Bøker av Melissa Anne

The reimagined narrative of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" unfolds in an alternate world where Elizabeth Bennet, now Elizabeth Rose Tomlinson, is a wealthy heiress. Orphaned and concealed by her neglectful family, Elizabeth's true identity and inheritance are squandered. Reconnecting with Fitzwilliam Darcy in adulthood, they navigate courtship amidst revelations of her heritage and his role as a trustee. Facing societal expectations and familial deceit, they confront manipulative family members and triumph over obstacles, ensuring justice and personal happiness. Their union sparks positive changes within their social circle, fostering growth, redemption, new relationships, and the birth of children, culminating in enduring bonds that prioritize integrity in Regency England society.

A modern tale based loosely on Pride and Prejudice. American grad student Elizabeth Bennet visits Scotland for a month to finish her master's thesis in history. She encounters William Darcy first at the airport and then again on a tour of Loch Ness. A quick friendship develops, and eventually discover love. Join our dear couple as they travel from Scotland to East Tennessee and back as they conquer fears and a few challenges in their quest for happily ever after. This adaptation uses the names and characters from Pride and Prejudice but has few events of the original. Disclaimer: this story is sweet and low angst and very loosely based on P&P. Includes a bonus short story: The Man Cold

Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy London two years earlier than in canon. As a second son, Darcy has chosen the life of a barrister so there are fewer obstacles in their way, and they quickly fall in love. Using the fortune left to him upon his father's death, he invested with Gardiner to make his own fortune, making it easier for the two to wed, along with a legacy set aside for second sons by Darcy's grandfather, the late Earl of Matlock. Despite this, our dear couple's path is not always easy, as challenges arise as they marry and come together. A vile Mrs. Bennet and a resentful Jane cast shadows over ODC's happiness. However, despite these tribulations or perhaps because of them, they learn together to surmount them, ultimately weaving their hearts even more profoundly together.

A conversation that changes everything ... What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy spoke honestly to each other in Kent and clarified any misconceptions prior to his making his proposal? What would happen if Mr Bennet made an ill-fated attempt to resolve the issue of the entail only to create a much bigger problem for his family and Mrs Bennet were even more of a shrew than in canon? What if Mr Bennet had a secret reason to encourage the couple to marry quickly and before returning home? Will they ever be able to overcome the resentment that results from Mr Bennet's manipulations or from Mrs Bennet's subsequent behaviours? Join Our Dear Couple as they find happiness together sooner than in canon, but still have to fight against outside influences that seek to destroy it before and after their wedding. A story where responsibility is accepted by some and shirked by others, leading to resentment that requires effort to overcome. Will it be enough?

A short, angst-free novella that occurs in the months after Hunsford. Darcy, realizing his mistakes, confesses his misdeeds to Bingley earlier, even before Elizabeth has the chance to visit Pemberley. As a result, Bingley returns to Hertfordshire in June, while Darcy retreats to Pemberley to reflect on his actions. Meanwhile, Elizabeth, who has discovered her love for Darcy, writes a heartfelt letter expressing her newfound feelings. However, she unintentionally loses the letter, which she had intended not to post, but just as a way to express what she felt. Unexpectedly, Bingley stumbles upon the misplaced letter and, assuming it was Elizabeth's intention to have him deliver it, promptly sends it to Darcy. Although Bingley is aware that there has been a disagreement between Darcy and Elizabeth, he remains unaware of the details. Upon receiving the letter, Darcy is filled with a mix of emotions and promptly makes his way to Hertfordshire to seek clarification and resolve their misunderstandings. This is a short novella of around 25,000 words and is written with minimal angst, ensuring that our dear couple, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, ultimately find their happily ever after.

Darcy and Elizabeth meet at Pemberley months after the disastrous proposal in Kent. A frank conversation and several apologies lead to the couple getting engaged much sooner than in canon. After Kent, Darcy had confessed all to his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam, including Wickham's presence in the militia in Meryton. Fitzwilliam keeps an eye on Wickham and prevents the elopement, meaning that Elizabeth's stay in Derbyshire is not interrupted. That does not keep Wickham from creating problems for the couple, even after Wickham is tried for desertion. Mr Bennet is unhappy about the engagement, and Jane is ... too easily led by those who do not have her best interests at heart. Mrs Bennet and Lydia are foolish and remain so. This story follows what might have happened had Darcy and Elizabeth gotten engaged upon meeting at Pemberley Updated 5/24

A low-angst happily-ever-after tale for Elizabeth and Darcy. Darcy does not insult Elizabeth at the assembly and recognizes her worth right away when she acts kindly to him. The villains in this tale are dealt with early on, and those who might have caused issues for the couple are neutralized. Mr Bennet takes a stand for a time, as does Charles Bingley, leaving Elizabeth and Darcy to fall in love without as many difficulties. A few issues do still arise, but our couple has a much easier path to finding true love in this tale.