Bøker av Abbey North

A murder in Meryton leads to Lizzy becoming Darcy's Alibi.When Wickham is discovered with a knife through his heart-and the hilt has the Darcy crest-suspicion immediately turns to Mr. Darcy. Lizzy soon learns who the real killer was, and the circumstances of why, and she is forced to act to save the culprit and Mr. Darcy. She claims she spent the night with him at Netherfield, thus besmirching her reputation and ensuring utter ruin unless Darcy offers marriage. He does, but he believes she is the murderer, and he holds her at arms' length, clearly not trusting her. Lizzy is miserable in their marriage, but telling the truth betrays the trust of another. How can she get Fitzwilliam to see past his assumptions and allow them to have a genuine marriage built on love and respect?While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this is strictly SWEET. There is one fade-to-black scene between the married couple.

Will Lizzy lose her heart or her life to the enigmatic Mr. Darcy?Lizzy is the newest instructor at Netherfield Academy, and strange noises have her searching the corridors of the drafty old castle to discover the source. The previous headmaster disappeared under strange circumstances, and when his replacement, Mr. Darcy, catches her in the corridors, he warns her. The first time. The next time, he kisses her, and she sees something different about him. Darcy is as mysterious as the surroundings, and she fears for her life, her sanity, and her heart as she strives to resist the pull he exerts on her.This is a paranormal take on ODC with a strong dash of gothic as well.While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is strictly SENSUAL.

Tasked with finding her a husband, he concludes he is the best choice.When Mr. Bennet collects on an old debt, Fitzwilliam finds himself in the strange position of inviting Lizzy to London on a secret mission to find her a husband. She isn't to know his intentions, per his promise to her father, but as he introduces her to men of the Ton, he finds it increasingly difficult to imagine Lizzy marrying anyone but him. Will she move past her refusal to ever marry and accept his proposal? If she does, how will she react when she learns of the scheme her father invented and he undertook? Can Lizzy get past her obstinacy to see the motivation behind his obligation?This is a standalone novel. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this is strictly SWEET.

Shortly after losing her first pregnancy to miscarriage, Lizzy opens Pemberley to an ill and very pregnant Lydia, who has been abandoned by Wickham. The delivery proves too much for her fragile sister, leaving pitiable little Lydia in need of a devoted family in the absence of a loving mother. As the months pass, and Lizzy and Fitzwilliam come to love Lydia's daughter as their own, a new pregnancy only increases their happiness. Everything feels as though it should be in place for a happy ending until Wickham's return. He comes with a wicked scheme to ruin the Darcys' happiness. Will her clever husband find a way to thwart Wickham before he carries out his cruel plan?While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this story is strictly SWEET.

The road to perdition is paved with good intentions...and unwarranted assumptions.Two years after his failed attempt to propose, Darcy finds himself attending the same house party as Lizzy. At first, he tries to resist the inclination to care for her again, but when he believes she is making poor choices, including privately meeting a scandalous new gentleman of their acquaintance and stealing from their host, he has to intercede. He feels compelled to save Lizzy from ruining herself, but somehow, she thinks he is blackmailing her instead. When she comes to him, prepared to give him what she thinks he wants, will he have the fortitude to clarify his intentions, or will he succumb to temptation?This is a Fitzwilliam-centric tale, told entirely from his point-of-view. He makes some assumptions, as does Lizzy, that leave them both possibly compromised and finally forced to confront their feelings.While Abbey sometimes write sweet JAFF, this story is strictly SENSUAL, with minor scenes of a mature nature.

So much wasted time.Three years after visiting with Mr. Darcy at Rosings Park, Lizzy finds herself at a house party where he is also a guest. A priceless pocket watch has gone missing, and Lizzy intends to find it to prevent the unwarranted discharge of the accused maid. Fitzwilliam offers his assistance, and they unravel the mystery of what happened to the watch. What role does Wickham play in its disappearance? When Lizzy learns Fitzwilliam has quietly loved her all these years, there is new promise for the future, but Wickham will do anything to destroy Darcy, including hurt Lizzy.While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this is strictly SWEET.

