesman, prizes integrity. Known for his shrewd business dealings, he is one gentleman that few would dare to cross.Mary has never met a gentleman quite like Gabe. He seems impervious to her usual ploys, never prevaricates or flaunts himself as so many others have, and even though he knows her faults, he still chooses her without any need to be persuaded to do so. It is enough for Mary to begin to open her heart.However, not everyone appreciates Gabe’s character as much as Mary does, and some of those individuals will go to great lengths to see him destroyed. When nefarious plans are put into action, Mary’s fledgling trust will be tested, and fear will raise its ugly head, tempting her to retreat. Will Gabe be able to survive the onslaught and finally prove to Mary that she can trust him to protect her heart with his very life?

All he wanted was a kiss. What he got was so much more.Charles Edwards is no stranger to scandal. He lives an easy, carefree life, floating from one moment of pleasure to another. Or, at least, he did until one fateful night when two young ladies asked him to come to their aid. Since then, Charles has been hiding from society until his injuries heal, which is what he was attempting to do when one of those ladies–the one with the kissable lips–re-enters his life.Evelyn Barrett loves nothing better than assisting others. Therefore, when she is presented with the possibility of guiding a shiftless gentleman toward improving himself, she just can’t refuse. It should be an easy task. All she needs to do is sidestep his charm and ignore is good looks while pointing him in the right direction.However, Charles has no intention of taking Evelyn’s advice and then leaving her alone. A gentleman determined to claim a kiss from a lady must ingratiate himself with the lady. And that is where the trouble begins.As the two spend time together, desires increase, affections are engaged, and Charles’s end goal shifts. But will his scandalous past be the very thing which keeps him from achieving what he desires, or will he find himself at the beginning of a new scheme and direction for his life?

She loves his brother. He wishes to see her happy. But neither expected this outcome.Graeme Clayton has always thought of his brother, Everett, as a bit of a blockhead. However, when Everett seems to prefer a fawning and flirtatious lady over Beatrice Tierney, Graeme knows that his brother is not just a bit of a blockhead but a complete and utter fool!Knowing that Beatrice secretly loves Everett and despite his opinion of his brother's mental faculties, Graeme vows to do his part to bring the two together. For to Graeme, there is nothing more important than seeing his lovely neighbour and good friend happy.Beatrice Tierney has long harboured feelings for Graeme's younger brother, who is serious and thoughtful–or at least he used to be. Now, she fears she must watch any hope she had of ever securing his heart slip away forever.However, she is not destined to watch alone. Graeme has positioned himself as her champion and with his help, she just might find both true happiness and love.

He’s an annoyance. She’s a puzzle. Together, they make sparks fly.Caroline Bingley ‘s greatest desire is to marry a wealthy gentleman with an estate. However, Pemberley and its master have been lost.  While this is a most unfortunate turn of events, it’s not the worst of it, for Caroline’s brother insists that he will marry his most recent angel despite the lady’s ridiculous family.And Caroline? Well, she must return to Netherfield and perform the part of perfect hostess for her brother and the gentleman she has lost, as well as his sister and his annoyingly direct cousin.Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has always found Caroline Bingley attractive. However, by focusing on her sharp tongue, he has deftly managed to avoid any entanglement that might threaten his plan not to marry. Until now.Having been challenged to re-evaluate his opinion of Caroline, Richard has found himself unable to resist the...

Whoever said nothing ventured, nothing gained never had her heart on the line…Adela Atwood grew up immersed in the world of horse breeding and racing. She comes from a family of risk-takers. Ignoring the usual rearing for a girl, her father allowed Addie to take the reins of her own destiny, and she has sat in life’s saddle ever since. Unfortunately, her brother is also a gambler and, unlike Addie, is no stranger to losing. This time, however, it is more than mere pounds at stake as Addie’s beloved horse and maybe even her brother’s life are caught up in the bargain.Robert Eldridge was also raised surrounded by horses. In fact, he is the owner of a stable of animals which have often placed well in the races at Newcastle. When his friend nearly died the previous year, he learned that sometimes when you gamble, you lose, and some things are more precious than money.With her father lying at death's door and her brother facing a formidable adversary, Addie's life is set on end. Robert, who is visiting the Atwood’s neighbors at Mansfield Park, feels compelled to offer his assistance in helping sort out the mess Addie’s brother has created.What should have been a simple scheme to rid the Atwoods of a problem, draws Robert in and places him in a precarious position that will require them to combine their talents if they hope to have a chance at success against their foe. However, Addie knows all too well that losses are part of the gamble. Many things are irreplaceable in life, but her heart would be the most precious thing of all to lose.

