Alix James

Forever was never part of the wager... but neither was losing their hearts. Elizabeth Bennet prides herself on her sharp wit and clever schemes-so when her best friend bets she can make the haughty Mr. Darcy fall in love with her, she accepts the challenge with confidence. After all, what could be more satisfying than breaking the heart of the man who insulted her at the Meryton Assembly? For Fitzwilliam Darcy, social niceties are an obligation he tolerates at best-until his affable friend Bingley drags him into a wager to prove he can be charming without creating romantic entanglements. Darcy's plan is simple: remain polite, keep his distance, and endure the countryside with his dignity intact. But neither of them anticipates the sparks flying between them-or the escalating comedy of errors as they try to outmaneuver each other. With a meddling cast of neighbors, a smarmy cousin, and an unexpected visit from an old rival, Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves in a battle of wits that could end in disaster-or the grandest love story Meryton has ever seen. In a world where everyone's placing bets, the only certainty is that all bets are off.

Bound by loss, trapped in a marriage neither of them wanted. Can they turn heartache into a love worth fighting for? Elizabeth Bennet never intended to marry Fitzwilliam Darcy, but when a tragic misunderstanding casts her into the center of a ruinous scandal, she has no choice but to accept his offer. What begins as a desperate attempt to save her honor quickly turns into a battle of wills between two fiercely independent souls-each guarding their secrets, each bound by duty, and each longing for more than society would ever allow. Beneath Darcy's rigid exterior lies a man tormented by guilt and grief, haunted by his brother's death and the weight of his responsibilities. And while Elizabeth wrestles with her own sorrow and the wounds of a past betrayal, she finds herself drawn to the man she should resent. As danger stirs from the shadows of Harry Darcy's past, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam must confront the lies that bind them and the truth that threatens to tear them apart. Can they set aside their pride and mistrust long enough to fight for the love neither expected-but both need? For readers who crave the intoxicating allure of Regency romance, "The Measure of Honor" offers a captivating blend of emotional suspense, forbidden attraction, and the hope of a happily ever after.

Bound by duty; saved by love. When tragedy leaves Fitzwilliam Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth Bennet sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again? Beneath Darcy's aloof bitterness smoulders a broken, vulnerable man stripped of his mobility and purpose. While Elizabeth grapples with this unexpected fate-a marriage of convenience that is proving to be decidedly inconvenient-they discover that they might just be more alike than they are different. As mutual dependence awakens a deep, trusting affection between two defiant hearts, can their blossoming care withstand not only Darcy's demons, but pressure from a society still expecting them to produce an heir? What fates decree as a marriage of cold duty has the power to transform two contrary souls and lead them to discover the truest liberation-of laughter and joy; partnership and understanding. And above all, the freedom found when true minds and hearts decide to throw off their armour for one another.*The author has provided a list of potential trigger warnings for this content. https: //eagle-creek-press.myshopify.com/pages/trigger-warnings

Previously published as London Holiday by Nicole ClarkstonWhen the truth is harder to believe than disguise. Drugged and betrayed in his own household, Fitzwilliam Darcy makes his escape from a forged compromise that would see him unhappily wed. Dressed as a footman and barely conscious, he is welcomed into one of London's unknown neighbourhoods by a young lady who is running out of time and running for her life. Deciding to hide in plain sight, Miss Elizabeth Bennet dodges the expectation to marry the man of her mother's dreams. When the insolent footman she "found" refuses to leave her side until they can uncover a solution to their respective dilemmas, the two new acquaintances have nowhere to turn but each other. Sensing it unsafe to return to their homes until they find some answers, they treat themselves to a holiday, experiencing the best of what Regency England has to offer. Based on Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, can two hard-headed characters with kind hearts discover the truth behind the disguise? Enjoy the banter, humour, and growing affection as Mr Darcy and Miss Elizabeth have the best day of their lives, and discover that they just might find love and romance while on a London Holiday. This book is appropriate for all ages.

