Bücher von Meg Osborne

A Second Chance for Romance Captain Frederick Wentworth is home on leave, two years after his failed engagement. The last place he wants to return to is Somerset, but fortunately his curate brother is now happily settled in Shropshire - a place that holds no bad memories and no chance of running into Anne Elliot. When Charles Musgrove's aunt is taken ill his mother is determined to go and nurse her sister and asks him to accompany her, along with their neighbour and friend Anne - an idea Charles approves of, as it might finally give him the chance to propose properly. At least, until they meet another new arrival in Shropshire who is already acquainted with Anne Elliot of Somerset. A Surprise in Shropshire is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

Three Retellings of Jane Austen's Persuasion. A Second Chance in SomersetWhen Anne Elliot goes to stay with her sister and brother-in-law at Uppercross, little does she realise that she's been the subject of discussion between Charles and Mary, who have both decided to spend the winter finding Anne a suitable husband. Neither know her heart was lost long ago... Captain Frederick Wentworth is happy to stay with his sister at Kellynch Hall if Anne Elliot is gone, although being back in Somerset torments him with memories he'd thought long forgotten. When he meets Anne again, he is determined to leave the past in the past, but Charles and Mary Musgrove have other ideas. A New Life in LondonWhen Sir Walter Elliot dies, his two unmarried daughters are swiftly and unceremoniously evicted from Kellynch by their cousin. Taking refuge in London they settle the last of their father's affairs - while taking heed to their own. Elizabeth Elliot is determined to marry well and will make every use of this last chance she has for herself and, when Anne is not suitably concerned with her own future, for her sister too. Fate sees fit to help her, by causing a handsome figure form Anne's past to cross their paths again. A Reunion in BathAnne Elliot reunites with her family eager to put her past behind her, where it belongs. Her future may not be happy but at least it is predictable, and her present is vastly improved by a growing friendship with her father's cousin, the amiable Mr Elliot.Free of obligations, Captain Frederick Wentworth arrives in Bath unsure what his future holds. Seeing Anne again convinces him there is none for him but her, but is he too late?

Three Christmassy Pride and Prejudice Variations Christmas in KentAn impromptu decision to spend Christmas with their cousin at Hunsford Parsonage puts the Bennet family into Lady Catherine de Bourgh's orbit - and reunites two people who thought they'd said their last farewell: Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. When a desire for family brings Colonel Fitzwilliam and Georgiana down to Kent to round out the party, will Christmas magic spell romance for more than one couple this festive season? A Midsummer ChristmasHappily married and settled at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy's mind inevitably turns to securing a similar happiness for those around her - namely, for her sister-in-law and friend, Georgiana Darcy. When word reaches them of their cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam's plans to visit Derbyshire during the summer, Lizzy decides they must celebrate the Christmas he was unable to mark in winter. The unusual festivities capture everyone's imaginations, and prompt Mr and Mrs Darcy to spot the possibility of romance between Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam - but are they mistaken or will love triumph at Christmas, even a Christmas celebrated in summertime? When Snow Fell on LongbournTheir hopes of a truly happy Christmas dashed by the absence of their new friends at Netherfield, Lizzy Bennet is still determined to enjoy a quiet Christmas at home with her family - until a very heavy snowfall crashes through the roof of Longbourn and puts all their plans to ruin! Charles Bingley's excuse for a fleeting visit to Netherfield Park is a flimsy one, but when Fitzwilliam Darcy agrees to accompany him, he certainly does not expect a sudden shift in the weather to leave them stranded in Hertfordshire for Christmas - much less to see the very family he had hoped to avoid are in need of just the kind of neighbourly assistance Bingley gleefully offers. Gallantry gives way to humility but will a significant injury to Mr Darcy's pride soften his spirit enough for the true magic of Christmas to work a happy ending for him and Elizabeth Bennet - the young lady he cannot remain oblivious to, despite his best efforts...

