Yours Forevermore, Darcy

4.5 stars. A great read!! Mr. Darcy is befuddled. Miss Elizabeth Bennet has refused his proposal of marriage, administering a stern rebuke along with it. Downtrodden and dejected, Darcy confides his situation to his cousin Anne who reveals to him that his proposal, while sincere, lacked tact and therefore exuded an air of impudence, resulting in Miss Bennet's rejection. While acknowledging his goodness, she nevertheless recommends that Darcy take steps to improve his character. In her estimation he interferes unnecessarily in the affairs of others, an impertinent gesture on his part, namely with regard to dissuading his friend Mr. Bingley from courting Elizabeth Bennet's sister Jane, another factor contributing to Miss Bennet's refusing show more him. Reflecting on the matter Darcy concludes that Anne is correct in her estimation, but it appears too late to reverse the outcome. Elizabeth's bad opinion of Darcy is sealed and his dreams of betrothal to the lady are ruined. Or are they? Darcy is incredulous, and as such he is anxious to quit Rosings Park immediately to avoid any further encounters with Elizabeth, preferring instead to placate himself by writing letters to his beloved which he never intends to mail. But when Mr. Collins louses up Miss Bennet's travel plans, placing Darcy in the awkward position to offer assistance, will the debacle give way to new opportunities for them? Or perhaps will future encounters shed light on Darcy's true character, improving his ill-fated lot with Miss Elizabeth?
KaraLynne Mackrory has a gift for writing Regency romance and she delivers it with ease in the most eloquent way. This is the second book I've read by this author and I truly enjoyed it. Those who've enjoyed Pride and Prejudice, and retellings thereof, will very likely appreciate Yours Forevermore, Darcy. Definitely a recommended read. show less

3.5, because it got the author two thirds of the book to get to the point. From there it was nice and sweet, rather well told.

We start the story the day after the proposal of Darcy to Elizabeth at the Hunsford Parsonage and the delivery of the letter. Though this may be the first letter that Elizabeth has received, it is not the first or last that Darcy has written to Elizabeth but never posted. An accident not long after the Colonel and Darcy have left Rosings results in their return. Can this event be the start of resolving the issues between these two persons.
Liked the characters of Anne DeBough and the Colonel is this tale.
An enjoyable read.