Handsome Enough

by Jen Geigle Johnson

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Experience the time-honored tale of Pride and Prejudice in a whole new light with this delightful and engaging twist.

Book ONE Of a Series of Jane Austen Variations.

What if Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy found themselves entangled in a flirtation, both seeking a respite from the serious demands of society? This clean and sweet closed-door romance breathes fresh life into a classic story.

Mr. Darcy, bound by a solemn promise to his late mother, faces a weekly reminder from his persistent Aunt about his duty to marry and care for his cousin Anne. Determined to keep his heart untouched and aloof, he enters into a unique friendship—with some benefits—with the spirited Miss Elizabeth. Their connection is undeniable, but can they navigate the intricacies of their situations without succumbing to the inevitable pull of something more?

In a small town where hope for a secure and loving marriage is scarce, Miss Elizabeth yearns for companionship and simple relationships that defy societal expectations. As she and Mr. Darcy embark on a friendship with its own set of rules, the question looms: can they emerge from this unconventional arrangement with their hearts unscathed?

Discover a playful and heartwarming take on a timeless classic, where the boundaries of friendship are tested, and the pursuit of love takes unexpected turns. Will Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth find a way to safeguard their hearts, or will the allure of something deeper prove too irresistible to resist? Join them on a journey that challenges convention and redefines the meaning of love.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Regency (1811–1820)

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

December 22, 2023

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Editorial Reviews

"Fun adaptation of Pride and Prejudice! Enough similarities to make it feel right, with some fun twists!" Jan

"What a perfectly wonderful story! I love this version of a very favorite story!" Kindle Customer

"I throughly enjoyed this adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. I enjoyed Johnson's take on the characters." Ash12399

A delightful variation on this treasures classic.

The characters remain the same but the journey to love and happiness for Elizabeth and Darcy (and Bingley & Jane) takes the reader down after delightful road. I really enjoyed this story.

Anachronistic to say the least

Language and syntax too American. Elizabeth Browning could not have been quoted when Elizabeth meets Darcy as Browning was only born in 1806. I’m all for dramatic licence but this throws the reader right out of the story. Out of character for Lizzie and Darcy in my opinion, and sense of propriety done away with all together. I managed a few pages only so can’t comment on the rest of the story.

Beyond appearances, Love is deep

Since I love Pride and Prejudice, I was suspicious of a book that would feature segments from the original. Yet the focus on Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy pleasantly surprised me. Events from P&P were sprinkled in the plot in a respectful manner. Without the deep development of the variety of characters in the original, references were acceptable. In this story I felt I learned more about the personalities of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam, especially his sister and cousin. This book has a personality focus on the thoughts, conversations, and deep love of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam. For that especially, this is an endearing version of their romance !

A tolerable Pride and Prejudice variation

3.5 stars rounded down to 3.

Historical Romance

Handsome Enough by Jen Geigle Johnson is an entertaining read. Elizabeth and Darcy's story is packed with drama, humor, spice lots of description. I enjoyed reading this book.