Kindly Meant Interference by Jayne Bamber
When love grows quietly between them, it will take a storm of misunderstandings—and one determined matchmaker—to bring Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet together.
Mr. Darcy is falling for Elizabeth Bennet, despite his every intention not to. Her wit, warmth, and those fine eyes unsettle his sense of duty and propriety. Elizabeth, in turn, finds herself drawn to the reserved and honorable man behind the proud exterior. Yet both are resolved to guard their hearts, convinced nothing could come of it—until unexpected visitors, uninvited suitors, and secret affections threaten to tip everything into chaos.
Enter Caroline Bingley, who, upon overhearing Darcy declare he will never marry her, hatches a new plan: if she cannot be mistress of Pemberley, she will become the next best thing—friend and confidante to the woman who is. Seeing the effect Elizabeth has on Darcy, Caroline sets her sights on securing the match… for her own convenience, of course.
As Georgiana Darcy’s jealousy, Colonel Fitzwilliam’s flirtations, and Wickham’s lies unsettle the fragile balance, Darcy and Elizabeth must confront their own pride and prejudice—and each other—before the opportunity for happiness slips away. A sweet and clean retelling of Pride & Prejudice, where love triumphs sooner—but not without a few delightful complications along the way.