Their hopes of a truly happy Christmas dashed by the absence of their new friends at Netherfield, Lizzy Bennet is still determined to enjoy a quiet Christmas at home with her family - until a very heavy snowfall crashes through the roof of Longbourn and puts all their plans to ruin! Charles Bingley's excuse for a fleeting visit to Netherfield Park is a flimsy one, but when Fitzwilliam Darcy agrees to accompany him, he certainly does not expect a sudden shift in the weather to leave them stranded in Hertfordshire for Christmas - much less to see the very family he had hoped to avoid are in need of just the kind of neighbourly assistance Bingley gleefully offers. Gallantry gives way to humility but will a significant injury to Mr Darcy's pride soften his spirit enough for the true magic of Christmas to work a happy ending for him and Elizabeth Bennet - the young lady he cannot remain oblivious to, despite his best efforts...

All three books in A Long Road Home ~ A Pride and Prejudice Variation Series AnneAnne de Bourgh's future has been decided for her since she was a child - to marry Fitzwilliam Darcy and follow the plans her mother, Lady Catherine, has set out for her. But what if fate has a different future in store? ElizabethElizabeth Bennet cares too much about her sister, Jane's, future happiness to give much consideration to her own. She certainly does not mean to lose her heart to Fitzwilliam Darcy, and when she discovers a secret from his past that confirms her first impressions of him were accurate, she is even more poised to dislike him. Yet fate has a way of forcing them together, and when they find themselves united on behalf of those they care about she begins to see her aloof stranger in a new light... CarolineCaroline Bingley has successfully returned her brother and his friends to London - but will she be as successful in finally securing Mr Darcy's heart?Finally realising how wrong she has been, Elizabeth Bennet is desperate to reconcile with the absent Mr Darcy, especially if doing so might also settle Jane's future with Mr Bingley. But London provides diversions of its own, and more misunderstandings lie in store for several scattered couples.

Elizabeth engineers a happily-ever-after... When Sir Walter Elliot dies, his two unmarried daughters are swiftly and unceremoniously evicted from Kellynch by their cousin. Taking refuge in London they settle the last of their father's affairs - while taking heed to their own. Elizabeth Elliot is determined to marry well and will make every use of this last chance she has for herself and, when Anne is not suitably concerned with her own future, for her sister too. Fate sees fit to help her, by causing a handsome figure form Anne's past to cross their paths again. A New Life in London is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

** Previously published under the title A Quiet Reunion** A second chance in BathAnne Elliot reunites with her family eager to put her past behind her, where it belongs. Her future may not be happy but at least it is predictable, and her present is vastly improved by a growing friendship with her father's cousin, the amiable Mr Elliot.Free of obligations, Captain Frederick Wentworth arrives in Bath unsure what his future holds. Seeing Anne again convinces him there is none for him but her, but is he too late? A Reunion in Bath is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

Happily married and settled at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy's mind inevitably turns to securing a similar happiness for those around her - namely, for her sister-in-law and friend, Georgiana Darcy. When word reaches them of their cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam's plans to visit Derbyshire during the summer, Lizzy decides they must celebrate the Christmas he was unable to mark in winter. The unusual festivities capture everyone's imaginations, and prompt Mr and Mrs Darcy to spot the possibility of romance between Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam - but are they mistaken or will love triumph at Christmas, even a Christmas celebrated in summertime?

Caroline Bingley has successfully returned her brother and his friends to London - but will she be as successful in finally securing Mr Darcy's heart?Finally realising how wrong she has been, Elizabeth Bennet is desperate to reconcile with the absent Mr Darcy, especially if doing so might also settle Jane's future with Mr Bingley. But London provides diversions of its own, and more misunderstandings lie in store for several scattered couples.

