Bøger af P O Dixon

Secrets. Kidnapping. Revenge. A Regency Romance story with a hint of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.A fast-paced, wonderfully engaging Regency romance. Inspired by To Have His Cake (and Eat it Too), the provocative Pride and Prejudice variation, this story has all the passion you might expect of a worldly gentleman who is violently in love, along with enough mischief and intrigue to keep you turning the pages.Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam long enjoyed making light of Mr. Darcy's deep affection for Miss Elizabeth Bennet in what seemed destined to be an unrequited love. After Darcy won Elizabeth's heart and made her his wife, Richard continued his habit of taunting his love-stricken friend.Now, the proverbial shoe is on the other foot. It's Darcy's turn to make light of Richard's struggles to prove himself worthy of pleasing the woman in his life. Can Richard stay true to his purpose or will the worrisome winds of ill fate intervene?

Pride and Prejudice lovers who enjoyed To Have His Cake (and Eat it Too) won't want to miss what happens next.Having overcome the many seeming obstacles to marrying Miss Elizabeth Bennet, his former employee and the woman of his dreams, Fitzwilliam Darcy must now reaffirm his promise to be a man truly worthy of her affections. Confronted, out of the blue, with the knowledge of her husband's past, Elizabeth, too, is obliged to reconsider long-held tenets that otherwise threaten to tear them apart.Now that the honeymoon is over, will Darcy and Elizabeth's love survive the trials and tribulations that an unequal alliance will surely bring or will those who persist in separating them prevail?What He Would Not Do: Mr. Darcy's Tale Continues A Regency historical fiction adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic Pride and Prejudice.

What if Elizabeth is promised to another when she meets Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy; the one man who captures her heart and imagination like no other? What's more, Darcy has an entanglement of his own--an engagement of a peculiar kind. As dire as their chance for "happily ever after" seems, there is a measure of hope by way of a strong and enduring bond between them. This delightfully entertaining Pride and Prejudice adaptation that takes you back to a magical time of enchantment and romance and lets you fall in love with Darcy and Elizabeth once again.

BEWITCHED, BODY AND SOUL is an engaging Pride and Prejudice "what-if" story about Darcy and Elizabeth and a different path to happily ever after. "Dixon has created a new variation of a classic favorite that is just as romantic and engaging as the original. In all, I foresee Dixon becoming more and more popular as people begin to discover her creative literary voice. I urge you to begin discovering her works on your own as they will be a delight to read." Austenprose.com What Readers Are Saying: "This novel had all the essential elements of the original Pride and Prejudice story, but at each turn it was creatively manipulated on a new path that Dixon creates." "Dixon does a marvelous job of letting the wordplay between Darcy and Elizabeth become unintentional verbal foreplay between the characters. It's a quick, romantic read that I'm sure to revisit again and again!" Determined to right a wrong against her family, Elizabeth ventures to town to reunite her sister with her lover. In so doing, will she end up losing her own heart? Bent on discovering the reason for Bingley's hasty departure from Netherfield, Elizabeth goes to town in Jane's stead. Her initial scheme having been thwarted and with nowhere else to go, she turns to one who is sure to put her in Bingley's path--Mr. Darcy. Darcy realizes it will take more than time and distance to erase the memory of the beguiling country miss. When she arrives unescorted on his doorstep, will he help her? Or will he soon discover he is in grave danger of falling as much in love with her as ever before? And what of his best friend's younger sister who has long had Darcy in her sights? Will Darcy pursue the young lady who meets Society's expectations of just what the next mistress of Pemberley ought to be or will he follow his heart?

