A gambler, a profligate and forcibly married to the silly daughter of a country gentleman, no one expected George Wickham to amount to much, nor did they expect him to fall deeply in love with his wife. When that wife takes an unplanned trip in the company of another gentleman, leaving Wickham and her children behind, he will be forced to face his fears and fight for those he holds dear. Lydia Bennet does not understand why her husband insists on sending money to their wealthy relative Fitzwilliam Darcy. When her funds run low, she chooses to enlist the aid of a soldier as an escort and...

Willow Hall Romance, Book 1 A Pride and Prejudice Prequel Novella She needs a rescue. He is her only hope. When Lucy's father dies, she must either marry quickly or go to live with her uncle. For Lucy, there is only one choice, and his name is Philip Dobney. To be presented with an offer of marriage from a long time friend is shocking to be sure But the thought is not unwelcome. Philip is in need of a wife, after all, and Lucy is more than qualified to be a parson's wife. However, what seems to be a simple solution soon becomes complicated when Lucy's uncle shows up with plans to gain enough...

Rain, Mud, and Happily Ever After Fitzwilliam 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 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...

When Fitzwilliam Darcy bought Willow Hall, he thought he was helping a friend escape an untenable situation. Little did he know he was purchasing a second chance for his own happiness. Elizabeth Bennet has long regretted her harsh refusal of Mr. Darcy's proposal and, though she expects never to see him again, wishes to be able to make things right. When she is sent ahead of her aunt and uncle to visit the Abbots at Willow Hall, she finds herself suddenly thrust back into Darcy's circle and given the chance for which she longs. However, when Elizabeth's youngest sister makes an unexpected trip...

A Pride and Prejudice Novella and Sequel to Waking to Mr. Darcy * * What is a lady to do when your mother shares with one and all that you have lost your last chance for marriage and when the one man you wish to marry sees you only as a friend? If you are Mary Bennet, you plan to escape to London and begin a new life while attempting to forget the man you left behind. What is a gentleman to do when your father retires to Bath, leaving you his estate as well as his debts along with new bills and the care of a devil-may-care brother? If you are a cautious and calculating businessman like...

Willow Hall Romance, Book 3 A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel When plans go awry, the results can be very unexpected. Marriage to Lieutenant Wickham is not part of Lydia Bennet's plans. He was a means to an end, a guide to Derbyshire, and nothing more. However, when she arrives at Willow Hall in his company, her relatives see the situation differently. Unwilling to be forced into a marriage with Wickham, Lydia flees into the night. When Marcus Dobney goes to check on his mother's cottage, he discovers the pretty yet vexing Lydia Bennet hiding in it. Although she is determined to continue...