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Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love Kindle Edition

by Brenda J. Webb (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love is a Pride and Prejudice variation. Not a simple retelling, it is an intriguing new story that does not follow canon. It is rated for mature audiences

When Fitzwilliam Darcy meets Elizabeth Bennet for the first time, he is already married to another woman. Forced into a loveless marriage, in name only, to the widowed Lady Gisela Grantham because of his father’s sins, Darcy is obliged by honour to remain in the marriage to hide a dark secret.

That unhappy part of his life, however, is quickly coming to an end as he meets the love of his life in a little-known village in Hertfordshire. Mr. Darcy’s Forbidden Love is a Pride and Prejudice variation, not a simple retelling. It is the story of a love that was meant to be—a passion too strong to be denied.

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"I am SO hooked. Okay...you made me fall in love with William during the first chapter, and my heart just breaks for him. Elizabeth is charming and intelligent. Their first scene together really did read like Love at First Sight."

"Thank you for sharing this wonderful and beautiful D&E story. This story is the epitome of love, and faith and goodness does conquer all."

"You write really sweet and beautiful stories. It's always a pleasure to see you have a new one."

"I have loved this story so much. It has everything a good piece of fiction needs: a pair of (almost) star-crossed lovers, a terrible villainess (or two), suspense, and a very happy ending. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

"Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious. Me. this is fantastic! I am loving every word! Poor Mr. Darcy, and poor Lizzy! You have created the most delightfully awful situation for them!"

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Before you buy the book, you need to know this. My books contain scenes of a mature nature between a happily married couple, though I would classify this story as suitable for most audiences. I use British spelling so some words may be spelled differently than what you are accustomed to seeing. This book has 496 pages so if you like a quick read this is definitely not it. My main characters believe in God and prayer. I enjoy writing "what if" books about Pride and Prejudice. That means that all of my stories are NOT canon and will include a good many main characters that you have never heard of before, as well as entirely different behavior from characters that you know well. A Jane Austen purist will not enjoy them.

For instance, in this book William has been trapped into a marriage "in name only" to a widow whom he loathes. Mrs. Bennet and Aunt Gardiner are not very nice and William has an aunt who is his mother's youngest sister, Audrey. If this type of variation is not what you enjoy reading, I would advise you not to buy it. For those undecided who have a kindle, download the sample. If the first five chapters don't convince you to buy the book, you have lost nothing. For those who do not have a kindle, go to "look inside" and read some of it before you purchase.

My readers, those who follow me on my forum, DarcyandLizzy.com, like to read "outside the box" stories of Darcy and Elizabeth and I have published it at their request. After all, not everyone likes every type of story, but everyone is entitled to have the books they like available to them.

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Suddenly, the first set was over, and as Wilkens led Elizabeth from the floor, Lord Holmes moved forward to claim his set. Ever mindful of the direction of William's gaze, Richard knew the exact moment his cousin's eyes found the woman he loved. Had he not known what was transpiring, he would have thought that William had slipped into a trance--his body went so rigid that he could have been taken for one of the statues in his own gardens. At length Richard felt compelled to ask, "Darcy? Are you well?"

Only a tightening of the muscles in his jaw belied William's awareness of the question, and when he fixed his gaze on Richard, emotions flashed in his eyes in rapid succession--not the least of which was misery. Without bothering to give an answer, he stalked towards the open French doors that led onto the terrace. Meaning to take to the gardens, his vaulted control collapsed once he was outside, and he halted where the steps began, holding on to a column for support.

Catching up, Richard clasped his shoulder. "Forgive me, Darcy. Evidently I was wrong."

William seemed to struggle to understand his meaning. "Wrong?"

"I met Elizabeth Bennet in this very house when I called on Walter the other day. She was a guest."

"And you recognised her?"

"How could I forget that name? She seemed to signify so much to you. So, I questioned her. Learning that she was from Meryton, I asked if she had met Bingley, and when she said she had, I was certain it was she--the woman you had come to love."

"You knew all along, yet you did not tell me."

"I was trying to save you."

William answered with no little sarcasm. "Save me? From what were you trying to save me?"

"From yourself! If anything, you are too good, too decent. I have only to mention your marriage to Gisela as my case in point!"

William's irritation waned as Richard continued. "You analyse everything and put everyone's welfare above your own. You love her! Of that I am sure, and I am just as certain that you would not have come tonight had you known she would be here. All in the name of what is best for Miss Bennet . . . what is best for everyone. I think you feel she would be better off forgetting you. Am I right?"

William did not answer. Instead he looked up into the velvety star-filled expanse, wondering how the same stars he studied from his balcony every night, could appear so much more beautiful now that she was in London. He took a deep breath of the cool night air. Even the air tasted sweeter! Did he dare consider what he desired now that she was close enough to touch?

