As suggested in the title of Jane Austen's original work, Darcy's greatest failing is pride. His passionate love for Elizabeth only mitigates this character flaw, resulting in the awful proposal at Hunsford. If happenstance forced Darcy to marry Elizabeth before he loved her, or even knew her at all, would he ever be able to get past his pride to recognise his fortune?

What if the Bennets' situation was worse than was generally known? What if to save her family from a life in the poor house, Elizabeth decided she had no other option but to marry Mr Collins. How would Darcy react when he discovers that the woman he is in love with is engaged to another man? And more importantly what will he do about it?

What if Darcy stole a kiss when he deposited the letter that morning? Mr. Collins discovers them. Elizabeth has not yet read the letter. How will she react? Will he walk away, like she expects him to? This is only a PREVIEW OF THE BOOK. It has been removed for publication (but kept here as proof of copyright). All rights reserved.

Colonel Fitzwilliam shares a story about Darcy's past with Elizabeth, just hours before his cousin proposes. This single breach in confidence changes the futures for all three involved. It's a story about falling in love, falling out of love, and sometimes just falling. Sample.

Elizabeth is knocked unconscious during her walk with the Colonel at Rosings. This "what if" starts before Darcy has the chance to propose. This story is about the ensuing journey the characters have to go through to fall in love. Incomplete, as yet.

When Miss Lydia Bennet is attacked on the road to Meryton on the morning after the Netherfield Ball, suspicions arise on all fronts. Was it a local tradesman's son? Highwaymen? Are the militia men responsible, or will they be the ones to apprehend the murderer? And why has the Netherfield party run off to London the morning after their ball? Truly, a most untoward circumstance...

Dr. Bennet, Lady Catherine's personal physician, has brought his family to live in the shadow of Rosings park to benefit from the attentions of his patroness. Headstrong Elizabeth seems to thwart the great lady at every turn, but for the sake of Anne, Elizabeth is forgiven–until she refuses to turn her back on Mr. Darcy.