Relive the witty and romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy once again in this charming Pride and Prejudice retelling from Darcy’s point of view.

For fans of historical romance like the Bridgerton novels to lovers of alternative point-of-view books like E. L. James’ Grey and Stephenie Meyers’s Midnight Sun, Darcy’s Passions invites readers into the heart and mind of Fitzwilliam Darcy, revealing the hidden thoughts and intense emotions that fueled his riveting courtship of Elizabeth Bennet.

While the Bennet sisters are discussing the next ball to attend, placating their mother and fretting over potential suitors at their Longbourn estate, Mr. Darcy is moving into Netherfield Park, worrying over his young sister and attempting to maintain his position in society. One night at a town assembly, he meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a challenging yet beautiful young woman whose position and fortune in life is decidedly below his own. But he’s intrigued, and her presence simply can’t be ignored.

Darcy’s Passions reimagines one of the most iconic love stories of all time, with an inside look at every thought behind Mr. Darcy’s stoic demeanor, cool glances, and quiet longing for our beloved and witty Elizabeth Bennet. Through Darcy’s eyes, we’ll see their epic love story unfold, understanding the heart and mind of the man that has captivated readers for centuries.

Classic tropes you’ll love in Darcy’s Passions:

• Enemies to lovers

• Unlikely match / opposites attract

• Marriage plot

• Slow burn romance

• Witty heroine

• Charming villain

• Hero falls first

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MODERN REPACKAGE: This repackage features a brand new cover with a modern, commercial, illustrated design and sprayed edges, mirroring the current market for romance and regency era romance novels.

EVERGREEN TOPIC: Jane Austen and her books continue to trend highly in new categories, constantly bringing in new, devoted fans, as evident from “Jane Austen dressing” becoming the new “in” style of wedding dresses according to Elle, to comps titles like Gin Austen selling more than 12,000 copies since its 2019 publication and A Jane Austen Tarot Deck selling over 25,000 copies since 2020, according to BookScan.

HOT COMPS: Retellings and spin-offs of Austen’s books continue to sell well year over year. Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice continues to sell upwards of 65 copies a week according to BookScan, and Longbourn has sold more than 116,000 copies across paperback and hardcover editions since its release in 2013.

UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE: This book offers readers a chance to see Darcy’s perspective, feelings, and challenges, deepening the classic romance of Pride and Prejudice. Retellings offering a new character’s perspective trend well, as can be seen with Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer which sells an average of 1,500 copies a week, according to BookScan.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Regina Jeffers is the author of 19 books that include cozy mysteries, Austenesque sequels and retellings, and regency era romances. She is credited with being one of the original creators of Jane Austen Fan Fiction, known as JAFF.