The Darcy Monologues

Description

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