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Also by Abigail Reynolds:

What Would Mr. Darcy Do?, April 2011
Hardcover
Mr. Darcy's Obsession, October 2010
Paperback
To Conquer Mr. Darcy, August 2010
Mass Market Paperback (reprint)
The Man Who Loved Pride And Prejudice, May 2010
Paperback
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, January 2010
Paperback
Pemberley by the Sea, October 2008
Trade Size
Impulse & Initiative, September 2008
Trade Size

Mr. Darcy's Obsession
Abigail Reynolds

Sourcebooks
October 2010
On Sale: October 1, 2010
368 pages
ISBN: 1402240929
EAN: 9781402240928
Paperback
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Romance

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth is called away before Darcy proposes for the first time and Darcy decides to find a more suitable wife. But when Darcy encounters Elizabeth living in London after the death of her father, he can't fight his desire to see and speak with her again...and again and again. But now that her circumstances have made her even more unsuitable, will Darcy be able to let go of all his long held pride to marry a woman who, though she is beneath his station, is the only woman capable of winning his heart?

Comments

36 comments posted.

Re: Mr. Darcy's Obsession

I think that a familiarity with characters who are facing different obstacles and circumstances is always a comfort. You know them so well, just learning how they will overcome things that have been turned on them.
(Joanne Reynolds 6:28am October 27, 2010)

Familiarity is always a plus, but I think a big key now is "And for all my books, I can guarantee that happy ending will come to pass, no matter how unlikely it may seem." People are seeking comfort...the familiar coupled with a happy ending is a huge draw in today's climate.
(Jl Welling 8:22am October 27, 2010)

Love the picture of you and your cat.
Blessings from another cat lover,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 10:26am October 27, 2010)

I think getting to know the characters as the book progresses and as thay grow we become involved in their lives and obstacles and circumstances thay work through makes us feel as if we know them and enjoy it even more when the happy ending comes.
(Vickie Hightower 11:22am October 27, 2010)

I think in the world of today with more computer contact and less person to person contact that the familiarity of characters in a good book is replacing some of our human contact of the past.
(Sue Farrell 11:32am October 27, 2010)

It's the characters, the writing itself...the wit and charm. Words were/are treasures and they just used them better, imo.
(Ivy Truitt 1:30pm October 27, 2010)

I think stories that give us another look into beloved characters wonderful. I love to curl up in my bed at night and spend some time with wonderful characters.

Valerie
in Germany
(Valerie Bongards 2:03pm October 27, 2010)

I love historial romances.. This sounds like my cup of tea. Thanks for the chance
(Danielle Pontow 2:46pm October 27, 2010)

I like to be familiar with the
characters and look forward to
the continue story, its a mini
soap. smile!
(Cynthia Plaza-Harney 4:02pm October 27, 2010)

Sounds like my type of read, historial romance and familier charaters.
(Sheila True 5:14pm October 27, 2010)

I love Jane Austin books.I love reading historical romances that have a happy ending.
(Cheryl Lynne 5:45pm October 27, 2010)

I just finished reading a book where the main characters were from completely different circumstances and finding out how they finally overcame all of the obstacles was not only entertaining, but also encouraging. Your book sounds intriguing.
(Gladys Paradowski 5:51pm October 27, 2010)

I have read P&P, along with most of her other books, and I'm still not sure if I liked them. Even though I love reading books set in the Regency era-area, say 1780 - 1830, I found hers very difficult to get into.

But I'm just glad to know that someone from my hometown (and current town) is making it big!! Go Badgers!

Later,

Lynn
(Lynn Rettig 5:58pm October 27, 2010)

There can never be too much Austen. Love it myself.
(Mary Preston 6:11pm October 27, 2010)

Jane Austen is the quintissential romance writer - imagine if she wrote as many books as some of todays authors!
(Diane Sallans 8:48pm October 27, 2010)

Love Jane Austen and REALLY enjoy a modern twist on the stories :)
(Darci Paice 8:51pm October 27, 2010)

Pride and Prejudice with a twist. But I love Mr Bennett. He was Elizabeth's confidental when she is trouble. It's the perfect father and daughter.
(Kai Wong 9:32pm October 27, 2010)

Would love to read this. Haven't read it yet. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win it. I hope I do!
(Barbara Shelton 9:38pm October 27, 2010)

thta sound like a great book and wish to get it
(Desiree Reilly 11:02pm October 27, 2010)

Jane Austen has big shoes to fill.
(Catherine Myers 11:05pm October 27, 2010)

Wow! What a great inspiration for a book!
(Pamela Stewart 11:46pm October 27, 2010)

Looks like a great read. P.S. love the kitty in your picture...
(Susan Chase 11:52pm October 27, 2010)

I feel that Jane Austen is like putting on your favorite robe and slippers -- it's a comfort to read, it's familiar territory, and you feel better afterwards. It gives you a comraderie with your girlfriends as well, so I suppose it could be the "sports" type reading for women. We love to feel comfort at times, and that's when we turn to Jane Austen, or that genre of book. The other times I suppose we reach for a mystery or medical suspense. I personally like the comraderie books, such as the knitting groups or sewing and quilting bees, but my tastes vary depending on my mood.
(Peggy Roberson 12:02pm October 28, 2010)

I enjoy coming back to characters that I'm already familiar with. It's like visiting with a long lost friend & finding out how much their life has changed since you last spoke to them. It's really like coming home again & that is always welcome & comforting.

Ciao For Now,
~¿~ Quetzi P. Fernald
(Quetzi Fernald 2:28am October 28, 2010)

Sounds like a good read. Thanks for giving me a chance to win it.
(Linda Hall 3:37am October 28, 2010)

I agree with the statement that classics are like old friends you get to revisit. That is what makes certain books call to me.
(Pam Howell 8:18am October 28, 2010)

When reading Austen in high
school, I never enjoyed the
books. I think it time now to
revisit them.
(Jessie OLeary 8:26am October 28, 2010)

Because your there in another time and place. You lose time and presence in the pages.
(Mamie Bolton 9:40am October 28, 2010)

I believe we all recognized our flaws that make us who we are, yet each of us longs for the "perfect" love!
(Elaine Loesch 11:09am October 28, 2010)

Darcy, Darcy, Darcy!!!! There is never too much Darcy and Elizabeth!! My favorite characters and love story of all time, can't wait to read your book!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Sheila Schwartz 11:50am October 28, 2010)

This looks like something along the lines my daughter, Abigail come up as a huge Pride & Prejudice fan.. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
(Lori Howe 3:22pm October 28, 2010)

I have enjoyed reading historial romances since my youth and I'm sure I would like this one
(Joyce Bruner 4:23pm October 28, 2010)

Love to read romance books from another era, thanks for the chance to win.
(Colleen Jensen 6:36pm October 28, 2010)

As you said, a common point of interest in a book will unite any two strangers. it is an easy jump off point for conversation.
Thanks for an interesting post.
(Patricia Barraclough 9:08pm October 28, 2010)

I enjoy reading about Jane Austen, her life and times. Also my daughter, when in HS had to write a story from the point of view of one of her characters and that showcased the customs and morals of the day and how rigid they were.
(Alyson Widen 5:17pm October 29, 2010)

This is a wonderful book that is full of entertaining characters and surprises that will keep you reading until the end.
(Chelsea Knestrick 5:36pm January 6, 2013)