Rain, Mud, and Happily Ever AfterFitzwilliam Darcy meant to restore peace to his mind and protect his heart. He intended to escape from Hertfordshire to the safety of London, but when the very person from whom he is running falls into his arms and requires his help, he will be forced to admit that there is only one place where he will find peace and his heart will be safe.Elizabeth Bennet meant … will be safe.
Elizabeth Bennet meant to take a walk to avoid a proposal from a man she cannot tolerate — the odious Mr. Collins. Despite the rain, she is relishing the few minutes of calm and peace — the feeling the freedom this path has always provided — until a clap of thunder and a patch of mud intervene, and she finds herself inescapably bound to Mr. Darcy. How does one come to terms with marrying a man she despises? Sometimes, it just takes a shift in perspective.
Waking to Mr. Darcy is of Leenie Brown’s Dash of Darcy and Companions Collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired novellas. If you like romance that is destined to be, then you will love this story about stumbling into circumstances orchestrated to bring understanding, peace, and a forever kind of love.
So, pour a cup of tea, grab your copy of Waking to Mr. Darcy, and escape into a world of sweet romantic indulgence today.
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Sweet little short story with a compromise. Darcy and Bingley are escaping Bingleys sisters in a hunting cottage when a wounded and wet Elizabeth stumbles in and faint. They decide that Darcy shall tend her since Bingley is in love with Jane. Worthwhile!
Avoid one proposal and fall into a compromise
This was a quick read at 9-chapters. The story ended at 88% on my device with an excerpt from the sequel ‘A very Mary Christmas’ which came out in Dec, 2016.
This was so cute. We cut right to the chase with no fluff and the timing, dialogue and characterizations were handled well. I enjoyed the interactions of characters and how the story line played out. We didn’t have to deal with Caroline, but the ghost of her personality was present as the men [Darcy and Bingley] were hiding from her and the Hursts at the hunting cabin.
While they were discussing Miss Bennet [Bingley’s angel], there was a pounding on the door. An injured and muddy Elizabeth stumbled into the cabin and swooned. She had bolted from Longbourn in order to avoid a proposal from her odious cousin Mr. Collins and was caught in the rain. While on her walk, she had tripped and fell, hit her head and had a gash on her leg. Darcy and Bingley determined that since Bingley was in love with Jane, he should not tend to Miss Elizabeth as he would be forced to marry her. She needed to get out of her wet clothes and they needed to stitch up her cut leg. Since she was already compromised, Darcy decided that he would care for her and do the honors and marry her.
The rules of propriety were absolute in regards to a lady’s reputation and how couples were to comport themselves. Elizabeth was compromised. Her reputation was at risk. When the weather lessened, Mr. Bingley left for Longbourn to get help. That left Darcy and Elizabeth alone to settle any and all problems between them. I always enjoy when we get page time with ODC. Elizabeth was really shaken when she learned the truth regarding the lies Wickham had spewed forth. It was then that she realized Mr. Darcy was a good man after all. Especially when he apologized for his insulting remarks at the Assembly.
There was comedic relief when Mr. Collins showed up right behind Mr. Bennet and Jane. Mr. Bennet had summoned the apothecary and the surgeon and they were to arrive shortly. Collins was determined to show out and act out, [he really was dense]. He was determined to propose to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy nor Mr. Bennet were having any part of it. The crux of the matter came when he announced that he had sent a letter to his patroness Lady Catherine and informed her of the situation. Oh, Mr. Bennet was not happy, nor was Mr. Darcy. I enjoyed Mr. Bennet’s response. Way to go Mr. Bennet. The conclusion to Mr. Collins was a bit unusual and I found it very strange.
Mrs. Bennet was not very accepting of Mr. Darcy… period. She didn’t understand why he would want Elizabeth. She acted badly… very badly and didn’t care if he knew of her dislike. Mr. Darcy ignored her and his big surprise was with Mary. She had quite a bit of wisdom about her and Darcy was really taken with her, as was Elizabeth. This was a Mary we don’t usually see. The reason she read what she did was a big reveal and it was so logical and smart. I was really impressed. There is much hope for her. I look forward to reading more about her.
We sort of end abruptly. Mr. Wickham is still making his presence known and making a nuisance of himself with Elizabeth. She hinted that she knew more about his history. I hope she does not regret that. I fear she may have said too much and given him ammunition to use later.
There were lots of threads left unfinished and I hope they will be addressed in the next book.