Being the new father of a precocious little boy is but one of the challenges Darcy faces in this delightful sequel to #1 Best-Seller in Regency Romances, He Taught Me to Hope. Extended family and friends-old and new-also demand their share of attention. Join Darcy, Elizabeth, and Ben on a diverting adventure, which picks up where The Mission (Book 2 in the Darcy and the Young Knight's Quest series) ends. Travel with them to Kent, and then Hertfordshire, and finally back to Derbyshire and enjoy young Ben's exploits along the way. *** Praise for Darcy and the Young Knight's Quest Series *** "To watch the relationships between Darcy, Elizabeth and Ben blossom is lovely. I strongly recommend this novel." "Yet another delightful and tastefully written book by this author. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and highly recommend. I look forward to the next book." "He Taught Me to Hope is a fun Pride and Prejudice adaptation! I loved the whole King Author aspect." "Dixon has made me fall in love as much with Ben as I love Darcy and Elizabeth! Well done!!" Scroll up and grab your copy of Hope and Sensibility now!

§ So Far Away Everything Will Change Book Two Now that Elizabeth knows the truth about her past, she has returned to Longbourn. Wanting to reclaim her rightful place in the lives of her Bennet relations, she needs time before considering a life far away in Derbyshire with Mr. Darcy. He promised he would wait for her for as long as it takes. With so much distance between the two of them the question soon became how long is too long. When at last Darcy and Elizabeth are reunited in Hertfordshire, allegations and misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart. The question now becomes how much is too much.

Miss Elizabeth Bennet has accepted Mr. Darcy's proposal. Wedding plans are well underway. What could possibly go wrong?Inspired by #1 Best Seller in Historical Fiction Short Stories, Expecting His ProposalWhat happens when Elizabeth's Hertfordshire relations and Mr. Darcy's aristocratic relations come face to face? Is the couple's abiding love enough to ensure their path to happily ever after, or will a mishap or two get in their way?You'll love how this fast-paced, diverting short story of lasting love and ultimate acceptance unfolds.§ From the author of more than thirty best-selling Pride and Prejudice variations inspired by Jane Austen's beloved classic. Stay tuned for what else is in store.Author's Note: Expecting His Wife is intended for readers on those days when a light and pleasing, and oh so entertaining escape is precisely what is in mind.

§ Lady Elizabeth Everything Will Change Book One Elizabeth lives a charmed life or so it seems. Despite her noble relations and all the wealth and privileges entailed, there's something missing. During his stay at Netherfield Park in Hertfordshire, Darcy learns of a tragedy that befell the Bennets, a family from a neighboring estate, over a decade prior. One of the Bennet daughters vanished in broad daylight from the streets of Lambton. Will Darcy unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the second-born Bennet daughter? What if it means losing the one woman who has captured his heart?

"When a man meets the woman with whom he is destined to share his life, he knows."● Ranked #1 Best Seller in Amazon's Historical Regency Fiction ● Praise for A Lasting Love Affair "A Lasting Love Affair is a light and quick escapist read that kept me company at a time when I needed a little Darcy pick-me-up, and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author." - Diary of an Eccentric "The writing in the story was very good. While the story was very fast moving, it flowed well and the language was very appropriate to the time, very much in the style of Jane Austen. This was a fun, quick, easy read, not without its angst, but also with touches of humour and romance." - Laughing with Lizzie "Such as any book of Ms P O Dixon, this is such a lovely mix of the original and its variation." - NetGalley Mr. Darcy was not looking to fall in love. He thought he had it all: wealth, privilege, and ardent passion for his sport. Then he meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and soon thereafter he knows that she is the woman with whom he is destined to spend his life. Having suffered a traumatic loss, Elizabeth knows the pain of heartache. She is determined to shield herself against forming strong attachments so she might never feel that way again. Then Mr. Darcy comes along, and he has a way of melting all her defenses.

Widowed after six months of marriage, an older Elizabeth is determined to leave her past behind and enjoy life to its fullest, on her own terms. Charming, witty, and engaging, she is widely admired by all. However, everything is not as it seems. She harbours a secret.The beautiful widow captivates a younger Mr. Darcy. He knows her better than she knows herself. He struggles to break through her protective barriers, the most daunting being her tightly held conviction that she will never marry again.

