Christmas At Hunsford Parsonage

Charlotte wants her first Christmas married to William to be special, but a mischievous kitten and the threat of an influenza epidemic upset her plans. Will Christmas be ruined? Featuring Charlotte and William Collins from Pride and Prejudice, this short story is a sequel to Amanda Kai's novel Marriage and Ministry, but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

An impromptu decision to spend Christmas with their cousin at Hunsford Parsonage puts the Bennet family into Lady Catherine de Bourgh's orbit - and reunites two people who thought they'd said their last farewell: Mr Darcy and Eliabeth Bennet. When a desire for family brings Colonel Fitzwilliam and Georgiana down to Kent to round out the party, will Christmas magic spell romance for more than one couple this festive season? Christmas in Kent is a sweet, festive variation on Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice.

Three Christmassy Pride and Prejudice Variations Christmas in Kent An impromptu decision to spend Christmas with their cousin at Hunsford Parsonage puts the Bennet family into Lady Catherine de Bourgh's orbit - and reunites two people who thought they'd said their last farewell: Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. When a desire for family brings Colonel Fitzwilliam and Georgiana down to Kent to round out the party, will Christmas magic spell romance for more than one couple this festive season? A Midsummer Christmas Happily married and settled at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy's mind inevitably turns to securing a similar happiness for those around her - namely, for her sister-in-law and friend, Georgiana Darcy. When word reaches them of their cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam's plans to visit Derbyshire during the summer, Lizzy decides they must celebrate the Christmas he was unable to mark in winter. The unusual festivities capture everyone's imaginations, and prompt Mr and Mrs Darcy to spot the possibility of romance between Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam - but are they mistaken or will love triumph at Christmas, even a Christmas celebrated in summertime? When Snow Fell on Longbourn Their hopes of a truly happy Christmas dashed by the absence of their new friends at Netherfield, Lizzy Bennet is still determined to enjoy a quiet Christmas at home with her family - until a very heavy snowfall crashes through the roof of Longbourn and puts all their plans to ruin! Charles Bingley's excuse for a fleeting visit to Netherfield Park is a flimsy one, but when Fitzwilliam Darcy agrees to accompany him, he certainly does not expect a sudden shift in the weather to leave them stranded in Hertfordshire for Christmas - much less to see the very family he had hoped to avoid are in need of just the kind of neighbourly assistance Bingley gleefully offers. Gallantry gives way to humility but will a significant injury to Mr Darcy's pride soften his spirit enough for the true magic of Christmas to work a happy ending for him and Elizabeth Bennet - the young lady he cannot remain oblivious to, despite his best efforts...

Charlotte Lucas never dreamed she would find love when she married boorish minister William Collins to escape spinsterhood. But underneath his awkward exterior, she finds a kind and gentle soul. They soon realize their feelings for one another are deeper than a mere marriage of convenience. But their newfound happiness is thrown into tumult when Charlotte’s efforts to redeem a group of fallen women invokes the anger of their patroness, who threatens William’s clergy position if he cannot convince Charlotte to end her scandalous connection. Their marriage is pushed to the limit as Charlotte continues to pursue her cause, refusing to give up the fight. Worse still are the schemes of the wicked brothel owner, who will stop at nothing to keep the source of his profits—the harlots— under his control. In a small town beset by prejudice, hypocrisy, and vice, it will take compassion, love, and the power of faith to rescue Charlotte's friends from the clutches of evil and restore Charlotte and William’s marriage.

Smart and confident, Elizabeth Bennet thrives in her single life as VP of Longbourn Rehabilitation Services. Busy with work, she's more concerned with her sister Jane's romantic pursuits than her own. When Jane lands a date with an attractive doctor, Liz accompanies her to the club as wingwoman. While there, she overhears Bingley’s friend insult her, calling her “tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt,” prompting him to reluctantly "swipe left" on her Tinder profile. Liz hopes to avoid encountering the rude guy again, but fate has other plans. To her dismay, he turns out to be none other than Fitzwilliam Darcy, the president of Pemberley Medical Group, the hospital corporation her company is trying to woo. As their professional and personal worlds collide, Liz is forced to confront her disdain for Darcy, aggravated by his treatment of his childhood friend George Wickham, a handsome physical therapy assistant employed by Longbourn Rehab. Despite her initial impressions, Liz begins to see a different side of Darcy. But can she overcome her pride and prejudice to embrace the possibility of love? Set in the fictional town of Meryton, Iowa, this clean modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic enemies-to-lovers tale will reignite your love for Pride and Prejudice.

Megan Vasquez is no stranger to heartbreak. She moved to Austin to follow her boyfriend, only to learn he was cheating on her. Can she learn to open her heart again and trust someone new? Levi Whittaker never expected love would walk in the door at the library where he works. But the moment he meets Megan, he can tell she's something special. Levi and Megan's shared love of books brings them closer, but is it enough to keep them together? When Levi's old flame shows up, will Megan be able to trust that Levi's heart is true to her?

Get ready to laugh with this collection of April Fool’s themed Pride and Prejudice stories. Each one delivers a comic tale in Amanda Kai’s style of sparkling wit and humor featuring your favorite characters from Pride and Prejudice, including Elizabeth and Darcy, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Anne de Bourgh, Lydia Bennet, Caroline Bingley, and others. A Good Joke Lydia Bennet, Longbourn’s chief resident prankster, travels to Brighton with Mrs. Forster, where she gets up to numerous hijinks including a covert visit to the men’s swimming cove, pranking Mr. Wickham, and sneaking out to a ball. Her pranks earn her the attention of Mr. Wickham, whose schemes for her are anything but a good joke. Two Fools in April When Mr. Darcy’s proposal goes awry, Mrs. Collins conjures a plan to force Elizabeth and Darcy to reconcile. With the help of Mr. Collins and Colonel Fitzwilliam, they lock the pair in Mr. Collins’ garden shed. A forced proximity story sure to make you laugh. Unconventional Mr. Darcy is in love with Elizabeth Bennet, but she teases and berates him. Then, Darcy finds himself unwittingly trapped into a marriage with Caroline Bingley. Will Darcy ever be free to pursue the woman he truly loves? Or will he be shackled forever in an unconventional marriage to a woman he detests? This story was originally published as a standalone. An Unexpected Party Lady Catherine longs to enjoy an afternoon repose, but her attempt to nap is rudely interrupted by a variety of uninvited guests. Who is responsible for this unexpected party? Originally published on the Austen Authors blog. April Fish Colonel Fitzwilliam’s visit to Rosings is punctuated by a series of fish-related pranks. To make matters worse, Lady Catherine has invited important guests to dine, compounding the colonel’s embarrassment. Who is behind this nautical nonsense?

Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Wish You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Share in the magic of the season in these three warm and wonderful holiday novellas from bestselling authors. Christmas Present by Amanda Grange A Darcy Christmas by Sharon Lathan Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart Praise for Amanda Grange: "Amanda Grange is a writer who tells an engaging, thoroughly enjoyable story!"-Romance Reader at Heart "Amanda Grange seems to have really got under Darcy's skin and retells the story with great feeling and sensitivity."-Romance Reader at Heart Praise for Sharon Lathan: "I defy anyone not to fall further in love with Darcy after reading this book."-Once Upon a Romance "The everlasting love between Darcy and Lizzy will leave more than one reader swooning."-A Bibliophile's Bookshelf