Affections & Wishes: A Short Story Anthology of Pride and Prejudice Variations

Affections & Wishes is a short story Pride and Prejudice anthology which has something for all readers, including regency romances, contemporary romance and fantasy or romantasy.Shades of his Character by Jessie LewisAn enemies-to-lovers romance, in which a begrudging act of collusion in Netherfield’s library awakens Darcy and Elizabeth to their true feelings for each other.All That Glitters by Julie CooperDarcy, believing that Elizabeth is about to marry Mr Collins, must decide what is most important: treasure in the bank, or treasures of the heart.Pink Party Punch by Amy D’OrazioFighting boredom at Jane and Bingley’s baby shower, Darcy bets Elizabeth that he can best her at the baby games for a prize of one date with her. Elizabeth soon realizes it’s a contest she can’t lose—either by winning the game or by winning Darcy’s heart.Her Charms to Recommend Her by Mary SmytheWhen Mr Darcy cannot shake an inexplicable illness, he's forced to seek out the particular, magical talents of Miss Elizabeth Bennet.Orange Roses by Frances ReynoldsDarcy and Bingley re-enter the Bennet sisters' lives in London, shortly after Elizabeth's return from Kent.Darcy & The Blue Devils by Lucy MarinIn Kent, Mr Darcy fights his attraction to Elizabeth Bennet and discovers the connexion between her and the blue devils that plague him.Perfectly Right by Jan AshtonElizabeth's creation of a fake boyfriend to thwart her mother's matchmaking schemes inspires a desperately smitten Darcy to propose his own dating challenge.Actions, Not Words by Barry S RichmanWas it the natural progression of mutual affection, or did others influence events so our dear couple reached their happily ever after? Lady Catherine confronts Fitzwilliam Darcy at Netherfield Park after having castigated Elizabeth Bennet at Longbourn.Symptoms of Peculiar Regard by Elsie FulbrookA fantasy romance where love literally grows, and Jane has a gift which helps her steer Elizabeth and Darcy to their happily ever after.