A secret admiration, or a subtle courtship? Lizzy has it all figured out-or thinks she does.St. Valentine's Day approaches, along with a Netherfield ball. The Bennet sisters are astir at the attentions of a secret admirer leaving gifts at Longbourn. With ambiguous notes, they find it impossible to decipher the object of affection. Lizzy remains convinced Jane is the recipient, and she is positive the admirer is Mr. Bingley. When she hears rumors that Darcy is set to stymie the further development of Mr. Bingley's affections, she is compelled to interfere with interesting results she did not foresee.While Abbey normally writes steamier JAFF, this story is strictly SWEET.

No good deed goes unpunished.While visiting Charlotte at Hunsford, Lizzy rejects Mr. Darcy's proposal. Fate conspires to throw them together the next day as they rush to stop Charlotte and Richard from making a huge mistake. Their mission proves futile, but they reach a new understanding. Both believe their flight to follow their friends remains a secret, but secrets have a way of leaking...Scandal dictates Darcy must propose, and Lizzy must accept. She refuses to rush into a hasty marriage and negotiates for nuptials four weeks from the proposal. That gives her a month to fall in love with her betrothed. Can she see past her objections to Darcy to fall in love with the man who will be her husband?

Lifetimes before...When a fortuneteller at the Netherfield ball tells Lizzy and Fitzwilliam they are soulmates who have lived many lives before, both dismiss the claim. Yet as the days pass, Lizzy finds it harder to disbelieve she was once in love with Mr. Darcy in a previous life. With her loyalties torn between Mr. Wickham, so wronged by Darcy, and the man himself, who draws her, can she separate the truth from the lies? Which man deserves her heart, and which man has held it for innumerable lifetimes before?This story includes a touch of magic, intrigue, danger, and a decidedly fated happily ever after for ODC.While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this shorter tale is strictly SWEET.

An unexpected inheritance thrusts Lizzy into a world of passion, intrigue, and the enigmatic Phantom at Netherfield Theater.When tragedy strikes the illustrious Darcy family, the Bennets inherit "Netherfield Theater," unaware of the dark secrets that dwell within its formerly opulent walls. Elizabeth Bennet just wants to run the theater but quickly becomes entangled in a web of mystery as strange accidents plague the production. Whispers of a legendary phantom swirl through the cast and crew. Driven to protect her beloved theater, Lizzy is determined to unravel its mysteries, even if it means confronting the enigmatic and scarred resident, who haunts its shadowy tunnels below. Fitzwilliam Darcy, wearing the mask of the phantom, hides not only his disfigured face but also the torments of his past. In the depths of darkness, he has lost everything, but Elizabeth's presence beckons him toward the light. As their hearts entwine, he falls hopelessly in love with her, even though he knows he can never offer her a future beyond the secrets of the theater's underground world. Amidst the drama of the stage, and their impetuous love affair, a different kind of drama unfolds in the shadows. George Wickham, a charming but treacherous patron, knows the truth about Darcy's scars, the fire at Pemberley, and the phantom's identity. Wickham's sinister agenda threatens not only the theater but also the budding attraction between Lizzy and Fitzwilliam. Clearly, this is wildly divergent from "Pride & Prejudice" canon, and though ODC takes a different path to their happy ending, the author took pains to ensure Lizzy and Darcy (and the other characters) remain recognizably themselves. If you're feeling a little daring, mount your horse astride instead of side-saddle, throw on a brightly colored gown to dance a scandalous waltz, and unlace your stays to step into a world where Elizabeth Bennet's fiery spirit finds new avenues to shine, and Mr. Darcy's allure takes on a darker, more mysterious edge. While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is strictly SENSUAL.

Dare Lizzy accept the shocking invitation?Three years after Mr. Darcy's painful proposal, and Lizzy's fervent rejection, she is at a house party when she receives a mysterious gift. Inside the box is a mask and a heartfelt letter from an ardent admirer, imploring her to meet with him that night for wicked games. It is a scandalous invitation, but Lizzy's curiosity compels her to accept. Will her mystery man be the lover of her dreams, and the man to finally help her shed her lingering love for Mr. Darcy, whom she hasn't seen since the proposal? Or will his identity shock and anger her? Will Lizzy regret taking such a risk or find a reward of happiness beyond measure?While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this shorter tale is strictly SENSUAL.

