She's not an heiress. He's not a parson. But each is exactly what the other desires.Richard Fitzwilliam has always planned on marrying for money.  What second son of an earl would not?  How else was he supposed to keep to a standard of living with which he had grown accustomed? Besides, love in marriage was a happy coincidence for those not born to a title or money, was it not? Mary Bennet has always longed for a quiet, home of her own — preferably a parsonage.  She has studied and prepared herself accordingly — pouring over her books of sermons.  She is determined to be well-versed on how best to aid ladies, young and old alike, with whatever guidance they seek. However, when Richard meets Mary, all previous notions are turned on end.  Will prudence and propriety prevail or will lessons be learned that no book can teach? And what is a poor second son to do when the one luxury he cannot do without is not an...

Sometimes, when a gentleman wants to secure his future and mend the errors of his past, all he needs is Faith.Tom Bertram spent his life chasing pleasure until a gate proved too tall for his horse. Now, having faced his own mortality, he is a changed man. He plans to be all that he should be so that he can secure his legacy. If only he had paid more attention to his lessons, he would be able to fix his follies on his own. However, he did not, and now, he must enlist the help of a financial expert.Faith Eldridge has witnessed the devastation of living to excess and possesses the skills necessary to protect her future from such calamity. Despite her best efforts to keep her activities secret, her talent has not gone unnoticed, and she soon finds herself in a position to lend aid to a gentleman in desperate need of assistance in recouping his losses.When Tom meets Faith, he doesn't realize that they have met before–well, they have sort of met before–but that's a secret Faith hopes to keep Tom from discovering. However, when her student turns out to be as clever as he is handsomely distracting, and when Tom finds his tutor more than a trifle alluring, can any secret be concealed? And when tragedy strikes, can Tom secure both his legacy and his heart, or will his heart be the price he must pay for his former behaviour?

In society's eyes, he's got everything, but, in her estimation, he's lacking the one thing she requires.Reginald Arthur Fitzwilliam, Viscount Westonbury, has never met a lady like Mary Bennet. Most debutants would be happy to have his attention, and who could blame them? He's titled, wealthy, charming, and handsome — everything one could want for in a husband unless you're Mary Bennet.From their first meeting when she scolded him for his behaviour and made it perfectly clear that she did not care one jot for his title or fortune, Wes has known that Mary is no standard-order, ton-approved debutant. She is something far better. She is a lady who sees him for himself and not his accouterments.However, there are two things that Mary Bennet absolutely despises — a flagrant disregard for the rules of propriety and disrespect, and Lord Westonbury, who has treated her sisters ill, embodies both. She would rather he ignored her, but sadly he seems...

This book is a collection of short and sweet Austen-inspired stories intended to be a light pick-me-up . . . a bit of fluff to brighten your day.From Oxford Cottage by Leenie BrownA Music Room Meeting A look at the beginning of Richard and Harriet's relationshipFrom Mansfield Park by Jane AustenWith All My LoveA letter from Edmund to FannyFrom Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenMr. Bingley Plans a Ball Mr. Bingley returns to NetherfieldFrom Tolerable to LovelyA ballroom blunder stops Mr. Darcy's famous disparagementA Battle of Wills and Words Elizabeth engages in a verbal joust with Colonel FitzwilliamTwo Days in NovemberDarcy and Elizabeth embark on a plan to bring happiness to Jane

Sometimes, love needs a fresh start.In this collection of three Pride and Prejudice inspired books by Leenie Brown, love will be put to the test. But whether time, insults, danger, or foolish actions threatens, true love will not be thwarted. Love will conquer all when given a chance ─ even if it is a second chance.For Peace of Mind  When Elizabeth Bennet is sent to London to stay with her relatives, Fitzwilliam Darcy is the last person she expects or wants to see. On advice from her aunt, she agrees to give the gentleman a second chance at making a first impression.  However, just as their relationship begins to blossom, danger threatens. Action, intended to separate them, instead provokes declarations of love. Now on the path to matrimony, a new adversary creates a seemingly impossible choice, testing the strength of their bonds.Through Every StormA gambler, a profligate and forcibly...

Anne de Bourgh has sat quietly on the side, listening to her mother's plans for Anne's life.  However, in these two Dash of Darcy Companion Stories, that is about to change as Anne takes control of not just her future, but also the futures of those around her.Becoming EntangledAnne de Bourgh wishes to dance until she is dizzy, walk until she is tired, and marry Alistair Pratt, who causes her heart to skitter and skip and flutter. There is, however, one thing that stands between Anne and her aspirations — her mother.Nevertheless, when a young lady is determined, things such as a mother's restraints and a long-standing betrothal are merely impediments to be circumvented.Enticing Miss DarcyFor a year, Jack Ralston has been attempting to win Georgiana Darcy's heart. The only problem is, she has no idea he is trying to be anything other than a friend. However, Jack is determined to find a way to move from...

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 of such a man is no easy task.A gentleman with Henry's reputation is not the sort of man for whom Constance seeks, yet she is not opposed to lending him her aid in achieving his desires.What begins as a single dance will grow into a collaboration that will equip Henry with all he needs to win a woman of worth, while entangling hearts and leaving not only his own heart and reputation but also that of his friend and tutor at risk of being irreparably damaged.

He wished to please her by tolerating her mother. He hadn't expected to find his heart so entangled in her family.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy left Netherfield, Elizabeth Bennet had yet to decipher his character and assumes she will never receive the opportunity to do so until he unexpectedly arrives in Kent where Elizabeth is visiting a friend.

What's a gentleman to do when he has laid his heart before a lady only to have it crushed beneath her dainty slipper? If you're Fitzwilliam Darcy, there is only one thing to do ─ unravel your tightly wound pride, mend your ways, and convince the lady of your worth.

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...

She's in need of a husband, and he's determined to be her only choice.Caroline Bingley has always aspired to be the mistress of a great estate and leave her ties to trade behind.  In fact, she has spent the last two seasons actively attempting to secure Pemberley, so she is less than pleased when a country nobody snatches her prize away from her.  She is not the sort of lady, however, to quit the field without a parting shot. But this time, those rumours will be her own undoing.Franklin Rhett was once captivated by a young lady who showed deference to a shop girl, and he is on a mission to make that lady his wife. It doesn't matter to him that she has become somewhat of a shrew or that he doesn't meet all of her qualifications to be an acceptable choice. He sees the lady she could and should be, and he's not afraid to eliminate the competition while teaching his future bride a well-deserved and long overdue...

One Choice ~ Many Happily Ever Afters