All three books in the Meetings and Misunderstandings Series ~ a variation on Jane Austen's Pride and PrejudiceTo Meet Mr DarcyForced to miss the Meryton Assembly due to illness, Elizabeth Bennet's first meeting with Mr Darcy is more successful than it might have been, although she is cautious to guard her heart against too much feeling for a man she scarcely knows, and who nurses secrets of his own.Fitzwilliam Darcy befriends Elizabeth Bennet out of necessity - and as a form of protection from certain other young ladies who have their sights set on Pemberley. He certainly does not anticipate falling in love...To Marry Mr DarcyWhen Fitzwilliam Darcy asks Elizabeth to marry him it is a logical proposal - one he thinks might benefit them both. Even if they are the only ones who can see it!Her family is convinced Elizabeth Bennet has leapt from one mishap to another, and when news of his surprise wedding spreads, Mr Darcy finds himself without the support of family and friends. Will such an onslaught of opposition from all sides unite the new Mr and Mrs Darcy, or cause further heartache?To Mend Mr DarcyWith his family fractured, Fitzwilliam Darcy does not know where to turn. Can he learn to trust his heart, even if it means overcoming his own stubborn opinions?If Elizabeth Bennet's happiness is ruined - perhaps forever - she is determined to work a happier ending for her sisters. Can a gathering at Pemberley resolve all of their problems, or will it merely make everything worse?

Three Christmassy Pride and Prejudice Variations. Christmas at PemberleyNewly-married Elizabeth Darcy is determined that her first Christmas at Pemberley with Mr Darcy will be a happy one, and if that means scheming for her new sister to find happiness then that's what she will do!Georgiana Darcy is delighted to see her brother so happy and adores her new sister-in-law. She is rather less enamoured with the new curate of their parish, who seems rude, arrogant and unbearably dull upon their first meeting. Forced to interact with him to organise a Christmas concert, however, she begins to glimpse a different side to him and wonders if her first impressions were mistaken¿Mr Daniel Lambert is overworked and overwhelmed in his new role as curate. The Christmas season is busy and he is desperate not to let his parishioners or his family down. Can he learn to trust his new friends the Darcys and step into his new life in Derbyshire or will he let the pressure of expectation keep him aloof and alone? Yuletide ReunionAbsence makes the heart grow fonder as London-bound Fitzwilliam Darcy realises all he left behind him in Hertfordshire. What providence, then, that Elizabeth Bennet and her whole family have been invited to spend the tail-end of the Christmas season in London with their aunt and uncle.Will Mr Darcy and Elizabeth work together to reunite their friends; and in so doing listen to their own hearts? A Very Bennet ChristmasKept at Netherfield by an un-persuadable Charles Bingley, and surprised by an impromptu visit from his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mr. Darcy looks set for a Christmas that is anything but restful. Throw in an uncanny ability to offend the one young lady his heart stubbornly refuses to ignore and the complicated machinations and missteps of those around him and the festive season could prove rather more eventful than anyone anticipated...

Three Christmassy Pride and Prejudice Variations. A Very Merry MasqueradeElizabeth Bennet is furious when she discovers Mr. Darcy has removed, with Charles Bingley in tow, to London for Christmas, seeing in it a blatant attempt to undermine the relationship that had begun to flourish between Bingley and her sister. When the Gardiners invite Elizabeth and Jane to stay with them in Gracechurch Street over the festive season, she seizes on the opportunity to repair the damage Darcy has caused and reunite the lovers, little realising her own heart is in danger, and from Darcy himself. Fitzwilliam Darcy acted in the best interest of his friend in preventing an unequal match ¿ or so he thought. Reacquainted with both Jane and Elizabeth Bennet, he is forced to acknowledge his first, hasty assessment of both sisters was utterly false. Can he salvage not only his friend's hopes of future happiness, but his own, before the year is out? Mr Darcy's Christmas CarolFitzwilliam Darcy is in London, and resigns himself to the social whirl of Christmas with Charles and Caroline Bingley and without mention of any young ladies with the surname "Bennet". Alas, his subconscious has other plans and he finds himself, one evening, plagued by dreams. Awaking upset at the potential futures played out in his imagination, he determines he must undo his mistakes before it is too late. Elizabeth Bennet is surprised to see both Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy appear back in Hertfordshire so soon after they left for London, but cannot deny her pleasure at seeing them again, firstly for Jane's sake, but more reluctantly for her own. For Mr Darcy is not the only person whose nightly dreams have revealed a future they might enjoy, if only they are brave enough to act in the present¿ Midwinter in MerytonElizabeth Bennet's Christmas is a quiet one, with heavy snowfall preventing anybody coming and going from Longbourn. She is puzzling over how to reunite her sister with Mr Bingley when Mr Darcy crosses her path, and offers to do the thing she cannot: to summon Mr Bingley back to Netherfield, and to Jane. Fitzwilliam Darcy returned to Hertfordshire on a fleeting errand, never thinking he would find himself snowed in alone for Christmas. Surprised not to enjoy his involuntary isolation, he makes his way on foot to Longbourn, and finds in the Bennets the warmth and society he didn't know he needed..

Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have finally confessed their true feelings for one another and decided to marry - and not even Mr Bennet's opposition will prevent their future happiness. Their friends support the match, even if Elizabeth's father remains an obstacle, and the group departs to London for Christmas.Caroline Bingley seems to be the only person of their party to recognise the true folly of the match, and will stop at nothing to force Fitzwilliam Darcy to see sense, even if that means involving his own aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who is surely against such a marriage...Can Darcy and Elizabeth overcome this last opposition even from those close to them and learn from the obstacles they have faced thus far on their journey to happily ever after?The Darcy Decision is a Pride and Prejudice variation, and the conclusion of the Pathway to Pemberley Series.

George Wickham is drowning in debts, until his friends propose an amusing wager: can he win Elizabeth Bennet's heart? Money and challenge is reason enough for him to take on the bet, but when he realises that in securing Elizabeth's affections, he might also strike a blow to Fitzwilliam Darcy his goal is clear.Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy are navigating an icy friendship after her refusal of his unexpected proposal. Elizabeth struggles to align the friendly Mr Wickham of her acquaintance with the rake Mr Darcy deems him, and assumes this is yet another example of Darcy's pride blinding him to a person's true nature on account of their social position. As she grows increasingly aware of the truth, however, she realises that in this instance it was her own pride blinding her to Darcy's true nature. Her new understanding of Darcy's character prompts the realisation that she does love him, after all, but can she dare to hope he still cares for her?The Wickham Wager is a Pride and Prejudice variation, and Book 2 in the Pathway to Pemberley Series.

Elizabeth Bennet cares too much about her sister, Jane's, future happiness to give much consideration to her own. She certainly does not mean to lose her heart to Fitzwilliam Darcy, and when she discovers a secret from his past that confirms her first impressions of him were accurate, she is even more poised to dislike him. Yet fate has a way of forcing them together, and when they find themselves united on behalf of those they care about she begins to see her aloof stranger in a new light...

Anne de Bourgh's future has been decided for her since she was a child - to marry Fitzwilliam Darcy and follow the plans her mother, Lady Catherine, has set out for her. But what if fate has a different future in store?

A case of mistaken identity... Rarely poised to listen to gossip, Fitzwilliam Darcy can't help but be concerned when he learns that his friend is entangled with a "Miss Bennet" related to the Elizabeth he has heard dreadful rumours about. What he doesn't expect is to find himself unable to control his own heart when they first meet. Elizabeth Bennet is mystified by Mr Darcy's mention of her "adventures in London" and when she has the chance to return to the capital she is determined to discover the truth and clear her name. She might not care what the haughty Mr Darcy thinks of her but she certainly doesn't want all of London talking of misdeeds she hasn't committed. Unexpectedly reunited, can Lizzy and Mr Darcy overcome malice, mischief and misunderstandings and admit their true feelings? The Other Elizabeth Bennet is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice.