Puppies, illness, and confusion might lead to a passionate HEA for ODC.An impromptu puppy rescue followed by a drenching rainstorm marks Lizzy's first meeting with Mr. Darcy and his sweet sister. Quickly followed by his boorish remarks at the Assembly ball, she is left with a negative opinion of the prideful man. A bout of illness strands her at Netherfield, and a high fever leads her to the wrong room. When they are discovered the next morning, everyone ignores Lizzy's insistence that nothing happened, and Darcy offers for her. It is with pure reluctance, and he clearly believes she manipulated him into being forced to marry her. With his good opinion of her seemingly lost forever, how can there be happiness in their union? This started out as a sweet JAFF ("Puppies & Prostrations"), but Abbey has since updated it to include an intimate scene. It is now SENSUAL, but the story remains the same otherwise. The sweet version is also available: https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B085RT8FTY

An impromptu puppy rescue followed by a drenching rainstorm marks Lizzy's first meeting with Mr. Darcy and his sweet sister. Quickly followed by his boorish remarks at the Assembly ball, she is left with a negative opinion of the prideful man. A bout of illness strands her at Nethefield, and a high fever leads her to the wrong room. When they are discovered the next morning, everyone ignores Lizzy's insistence that nothing happened, and Darcy offers for her. It is with pure reluctance, and he clearly believes she manipulated him into being forced to marry her. With his good opinion of her seemingly lost forever, how can there be happiness in their union?While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this story is strictly SWEET.

Thoroughly modern Lizzy.A decade after Darcy's ill-fated proposal at Hunsford, Lizzy is a modern woman teaching music at a progressive school. She is shocked when one of her newest pupils is Anne-Marie Darcy, daughter of the man who once loved her so reluctantly. She quickly adores his daughter, and her stifled affection for the man is stirring to life anew as well.The more time she spends with him, the more she sees a new side of Fitzwilliam. He is a changed man, influenced by a decade of loss and his brief marriage to Anne. One thing remains unchanged, and that is his love for her. The timing was all wrong ten years ago, but can they finally get it right this time?While Abbey sometimes writes steamy JAFF, this shorter tale is strictly SWEET.

A midnight tryst, mistaken identities, and perhaps a passion that could last a lifetime?Lydia has been a naughty girl and has George Wickham convinced Uncle Gardiner has given her a generous dowry. Lizzy is determined to protect her sister from the scoundrel, so when she intercepts a note suggesting a midnight tryst in the library at the Netherfield Masquerade Ball, she intends to warn him away permanently. Mr. Darcy intercepts the same note, believing Lizzy is the one having the tryst with Wickham, and he is determined to save her from herself. With mistaken assumptions and confused identities, who is meeting in the library, and what consequences will it bring for ODC? While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is strictly sensual.

Desperate times call for desperate measures...With Mr. Bennet dead and Lydia having fled, leaving the Bennet sisters in disgrace, the widowed Mr. Collins believes he will easily persuade Lizzy to be his new bride. When she refuses, they are forced to flee the small home they've lived in at Longbourn for the last two years. Lizzy and her sisters come to unwelcoming London, unable to seek refuge with the Gardiners because of their reputations, ruined by Lydia's actions. With dwindling prospects, Lizzy accepts an offer of assistance from an unlikely source. Much has changed for Mrs. Louisa Hurst, and she regrets the snob she used to be. She introduces Lizzy to the idea of being a courtesan and takes her to Tigerlily, where a young lady might get the proper sort of education. When Mr. Darcy learns of this, he offers marriage. Lizzy can't risk tarnishing his reputation by allowing him to make such a gesture out of honor and obligation, and he has no doubt cured himself of his reluctant love in the ensuing years, so she declines. When he accepts her decision to stay the course, he offers a bold plan. Instead of leaving her instruction to the professionals, he will train her in all the ways of pleasure himself. It is a deal Lizzy can't refuse, for it solves some of her problems and gives her a taste of what she could have had. Though she feels strongly for him, and he is a master instructor, she must remember not to love Mr. Darcy, for she can never be more than his courtesan. Can she? This is the compilation of the completed serial. While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is extra SENSUAL. This is only for adult readers who don't object to explicit intimacies between ODC.

