First Lizzy had learned of Mr. Darcy's hand in breaking Jane's heart, and then he had offered the most insulting marriage proposal in history. Could a day get worse? Only if she were to be threatened at sword-point, tied up, and whisked away by a rogue, with only the world's most arrogant man to watch over her. Luckily, that wasn't very likely to happen...

Margaret Hale and John Thornton find their "relationship" the talk of Milton and have no choice but to marry.

What would change if Margaret had come into John's factory already horrified at how fast a cotton mill could go up in flames, and had seen Stephens before John did? Crossposted on Ao3

New to Milton, Mr Hale encourages his daughter Margaret to develop a friendship with Fanny Thornton, his student's sister. He believes that the acquaintance will be beneficial to both ladies. John Thornton, the handsome Master of Marlborough Mills, also has high hopes for the relationship. But for reasons of his own...

THIS FANFIC IS OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED AND NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! MORE DRAMA, MORE INTIMACY, MORE REVELATIONS! This is a continuation of John Thornton and Margaret Hale's story right after the credits stop rolling. Their romance and struggles continues.

Margaret begins her new life in Milton and explores her new relationship with, and feelings for, John. Inspired by BBC adaptation. Rated M just to be sure - much longing and wanting to come! NEW CHAPTER ADDED 07/10/10

From 'North and South'. Rioters have stormed the gates of Marlborough Mills, but strangely, they seem to have no interest in the Irish hands - rather, they seem to be after a certain Northern mill-owner...

Wie wird es Margaret Hale und John Thornton nach ihrer Rückkehr nach Milton ergehen? Wird sich Marlborough Mills erholen? Inhalt im 2. und 3. Kapitel enthält deutliche erotische Formulierungen, bitte zu beachten!