Bøger af Jennifer Lang

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Mr Darcy's parents had not died? With his parents still alive, Mr Darcy never stays at Netherfield Park. So when Elizabeth Bennet tours Pemberley with her aunt and uncle, she mistakes him for a steward. Dressed in rough clothes suitable for riding round his father's muddy estate, he looks nothing like the arrogant master's son! But at the Pemberley ball, Elizabeth learns her mistake, and she also learns that Mr Darcy is engaged to an heiress. When they meet again at the spa town of Buxton, they have a chance to find true happiness, but only if they can overcome the obstacles put in their way by Mr Darcy's father and by Mr Wickham.

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Lady Catherine's companion had overheard Mr Darcy proposing to Elizabeth at Rosings? When Lady Catherine fears her nephew is to marry Miss Elizabeth Bennet, she allows her daughter, Anne, to marry Colonel Fitzwilliam. Anne feels indebted to Elizabeth, and in an effort to thank her she persuades Mr Bingley to return to Netherfield. Mr Darcy joins his friend, and Elizabeth is brought face to face with Mr Darcy at a second Netherfield ball.

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Mr Darcy and Elizabeth had married by accident? In an effort to forget Elizabeth, Mr Darcy decides to marry Miss Anne de Bourgh. Lady Catherine insists on a rehearsal but when Anne is taken ill, Lady Catherine commands Elizabeth to stand in for her. Since the clergyman does not realise the wedding is to be a rehearsal only, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth find themselves married for real. Will Elizabeth demand an annulment? Or will they find love despite the unconventional start to their marriage?

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Elizabeth had accompanied her aunt and uncle to Brighton?When Mr Gardiner cannot spare the time to go to the Lake District or Derbyshire, he proposes a trip to Brighton instead. There, Elizabeth can keep a watchful eye on Lydia. She is just enjoying the sea air when Mr Darcy arrives. Can the two of them overcome their differences and find the happiness they deserve? And can Lydia be prevented from disgracing her family by running away with George Wickham?

What if Mr Darcy's ghostly mother felt guilty about betrothing him to Anne de Bourgh in his cradle and tried to bring him together with Elizabeth? When Elizabeth's aunt Philips decides to hold a Hallowe'en party, Mr Darcy's deceased mother uses the events leading up to the occasion to bring Mr Darcy and Elizabeth together. As Hallowe'en approaches, a sprinkling of magic shows Elizabeth what it would be like to be the mistress of Pemberley.

Long novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Elizabeth had married George Wickham? Five years after marrying George Wickham, Elizabeth is forced to flee. She seeks refuge with Charlotte Lucas, but Charlotte is not at home. Mr Darcy, having inherited Rosings on the deaths of Lady Catherine and Anne de Bourgh, finds a frightened young woman living in the parsonage. Her perfume reminds him of the Netherfield ball, but can the young woman in the parsonage really be the former Miss Elizabeth Bennet? And what will happen when he falls in love with her?

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Mr Darcy had not visited Longbourn after Lydia's marriage? When Mr Darcy experiences a series of disasters, his friends gather round him to show him the true meaning of Christmas. Old wounds are healed and new loves are discovered as Mr Darcy reunites with Miss Elizabeth Bennet at Pemberley.

Elizabeth's Mistake: Darcy and Elizabeth What If? #1 Novella length (about half the length of a romance novel). What if Mr Wickham were already married when he arrived in Meryton? When Mr Darcy meets Mr Wickham in Meryton, he quickly finds himself growing jealous of Wickham's attentions to Elizabeth, and he becomes suspicious of Wickham's sudden wealth. When he discovers that Wickham's fortune comes from a rich wife, he demands that Wickham tells Elizabeth the truth. But when Wickham refuses, and Mr Darcy tells her himself, Elizabeth does not believe him . . . Excerpt: 'You have come here pretending to be free when you are nothing of the kind, ' said Mr Darcy. You have led the people of Meryton and Miss Elizabeth Bennet on -' 'Ah! So that is what all this is about, ' said Mr Wickham insolently. 'You don't care about the people of Meryton, you care about Elizabeth.' 'She is a gently born young woman and she is entitled to your respect, ' growled Darcy. His hands gripped the reins so hard that his knuckles turned white. Those same knuckles longed to knock Wickham from his horse. The two of them had often fought as boys. They had been taught how to wrestle and to box, and they had often tried their strength against each other. Darcy longed to do the same now. At the back of his mind he was aware he was obeying a primitive instinct to fight over a woman but he did not care. The sight of Wickham smirking there in front of him made his blood boil.