A Match Made by the Musgroves... When Anne Elliot goes to stay with her sister and brother-in-law at Uppercross, little does she realise that she's been the subject of discussion between Charles and Mary, who have both decided to spend the winter finding Anne a suitable husband. Neither know her heart was lost long ago... Captain Frederick Wentworth is happy to stay with his sister at Kellynch Hall if Anne Elliot is gone, although being back in Somerset torments him with memories he'd thought long forgotten. When he meets Anne again, he is determined to leave the past in the past, but Charles and Mary Musgrove have other ideas. A Second Chance in Somerset is a sweet regency retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

When an engagement is announced between Charles Bingley and Jane Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy is keen to visit and takes Georgiana with him, eager to partake in the happiness of the household. The very last thing he expects is to fall in love himself, but upon first meeting Elizabeth Bennet his heart is lost forever.Elizabeth Bennet scorns the idea of love at first sight, until it happens to her and happiness seems inevitable, until challenges from all sides see fit to intervene. Battling the cautious objections of family and friends, and the selfish interference of those who will stop at nothing to part this particular happy couple, can love triumph for Lizzy and Mr. Darcy?

With his family fractured, Fitzwilliam Darcy does not know where to turn. Can he learn to trust his heart, even if it means overcoming his own stubborn opinions?If Elizabeth Bennet's happiness is ruined - perhaps forever - she is determined to work a happier ending for her sisters. Can a gathering at Pemberley resolve all of their problems, or will it merely make everything worse? To Mend Mr Darcy is the final book in Meetings and Misunderstandings, a series variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy asks Elizabeth to marry him it is a logical proposal - one he thinks might benefit them both. Even if they are the only ones who can see it!Her family is convinced Elizabeth Bennet has leapt from one mishap to another, and when news of his surprise wedding spreads, Mr Darcy finds himself without the support of family and friends. Will such an onslaught of opposition from all sides unite the new Mr and Mrs Darcy, or cause further heartache? To Marry Mr Darcy is the second book in Meetings and Misunderstandings, a series variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Misfortune has struck Fitzwilliam Darcy - an altercation ended with him in the care of an innkeeper without his memory. Rescued by his friend Charles Bingley, he slowly begins the arduous task of recovery and whilst some memories come easily to him, others elude him still. He can recall the face of a young lady but nothing more: no name, no detail beyond that she was important to him. He is surprised and pleased when, upon their return to Hertfordshire, he stumbles across the very young lady who haunted his memory and discovers her name: Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is plagued with guilt when she discovers Mr Darcy's injury - the result of his rescue of Lydia from George Wickham - but she cannot help but appreciate the change in him, and fears one day, when his memory returns fully, he will recall his first opinions of her and the friendship that is growing between them will be lost forever. With Lydia blaming George Wickham's desertion on Mr Darcy's interference, can Lizzy and Mr Darcy overcome past events to build a happy future together?Of Sound Mind is a sweet regency novella variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

"When any two young people take it into their minds to marry, they are pretty sure by perseverance to carry their point…" Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot's wedding was once prevented by the interference of friends and family. Now fate has afforded them a second chance, will fresh obstacles derail their happiness? With one letter, their love story was settled, their happily-ever-after decided upon, but matters are rarely so easily resolved and more than one person has a hand to play in keeping this couple together - or forcing them apart...

"Half the sum of attraction, on either side, might have been enough..." Eight years and a bit before their romantic reunion, Anne Elliot meets Captain Frederick Wentworth for the first time. Immediately struck by the handsome Commander's easy manner and good humour, she cannot dare to hope he feels the same way about her. Frederick is home from the sea and staying with his brother, a Curate in Monkton, little expecting he will meet a young woman who will capture his heart and change his life. This novella is inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion, and considers how her two protagonists might have met and fallen in love the first time around...

