A begrudging act of collusion in Netherfield’s library awakens Darcy and Elizabeth to feelings neither is quite ready to acknowledge.
Tropes: short story • enemies to lovers • forced proximity • illness/injury • happily ever after
What readers are saying
What a gorgeous little story. Absolutely loved it. Jessie Lewis can always be relied upon to pen a lovely little tale and this is no different.
Amazon review, 5 stars
The perfect short love story to read when one doesn’t have the luxury of a long novel. And well written too.
Goodreads review, 5 stars
This sweet quick read focused on moments of mutual realization between Darcy and Elizabeth. Hearing more of their thoughtful conversations was a pleasure.
Amazon review, 5 stars
Read an excerpt
“Do you not feel a great inclination, Miss Bennet, to seize such an opportunity of dancing a reel?” he enquired.
She placed the book down and pressed her palms flat atop it, giving the distinct impression that she was propping herself up. When she tilted her chin to meet his face, the candlelight revealed a glassy quality to her eyes and the faintest sheen of perspiration on her top lip.
The realisation that she was unwell ought not to have unsettled Darcy as much as it did. It was no great surprise, given the amount of time she had spent nursing her sister. Nevertheless, he felt uncommonly troubled by it.