When her sister is found murdered Jessica deals with the grief of losing her sister and trying to figure out who would kill her. Her marriage is tested and it doesn't help that the sexy detective investigating the murder was Jessica's first love. Will she find out who killed her sister or will she find out to late?

What if Mr Bingley had not left Netherfield Park after the Netherfield ball? When Caroline Bingley has an accident on the morning after the Netherfield ball, Mr Bingley remains at Netherfield Park and Mr Darcy remains with him. They are soon joined by Miss Darcy, who becomes friends with Elizabeth. When Elizabeth learns the truth about Mr Wickham from Georgiana Darcy's own lips, things begin to change. But is this enough to ensure a happy future for Elizabeth and Mr Darcy?

What if Mr Darcy had been able to relive the day of his disastrous first proposal? When Mr Darcy brings forward his visit to Rosings, he finds that Elizabeth has brought her visit forward, too, and he proposes on February 13th. After she rejects him he wishes his day undone, and a chuckle from a cupid ornament signals the start of some very unusual events. For Mr Darcy cannot progress to Valentine's Day until he has won the love of Elizabeth Bennet.

This collection contains the first three novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series. All the novellas in the series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. #1 Elizabeth's Mistake What if Mr Wickham had been a wealthy man when he arrived in Meryton? When Mr Darcy meets Mr Wickham in Meryton, he quickly finds himself growing jealous of Wickham's attentions to Elizabeth, and he becomes suspicious of Wickham's sudden wealth. When he discovers that Wickham's fortune comes from a rich wife, he demands that Wickham tells Elizabeth the truth. But when Wickham refuses, and Mr Darcy tells her himself, Elizabeth does not believe him . . . #2 Mr Darcy's Rescue What if Miss Elizabeth Bennet had been on holiday in Ramsgate at the same time as Miss Georgiana Darcy? When Elizabeth Bennet sees Georgiana being abducted by George Wickham, she is forced to turn to Mr Darcy, who has made it clear that she is beneath him. When Georgiana has been rescued, Elizabeth is thankful she will never have to see Mr Darcy again. But fate has other plans . . . #3 A Pair of Fine Eyes What if Mr Darcy had proposed to Jane Bennet before meeting Elizabeth? For years, Mr Darcy has been haunted by the fine eyes of a woman he glimpsed in a carriage. Unable to find her, he has at last proposed marriage to the sweet, gentle Jane Bennet so that his sister will have an affectionate friend and he himself will have a beautiful and biddable wife. But on finally meeting Jane's sister, he is stunned to find she is the woman of his dreams. Unable to go back on his word, he is tormented by his feelings, the more so because he suspects that Elizabeth is falling in love with him. Their path to happiness lies through tangled circumstances and it is not until the unwitting intervention of Lydia that a solution can be seen.

Novella length. All the novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order. What if Mr Darcy had not met Elizabeth again when she was touring Derbyshire with her aunt and uncle? It is a year after the Netherfield ball. Elizabeth has not seen Mr Darcy since their disastrous encounter at Rosings Park. Lydia is missing, with Mr Bennet and Mr Gardiner being unable to find her after her elopement. And then a letter arrives from Lydia, and Elizabeth must travel to Derbyshire to help her wayward sister. An accident, a loss of memory and a baby in a stable lead to a renewed acquaintance between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, but has Lydia's behaviour come between them for ever or can they find their way to a happy ending?

What if Mr Darcy's first proposal had been in 1815? When he meets Elizabeth again in Brussels, they must search for happiness against a background of the Battle of Waterloo.

"For anyone who has ever loved deeply and been willing to take risks for the sake of love." Rachel Barenbaum author of Atomic AnnaWhen American-born Jennifer falls in love with French-born Philippe during the First Intifada in Israel, she understands their relationship isn't perfect.Both 23, both Jewish, they lead very different lives: she's a secular tourist, he's an observant immigrant. Despite their opposing outlooks on two fundamental issues-country and religion-they are determined to make it work. For the next 20 years, they root and uproot their growing family, each longing for a singular place to call home.In Places We Left Behind, Jennifer puts her marriage under a microscope, examining commitment and compromise, faith and family while moving between prose and poetry, playing with language and form, daring the reader to read between the lines.