Tasked with finding her a husband, he concludes he is the best choice.When Mr. Bennet collects on an old debt, Fitzwilliam finds himself in the strange position of inviting Lizzy to London on a secret mission to find her a husband. She isn't to know his intentions, per his promise to her father, but as he introduces her to men of the Ton, he finds it increasingly difficult to imagine Lizzy marrying anyone but him. Will she move past her refusal to ever marry and accept his proposal? If she does, how will she react when she learns of the scheme her father invented and he undertook? Can Lizzy get past her obstinacy to see the motivation behind his obligation? This is the sensual version of "Obstinacy & Obligation" and HAS intimate scenes. The stories are otherwise virtually the same, so you can choose whether you prefer SWEET OR HEAT.

Following her rejection of Mr. Darcy's proposal at Hunsford, Elizabeth has time for reflection and soon realizes she misjudged Darcy and is in love with him. Before she can convey the sincerity of her affections, her life is thrust into turmoil with the death of Mr. Bennet. Facing a life of reduced circumstances and insecurities, Lizzy pleads with Darcy to give her a second chance to accept his proposal. Instead, he agrees to care for her family, but he no longer wants marriage. Lizzy will be his mistress if she wants his assistance. With few options, and harboring the small hope he might come to love her again, she accepts his scandalous proposition.This is a sensual "Pride & Prejudice" variation suitable only for adults who don't object to intimacies between ODC.

Matchmaking leads to mischief at Rosings Park.While Lizzy is at Hunsford to visit Charlotte, she becomes good friends with Anne de Bourgh. Anne reveals a shocking secret collection of tawdry romance novels, and the women soon form their own book society. The merriment is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Darcy and his cousin, Richard. Lizzy realizes Anne has a tendre for the dashing colonel, and Anne seems to think Lizzy is in love with Mr. Darcy. How perfectly preposterous. Mr. Darcy maintains his distrust of Jane's feelings and believes Lizzy is pursuing the colonel. He is determined to thwart that, of course. Amid mischief and matchmaking from all sides, will there be a triple wedding in the future, or are Lizzy and Fitzwilliam too stubborn to admit their feelings and take steps toward a happy future? While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is strictly SENSUAL.

En route to Netherfield on horseback, Fitzwilliam Darcy is caught in a heavy, unexpected snowstorm. When he stumbles across a carriage accident, with a dead driver wearing Longbourn livery, he fears the worst upon finding an empty carriage. He sets out to find the missing Bennet, hoping it is not his beloved Elizabeth. When he finds her, and it is his love, he is determined to save them both from the elements. Taking shelter in an abandoned cottage is their only choice, but it will compromise them. Darcy will gladly offer for Elizabeth, but will she accept? Have her feelings changed since Hunsford?This sensual variation tinkers with Ms. Austen's timeline. In this version, Lizzy was in London when Darcy was at Longbourn with Bingley. When he called at the Gardiners' in London, she had already returned home, leaving him to assume she deliberately avoided him due to not having changed her opinion about him, and leaving Lizzy thinking he had vanquished his love for her when she did not hear from him. Misunderstandings and an abundance of pride still separate ODC at the start of this tale.

She is resolved to never be a bride, but she has no objection the role of mistress...Dragging along a reluctant Lydia due to her scandalous behavior with a certain redcoat, Lizzy arrives at Hunsford to reunite with Charlotte. To her displeasure, she discovers Mr. Darcy is visiting his aunt at Rosings Park, and their stays overlap. At first, acrimony remains between them, but as the days pass, she starts to soften toward him. Lydia and Georgiana unexpectedly become close friends, and when Lydia is invited to stay with them at Darcy House, Lizzy can scarcely refuse to act as Lydia's chaperone.While in London, Fitzwilliam reveals the true depths of his affections and proposes. Lizzy is adamantly against marriage and determined to be never a bride, but a mistress is an entirely different matter. Her counterproposal shocks him, but Lizzy has means of persuading him. She is content as they are, until they are compromised and forced to marry. Convinced he contrived the matter to leg-shackle her, Lizzy is determined to ensure their marriage is a battleground. Can her pride ever yield, or is she too stubborn to see beyond her perceptions to the truth and grasp a chance at happiness?The events follow the timeline of the original by Jane Austen until Hunsford with only a slight modification. After that, the plot diverges greatly.While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this is mostly SWEET, with a few instances of suggestion and moments that fade to black.

