STAND ALONE STORIES. "One has all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it." --Jane Austen Jane Austen's masterpieces are littered with unsuitable gentlemen--Willoughby, Wickham, Churchill, Crawford, Tilney, Elliot, et al.--adding color and depth to her plots but often barely sketched. Have you never wondered about the pasts of her rakes, rattles, and gentlemen rogues? Surely, there's more than one side to their stories. It is a universal truth, we are captivated by smoldering looks, daring charms ... a happy-go-lucky, cool confidence. All the while, our loyal confidants are shouting on deaf ears: "He is a cad--a brute--all wrong!" But is that not how tender hearts are broken...by loving the undeserving? How did they become the men Jane Austen created? In this romance anthology, eleven Austenesque authors expose 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. What say you? Everyone may be attracted to a bad boy...even temporarily...but heaven help us if we marry one. MATURE CONTENT as per EDITOR Chaste: possible kissing and affectionMild: kissingModerate: some sexual references  but not explicit Mature: some nudity and some provocative sexErotic Romance: explicit, abundance of sexContents:Foreword by Claudine diMuzio Pepe Willoughby's Crossroads by Joana Starnes (3)A Wicked Game by Katie Oliver (4)Fitzwilliam's Folly by Beau North (2)The Address of a Frenchwoman by Lona Manning (2)Last Letter from Mansfield by Brooke West (4)An Honest Man by Karen M Cox (3)One Fair Claim by Christina Morland (1)The Lost Chapter in the Life Of William Elliot by Jenetta James (3)As Much as He Can by Sophia Rose (1)The Art of Sinking by J. Marie Croft (1)For Mischief's Sake by Amy D'Orazio (1)

Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues (The Quill Collective)

Literature & Fiction

Starnes, Joana

D'Orazio, Amy

Cox, Karen M

James, Jenetta

North, Beau

Morland, Christina

Oliver, Katie

West, Brooke

Croft, J. Marie

British & Irish

Quill Ink, The

Each anthology in the Quill Collective series is a stand-alone book."Obstinate, headstrong girl!" For over two hundred years, the heroine of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Elizabeth Bennet has enchanted and inspired readers by being that "obstinate, headstrong girl" willing to stand up to the arrogance and snobbery of her so-called betters. Described by Austen as having a "lively, playful disposition," Elizabeth embodies the perfect imperfections of strong-willed women everywhere: she is spirited, witty, clever, and loyal. In this romance anthology, ten Austenesque authors sketch Elizabeth's character through a collection of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times. In ELIZABETH: OBSTINATE, HEADSTRONG GIRL, she bares her most intimate thoughts, all the while offering biting social commentary about life's absurdities. Elizabeth overcomes the obstacles of others' opinions, not to mention her own flaws, to find a love truly worthy of her-her Mr. Darcy-all with humor and her sparkling charm. "I think her as delightful a character as ever appeared in print..." wrote Jane Austen in a letter to her sister Cassandra, January 1813&#8213;and we think so too! Foreword by NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Tessa Dare. Stories by: Elizabeth Adams, Christina Boyd, Karen M Cox, J. Marie Croft, Amy D'Orazio, Leigh Dreyer, Jenetta James, Christina Morland, Beau North, and Joana Starnes.

Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl (The Quill Collective)

Adams, Elizabeth

Dreyer, Leigh

Boyd, Christina

Literary

The Quill Ink, LLC

Each anthology in “The Quill Collective” series is a stand-alone book. “But I hate to hear you talking so, like a fine gentleman, and as if women were all fine ladies, instead of rational creatures. We none of us expect to be in smooth water all our days.” —PERSUASION Jane Austen: True romantic or rational creature? Her novels transport us back to the Regency, a time when well-mannered gentlemen and finely-bred ladies fell in love as they danced at balls and rode in carriages. Yet her heroines, such as Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliot, and Elinor Dashwood, were no swooning, fainthearted damsels in distress. Austen’s novels have become timeless classics because of their biting wit, honest social commentary, and because she wrote of strong women who were ahead of their day. True to their principles and beliefs, they fought through hypocrisy and broke social boundaries to find their happily-ever-after. In the third romance anthology of The Quill Collective series, sixteen celebrated Austenesque authors write the untold histories of Austen’s brave adventuresses, her shy maidens, her talkative spinsters, and her naughty matrons. Peek around the curtain and discover what made Lady Susan so wicked, Mary Crawford so capricious, and Hettie Bates so in need of Emma Woodhouse’s pity. RATIONAL CREATURES is a collection of humorous, poignant, and engaging love stories set in Georgian England that complement and pay homage to Austen’s great works and great ladies who were, perhaps, the first feminists in an era that was not quite ready for feminism. “Make women rational creatures, and free citizens, and they will become good wives; —that is, if men do not neglect the duties of husbands and fathers.” —Mary WollstonecraftStories by: Elizabeth Adams * Nicole Clarkston * Karen M Cox * J. Marie Croft * Amy D’Orazio * Jenetta James * Jessie Lewis * KaraLynne Mackrory * Lona Manning * Christina Morland * Beau North * Sophia Rose * Anngela Schroeder * Joana Starnes * Caitlin Williams * Edited by Christina Boyd * Foreword by Devoney Looser MATURE CONTENT RATING as per EDITOR ALL STORIES CONTAINED HEREIN HAVE A HEAT INDEX RATING OF 1-3.(1) None: affection and possible kissing (2) Mild: kissing(3) Moderate: some sexual references but not explicit(4) Mature: some nudity and some provocative sex(5) Erotic Romance: explicit, abundance of sex

Rational Creatures: Stirrings of Feminism in the Hearts of Jane Austen's Fine Ladies (The Quill Collective)

Williams, Caitlin

Clarkston, Nicole

Genre Fiction

A great love. A perplexing murder. Netherfield Park — a house of secrets. Fitzwilliam Darcy is in a tangle. Captivated by Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a girl of no fortune and few connections. Embroiled in an infamous murder in the home of his friend, Charles Bingley. He is being tested in every way. Fearing for Elizabeth’s safety, Darcy moves to protect her in the only way he knows but is thwarted. Thus, he is forced to turn detective. Can he overcome his pride for the sake of Elizabeth? Can he, with a broken heart, fathom the villainy that has invaded their lives? Is there even a chance for romance born of such strife? Lover’s Knot is a romantic Pride and Prejudice variation story, with a bit of mystery thrown in.

