The Darcy Monologues: A romance anthology of "Pride and Prejudice" short stories in Mr. Darcy's own words (Quill Collective) - Hardcover

Starnes, Joana; Lilian, Lory

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0998654027 ISBN 13: 9780998654027

Publisher: Quill Ink, 2017

Synopsis

STAND ALONE STORIES.  "You must allow me to tell you..." 
For over two hundred years, Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy has captivated readers' imaginations as the ultimate catch. Rich. Powerful. Noble. Handsome. And yet, as Miss Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is established through Elizabeth Bennet's fine eyes, how are we to know his mind? How does Darcy progress from "She is tolerable: but not handsome enough to tempt me" to "I thought only of you"? In this romance anthology, fifteen Austen-inspired authors assemble to sketch Darcy's character through a series of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times--from faithful narratives to the fanciful. Herein "The Darcy Monologues", the man himself reveals his intimate thoughts, his passionate dreams, and his journey to love--all told with a previously concealed wit and enduring charm. Stories by: Susan Adriani * Sara Angelini * J. Marie Croft * Karen M Cox * Jan Hahn * Jenetta James * Lory Lilian * KaraLynne Mackrory * Beau North * Ruth Phillips Oakland * Natalie Richards * Sophia Rose * Joana Starnes * Melanie Stanford * Caitlin Williams

MATURE CONTENT as per EDITOR 
1 Chaste:  possible kissing and affection
2 Mild: kissing
3 Moderate: some sexual references  but not explicit 
4 Mature


Table of Contents:
Introduction by Christina Boyd, editor
REGENCY
"Death of a Bachelor" by Caitlin Williams, 3
"From the Ashes" by J. Marie Croft, 1
"If Only a Dream" by Joana Starnes,1
"Clandestiny" by KaraLynne Mackrory, 2
"The Beast of Pemberley" by Melanie Stanford, 1
"A Resentful Man" by Lory Lilian, 2 
"In Terms Of Perfect Composure" by Susan Adriani, 1
"Without Affection" by Jan Hahn, 2

Other Eras
"Hot for Teacher" by Sara Angelini, 4
"You Don't Know Me" by Beau North, 2
"Reason to Hope" by Jenetta James, 2
"Pemberley by Stage" by Melanie Richards, 2
"Darcy Strikes Out" by Sophia Rose, 2
"The Ride Home" by Ruth Phillips Oakland, 2
"I, Darcy" by Karen M Cox, 1

About this title

From the Author

When my dream team of Austenesque authors joined me in creating this collection, I knew I had a singular opportunity to collaborate on this collection of fifteen short stories. Each has written a stand-alone, previously unpublished story between 5000-15,000 words. While all can be considered romance, there are no scenes that I would not be able to share with my teenage daughter or eighty-year-old mother-in-law. And yet, I am ever amazed how these writers can turn a phrase and turn up the heat. Have your fans handy--and even a few tissues! ~Christina Boyd

From the Inside Flap

REGENCY"Death of a Bachelor," Caitlin Williams"From the Ashes," J. Marie Croft"If Only a Dream," Joana Starnes"Clandestiny," KaraLynne Mackrory"The Beast of Pemberley," Melanie Stanford"A Resentful Man," Lory Lilian"In Terms of Perfect Composure," Susan Adriani"Without Affection," Jan HahnOTHER ERAS"Hot for Teacher," Sara Angelini"You Don't Know Me," Beau North"Reason to Hope," Jenetta James"Pemberley by Stage," Natalie Richards"Darcy Strikes Out," Sophia Rose"The Ride Home," Ruth Phillips Oakland"I, Darcy," Karen M Cox

About this edition

• Publisher: Quill Ink
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998654027
• ISBN 13: 9780998654027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Boyd Christina