Jane Austen Variation: The Quill Collective Anthology Books

Each anthology in "The Quill Collective" series is a stand-alone book. "You must allow me to tell you..." For over two hundred years, Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy has captivated readers' imaginations as the ultimate catch. Rich. Powerful. Noble. Handsome. And yet, as Miss Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is established through Elizabeth Bennet's fine eyes, how are we to know his mind? How does Darcy progress from "She is tolerable: but not handsome enough to tempt me" to "I thought only of you"? In this romance anthology, fifteen Austenesque authors assemble to sketch Darcy's character through a series of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times—from faithful narratives to the fanciful. Herein "The Darcy Monologues," the man himself reveals his intimate thoughts, his passionate dreams, and his journey to love—all told with a previously concealed wit and enduring charm. Stories by: Susan Adriani * Sara Angelini * J. Marie Croft * Karen M Cox * Jan Hahn * Jenetta James * Lory Lilian * KaraLynne Mackrory * Beau North * Ruth Phillips Oakland * Natalie Richards * Sophia Rose * Joana Starnes * Melanie Stanford * Caitlin Williams MATURE CONTENT ratings as per EDITOR 1) Chaste: possible kissing and affection 2) Mild: kissing 3) Moderate: some sexual references but not explicit 4) Mature: Some nudity and some provocative sex. Table of Contents offers Mature Content Rating. Introduction by Christina Boyd, editor REGENCY "Death of a Bachelor" by Caitlin Williams, 3 "From the Ashes" by J. Marie Croft, 1 "If Only a Dream" by Joana Starnes,1 "Clandestiny" by KaraLynne Mackrory, 2 "The Beast of Pemberley" by Melanie Stanford, 1 "A Resentful Man" by Lory Lilian, 2 "In Terms Of Perfect Composure" by Susan Adriani, 1 "Without Affection" by Jan Hahn, 2 OTHER ERAS "Hot for Teacher" by Sara Angelini, 4 "You Don't Know Me" by Beau North, 2 "Reason to Hope" by Jenetta James, 2 "Pemberley by Stage" by Natalie Richards, 2 "Darcy Strikes Out" by Sophia Rose, 2 "The Ride Home" by Ruth Phillips Oakland, 2 "I, Darcy" by Karen M Cox, 1

Each anthology in "The Quill Collective" series is a stand-alone book. "One has all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it." —Jane Austen Jane Austen's masterpieces are littered with unsuitable gentlemen—Willoughby, Wickham, Churchill, Crawford, Tilney, Elliot, et al.—adding color and depth to her plots but often barely sketched. Have you never wondered about the pasts of her rakes, rattles, and gentlemen rogues? Surely, there's more than one side to their stories. In this romance anthology, eleven Austenesque authors expose the histories of Austen's anti-heroes. "Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues" is a titillating collection of Georgian era short stories—a backstory or parallel tale off-stage of canon—whilst remaining steadfast to the characters we recognize in Austen's great works. What say you? Everyone may be attracted to a bad boy...even temporarily...but heaven help us if we marry one. Stories by: Karen M Cox * J. Marie Croft * Amy D'Orazio * Jenetta James * Lona Manning * Christina Morland * Beau North * Katie Oliver * Sophia Rose * Joana Starnes * Brooke West Foreword by: Claudine di Muzio MATURE CONTENT as per EDITOR 1) None: possible kissing and affection 2) Mild: kissing 3) Moderate: some sexual references but not explicit 4) Mature: Some nudity and some provocative sex Table of Contents: Foreword by Claudine diMuzio Willoughby's Crossroads by Joana Starnes (3) A Wicked Game by Katie Oliver (4) Fitzwilliam's Folly by Beau North (2) The Address of a Frenchwoman by Lona Manning (2) Last Letter from Mansfield by Brooke West (4) An Honest Man by Karen M Cox (3) One Fair Claim by Christina Morland (1) The Lost Chapter in the Life Of William Elliot by Jenetta James (3) As Much as He Can by Sophia Rose (1) The Art of Sinking by J. Marie Croft (1) For Mischief's Sake by Amy D'Orazio (1)

