Mr Darcy’s Lakeside Courtship

Lady Catherine delivers his second chance to his doorstep. Then insists on telling him what to do with it.

Miss Elizabeth Bennet is staying at the Black Swan in Lambton with her aunt and uncle when Lady Catherine de Bourgh discovers them. A gentlewoman of her acquaintance residing in such a hovel? It cannot be tolerated! Before Elizabeth can mount a defence, her ladyship has commandeered their visit and transported the entire party to Pemberley.

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy is presented with a second chance to win Elizabeth’s heart, delivered by the most unlikely person imaginable: his aunt. Unfortunately, that same aunt’s favourite pastime is announcing his impending marriage to her own daughter. Before he can court one lady, he must establish that he is not engaged to the other.

Elizabeth soon discovers that there is far more to Mr Darcy than pride and an unfortunate proposal. She is willing to know him better, and he is eager to oblige. Lady Catherine, having revised her plans, declares that she is qualified to govern the proceedings.

With compliments dictated, picnics supervised, and every relative determined to assist, Darcy’s courtship becomes a household endeavour. Add two unruly hounds and a clumsy footman, and a private declaration may require more ingenuity than the master of Pemberley possesses.

Mr Darcy’s Lakeside Courtship is Book Two in the Pride and Prejudice at the Lakeside series, a clean, light-hearted Pride and Prejudice variation novella, perfect for readers who enjoy:
Pride and Prejudice variations with forced proximity
Clean, wholesome Regency romantic comedies
Humorous historical romance with animals
Sweet heartwarming romance with no angst and no villains
Second chances after Hunsford
Guaranteed Happily Ever After
A meddling Lady Catherine who takes charge of the romance