Author: leeniebrown
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 … attention to his lessons, he would be able to fix his follies on his own. However, he did not, and now, he must enlist…
He wished to please her by tolerating her mother. He hadn’t expected to find his heart so entangled in her family. In an attempt to right a wrong caused by his dog, Fitzwilliam Darcy extends an invitation for the Bennet family to stay at his home. He is confident he can tolerate Mrs. Bennet and her younger daughters for two weeks if it will please Elizabeth and help convince her to marry him. … please Elizabeth and help convince her to marry him. After all, he is determined to delight Mrs. Bennet by marrying her daughter. As he expects, Mrs. Bennet and her…
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 … 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,…
Will her brother’s opinion keep her from finding true love? The Bennet ladies are all eager anticipation. Netherfield has been let at last! And joy of all joys, it’s been leased to a single young gentleman of good fortune! To Elizabeth’s delight, the new neighbor has not come alone but has brought with him a handsome friend. With any luck, if this gentleman proves to be more than just handsome, … proves to be more than just handsome, it will not only be Jane who finds a husband.Fitzwilliam Darcy has heard many times over the past weeks about the fabled…
From awkward and unlovable to handsome and loved.Large, awkward, unlovable, and destined to fail — that is who William Collins has always been told he was, and while he might have accepted the first three monikers, he’s worked hard to ensure the last one does not become true.Kitty Bennet has never lacked for attention from gentlemen, but while she’s proficient at flirting, she has never had her … has never had her heart touched by any of the potential suitors who have sat in Longbourn’s sitting room.That is her heart was never touched until now when the awkwardly endearing heir…
He thought his future was bleak, but a well-orchestrated misstep might just bring him the happiness he seeks. Fitzwilliam Darcy has experienced the sadness that currently resides in the eyes of his friend, Charles Bingley. Determined to see Bingley happy, Darcy confesses his part in creating the despondence his friend now feels and prepares to suffer the separation that will ensue. However, what … separation that will ensue. However, what he expects and what he gets are very different things. Instead of facing a lonely life filled with heartache, he finds himself standing at the beginning of a path leading to not only…
Sometimes the deepest sorrow can bring the greatest joyAn honourable gentleman remains true to his word, and Fitzwilliam Darcy is as honourable as they come. He would never consider breaking a promise. At least, he would not have before he met Elizabeth Bennet.Elizabeth has never found any gentleman as fascinating as Mr. Darcy is. She has also never met one more disagreeable. However, when an … disagreeable. However, when an unexpected caller arrives at Netherfield, Elizabeth is given a glimpse of a Mr. Darcy that causes her to question her evaluation of the gentleman.Handed an unexpected resolution to his dilemma,…
He’s determined to win her, but first, she’ll need to learn to trust her heart.Having been duped once by a charming scoundrel, Georgiana Darcy finds that, along with the excitement of soirees and new experiences, her first season is chock full of uncertainty. She knows the purpose of a season is to find a husband, but how does one judge the character of a man when she dares not trust her heart?… her heart?For a year, Jack Ralston has been attempting to win Georgiana’s heart. The only problem is, she has no idea he is trying to be anything other…
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 … 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…
A Pride and Prejudice Variation NovellaWhen Kitty Bennet loses her heart to Colonel Fitzwilliam, she is determined, with Mr. Darcy’s help, to do what she can to help the colonel find his happiness. Her choice to sell her designs unwittingly puts her not only in the colonel’s path but also in the path of Lady Matlock, as well as a few society misses, who are determined to separate her from the … from the colonel. Colonel Fitzwilliam has always known his father would try to force him into a marriage of convenience, but after Kitty Bennet captures his heart, he realizes…