Previously published as The Rogue's Widow by Nicole ClarkstonAn Arrangement She Cannot Refuse. An Attachment He Cannot Deny. Elizabeth Bennet never expected that answering an advertisement for a lady's companion would result in almost immediate marriage and widowhood. Destitute and hopeless after her father's death, she accepts the position as a means to provide a home for her family but is daily baffled by the abrupt ways and inscrutable motives of her employer and benefactor, Mr Darcy. Fitzwilliam Darcy had a simple plan: secure a steady companion for his younger sister Georgiana and a wife for his father's dying ward, to prevent a neighbouring estate from falling into the hands of George Wickham. Elizabeth Bennet is the perfect answer... a little too perfect. As her sweetly impertinent character encourages Georgiana and wins the respect of the village, Darcy's own heart begins to fall for the woman whom honour forbids him even to think of. When a legal challenge brings into question Elizabeth's rights to the estate, Darcy must find a way to mend old family breaches and reveal secrets better forgotten. Will he permit himself to reach for the one who holds his happiness? Or will events conspire to take her forever from his life? The Rogue's Widow is a sweet Regency Pride and Prejudice Variation of approximately 50,000 words.

Previously published as Nefarious by Nicole ClarkstonHe hates everything about her. She despises him even more. So why is his heart so determined to belong to her? Once trapped by marriage to a woman he loathed, Fitzwilliam Darcy is finally free again. Resentful, bewildered, and angry, he is eager to begin his life over-preferably with a woman who is the exact opposite of his first wife. He never imagined a short stay in Hertfordshire would bring him face to face with his worst nightmare; a woman similar in face, form, and name. He certainly never expected her to be so impossible to ignore. Torn between what he believes he wants and what his heart cannot live without, his dignity begins to unravel. Will his desperation to escape his past drive a wedge into his closest friendships and destroy any hope of a future? Will Miss Elizabeth Bennet prove to be as nefarious as his wife? Or, will the last woman in the world be his only chance at happiness?

There is no one to speak up for her... except the last man in the world she would ever marry. Fitzwilliam Darcy is desperate. He has finally fallen for a woman who ignites his desires, but a cruel trick of fate has placed her in a situation beneath his notice. It is costing all his sanity to be so near Elizabeth Bennet when he dares not claim her for his own. After the Netherfield ball, he resolves to put as much distance between himself and her as possible. That very morning, however, Elizabeth's future is jeopardized by her father's untimely accident. With Mr Bennet unconscious and surrounded by concerned neighbors, her cousin Mr Collins presses his suit. Half the neighborhood witnesses his proposal, including the odious Mr Darcy. With everyone expecting her to make a practical choice, Elizabeth's reputation hangs in the balance... until Mr Darcy blurts out the unthinkable. Elizabeth is not the only one displeased by Darcy's impetuous declaration. Before long, a web of gossip and misunderstanding has ensnared not only Elizabeth and Darcy, but everyone connected with them. Will they all fall to ruin? Or will they learn to combat the rumours and dare to find a reckless love together?" Engaging, Heartwarming, and Humorous P&P Variation" - Amazon Review"Witty, entertaining, romantic, funny, whimsical, a wonderful read " - Amazon Review

My family is about to be ruined, and the only person who can help me is a burglar whose kisses make me forget my own name. Elizabeth Bennet My father is a fraud. There, I've confessed it. Jane and I are the only ones who know that he fakes "ancient Greek vases" and sells them to unsuspecting buyers for exorbitant sums to keep our mother in pin money. I don't even have time for flirtations and courtships like other girls because I'm so worried that someday, he'll sell one of his fake artifacts to the wrong person. But I never thought it would go this badly. His latest brilliant scheme is to sell a "rare and valuable" sculpture to someone whose name starts with "Prince," (yes, that Prince ). And that's just the beginning of the trouble. Now, we have a burglar on the loose, a "ladyship" who wants to squeeze into the action, a pompous fool who wants to marry me just to get his hands on my father's collection, and a royal who will not think any of this is funny. It's pretty sad when the most trustworthy person of the whole lot is the burglar. Fitzwilliam Darcy Things I have never done (until this week): 1. Broken into a house. (But I sort of had permission.)2. Split my head open. (Totally not my fault.)3. Pretended to be a burglar. (In my defense, it was to save a lady's reputation.)4. Kissed a stranger. (It didn't affect me at all. Mostly.)5. Paid a king's ransom for a sculpture that may or may not be genuine. (I panicked. See above.)6. Agreed to steal said sculpture to keep my neck out of a noose. (I've got nothing.)7. Kissed a... Perhaps she's not a stranger anymore.