Each anthology in “The Quill Collective” series is a stand-alone book. “ ”But I hate to hear you talking so, like a fine gentleman, and as if women were all fine ladies, instead of rational creatures. We none of us expect to be in smooth water all our days.” —PERSUASION Jane Austen: True romantic or rational creature? Her novels transport us back to the Regency, a time when well-mannered gentlemen and finely-bred ladies fell in love as they danced at balls and rode in carriages. Yet her heroines, such as Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliot, and Elinor Dashwood, were no swooning, fainthearted damsels in distress. Austen’s novels have become timeless classics because of their biting wit, honest social commentary, and because she wrote of strong women who were ahead of their day. True to their principles and beliefs, they fought through hypocrisy and broke social boundaries to find their happily-ever-after. In the third romance anthology of The Quill Collective series, sixteen celebrated Austenesque authors write the untold histories of Austen’s brave adventuresses, her shy maidens, her talkative spinsters, and her naughty matrons. Peek around the curtain and discover what made Lady Susan so wicked, Mary Crawford so capricious, and Hettie Bates so in need of Emma Woodhouse’s pity. RATIONAL CREATURES is a collection of humorous, poignant, and engaging love stories set in Georgian England that complement and pay homage to Austen’s great works and great ladies who were, perhaps, the first feminists in an era that was not quite ready for feminism. “Make women rational creatures, and free citizens, and they will become good wives; —that is, if men do not neglect the duties of husbands and fathers.” —Mary Wollstonecraft Stories by: Elizabeth Adams * Nicole Clarkston * Karen M Cox * J. Marie Croft * Amy D’Orazio * Jenetta James * Jessie Lewis * KaraLynne Mackrory * Lona Manning * Christina Morland * Beau North * Sophia Rose * Anngela Schroeder * Joana Starnes * Caitlin Williams * Edited by Christina Boyd * Foreword by Devoney Looser MATURE CONTENT RATING as per EDITORALL STORIES CONTAINED HEREIN HAVE A HEAT INDEX RATING OF 1-3. (1) None: affection and possible kissing (2) Mild: kissing (3) Moderate: some sexual references but not explicit

Each anthology in "The Quill Collective" series is a stand-alone book. "I went up to the Great House between three and four, and dawdled away an hour very comfortably..." -Jane Austen A holiday short story anthology with some favorite Austenesque authors, YULETIDE is inspired by Jane Austen, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and the spirit of the season. Regency and contemporary alike, each romance was dreamt to spark love, humor, and wonder while you dawdle over a hot cup of tea this Christmas. Stories by: Elizabeth Adams * J. Marie Croft * Amy D'Orazio * Lona Manning * Anngela Schroeder * Joana Starnes * Caitlin Williams All KINDLE E-BOOK and PAPERBACK ROYALTIES donated to North American Friends of Chawton House to benefit Chawton Great House in Hampshire, former manor of Jane Austen's brother Edward Austen Knight and now the Centre for the Study of Early Women's Writing, 1600-1830.

Each anthology in the Quill Collective series is a stand-alone book. "Obstinate, headstrong girl!" For over two hundred years, the heroine of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Elizabeth Bennet has enchanted and inspired readers by being that "obstinate, headstrong girl" willing to stand up to the arrogance and snobbery of her so-called betters. Described by Austen as having a "lively, playful disposition," Elizabeth embodies the perfect imperfections of strong-willed women everywhere: she is spirited, witty, clever, and loyal. In this romance anthology, ten Austenesque authors sketch Elizabeth's character through a collection of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times. ELIZABETH: OBSTINATE, HEADSTRONG GIRL bares her most intimate thoughts, all the while offering biting social commentary about life's absurdities. Elizabeth overcomes the obstacles of others' opinions, not to mention her own flaws, to find a love truly worthy of her—her Mr. Darcy—all with humor and her sparkling charm. "I think her as delightful a character as ever appeared in print..." wrote Jane Austen in a letter to her sister Cassandra, January 1813―and we think so too! Foreword by NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Tessa Dare. Stories by: Elizabeth Adams, Christina Boyd, Karen M Cox, J. Marie Croft, Amy D'Orazio, Leigh Dreyer, Jenetta James, Christina Morland, Beau North, and Joana Starnes.