But her mother has other plans. By the time Richard returns home, Anne has been forced into an engagement with her other cousin, Fitzwilliam Darcy, the man destined to become master of Pemberley. With her reputation at risk and her heart at stake, Anne faces an impossible choice.
Their only hope for happiness lies in a desperate gamble: they must work together to help Darcy win back the beautiful Elizabeth Bennet, a guest staying next door.
Can they convince Darcy and Elizabeth to rekindle their true love before Anne's future is sealed forever?
A companion to Not In Want of a Wife. This story contains spoilers for Not In Want of a Wife, and the reader is recommended to enjoy that story first.
Amanda Kai’s love of period dramas and classic literature influences her sweet historical and modern romances. She is the author of seven award-winning books inspired by Jane Austen, including Sudden Awakenings and Swipe Right for Mr. Darcy. Prior to becoming an author, Amanda enjoyed a successful career as a professional harpist, and danced ballet for twenty years. When she’s not diving into the realm of her imagination, Amanda lives out her own happily ever after in Texas with her husband and three children.