Collected edition containing all three books of the Love Remains series, a variation on Jane Austen's Persuasion.Reacquainted: Returning to stay with his sister in Somerset, Captain Frederick Wentworth is doing his best to forget his last visit to that county eight years previously, which resulted in a broken engagement, and a broken heart. When he and Anne Elliot meet by chance one morning, their ability to get properly reacquainted is curtailed when young Charles Musgrove falls from a tree. Frederick is hailed a hero, welcomed to Uppercross and immediately catches Louisa Musgrove's attention. This potential new romance ought to soothe his old hurt and allow him to properly move on, but can he forget the one woman he truly loved?Anne had hoped to avoid all possibility of meeting with Frederick on his return, but fate has other plans. Being part of a social circle where he is a key feature does little but stir up the feelings she had thought were all but put aside. She knows he has not forgiven her, but is there a possibility they might be able to salvage at least a friendship from the connection they once shared?Rediscovered: Surprisingly reacquainted after many years apart, Captain Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot have managed to salvage something resembling friendship out of their previous closeness, and Anne tries to content herself with that. She knows that Frederick does not return her feelings, and focuses instead on cultivating friendships and enjoying her lot in life. She is pleased to be of service in drawing Frederick's friend, James Benwick, out of the melancholy that has consumed him, little realising her offer of friendship might be taken as something more by the serious Benwick.Frederick is certain his feelings for Anne Elliot are confined to the past, where they belong, but when she falls ill during their party's trip to Lyme, he is forced to realise the truth: he has loved her, and he loves her still. Once her recovery is ascertained, he realises he must do his best to resolve the anticipated connection between him and Louisa Musgrove, but his progress is halted when he notices Anne growing closer to James Benwick. Is he about to lose Anne a second time?Reunited: Captain Frederick Wentworth has learnt to his cost that he loves Anne Elliot and always has: though it took the threat of losing her to illness and then to another suitor for him to realise the truth of his feelings. When he is invited, with his brother Edward, to spend Christmas in Somerset with his sister, he is delighted to find Anne will be spending the season with her own sister, in nearby Uppercross, rather than at Bath as he had assumed.Anne is eager to learn whether the affection Frederick once had for her remains, as she has dared to hope it might. Free of the threat of other attachments, they might admit their true feelings and embark on a future together, if only the busy Christmas season and interfering friends and family will allow them to!

All five books in the Season of Misunderstanding series collected into one volume. A Sister's FaultJane Bennet has been gifted an opportunity and she is not afraid to use it, feigning illness in order that she might remain a little longer under the Netherfield roof, and hopefully move one step closer to securing Mr Bingley's heart. She doesn't expect her sister to arrive, bedraggled and covered in mud, ready to spoil everything she is working for! A Friend's BetrayalIntent on avoiding both Elizabeth Bennet and her manipulative sister, Fitzwilliam Darcy whisks Charles Bingley back to London, abandoning Elizabeth to her own obstinacy, convincing himself he cares nothing for her. An Aunt's AssistanceElizabeth Bennet is bound for London - to stay with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner and escape a sisterly feud dividing Longbourn. She knows only one thing will restore Jane's friendship to her, and is determined to use her time in London to reunite her sister with Mr Bingley, even if that means crossing paths with Mr Darcy once more. A Cousin's CourageRushing North with Charles Bingley, Colonel Fitzwilliam can't help but acknowledge the absence of such reckless love in his own life. Poised to make a change, how will this new love survive a trial nobody expected? A Husband's LoveMr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have finally acknowledged their long-growing affections for one another and plan to marry as soon as possible. Lizzy ought to be completely happy. But with one sister still estranged from her and another whose own happiness looks set to be usurped she has her work cut out in ensuring her whole family - and not just her - might face a happier future.

Caroline Bingley is trapped in London with her newly-married brother and his wife, watching, miserably, as her future prospects for marriage and happiness shrink. When her brother invites a new acquaintance into their home she is immediately on her guard, for the gentleman puts her on edge, if indeed he can be called gentleman at all. John Ashton has made it as far as London in his quest to travel abroad. He is determined not to forfeit the promise he made to his brothers in Derbyshire: he is changed, and he tarries only long enough to make arrangements for his ongoing journey. However, he does not foresee crossing paths with Mr Bingley and his wife, nor being swept into their circle, and he certainly does not foresee the amusing diversion of Caroline Bingley. The pair may not be in love, but they can certainly help one another, and doing so might change the course of both of their futures… After the events of Pride and Prejudice that brought Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy together, can a certain Bingley sister find her Happily-Ever-After? An Escape from London is the third book in the Three Sisters from Hertfordshire series, a continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.