Lover's Knot: A Mysterious Pride & Prejudice Variation

Classics

Jenetta James

"It is settled between us already, that we are to be the happiest couple in the world," said Elizabeth Bennet at the conclusion of Pride & Prejudice--but was it true? Charlie Haywood is a London-based private investigator who has made his own fortune--on his own terms. Charming, cynical, and promiscuous, he never expected to be attracted to Evie Pemberton, an independent-minded artist living with the aftermath of tragedy. But when he is hired to investigate her claims to a one hundred fifty-year-old trust belonging to the eminent Darcy family, he is captivated. Together they become entwined in a Regency tale of love, loss, and mystery tracing back to the grand estate of Pemberley, home to Evie's nineteenth century ancestors, Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy. As if travelling back in time, another story unfolds within theirs. All was not as it seemed in the private lives of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy, but how can they ever uncover the whole truth? How could they know that in 1817 Elizabeth Darcy began a secret journal? What started as an account of a blissful life came to reflect a growing unease. Was the Darcy marriage perfect, or was there betrayal and deception at its heart? Can Evie and Charlie unearth the truth in the letters of Fitzwilliam Darcy or within the walls of present-day Pemberley? What are the elusive "Elizabeth papers," and why did Elizabeth herself want them destroyed? The Elizabeth Papers is a tale of romance and intrigue, spanning the Regency and modern eras, reminding us how the passions of the past may inspire those in the present.

The Elizabeth Papers

Meryton Press

Elizabeth Bennett never imagined her own parents would force her to marry a virtual stranger. But when Mrs. Bennett accuses Fitzwilliam Darcy of compromising her daughter, that is exactly the outcome. Trapped in a seemingly loveless marriage and far from home, she grows suspicious of her new husband's heart and further, suspects he is hiding a great secret. Is there even a chance at love given the happenstance of their hasty marriage?

Suddenly Mrs. Darcy

Elizabeth Bennet never imagined her own parents would force her to marry a virtual stranger. But when Mrs Bennet accuses Fitzwilliam Darcy of compromising her daughter, that is exactly the outcome. Trapped in a seemingly loveless marriage and far from home, she grows suspicious of her new husband's heart and further, suspects he is hiding a great secret. Is there even a chance at love given the happenstance of their hasty marriage?

Suddenly Mrs Darcy

Quills & Quartos Publishing

"There are men, who if they knew the full truth, would say I have been a fool" It is 1817 and Elizabeth Darcy is mistress of Pemberley, adored by her husband and splendidly happy. She does not know what adversity awaits her family: mistrust, scandal, tragedy, and a secret that must be kept at all costs.Almost two hundred years later, Evie Martin does not even know that she is descended from the Darcys of Pemberley when their history disrupts her life. Who is Charlie Hayward, the charming, cynical private detective and why has he contrived to meet her? What are the elusive 'Elizabeth Papers, ' and why did Elizabeth Darcy herself want them destroyed? The full story-both truth and lies-unravels in The Elizabeth Papers, an era-spanning tale of mystery, deception, and love triumphant. "If we live it then it shall become the truth"

A great love. A perplexing murder. Netherfield Park - a house of secrets. Fitzwilliam Darcy is in a tangle. Captivated by Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a girl of no fortune and few connections. Embroiled in an infamous murder in the home of his friend, Charles Bingley. He is being tested in every way. Fearing for Elizabeth's safety, Darcy moves to protect her in the only way he knows but is thwarted. Thus, he is forced to turn detective. Can he overcome his pride for the sake of Elizabeth? Can he, with a broken heart, fathom the villainy that has invaded their lives? Is there even a chance for romance born of such strife? Lover's Knot is a romantic Pride and Prejudice variation story, with a bit of mystery thrown in.

Lover's Knot

The Memory House: A Love Story in Two ActsBy Jenetta JamesA house in one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods is home to secrets, mysteries, and two love stories spanning two centuries. In 1859, independent-minded Kitty Cathcart dreams of escaping Veronica Gardens but her father's determination to marry her off to a rich man of his choosing forces her to seek happiness and find her own voice by other means. And then the handsome but poor Alex Faraday walks through the front doors.In 2019, Oxford-educated Josie Minton never dreamt of living in a house as grand as Veronica Gardens, but the nanny's quarters are a perfect fit for a young woman in need of a job. Wealthy financier James Cavendish and his twin girls quickly find her indispensable to their happiness, but Josie is still searching for her future. Then the great house reveals the first of its secrets, and the tragedy and romance of one era are brought into sharp relief with another.

The Memory House: A Love Story in Two Acts

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Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues (The Quill Collective)

Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl (The Quill Collective)

Rational Creatures: Stirrings of Feminism in the Hearts of Jane Austen's Fine Ladies (The Quill Collective)

Lover's Knot: A Mysterious Pride & Prejudice Variation

The Elizabeth Papers

Suddenly Mrs. Darcy

Suddenly Mrs Darcy

The Elizabeth Papers

Lover's Knot

The Memory House: A Love Story in Two Acts