Richard persisted, interrupting his thoughts. "You deserve her, Darcy! You truly do! And she deserves someone like you, not that pompous arse Wilkens."

"Wilkens? Earl of Hampton?"

"The very one! Mark my words; he has set his cap for your Miss Bennet. He showed his jealousy the evening I met her, practically daring me to ask her for a set."

"But, he is well known for his temper! Most of White's shun him when it comes to games of chance because he is such a poor loser, and there is talk that he cannot keep servants because of his rages."

"I am not privy to all the rumours at White's, but what I do know is that he is an arrogant fool and not someone the fair Miss Bennet should marry."

"Surely, you jest! Eliz--Miss Bennet could never esteem such a man!"

"Come down from your ivory tower, Cousin. Miss Bennet lives in another sphere, and what she desires will matter not a whit! In her world, a lowly squire's daughter with nothing to recommend her but beauty and intelligence is left to the mercy of whoever deigns to offer for her."

At William's glare, Richard held up both hands. "I am only repeating what you related to me--she has little dowry and no connections." As William acknowledged those facts with a nod, Richard pressed his point. "And to her family, John Wilkens would appear an excellent match. I imagine that Wilkens thinks he will incur none of the problems he did in the pursuit of more socially appropriate candidates. I heard Alicia tell Mother that Miss Christensen, Miss Hartwell and Miss Norwood--all the daughters of earls--rejected his request for a courtship. And you are well aware that my sister is never wrong when it comes to tittle-tattle."

William bristled. "Elizabeth was not meant for such a man as that!"

"She was meant for you! And if you cannot see it, I can! Divorce that wench you are shackled to, and marry the woman you want! Marry Miss Bennet!"

William took a deep breath and slowly let it out. "Do you not think that is what I want? That I do not think of it every waking hour? It is very difficult to divorce, as you are well aware, but I believe I have sufficient proof to win a civil trial, and your father's cousin, the Bishop of London, would agree to preside over the ecclesiastical court or appoint someone favourable to me. Of that I am certain. But the worst of it would be getting Parliament to pass the bill allowing me to marry again. It could be a long, drawn-out battle, and if your father opposes me--"

Richard interjected, "I believe, if it comes to that, Father would support you. But if not, you can do this without him! You have Landingham's support and soon Holmes will be in the House of Lords, and there is Lord Houghton, Lord Pearson, Lord Dearing, Greenlow's uncle, Powell's father. Deuce, half your classmates from Cambridge have fathers in the House of Lords. I could name two dozen of my fellow officers that have family members in their ranks. Besides, it will not be the first time you have faced a battle. Is she not worth the fight?"

"She would be worth any trial! But you forget what I am pitted against."

"Pray enlighten me."

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ANZ80XQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Darcy And Lizzy Publications (December 26, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3162 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 486 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1468137913

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Welcome to my author page; let me tell you a little about myself. First, my books are AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the making of this book.
Before my obsession with all things Jane Austen, I worked as an administrative assistant to the president of a CPA firm. No longer working, I enjoy spending time with my family and indulging my love of storytelling.
Born on a farm in Cullman, Alabama, I proudly admit to being a country girl, and after years of living in the city, I finally achieved my dream of moving back to the country. My husband and I now reside on a three acre mini-farm, sporting chickens and numerous rescued dogs and cats.
Always a voracious reader, I rediscovered Jane Austen books after watching the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie. Searching for everything relating to Miss Austen, I eventually stumbled into the world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction. After reading many of other people’s stories, I decided to try my hand at writing a tale that kept coming to mind and began posting that story on online in 2009.
By November of 2010, I started my own forum, DarcyandLizzy.com, and many readers followed me to this site. Several of my friends insisted that I publish, and in April 2011, Fitzwilliam Darcy an Honourable Man became available.
I have since published the following novels: Mr. Darcy’s Forbidden Love, Darcy and Elizabeth, A Most Unlikely Couple, Darcy and Elizabeth - A Promise Kept, Passages - A Pemberley Tale, Proof Of Love - A Pemberley Tale, Taking Another Chance. I also published two novellas - A Twist of Fate and An Angel In Her Pocket.
I post all my stories on the forum before I publish them and, just to set the record straight, any similarity between the names in my books and those of television or movie characters is purely coincidental. I have never watched soap operas and I watch little TV/movies other than BBC productions and those relating to the 1800s. In addition to the characters that belong to Jane Austen, my character's names come entirely from my imagination.
Anyone is welcome to join the forum and read my stories and an array of stories by a number of talented JAFF writers. Just register at www.darcyandlizzy.com/forum.
Books by Brenda Webb:
Fitzwilliam Darcy An Honourable Man
Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love
Darcy and Elizabeth, A Most Unlikely Couple
Darcy and Elizabeth, A Promise Kept
Passages - A Pemberley Tale
Proof of Love - A Pemberley Tale
A Twist of Fate (Novella)
Taking Another Chance
An Angel In Her Pocket
The Appearance of Goodness
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S. L. Majczan

THRILLER! Oh, and some romance, too.