For Darcy and Elizabeth, overcoming the odds has never been more challengingFor Fitzwilliam Darcy, choosing between his heart and what he thinks is his duty is no easy task.  However, when a gentleman has a cousin such as Darcy does, sorting out what is best becomes far easier.  If only that cousin had not tried to improve Miss Elizabeth's opinion of Darcy!Since their first meeting, Elizabeth Bennet has not held Mr. Darcy in high esteem. Indeed, she has loudly proclaimed her dislike for the gentleman. However, after hearing the tale Colonel Fitzwilliam has to tell, that dislike threatens to grow into unyielding disdain.When a gentleman of honour creates a problem, he must see the trouble resolved. It is, therefore, under the watchful eye of Colonel Fitzwilliam that Darcy and Elizabeth begin down a path of greater understanding until fate and relations, intervene creating a situation bordering on impossible.With the Colonel's Help is...

With a sister like she has, keeping her suitor a secret is a must. Have a season. Meet some handsome gentlemen. Be courted by at least one, fall in love, and live happily ever after. That's all Grace Love wants. However, when a lady has a sister like Grace does, getting what she wants is going to take a bit of subterfuge.When a pretty stranger shares a secret smile with Walter Blakesley in the park, his curiosity is aroused. Then, when the same lady refuses his offer to dance but not because she does not want to dance with him, his interest in her intensifies, leaving him unable to reject her proposal to meet in secret.What Walter finds when he finally meets Grace is an intriguing and lively young woman who possesses a  tender heart and a determined, yet gentle, spirit. She is exactly what he has been looking for, and he would gladly shout his admiration of her to the world.However, Grace is unwilling to allow him to proclaim his attachment, for she has lost more than one gentleman to her sister already and losing Walter would be the greatest devastation imaginable. Unfortunately, no matter what steps Grace has taken to protect herself from such a tragedy, they may not be enough, and a love forged in secret may only ever be a bittersweet memory of what could have been.

He’s an annoyance. She’s a puzzle. Together, they make sparks fly.Caroline Bingley ‘s greatest desire is to marry a wealthy gentleman with an estate. However, Pemberley and its master have been lost.  While this is a most unfortunate turn of events, it’s not the worst of it, for Caroline’s brother insists that he will marry his most recent angel despite the lady’s ridiculous family.And Caroline? Well, she must return to Netherfield and perform the part of perfect hostess for her brother and the gentleman she has lost, as well as his sister and his annoyingly direct cousin.Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has always found Caroline Bingley attractive. However, by focusing on her sharp tongue, he has deftly managed to avoid any entanglement that might threaten his plan not to marry. Until now.Having been challenged to re-evaluate his opinion of Caroline, Richard has found himself unable to resist the... He’s an annoyance. She’s a puzzle. Together, they make sparks fly. Caroline Bingley ‘s greatest desire is to marry a wealthy gentleman with an estate. However, Pemberley and its master have been lost. While this is a most unfortunate turn of events, it’s not the worst of it, for Caroline’s brother insists that he will marry his most recent angel despite the lady’s ridiculous family. And Caroline? Well, she must return to Netherfield and perform the part of perfect hostess for her brother and the gentleman she has lost, as well as his sister and his annoyingly direct cousin. Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has always found Caroline Bingley attractive. However, by focusing on her sharp tongue, he has deftly managed to avoid any entanglement that might threaten his plan not to marry. Until now. Having been challenged to re-evaluate his opinion of Caroline, Richard has found himself unable to resist the puzzle she presents. While Richard attempts to understand and Caroline attempts not to offend, love works its magic causing hearts to become engaged. But is love’s enchantment powerful enough for a gentleman bent on remaining single and a lady equally as determined to marry only a man with an estate to come to an understanding? Or will love find itself rejected and shivering under the stars of a winter’s night? One Winter’s Eve is the sequel to Two Days Before Christmas and just one of Leenie Brown’s numerous Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like well-written, sweet romance starring a flawed heroine in need of guidance and a determined hero bent on seeing her improve, then you'll love this story where love rises above imperfections revealing itself as an instrument that is matchless in its ability to affect change and bring lasting joy. So, put the kettle on, pick up your copy of One Winter’s Eve, and snuggle in for a sweet romantic read.