What if Elizabeth had befriended Georgiana in Ramsgate? When Elizabeth Bennet sees Georgiana being abducted by George Wickham, she is forced to turn to Mr Darcy, who has made it clear that she is beneath him. When Georgiana has been rescued, Elizabeth is thankful she will never have to see Mr Darcy again. But fate has other plans . . . The novellas in the Darcy and Elizabeth What If? series are all separate, standalone stories. They can be read in any order.

Description: What if Mr Darcy had proposed to Jane Bennet before meeting Elizabeth? For years, Mr Darcy has been haunted by the fine eyes of a woman he glimpsed in a carriage. Unable to find her, he has at last proposed marriage to the sweet, gentle Jane Bennet so that his sister will have an affectionate friend and he himself will have a beautiful and biddable wife. But on finally meeting Jane's sister, he is stunned to find she is the woman of his dreams. Unable to go back on his word, he is tormented by his feelings, the more so because he suspects that Elizabeth is falling in love with him. Their path to happiness lies through tangled circumstances and it is not until the unwitting intervention of Lydia that a solution can be seen Extract: A flurry of muslin gowns, bonnets, shawls, pelisses and capes went past the window and there came the sound of the front door opening. 'My sisters, ' said Jane. 'They have been into Meryton.' Mr Darcy stood up as the four young ladies entered the room. Lydia flew in like a whirlwind, Kitty followed in her wake, Mary walked in stolidly with a book held in front of her face, and Elizabeth . . . . . . His heart stopped beating. . . . . Miss Elizabeth Bennet was the young woman from the carriage. He froze. The woman with the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen; the woman he had spent the last two years trying to find; the woman who had haunted his thoughts and dreams ever since the moment he had caught sight of her; was now standing in front of him. And he could do nothing about it. If they had met a year ago . . . . even a day ago . . . it would all have been so very different. He would have paid court to her, wooed her and married her. But now he could do nothing because he was engaged to her sister. His spirits plummeted as he stood there like a statue, for his proposal was a legal contract, binding on both parties, and one he could not escape. He felt a terrible wrenching inside him as the trap closed tightly around him, and he thought in anguish: I am marrying the wrong sister.

A contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens and young adults have about dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to sex education—anatomy, communication, safety, and more. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jennifer Lang delivers a frank, compassionate, and evidence-based guide to healthy sexual relationships, focusing on the crucial role of consent in sex education. A board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Lang breaks down confusing concepts into factual and clear guidance. She outlines not only what consent looks and sounds like, but the importance of recognizing when a person has the capacity to give consent, and when they don't. Written for all teens, and inclusive of all sexual identities and orientations, Consent is a reference guide to healthy sexual expression and relationships. This book's approach to sex education covers: An overview of human sexuality including what sex is and how it feels, separating sex education fact from fiction. A discussion about relationships & dating and the various forms they take during adolescence, including some of the most common scenarios and healthy ways of handling them. Tools for communicating and understanding consent, as well as critical information about the capacity to give consent, the language surrounding it, and what constitutes abuse and assault. The way that teens think and talk about sex today has changed. Sex education needs to change, too. Teens and young adults will find the sex education information they need to make empowered choices about their bodies, their desires, and their boundaries in Consent. You'll never think of sex education in the same way again.

When you're eating for two, it's even more important to plan meals with nutrition in mind. New research suggests that you are what your mother ate: what moms eat during pregnancy has lasting effects on the long-term health of their children including brain development and future food preferences. To provide the best for their baby, mothers must make food choices rich in baby-building nutrients. The Whole 9 Months walks readers through every week of their baby's development and introduces health-boosting whole foods and recipes to incorporate into their daily diet throughout their pregnancy. But it can be difficult to be on a wholesome diet when nausea and food cravings and aversions abound. The easily customizable recipes in this book allow readers to make adjustments based on their needs while continuing to grow a healthy baby. Features include: ¿ Week-by-week information on fetal development ¿ Up-to-date information and research on pregnancy nutrition ¿ 100 easy and delicious recipes with calorie counts and nutritional facts ¿ Tips for every recipe to adjust to fickle appetites ¿ Recipes for a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and gestational diabetes.