From the desk of Katie Jackson:
Rejoice, enthusiasts of Austenesque tales! A new Darcy and Elizabeth story has arrived for you to ardently admire and love.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes a complete muddle of his proposal at Rosings Park by writing a letter, there is more at stake than his hurt pride. The letter leads to a chain of events that impacts those
around him, including Elizabeth. And adding insult to injury, Elizabeth is now threatened with ruin.
But Elizabeth is not intimidated so easily. She insists Mr. Darcy is the last man in the world she would want to marry, and nothing will change her mind. To rescue her from an impossible situation, Colonel Fitzwilliam steps in, and asks for her hand in marriage.
Will it be an offer she cannot refuse, or will Mr. Darcy find a way to earn her love?
Allow Me to Tell You is a sweet Jane Austen variation. It is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy that follows our beloved couple Darcy and Elizabeth through their journey of discovering each other.
MY THOUGHTS
This story made me smile at the sweet sincerity of Mr. Darcy, even when he was his usual obtuse self, and laugh at the amusing imagery and banter, mostly at the expense of Mr. Collins, who well-deserved it. I enjoyed the unique twists that altered the trajectory of the original story, yet stayed close enough to canon for comfort.
Humorous and Relatable
Mr. Darcy’s awkwardness was so relatable, and his solution—to write a letter in which he could carefully explain his thoughts—was equally so. When the situation rapidly escalated out of his control, it was easy to feel badly for him in his desperation, while finding the humor in the aggravating behavior of those around him. As she did in A Longbourn Entanglement, Monica Fairview managed to infuse this mildly angsty love story with some comic relief—a writing skill that I greatly admire.
Heartwarming Romance
It was lovely to see Elizabeth slowly fall in love with Darcy as she witnesses the kind soul behind the haughty exterior. My favorite part, however, was Darcy’s adoration of Elizabeth and his willingness to sacrifice himself for her happiness. Swoonworthy!
Heartfelt Revelations
Fans of our dear couple will savor the sweet sentiments in Allow Me to Tell You.
5 out of 5 Stars
WE RECOMMEND ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU IF YOU ENJOY:
🌸 Darcy and Elizabeth in love
🌸 Mild angst
🌸 Humor and heart
🌸 Unique P&P twists
BOOK INFORMATION
- Allow Me to Tell You: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Monica Fairview
- White Soup Press (April 15, 2023)
- Trade paperback & eBook (352) pages
- ISBN: 979-8391417491
- Genre: Historical Romance, Austenesque, Regency Romance
We received a review copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Cover image courtesy of White Soup Press © 2023; text Katie Jackson © 2023, austenprose.com, an Amazon affiliate.
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I loved this Darcy so much, which also led to my love of the story! His feelings for Elizabeth were so profound she couldn’t help but finally reciprocate! Loved it! Definitely worth five stars.
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I agree, Glynis! This Darcy was so sweet. Thanks for stopping by!
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I really enjoyed reading your perspective on Allow Me, Katie. Thank you for the lovely review!
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You’re quite welcome, Monica! I loved this story.
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Great review of a lovely book, Katie. Monica Fairview is one of my favorite Austenesque authors.
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Thank you, Laura Anne. It’s an honour to be here.
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Thanks, LA! She is one of my favorites, too.
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I am intrigued! This one sounds like a fun pick for when I need a good cozy-feeling read. :)
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