From almost the first moment Mr. Darcy beheld Miss Elizabeth Bennet, his heart was irrevocably gone. But will he admit it? What will it take to make him realize he wants to spend his life with her? A proposal from another man? A second proposal from yet another? What of Elizabeth? Will she obey her own heart's yearning? Can she afford to wait for love? Thousands of delighted readers helped make A Tender Moment a #1 Best Seller in Classic Short Stories. § And now, the story continues... Author's Note Irrevocably Gone is a fast-paced 42,000+ words story. As a reader bonus, A Tender Moment, the story which formed the foundation for Irrevocably Gone, is included at the end of this edition. Fans who have already read and enjoyed A Tender Moment can easily reacquaint themselves with the storyline. Those who have yet to read the prequel can acquaint themselves with the storyline for free. While included as a permanent part of the print edition of Irrevocably Gone, future eBook editions may not include A Tender Moment.

NEW: A DARCY & ELIZABETH SHORT STORY (17,675 words) Ranked #1 in Classic Short Stories Ranked #1 in Historical Fiction Short Stories "A Darcy and Elizabeth Short Story which fashions many of Jane Austen's own timeless words into another engaging path to happily ever after!" In this diverting Pride and Prejudice short story, what if Darcy had not wounded Elizabeth's pride by insulting her at the Meryton assembly and had danced with her instead? What if Elizabeth had refused to hear a negative word formed against Darcy by his former friend, George Wickham. What if Elizabeth had been so agreeably engaged with thoughts of the master of Pemberley that by the time his visit to Kent was drawing nearer to its end, she was indeed expecting his proposal?

"It is always incomprehensible to a man that a woman should ever refuse an offer of marriage." Jane AustenSeparate late-night encounters at Netherfield embroil the two eldest Bennet daughters in scandals. One scandal is exposed. The other is meant to be a secret. However, both ladies and the respective gentlemen must deal with the consequences of their actions. In the case of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, he confesses to being most ardently in love with her. She is rather conflicted. Is Elizabeth unknowingly in love with Darcy? What will it take before she realizes it? Will she be too late?§ Love engaging, steamy Darcy and Elizabeth stories? Grab Most Ardently, Most Unknowingly in Love today, and enjoy the romantic escape!

Short on time? Here's just the thing for a rousing Darcy and Elizabeth escape! Ranked #1 in Classic Short Stories Ranked #1 in Historical Fiction Short Stories Ranked #1 in Classic Romance Fiction "A lighthearted, whimsical, entertaining, yet ever so sensual tale of Darcy and Elizabeth's pleasurable pursuits pending their nuptials." With his mind agreeably engaged on the pleasures that await him once he and his dearest, loveliest Elizabeth are man and wife, Darcy's patience wanes, and he begins to wonder if he will ever find time alone with his betrothed. Elizabeth is not oblivious of the discomfort Darcy must surely suffer. Not only does she have the key to his heart; she knows how to use it. § What's an often asked question about Pride and Sensuality? If Pride and Sensuality were a film, what rating would it be? The Answer: This wonderfully entertaining short story about Darcy and Elizabeth, an engaged young couple violently in love, would be rated PG. Table of Contents Part 1 - Such a Place as This Part 2 - The Key to His Heart Part 3 - Dancing a Repine Part 4 - Cause to Repine Part 5 - All Her Maternal Feelings

Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is a single man of a large fortune who stands to gain even more wealth and power with the advent of his marriage to his cousin, the sole heiress of Rosings Park. It is his destiny. His family expects the union. He is determined to let nothing stand in his way. Upon accepting an offer to spend the summer at Pemberley, Miss Elizabeth Bennet believed she was in no danger from Mr. Darcy. The two of them met in London and barely tolerated each other. But what happens at Pemberley could not possibly have occurred in London, and it does not take long for Elizabeth to discover that she is indeed in grave danger of falling in love with the gentleman.What about the gentleman's feelings? Will Mr. Darcy remain steady to his purpose and marry his wealthy cousin, or will his desire for Elizabeth make him realize his true purpose is about to unfold?