How does a lady mend her brother's broken heart?Georgiana Darcy is less than pleased when her brother returns to town before he is expected. However, after greeting him and seeing that he is more morose than when he left, she becomes concerned.  Convinced that she knows the reason behind Darcy's despondency, Georgiana sets out to remedy the problem and present her brother with the best Christmas gift ever — an unbroken heart.Netherfield sits empty.  Mr. Collins has been refused, and Elizabeth Bennet's mother is suffering from a serious case of nerves.  There is only one thing to be done. Elizabeth and her sister must be sent to town in the hopes that one or both might secure a husband.Tossed into each other's paths, Darcy and Elizabeth renew their acquaintance and must decide how to proceed.  Will Darcy continue to flee from the lady who has stolen his heart? Will Elizabeth be able to decipher Darcy's true character?... How does a lady mend her brother's broken heart? Georgiana Darcy is less than pleased when her brother returns to town before he is expected. However, after greeting him and seeing that he is more morose than when he left, she becomes concerned.  Convinced that she knows the reason behind Darcy's despondency, Georgiana sets out to remedy the problem and present her brother with the best Christmas gift ever -- an unbroken heart. Netherfield sits empty.  Mr. Collins has been refused, and Elizabeth Bennet's mother is suffering from a serious case of nerves.  There is only one thing to be done. Elizabeth and her sister must be sent to town in the hopes that one or both might secure a husband. Tossed into each other's paths, Darcy and Elizabeth renew their acquaintance and must decide how to proceed.  Will Darcy continue to flee from the lady who has stolen his heart? Will Elizabeth be able to decipher Darcy's true character? Or will both be left lonely and broken-hearted this Christmas? Two Days Before Christmas is just one of Leenie Brown's numerous Pride and Prejudice inspired stories. If you like well-written, sweet romance with surprising twists, open-minded heroines, and tender heroes then you'll love this story where gifts from the heart and love take center stage. So, put the kettle on, grab your copy of Two Days Before Christmas, and get wrapped up in this sweet Christmas romance today.

How does a lady mend her brother's broken heart?Georgiana Darcy is less than pleased when her brother returns to town before he is expected. However, after greeting him and seeing that he is more morose than when he left, she becomes concerned.  Convinced that she knows the reason behind Darcy's despondency, Georgiana sets out to remedy the problem and present her brother with the best Christmas gift ever — an unbroken heart.Netherfield sits empty.  Mr. Collins has been refused, and Elizabeth Bennet's mother is suffering from a serious case of nerves.  There is only one thing to be done. Elizabeth and her sister must be sent to town in the hopes that one or both might secure a husband.Tossed into each other's paths, Darcy and Elizabeth renew their acquaintance and must decide how to proceed.  Will Darcy continue to flee from the lady who has stolen his heart? Will Elizabeth be able to decipher Darcy's true character?...

He's known her for her whole life, but he's never thought of her like this until now.House parties are notoriously dangerous for the gentleman who wishes to remain single, and Roger Shelton would be avoiding the one at the Abernathys' if it wasn't his best friend's birthday.Victoria Hamilton is only attending the Abernathys' house party to please her mother. She has no thought of finding a husband amongst the hopeful gentlemen in attendance. In fact, she expects that the party will be rather dull. However, when her friend arrives, boredom becomes the least of her worries.While Roger is not ready to give up his bachelor ways just yet, he's not opposed to helping others find their way to marital bliss–especially, if that someone is a marriage-minded miss who seems to be fond of him. Therefore, when Roger enlists Victoria's help in his matchmaking scheme, he only means to keep himself safe from being caught in the parson's trap.However, his intentions change along the way, when he discovers that avoiding marriage is the last thing he wants to do for there is a lady who has long held his heart. It is a realization that has been a long time coming, but with schemers playing their games, is it a realization which is made too late?

The house party was his idea. Falling in love was not. Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam's name was not on the guest list for the house party. There was no need to put his name on it. After all, he was already there, he had come up with the idea, and, most importantly, he was not looking for a wife. Of course, one does not have to be looking for love to find it. Mary Bennet scowls at Richard incessantly, argues with him at every turn, and would rather that he stayed far away from her. And yet, he comes to realize that he can't imagine his future as happy without her. But how does a gentleman go from the object of a lady's disdain to the man she longs to marry? With any luck, the colonel will bumble his way into happily arguing with Mary forever. Arguing with Mary is the third novelette in Leenie Brown's Sweet Extras Collection and is a sequel to With Quill and Ink. If you like short and sweet reads that slip...

He's failed before, but with her help, this time, he might just succeed.Henry Crawford has failed to secure the heart of a good woman before ─ and quite spectacularly so! There are few in town who have not heard of his scandalous affair.  While his debacle might have proven great fodder for the gossips, it has left him with a shattered heart and a deep desire to change his ways. However, change is never easy. Old habits can die hard, and some friends may wish to see you say as you always were.  Thankfully for Henry, there are others, such as Trefor Linton, who will wish to help and will offer his sister as a dance partner to help Henry ease his way into society. While most girls her age dream of a rich and handsome husband, Constance Linton is looking for more.  She wishes for an intelligent gentleman of good character who is not opposed to a bookish lady. But sifting through the dross in a ballroom in search...