Bøger af Jeanna Ellsworth

"She was never the demure lady who was afraid of getting her petticoat dirty. He was never the calm and collected lad who coddled her. What had started as friendship had evolved into something quite tangible . . ." A lady always hopes that the man she falls in love with will sweep her off her feet in a dramatic and graceful way. Well, for Grace Iverson, at least it was dramatic. Her childhood best friend, Gavin Kingston-now His Grace, the Duke of Huntsman-is still just as clumsy as ever. Despite their painful separation as children, a chance encounter has offered them a second opportunity for happiness. But after ten years apart, they both carry hidden scars. Trust takes time. And soon, forces from the past threaten to destroy the love they both have hoped for all of their lives. Can Grace's best friend break down her emotional fortress and prove his love before she disappears from his life a second time? This lovely Regency romance started well before either of them knew what they wished for in a partner; but it will surely be one that stands the test of time.

Jane Austen's classic Regency story comes alive again in a tale of pride, prejudice, and a promise. Georgiana Darcy makes her way to Netherfield Park to meet the woman her brother so admires. While at first Georgiana's presence smooths the course of true love between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, the ghosts of her past appear to wreak havoc on all of them. Unhappily, Elizabeth finds herself placed in the care of the Darcy family at Pemberley. Assuming he knows the cause of Elizabeth's distress, Mr. Darcy makes a promise on his gentleman's honor. The promise, although made with good intentions, becomes nearly impossible to keep for Mr. Darcy, and somewhat vexing for Elizabeth. Some promises are made to be broken but will the ever-trustworthy gentleman let go enough to secure Elizabeth's heart?

If Mr. Darcy had met Elizabeth Bennet in his beloved Derbyshire, would he have recognized her as the love of his life instead of dismissing her as someone "not handsome enough to tempt" him? This alteration of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice adds a little spirit, flirtation, and charm to everyone's favorite characters. Early in the summer of 1811, Elizabeth Bennet travels to Derbyshire to help her aunt and uncle settle in as new owners of Saphrinbrooke. Elizabeth is soon introduced to the estate's nearest neighbors: Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and his sister, Georgiana, who is suffering the results of a fateful trip to Ramsgate. Having endured several life tragedies herself, Elizabeth reaches out to the young lady of Pemberley. Under her radiant influence, both Darcy and Georgiana begin to look for help outside of themselves. To Refine Like Silver is a romantic and spiritual journey where more than one of our favorite Regency characters must learn to fully rely on God. Their trials bring depth to the beloved story, and Mr. Darcy ultimately learns that our trials do not define us; rather they refine us.

Undaunted by a threatening storm, Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley insists he must deliver his letter to Miss Elizabeth Bennet-- then tragedy strikes. Riddled with guilt, Elizabeth comes to the aid of the comatose Mr. Darcy and stays by his side until he regains consciousness. She soon learns that although Mr. Darcy has awoken, he has not returned to himself. And with no memory of his first disastrous proposal, he has concluded that there is nothing he wants more than to propose to Miss Elizabeth. This humorous journey of love leaves one asking, can persistence pacify prejudice? Can Elizabeth see the real gentleman behind the injury, a man who persists in professing his love to her every chance he gets? In this Regency variation of Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet both learn the value of persistence.

Miss Georgiana Darcy's deepest hope is to find love with a good man who sees her inner value-and doesn't care a whit about her dowry. But as she prepares to enter her first London season, the pressure to find a good match builds. Her brother, Mr. Darcy, hopes to help her along by inviting the devilishly handsome and charming Henry Darcy, a distant cousin from America, to stay with them.But Henry Darcy will not be the only eligible bachelor watching this young lady blossom into the catch of the season. Benjamin Pastel wasn't raised as a titled, wealthy gentleman. He has nothing but his integrity and work ethic to recommend him. But he carries a secret hope for Georgiana to see him as more than a friend. Will his efforts be enough, or will he remain unnoticed in Henry Darcy's charismatic shadow?In this conclusion of the Regency "Hope Series Trilogy", Georgiana learns that hope is more than merely a flimsy feeling. Just like it did for her brother, Mr. Darcy, and her cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, hope provides vision and strength for Georgiana at a critical time in her life. And it teaches her to never relinquish her future to anything other than her own dreams¬¬-especially when it comes to love.

The last thing Evelyn Hughes ever thought she wanted was silence. Deemed as the socialite to emulate, she was ready to accept a proposal from the highest-ranking bachelor in London. Kenneth Silence was the fellow most ladies wanted, if they dared trust their heart to their future. He carries charisma on his shoulders like it's his genuine birthright, but he also carries the weight of knowing when someone isn't telling the truth. He is rarely wrong. With his talent to discern he is forced to rescue Evelyn from social ruin while at the dinner party of the season, much to her dismay. Months later, he finds her secretly living-independent of society-in a very meager cottage owned by his friend, the Duke of Huntsman. He knew the detective in him could not be restrained. Silence is pulled by the mystery, but finds Evelyn Hughes to be the greater draw. "This classic regency romance is the perfect blend of romance and mystery, and it quickly carries the reader flawlessly into England's historical world." - Melanie Schertz, author of Jane Austen fan fiction

Colonel Fitzwilliam has always been a ladies' man, confident and suave. But when his heart falls for the recently widowed Charlotte Collins, he discovers all of his experience does him little good. And as he prepares to depart for war in the Americas, he fears he is leaving Charlotte behind at Pemberley with a more dangerous foe-one he does not know how to fight. Charlotte Collins, ill prepared to understand the workings of a heart that has been touched, is determined to find a way to provide a new life for her and her unborn child. But as she quietly observes the daily, tender expressions of love between Mr. and Mrs. Darcy, she is forced to reexamine her own beliefs about love and marriage. With battles looming inside them both, Colonel Fitzwilliam prepares to fight the greatest battle he has ever faced. As the conflict unfolds, even a decorated colonel finds himself helpless against the foe. He can only hope for something greater than himself to intervene-for more than one person has hope for Fitzwilliam to return home safely and secure Charlotte's fragile, independent heart. *Please note - this book contains a brief flashback of physical abuse and may not be appropriate for all ages

Still shaken from his horrible proposal, Elizabeth Bennet falls ill at the Rosings Parsonage upon reading Fitzwilliam Darcy's letter. In her increasingly delirious state, unfathomable influences inspire her to write an impulsive response. The letter gives Mr. Darcy hope in a way that nothing else could. As her illness progresses, Darcy is there at her side, crossing boundaries he has never crossed, declaring things he has never declared. A unique experience bridges them over their earlier misunderstandings, and they start to work out their differences. That is, until Elizabeth begins to recover. Suddenly, Elizabeth is left alone to wonder what exactly occurred between the two of them in her dreamlike state. And for the first time since meeting the man from Pemberley, she finds herself hoping for Mr. Darcy to return and rekindle what once was. Hope for Mr. Darcy is the first volume of the Hope Series Trilogy, a Regency variation series based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This trilogy promises hope will always light our way through the darkness of unrequited love, but eventually bringing tremendously gratifying outcomes for our three favorite characters: Mr. Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Georgiana Darcy.