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014

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In this story we read that Darcy is married, due to the manipulations of a rejected woman, who 1.) When Darcy would not succumb to her charms, 2.) Then seduced his father, George Darcy, 3.) Claimed to be pregnant by him and 4.) Furthermore, found letters written by Darcy's mother, Anne Darcy, which revealed that Georgina is not George's child. So 5.) Gisela blackmailed Darcy into marrying her to keep those two family secrets hidden...and then after the wedding 6.) He dumps her at her townhouse and refuses to have anything to do with her.

Later, when traveling to Meryton to visit his friend's, Bingley's, new estate, Netherfield) Darcy stops in a bookstore, as he knows Bingley will not have any books in his new library, meets, and is instantly smitten by, Elizabeth Bennet. Later while he is inspecting the property for Bingley and she is rescuing her goat, they are caught in a rain storm and spend the night sheltered together out of necessity. She is in love; he realizes he can't allow her to develop any deeper feelings due to his married state so he runs back to London. She is hurt and pretends not to care.

Meanwhile, we have our scheming Mrs. Bennet who, when Bingley leaves Netherfield to return to London in order to look into TWO lost merchant ships without telling Jane where and why he is gone, decides to send the 2 oldest daughters to London to throw them into the paths of other rich men. (In this story we also have a similarly scheming Aunt Gardiner in London - not our lovable JA character.) Jane refuses to go as she is nursing a broken heart. While in London Elizabeth is introduced to a Lady Alfreda Wilkens, with whom she becomes friends, and Alfreda's brother, Lord John Wilkens, who decides that, since he was rejected by 3 women of the ton whom he courted, Elizabeth, with her low connections cannot possibly do the same and thus she is to be HIS. And to cap off the suspense she now runs into Darcy at a ball. BUT WAIT - the story has just begun!

I read both of Brenda Webb's books within a 5 day period. I found this second book very romantic, a real page turner, great development with characters and with plot, very different take from so many other JAFF stories. Most don't have Darcy married. Others don't have kidnapping, and a completely evil Aunt C. There are some similarities to our original P&P, i.e., the incident at Ramsgate and some but not all of our original characters. But some actors play a very minor role, i.e., Charlotte Lucas, the 3 younger sisters, and some are not in this story, i.e., Mr. Collins.

Things I noticed: Brenda begins both her books with Elizabeth and Darcy falling in love. All the action takes place after that. And in both of her books she has Lizzy being pursued by or "married" to an obsessive, controlling abuser. One love scene seems to be copied word-for-word from the first book into the second (Hard to check when both books are on kindle). And Brenda likes to go on-and-on after the marriage with various other sub-plots and then a long epilogue. I have mixed feelings about the latter two. On one hand it seems to drag but, on the other hand, we have no loose ends. However, the stories could have ended with the wedding and a short epilogue and still have been very satisfactory.

There are no intense bedroom sex scenes in this story, in case you hate those. There is some foreplay but they do get married before getting to the sex.

Are the characters true to the canon? No. But with variations we readers know to expect such. Brenda wrote a story that could have had other names for her main characters and had her story stand on its own merits, but we needed the connection with P&P, knowing the canon, to give us background and understanding of how the author changed the events and the characters. It simply made for a richer understanding of on what this tale was based. *SPOILER*: Some of us love that Wickham was killed off in this story. Lady C. has always seemed pretty much off the deep end for me. (How many of us want to strangle her in the original P&P?) So her fate can be delicious for some of us. And Darcy's parents and other extended family members (especially Darcy's kind and supportive aunt, Lady Audrey Ashcroft, and his godfather, Lord Landingham) are introduced and/or explored more in depth. Aunt Gardiner is not to my liking here but her character change was necessary for this story.

I recommend this story as a wonderful variation on Pride and Prejudice. Or simply as an excellent historical romance.

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Uwamahoro

Surprisingly enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020

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When I read the sample, I hesitated to buy the book because from the start it's clear that Darcy is married to a woman he doesn't love. I assummed the development was predictable.
I'm happy I bought the book though, as it's spellbinding with enough twits and angsts to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The minimal typos and grammatical errors don't create any confusion or reduce the enjoyment of the book, though of course it would be better to clear them.
I would have liked to know what happened to Lady Violet and Lady Alfreda. Did they remain friends with Elizabeth and her relations or did they sever their connection due to their tenuous connection to the Gardiners?
Sadly the story loses its appeal after ODC marriage. Too many chapters are lost to something that would have been part of the epilogue.
I heartily recommend the book nevertheless.

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BooksHugBack

Almost as good as FD an Honorable Man...

