Laraba Kendig

Elizabeth and Darcy enjoy the Christmas Season, while Miss Bingley’s machinations are in tatters, Mr. Bingley’s courtship of Jane blooms, and Wickham is dealt with once and for all.

When Miss Bingley suffers an injury – and a serious affront to her dignity – the Netherfield party is prevented from leaving, and Bingley must rush back from London.

For Elizabeth, every new day brings more evidence that Mr. Darcy is not only handsome, but a kind and responsible gentleman. She finds her heart drawn toward him. Is there any chance that he could love the daughter of a country gentleman?

Darcy intends to flee his attraction to Elizabeth as soon as he can do so honorably, but he realizes he is not simply smitten with Elizabeth’s fine eyes and quick wit. Will he allow his pride to stop him from marrying her?


This novel is a sweet and clean, low angst Pride and Prejudice variation where all the Bennet sisters have happy endings. 

Longbourn Christmas 

George Wickham joined the militia in Meryton to enjoy the company of handsome ladies and perhaps win a well dowered wife of his own. Instead, he is wounded in a training accident a few days after his arrival.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet, distressed on Mr. Wickham’s behalf, confronts Mr. Darcy, the man she believes dishonorably deprived Wickham of a valuable living in the church. She learns, to her shock, that the handsome militia man had been thoroughly dishonest about his former dealings with the handsome master of Pemberley.
With many false beliefs swept away, and a wounded and disfigured Mr. Wickham contemplating his life choices, beloved characters from Pride and Prejudice find themselves on a new trajectory for their lives. For when the Almighty shines His light into the lives of men and women, the blind will see.

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

The Blind Will See

Darcy rescues Elizabeth from a cruel fate and seeks to protect her from ruin. Will Darcy be forced to face the gallows to save Elizabeth?

Elizabeth thought Wickham to be among the best of men, but she soon discovered he was among the worst. Her poor opinion of haughty Mr. Darcy is also dramatically and irrevocably changed to one of admiration.

Bingley returns from London after Darcy is injured by Wickham. As he pines for Jane Bennet, how will Bingley support his close friend who stands accused of a capital crime?

Darcy seeks to shield Elizabeth from ruin and ridicule, even as he realizes that he is drawn to her sparkling intellect and fine eyes. But will protecting his love cost him everything?

Gallant Mr. Darcy

Elizabeth has fine eyes, no wealth, and eminently unsuitable connections.
Darcy finds that he can neither act on his feelings for her nor wish them away.

Elizabeth Bennet happens upon Georgiana in Ramsgate, along with her companion and an old family friend. Her new acquaintance seems to have family, fortune and love. But when Elizabeth observes some strange things, she suspects that all is not as it appears, and a few well-intentioned words set into motion a surprising series of events.

Fitzwilliam Darcy’s desperate search for his missing sister leads him to meet a young lady, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, who has fine eyes but lacks wealth and has completely unsuitable connections. His mind is made up; he will depart Ramsgate and forget this woman. His heart has other ideas.

Wickham threatens to make trouble for both the Darcys and the Bennets. Mr. Darcy has spent years cleaning up Wickham’s trail of debts and other indiscretions, never able to bring himself to take decisive action. Surely there is a way to deal with this miscreant once and for all?

A Ramsgate Pride and Prejudice Variation

Ramsgate Rescue

Elizabeth Bennet is devastated by her sister’s elopement. Mr. Darcy’s ardent love for her leaves him no choice but to act.

Mr. Darcy has finally accepted that he wishes only for Elizabeth, and when they meet at Pemberley, he speaks plainly of his devotion. Despite their uncertain future, he is determined to assist the Bennet family – surely no young lady, however foolish, deserves to be Mrs. Wickham. And Darcy has a plan.

Jane falls prey to bewilderment and anger as Bingley returns to Hertfordshire. He hopes to renew their courtship, but Jane’s world was shaken by his departure and the cruelty of his sisters, and her views of those around her have changed considerably.

In the months since Elizabeth rejected his proposal, she has realized she cares greatly for Mr. Darcy. As they travel along the Great North Road to Gretna Green, they are able to enjoy one another’s companionship and conversation. But not everyone is pleased by Darcy’s involvement.

From Pemberley to Gretna Green

Elizabeth Bennet inherits a stunning fortune. Mr. Darcy left Hertfordshire to escape his attraction to her – will her sudden wealth pull them together or drive them further apart?

February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has left Elizabeth an astonishing fortune. She is overwhelmed by a multitude of suitors in pursuit of her wealth but is determined to never marry a man who only loves her money.

Jane Bennet is devastated that Mr. Bingley fled Netherfield and abandoned their budding romance. Will his apologies and renewed attention be enough, or will Colonel Fitzwilliam win Jane’s heart?

Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the master of Pemberley, sought to elude his fascination with Elizabeth but soon discovers that he is hopelessly in love with her, and he despairs when he learns that she despises him.

Elizabeth once found Mr. Darcy to be the most insufferable of gentlemen ... could he now be the perfect man for her?

Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance

"Elizabeth discovers that Mr. Darcy is not the cold-hearted, arrogant man that she thought he was – all in the aftermath of a catastrophe at Longbourn. When the fire alarms are raised, Darcy demonstrates that he is a man of action, who deserves much credit for his selfless efforts on the Bennets' behalf. Elizabeth's poor opinion of him is quickly changed to one of gratitude, and she slowly comes to realize he is a truly admirable man. Mary Bennet is a heroine! Mrs. Bennet decides that Mary is now her favorite daughter, and Lydia struggles with her new position in the family. Lydia seeks to regain her mother's favor by foiling Wickham's evil plans, but it could lead to a tragic end. As Darcy falls further and further in love with Elizabeth, he is desperate to ignore his feelings for her. In the end, he realizes that he cannot, but will she return his affections?" --

The Fire at Longbourn

Elizabeth and Darcy play their parts as a secret society works to take down Wickham. Elizabeth Bennet was entirely surprised when Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy proposed marriage to her. He was more surprised when Elizabeth forcefully rejected him. Colonel Fitzwilliam, caught in the middle, fuels her considerable self-doubt. Had she been wrong about the rude and snobbish Mr. Darcy? Jane is shaken by events of the past, and the scales fall from her eyes, revealing to her a world filled with evil. Her anger toward Bingley pushes them apart. Can Bingley's best efforts overcome poor odds or has Jane moved on for good? Wickham remains on the loose, ready to take advantage of more women, but The League won't let that continue. Darcy and Elizabeth are asked to deceive those around them for a good cause. It is one last opportunity for Darcy, but will it be enough? And what is The League of the Golden Daffodil...?

The Golden Daffodil

Longbourn's Son

Brighton Rescue

The war with France motivates Mr. Darcy to action. He has a mission to do, but he can't stop thinking about Elizabeth's fine eyes ... Mr. Darcy's cousin, Col. Fitzwilliam, has suffered the ravages of war, and Darcy is doing his part to bring it to a quick end. French spies are up to something, but what? Darcy descends upon Meryton on a mission for the British Crown, only to be distracted by the charming and unusual Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but she is guarding a secret ... Will Darcy and Elizabeth find their way to one another, or will circumstances tear them apart?

Mission to Meryton

"George Wickham joined the militia in Meryton to enjoy the company of handsome ladies and perhaps win a well dowered wife of his own. Instead, he is wounded in a training accident a few days after his arrival. Miss Elizabeth Bennet, distressed on Mr. Wickham’s behalf, confronts Mr. Darcy, the man she believes dishonorably deprived Wickham of a valuable living in the church. She learns, to her shock, that the handsome militia man had been thoroughly dishonest about his former dealings with the handsome master of Pemberley. With many false beliefs swept away, and a wounded and disfigured Mr. Wickham contemplating his life choices, beloved characters from Pride and Prejudice find themselves on a new trajectory for their lives. For when the Almighty shines His light into the lives of men and women, the blind will see."--Amazon.com.

"Aaron Gardiner, the long lost uncle of the Bennet daughters, returns from India after twenty years. George Wickham plots, and gentlemen and ladies fall in love. It is Christmas, 1811, and the Bennets of Longbourn are startled by the sudden arrival of Mr. Aaron Gardiner, Mrs. Bennet’s older brother who was banished to India more than two decades ago. Aaron is a wise man with a deep understanding of human nature, and his insights into the characters of George Wickham and Charles Bingley prove of great value to Elizabeth and Jane Bennet. When the rest of Aaron’s family arrives from India, the Bennets find themselves embarking on new and exciting adventures. Philip, Aaron’s stepson, has unexpectedly come into an earldom, and Jane and Elizabeth choose to assist their new cousin in learning to manage his vast estate in Kent. Mr. Darcy is thoroughly startled when he discovers that the lovely Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn is connected by marriage to the new Earl of Chartham. When his aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and her daughter Anne, begin acting in startling ways, his unassailable confidence in his own sagacity is chipped away, resulting in a new humility. George Wickham plots the ruin of a Bennet daughter, gentlemen and ladies fall in love, and Elizabeth and Darcy eventually attain their happily ever after.."--Amazon.com.