Fitzwilliam gives his opinion of Meryton and its Assembly ball to Bingley before having a chance to thoroughly study the attendees. A woman with fine eyes catches his attention, but she rebuffs his invitation to dance. Miss Elizabeth Bennet quotes his own thoughtless words back to him and seems to find amusement in causing him discomfort as she ensures all in attendance know his thoughts. He should try to steer clear of her, but when she's at Netherfield to care for her sister, they unexpectedly find common ground. His opinion of her changes, and hers seems to soften. When Mr. Wickham targets her, he feels compelled to protect her, unaware of another conspiring against them, and that their biggest obstacle will be Fitzwilliam himself.This takes place during the period of the Bingleys and Darcy visiting Netherfield before diverging near the timeline of the Netherfield ball. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this is strictly SWEET.

Meryton is atwitter with the arrival of Mr. Bingley and his friends, but Mr. Darcy leaves a bad first impression on the attendees of the Assembly ball. It's almost enough to detract from the theft that occurs while everyone is inside dancing. Soon enough, other thefts occur throughout the village. Ever curious, Lizzy ventures to find the thief, acquiring an unexpected ally in the endeavor in Fitzwilliam Darcy. As they work together, she gains a more favorable impression of him, but he is the last man with whom she would ever want to solve another mystery. This is part one of the completed five-book "Crime & Courtship" series. They are intended to be read in order and follow roughly the same timeline and locations as J.A.'s masterpiece. The first mystery takes place in Meryton. The next is at Netherfield, followed by Hunsford, then London, and finally Pemberley. The story arc continues throughout all five parts, compromising one long read broken into five sections. A mystery is central to each installment, so you could call this a cozy mystery sweet Regency romance. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this series is strictly SWEET.

Desperate times call for drastic measures...With Mr. Bennet dead and Lydia having fled, leaving the Bennet sisters in disgrace, the widowed Mr. Collins believes he will easily persuade Lizzy to be his new bride. When she refuses, they are forced to flee the small home they've lived in at Longbourn for the last two years. Lizzy and her sisters come to unwelcoming London, unable to seek refuge with the Gardiners because of their reputations, ruined by Lydia's actions. With dwindling prospects, Lizzy accepts an offer of assistance from an unlikely source.Much has changed for Mrs. Louisa Hurst, and she regrets the snob she used to be. She introduces Lizzy to the idea of being a courtesan and takes her to Tigerlily, where a young lady might get the proper sort of education. When Mr. Darcy learns of this, he offers marriage. Lizzy can't risk tarnishing his reputation by allowing him to make such a gesture out of honor and obligation, and he has no doubt cured himself of his reluctant love in the ensuing years, so she declines.When he accepts her decision to stay the course, he offers a bold plan. Instead of leaving her instruction to the professionals, he will train her in all the ways of pleasure himself. It is a deal Lizzy can't refuse, for it solves some of her problems and gives her a taste of what she could have had. Though she feels strongly for him, and he is a master instructor, she must remember not to love Mr. Darcy, for she can never be more than his courtesan.Can she?This is the compilation of the completed serial. While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is extra SENSUAL. This is only for adult readers who don't object to explicit intimacies between ODC.

Fitzwilliam's first impression of the residents of Meryton is poor, save for noticing a pair of fine eyes in a pale face. Elizabeth Bennet fascinates him, even as they argue over her mother and sister's intentions toward Bingley. When he learns of her weak heart, it does nothing to dissuade him from losing his and falling helplessly in love with her. Lizzy proves stubborn though, unable to yield to the attraction between them because of his continued reluctance to believe Jane's emotions are sincere. With Mr. Collins intent on claiming Lizzy as his bride, Fitzwilliam finds himself cooperating with her bold plan to play matchmaker. Will their efforts to unite Mr. Collins and Charlotte Lucas lead to Lizzy finally accepting his proposal, or is she too determined to protect him from her uncertain future to allow him to choose her?While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this is strictly SWEET.

