The Unromantic Mr. Darcy
(2024)(A book in the Wit and Whimsy Pride and Prejudice Variations series)
A novel by Rachelle Ayala
💘 A Valentine’s Day Pride and Prejudice Variation: Who knew the master of Pemberley could be so adorably awful at romance? 💘
When Elizabeth Bennet catches Mr. Darcy criticizing her romantic book choices at the Meryton bookshop, she dismisses him as hopelessly unromantic. But after a toy arrow knocks him into her arms at a Valentine’s Day ball, something shifts. Now, the master of Pemberley is determined to prove he can be romantic—even if he hasn’t the faintest idea how.
What follows is a comedy of errors as the logical Mr. Darcy attempts increasingly dramatic gestures to prove his love for Elizabeth: midnight serenades in the rain, elaborate treasure hunts at Pemberley, and poetry that would make Shakespeare cringe.
When Elizabeth’s father shatters what he believes is a farce, Darcy is forced to confront his deepest fears while Elizabeth must face a startling truth: the most unromantic man in England might just have written himself into her heart. But with their pride in pieces and a mysterious book of love poems holding secrets in Pemberley’s library, can these two stubborn souls find their way back to each other?
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This enchanting Pride and Prejudice variation proves that true romance isn’t found in practice or pretense—it’s found in a heart brave enough to risk everything for love. With Jane Austen’s signature wit and an extra helping of yearning, this love story might well tempt Lady Catherine to reenter the marriage mart herself.
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Historical liberties concerning Valentine’s traditions were taken. The time period is somewhere in the generic past, although not strictly Regency England.
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Timeless, beloved characters find themselves entangled in charming tales with delightful twists. Expect witty banter, unexpected romance, and a touch of the extraordinary. These Pride and Prejudice variations are imaginative and standalone. They can be read in any order.
A Gift Intended: Christmas - Elizabeth and Darcy’s Yuletide gift hunt sparks misunderstandings as they pretend to shop for their ‘intended.’ Will pride keep them apart, or will holiday magic reveal true intentions?
Bewitched by Pemberley - Halloween at Pemberley: a perfect setting for romance, right? Not when there’s a centuries-old curse threatening to doom any woman who dares love a Darcy.
A Ghostly Match - At Netherfield’s Halloween ball, Jane vanishes. Elizabeth must team up with the infuriating Mr. Darcy to solve the mystery. Will suspicion give way to attraction as they uncover secrets and confront a wily adversary?
Between Frost and Friendship - Three gentlemen vie for Elizabeth's heart over Christmas, but only Darcy's hidden depths capture her soul. Too bad he's promised to another.
The Unromantic Mr. Darcy - When Elizabeth dismisses Mr. Darcy as hopelessly unromantic, he sets out to prove her wrong—though his awkward attempts at courtship might just make her fall in love anyway.
Genre: Historical Romance
When Elizabeth Bennet catches Mr. Darcy criticizing her romantic book choices at the Meryton bookshop, she dismisses him as hopelessly unromantic. But after a toy arrow knocks him into her arms at a Valentine’s Day ball, something shifts. Now, the master of Pemberley is determined to prove he can be romantic—even if he hasn’t the faintest idea how.
What follows is a comedy of errors as the logical Mr. Darcy attempts increasingly dramatic gestures to prove his love for Elizabeth: midnight serenades in the rain, elaborate treasure hunts at Pemberley, and poetry that would make Shakespeare cringe.
When Elizabeth’s father shatters what he believes is a farce, Darcy is forced to confront his deepest fears while Elizabeth must face a startling truth: the most unromantic man in England might just have written himself into her heart. But with their pride in pieces and a mysterious book of love poems holding secrets in Pemberley’s library, can these two stubborn souls find their way back to each other?
* * *
This enchanting Pride and Prejudice variation proves that true romance isn’t found in practice or pretense—it’s found in a heart brave enough to risk everything for love. With Jane Austen’s signature wit and an extra helping of yearning, this love story might well tempt Lady Catherine to reenter the marriage mart herself.
* * *
Historical liberties concerning Valentine’s traditions were taken. The time period is somewhere in the generic past, although not strictly Regency England.
~~~
Timeless, beloved characters find themselves entangled in charming tales with delightful twists. Expect witty banter, unexpected romance, and a touch of the extraordinary. These Pride and Prejudice variations are imaginative and standalone. They can be read in any order.
A Gift Intended: Christmas - Elizabeth and Darcy’s Yuletide gift hunt sparks misunderstandings as they pretend to shop for their ‘intended.’ Will pride keep them apart, or will holiday magic reveal true intentions?
Bewitched by Pemberley - Halloween at Pemberley: a perfect setting for romance, right? Not when there’s a centuries-old curse threatening to doom any woman who dares love a Darcy.
A Ghostly Match - At Netherfield’s Halloween ball, Jane vanishes. Elizabeth must team up with the infuriating Mr. Darcy to solve the mystery. Will suspicion give way to attraction as they uncover secrets and confront a wily adversary?
Between Frost and Friendship - Three gentlemen vie for Elizabeth's heart over Christmas, but only Darcy's hidden depths capture her soul. Too bad he's promised to another.
The Unromantic Mr. Darcy - When Elizabeth dismisses Mr. Darcy as hopelessly unromantic, he sets out to prove her wrong—though his awkward attempts at courtship might just make her fall in love anyway.
Genre: Historical Romance
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