The Banished Uncle

"A Bennet son is born! But tragedy leads to significant changes in the Bennet family. Can Elizabeth balance her responsibilities and also find love? With the birth of a son, the Bennet family no longer fears the loss of Longbourn. Tragically Mrs. Bennet succumbs to sickness and dies, and Elizabeth is forced to help run the Bennet household and raise her younger siblings. Young Luke Bennet prefers barns to books, and he and Mr. Bennet do not see eye to eye. When Wickham conspires to fleece the local young gentlemen of their money, Luke hesitantly joins the card parties at the insistence of his friends. Gentlemen come calling, but much to Elizabeth's surprise, it's Darcy who steals her heart. With responsibilities to estates and families, neither imagines such a pairing could work. Will they find happiness together?" --

"Elizabeth comes face to face with her greatest fear. Will she find happiness or will her entire family be ruined? Elizabeth Bennet is shocked to discover that her foolish sister Lydia is in love with the rakish George Wickham and has plans to elope with him. To Elizabeth's surprise and dismay, her uncle enlists the help of Fitzwilliam Darcy to prevent this disaster. Months earlier, Bingley was convinced by his sisters and his friend Darcy to abandon his pursuit of the lovely Jane Bennet. He discovers that they gave him terrible advice and resumes his pursuit, but Jane has met a charming war veteran. Will Bingley be in time to win her hand? Elizabeth and Darcy work together to rescue Lydia from her own recklessness and Wickham's evil plans. Will Elizabeth and her family be ruined, or can they safeguard their dreams for the future?" --

"Love is in the air as truth is proclaimed and secrets are revealed. How will those affected find their happily ever afters? Sometimes one false step causes startling consequences. Mr. Collins is knocked unconscious while dancing at Netherfield and requires medical care. This, in turn, prevents the Bingleys and Mr. Darcy from leaving for London after the ball. The situation grows only more complicated when Mr. Collins wakes up - changed. With a thoroughly odd Mr. Collins at Netherfield recovering from his injuries; Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy and the Bennet family find themselves together frequently. Love is in the air between Jane and Bingley, Darcy fights his attraction for Elizabeth and Mr. Wickham lurks in the background.

A Fortuitous Fall

Darcy is surprised that Elizabeth has won the friendship of his unusual sister, and he is shocked when he begins to fall for her as well. Mr. Darcy feels guilty that he was not there to prevent Mr. Bingley from marrying Jane Bennet, who no doubt was only after his money. As to their upcoming stay at Pemberley, surely if he can tolerate Caroline Bingley, than he can tolerate Jane’s sister, Elizabeth, as well. When the Bingleys and Elizabeth visit, Darcy's peculiar sister Georgiana finds Miss Bennet to be a delightful companion. As Elizabeth helps Darcy to understand and appreciate his sister, he realizes the handsome Miss Bennet is an admirable woman. Caroline Bingley, Catherine de Bourgh and George Wickham plot to achieve their own selfish goals. Even as these threats arise, love whispers to Elizabeth and Darcy to overcome their pride and prejudice.

Peacocks of Pemberley

Mr. Darcy is rich, well-connected and handsome, but he is also exhausted, broken-hearted and afraid. Can Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet find happiness together? Fitzwilliam Darcy's father was an unreliable rake who brought their family much trouble before his death. Darcy's fears are potent, but his resolve to care for his sister and mother is strong. Darcy's Uncle, the Earl of Matlock, has gone into debt and may lose his estate. He plans to force Georgiana Darcy to marry his son to gain access to her dowry, and Lady Catherine may ally with him due to Darcy's reluctance to marry her daughter Anne. Elizabeth finds herself drawn into the struggles with Darcy's relatives and threats to his beloved mother and sister. Darcy is mesmerized by Miss Elizabeth of Longbourn, even as she becomes enamored with his gallant heart. Can love overcome their circumstances?

Darcy in Distress

"Love is in the air for our favorite P&P characters as William Collins proclaims truth and reveals secrets. Mr. Darcy, now happily married to Elizabeth, is honored to be the patron of Mr. William Collins, formerly an idiotic and self-serving flatterer to Darcy's autocratic aunt, now an eccentric genius. Despite such remarkable abilities and far-ranging pursuits, he works to positively affect the lives and loves of those in his orbit."--goodreads.com.

The Enigmatic Mr. Collins

"Mr. Bennet is dying. Can Elizabeth and her sisters find success and love in the midst of upheaval and sorrow? An urgent letter calls Elizabeth and Jane Bennet back to Longbourn from London. Mr. Bennet is dying, though Mrs. Bennet refuses to believe the terrible truth of his imminent demise. The master of Longbourn rests in the knowledge that his talented daughters will sustain the family when he passes. The nearby estate of Netherfield has been leased to a wealthy single man by the name of Mr. Bingley. He finds himself infatuated with the eldest Miss Bennet, but Jane is tired of men admiring only her looks. Mr. Darcy of Pemberley is weary from his burdens as master of Pemberley and guardian to Georgiana. Darcy's attention is drawn to the tantalizing Miss Elizabeth of Longbourn, but his desire wars with his sense of responsibility." --

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