Mary King admired George Wickham from the moment she first set eyes on him. Handsome and charismatic, he satisfied her every notion of what a consummate gentleman ought to be. She longed to garner his affection. He, on the other hand, never once looked her way. What happens when Mary becomes an heiress of ten thousand pounds? As the adage goes, be careful what you wish for. In this engaging coming of age story, will Mary learn the meaning of this sentiment the hard way?

It's Christmas time of year in Derbyshire, with hints of matchmaking in the air. If newlywed Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy has her way, two of her most deserving guests will find their way to each other and soon know the joy that she and her adoring husband, Mr. Darcy, share. Elizabeth is not the only one playing matchmaker. When it comes to games of the heart, who will lose and who will win?

Broken promises often lead to disappointed hopes and dreams and even broken hearts. Such was the aftermath of the Netherfield party's departure from Hertfordshire on the heels of the ball. What if Mr. Darcy returns with his friend Mr. Bingley to Hertfordshire during the Christmas season?Darcy's reasoning is sound. He simply means to be of service to his lovesick friend. There's also the matter of wanting to protect Miss Elizabeth Bennet from his nemesis, George Wickham.What if Darcy's true motive is of a rather more personal nature-one that he is not even aware of himself?When asked, by those who know her best, how she feels about Mr. Darcy's return, Elizabeth insists his reasons can have nothing at all to do with her. Blinded by her dislike of the proud gentleman from almost the first moment of their acquaintance, will Elizabeth finally see what others see when the season brings Mr. Darcy and her back together again? Which that Season Brings is a delightful 'happy for now' novella which reimagines Jane Austen's timeless classic, combining just enough of the old to satisfy your want of nostalgia and enough of the new to quench your desire for another romantic escape with Darcy and Elizabeth. That the story unfolds at Christmas time makes it all the more special-all the makings of a sweet, holiday treat. Grab your copy today!

❝The promise, therefore, was given and must be performed.❞ - Jane AustenWhat if Mr. Thomas Bennet's first-born daughter is promised to the elder Mr. Darcy's first-born son?Are promises made always promises kept?Or is a love like Fitzwilliam Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet's destined to prevail?

For centuries, millions of readers have wondered what took place after Darcy and Elizabeth exchanged wedding vows and embarked on their new lives together as one. The sequel to Miss Jane Austen's timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice, Dearest, Loveliest Elizabeth is a wonderfully diverting imagining of our dear couple's early years as husband and wife. Discover what happens after the happily-ever-after ending of Pride and Prejudice.

"If gratitude and esteem are good foundations of affection, Elizabeth's change of sentiment will be neither improbable nor faulty." Jane AustenWhen Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet meet by accident at Pemberley, they fall violently in love with each other. What is the consequence of their hastened understanding? Will the young lovers face it together, or will they be torn apart?Grab your copy today for the answer to these questions and more. Much more.§ Set almost entirely in Derbyshire, England, The Means of Uniting Them is a 20,000 plus words Novella which satisfies this author's lingering question of what might have happened if Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth had reached an understanding on the heels of accidentally meeting at his beloved home. Advisory: Mature Themes

Secrets and Contrivance. Rivalries and Romance. Elizabeth had intended to tell no one about Mr. Darcy's proposal. At length, she confided in her dearest sister, Jane. It was meant to be their secret, but secrets have a way of getting found out. What happens when Mrs. Bennet learns that her headstrong daughter has refused the hand of a second respectable man in less than six months? Darcy is determined to put his disastrous proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet behind him by filling the empty space in his life that can only be occupied by a wife. A chance meeting with Elizabeth at Pemberley gives him pause. Elizabeth may be the only woman in his heart, but she is not the only woman in his life. Will Darcy adhere to his original plan to find another, or will he follow his heart? Grab your next Darcy and Elizabeth romance story inspired by Jane Austen's timeless classic Pride and Prejudice today!