A costly kiss...A moment of madness causes Lizzy and Fitzwilliam to be compromised. They reluctantly wed, but he believes she conspired with her mother to force the union. Under those circumstances, they will never make a marriage work, so she agrees to his plan to pursue an annulment in three years. Lizzy is humiliated but determined to live her life as though Mr. Darcy isn't part of it…and he isn't.Nearly four years later, an irate Fitzwilliam has come to America in search of his wayward bride. He wants to secure the annulment, so he follows her to the Colonies after she moves there when her sister marries an American. Bingley is along, and he doesn't hide his disapproval of Fitzwilliam's plan. When he finds Lizzy, she's quick to agree to the annulment as planned, so they undertake a journey to the nearest city to find legal counsel.Along the way, they are set upon by bandits. Barely escaping, Lizzy is perilously injured, and Fitzwilliam has to find them help. As Lizzy heals, he realizes he can't imagine living without her. Will Lizzy give him a second chance, or is she determined to end their marriage that has never really begun?

While in Kent, Fitzwilliam finds the object of his affection in attendance at Hunsford. Interaction deepens his interest, and he's prepared to throw aside caution and common sense to claim Elizabeth Bennet as his bride. On the cusp of proposing, they end up arguing instead when she learns about his meddling to keep Bingley safe from Jane. While fleeing him, Lizzy is injured, and he carries her to Rosings Park. It is the beginning of a new understanding between them. It's also the beginning of a friendship between Lizzy and Anne, and Fitzwilliam finds himself drawn into Lizzy's madcap scheme to ensure his cousin's happiness. An unintended engagement requires maneuvers and machinations, but it might provide Fitzwilliam the perfect opportunity to enact his own agenda-one that leads to a life of happiness with one stubborn Miss Bennet.

Will Lizzy lose her heart or her life to the enigmatic Mr. Darcy?Lizzy is the newest instructor at Netherfield Academy, and strange noises have her searching the corridors of the drafty old castle to discover the source. The previous headmaster disappeared under strange circumstances, and when his replacement, Mr. Darcy, catches her in the corridors, he warns her. The first time. The next time, he kisses her, and she sees something different about him. Darcy is as mysterious as the surroundings, and she fears for her life, her sanity, and her heart as she strives to resist the pull he exerts on her.This is a paranormal take on ODC with a strong dash of gothic as well.While Abbey sometimes writes sweet JAFF, this is strictly SENSUAL.

Lizzy arrives at Hunsford to visit Charlotte, having mixed feelings to discover Darcy is in the vicinity to see his aunt, the formidable Lady Catherine. They are inevitably thrown together, and she starts to see a different side to him. When Miss Anne becomes the victim of an extortion scheme, Lizzy volunteers to help identify the blackmailer. She is surprised when Mr. Darcy volunteers his assistance, seemingly accepting the situation and his cousin's actions. It leads to a new accord between them, but with Darcy unchanged, how can she even consider, let alone accept, an unexpected proposition after they find the extortionist? This is part three of the completed five-book "Crime & Courtship" series. They are intended to be read in order and follow roughly the same timeline and locations as J.A.'s masterpiece. The first mystery takes place in Meryton. The next is at Netherfield, followed by Hunsford, then London, and finally Pemberley. The story arc continues throughout all five parts, compromising one long read broken into five sections. A mystery is central to each installment, so you could call this a cozy mystery sweet Regency romance. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this series is strictly SWEET.

She is resolved to never be a bride, but she has no objection to mistress…Dragging along a reluctant Lydia due to her scandalous behavior with a certain redcoat, Lizzy arrives at Hunsford to reunite with Charlotte. To her displeasure, she discovers Mr. Darcy is visiting his aunt at Rosings Park, and their stays overlap. At first, acrimony remains between them, but as the days pass, she starts to soften toward him. Lydia and Georgiana unexpectedly become close friends, and when Lydia is invited to stay with them at Darcy House, Lizzy can scarcely refuse to act as Lydia's chaperone.While in London, Fitzwilliam reveals the true depths of his affections and proposes. Lizzy is adamantly against marriage and determined to be never a bride, but a mistress is an entirely different matter. Her counterproposal shocks him, but Lizzy has means of persuading him. She is content as they are, until they are compromised and forced to marry. Convinced he contrived the matter to leg-shackle her, Lizzy is determined to ensure their marriage is a battleground. Can her pride ever yield, or is she too stubborn to see beyond her perceptions to the truth and grasp a chance at happiness?The events follow the timeline of the original by Jane Austen until Hunsford with only a slight modification. After that, the plot diverges greatly.While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this is mostly SWEET, with a few instances of suggestion and moments that fade to black.