J. Marie Croft

A pun-filled tale featuring Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice characters with some added or addled, missing or missish, modified or mortified, healthier, wealthier, or wiser. Impeccable comportment is mandatory in Regency England, a society governed by strict rules of conduct. Perfectionist Fitzwilliam Darcy, heir to an august ancestral estate, is the epitome of an unimpeachable gentleman, at least until... Our hero's immaculate image is somewhat tarnished when he and his traveling companions arrive, hot and sweaty, at Pemberley and decide to take a fateful plunge into a scummy pond. An embarrassing encounter on the estate's lawn leaves a long-lasting impression on Jane and Elizabeth Bennet, who are new acquaintances of Georgiana and Anna Darcy. With both families in London for the Little Season, Darcy finds himself thrown again into the path of perky Elizabeth Bennet; but a handsome army officer just might blockade further advances. This romantic comedy is a lighthearted adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, featuring a softer, sweeter, sillier side of Austen's beloved characters. Reviews: "A wonderfully unique Jane Austen re-imagining. Absolutely delightful! Get ready to laugh." - Mary Simonsen Author of The Second Date, Searching for Pemberley and Anne Elliot, A New Beginning "Mr. Darcy Takes The Plunge is definitely a story that I will read over and over again when I am in need of sunshine! My sides hurt, my cheeks hurt. Thank you for such a good laugh!" - Marg "I laughed, snorted, smiled, and groaned. Mr. Darcy Takes The Plunge is a delightful story!" - Karen A "I would much rather have my soul tried with your puns than my soles tried by poor times. I laughed out loud - I truly love this story!" - Rachel P "Uproarious! I threw my head back and howled with laughter!" - Mischa "It was certainly no PUN-ishment to read this funny, delightful story!" - Brenda "My sides hurt from all my laughing. I can only hope that this 'deranged authoress' has more stories up her sleeve to bring us, and soon." - Pat M "Absolutely magnificent! It's so unique, clever, witty and delightful." - Jo Y "A very enjoyable romp!" - Margaret F

Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge

Amy D'Orazio

Christina Morland

Jenetta James

Karen M. Cox

Lona Manning

Joana Starnes

Katie Oliver

Sophia Rose

Beau North

Brooke West

"In this romance anthology, eleven Austenesque authors expose the the histories of Austen's anti-heroes. Dangerous to know : Jane Austen's rakes & gentlemen rogues is a titillating collection of Georgian era short stories--a backstory or parallel tale off-stage of canon--whilst remaining steadfast to the characters we recognize in Austen's great works"--Page 4 of cover.

Jane Austen's Rakes and Gentlemen Rogues

Dangerous to Know

J. Marie Croft

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