Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 3 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

The sitting room of Longbourn was a flurry of activity while Mrs. Bennet held court. Lydia and Kitty squabbled over a bonnet, their high-pitched bickering providing a counterpoint to their mother’s ceaseless chatter. Elizabeth sat quietly in a corner, an unusual scene that did not escape Jane’s notice. “You’re quiet today,” Jane observed softly, her gentle eyes filled with concern as she sat next to Elizabeth. Elizabeth sighed, tugging at the edge of her skirt…

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Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 2 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

In the Long’s ballroom, Elizabeth Bennet’s eyes, alight with a resolute twinkle, scanned the crowd for the imposing form of Mr. Darcy. His brooding countenance stood stark against the thrumming energy of the party, his silence a barrier that few dared to breach. She felt a twist of frustration knot in her stomach. “Mr. Darcy is proving more obstinate than I had anticipated,” Elizabeth confessed to her confidante, Charlotte Lucas, as they watched from the…

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Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 1 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

Entering the thrumming heart of Meryton Assembly, Elizabeth Bennet’s pulse quickened with an intoxicating mix of anxiety and anticipation. The hall buzzed with the news that Netherfield Park’s newest residents would be attending, and Elizabeth found herself eagerly scanning the crowded room for unfamiliar faces. Sir William Lucas, as ever, became the beacon of the ballroom the moment he entered. “Good evening, Mrs. Bennet, what a pleasure it is to see you and your charming…

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