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013

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First off Brenda Webb's Fitzwilliam Darcy an Honorable Man is one of my all-time favorites! I have read it many times and was so excited when I saw another of her novels was being released! She really changes the story and creates a whole new plot and atmosphere with the characters. They are romantic, fun and enjoyable, and served up with enough angst even for me. :)

Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love is P&P variation where Darcy is already married. In order to hide a family secret, he was forced into marriage to a real witch of a lady, Gisela Gratham. Resigned to his fate he never sees what's coming when he meets Elizabeth Darcy in Hertfordshire. Feelings of love that he never thought possible begin in his heart, and soon he will move heaven and earth to be with Elizabeth. In the meantime, although Elizabeth is attracted to Mr. Darcy she must move on with her life and find a wealthy match in order to protect her family and her sisters. Thrown into the path of rich men, Elizabeth is in danger of being married off to a gruesome man. Darcy must act fast if he plans to escape his own fate, and save Elizabeth from hers.

This was a great story, where the characters are put in an almost insurmountable obstacle tearing them apart. I love the amount of heartache and angst that her stories create and I want so much for it to be resolved I am just unable to put the books down. She really changes up the story completely and even some characters personalities are different, so you have to want a different retelling to enjoy it. In my mind the author had a lot to live up to with the first and this one did very well. Compared to her first, which is one at the top of my list, I still liked that one better... but this still receives high praise.

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Amy Leigh Bond

A Story of Abiding Love

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023

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I loved the dialog in this book. That told the story and drew me in! The author did a beautiful job using dialog to explain emotions, antics between the cousins and personalities came alive. Ms. Webb is a talented author I look forward to reading more of her books. This is one of my favorites!!
If your a fan of Jane Austen you will be captivated by this beautiful story of love, jealousy and greed. Twists and turns never a boring moment!

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Marie

Oh Aunt Gardiner!

Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2019

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It always hurts my heart a little when a character who I consider beloved is turned into a miscreant. Aunt Gardiner was quite selfish in this tale, and if it was to be so, I would have at least enjoyed having seen her given a set down at least. There were a lot of bits to this story with some new family characters, all of whom I enjoyed. Also some new villains, who were well written into the story. Good dialogue throughout. Good footnotes with a format that provides easy links right back to the story. Nice touch. Some mild angst, but nothing this angst-averse reader couldn’t handle.

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Best JAFF I've ever read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020

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Honestly one of the best JAFF I've ever read, and surprisingly uplifting and not angsty given the plot. I love the unusual take with Aunt Gardiner and giving Darcy the extended family he needs! Most of all though I'm grateful for the footnotes, I am sure many are familiar with some of the things she notes but it shows the research that she put in and her knowledge of the time and place. Despite having a love for romance fiction I rarely get emotional reading them and by the end I was crying happy tears, and feeling all warm and fuzzy.

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Noemi2501

Good reading

Reviewed in Spain on February 28, 2016

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I began to read and I couldn't stop. I highly recommend it. It's the second book I have bought from this author and it is worthy of my time and money.

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grotesque et ennuyeux

Reviewed in France on September 24, 2014

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Jane Austen, trahie à tous les coins de page, doit se retourner dans sa tombe! Des péripéties invraisemblables, genre cape et épée alors qu'il ne se passe - apparemment - que peu de choses dans ses romans tout en finesse; des personnages qui sont le contraire de ce qui les caractérise chez Austen, les Gardiner par exemple; le tout enveloppé dans des bondieuseries exaspérantes même pour des croyants; et si seulement cela n'était pas tellement ennuyeux qu'on saute autant de pages, sinon plus, qu'on en lit...

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Beate Dobbratz

Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love

Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2013

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I do love P&P very much and I also like many of the different derivates - what-ifs, sequels. This one could be one of the better, if the author would not make blatant mistakes in forms and adress of the peerage. Once and for all: the Darcys and the De Bourghs are non-titeled. There was no "Lord" de Bourgh. Lady Catherine obtained her title through her father an Earl. quote: Younger sons of dukes and marquesses prefix Lord to their first names as courtesy titles while daughters of dukes, marquesses and earls use Lady. Younger sons of earls and children of viscounts, barons and lords of Parliament use The Honourable. unquote.
The same with Lady Audrey, married Mrs. Ashcroft. Lady Alfreda will never be Lady Wilkens but always Lady Alfreda. Lady Wilkens would be her mother. The same with the girl, Georgiana gets drawing lessons. She might be Lady (first name) but ist looks more like Miss (Surname). None of the Ladies would be called Madam from anyone of their staff. They will call her Mylady.
In a nice gothic novel these mistakes make one cringe on nearly every site.
If only all the authors of JA-sequels, what-ifs, etc would take the trouble of looking maybe at wikipedia, it would be still more fun to read these books.
And with "Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love" it's the same. There are so lovely characters, a nice not always foreseeable story. I liked it except... see above.

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