Wait for Love

By P. O. Dixon

The short story setting is Hunsford on the night of Mr. Darcy's proposal. Imagine if Darcy offers his hand in a more gentleman-like manner. Imagine if Elizabeth is more attracted to Mr. Darcy than she cares to let on—that is before she learns about his part in separating her sister and his friend. Will he stand a chance of winning Elizabeth's heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Regents and Cotswold Book Group
• Release date: Jul 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201455606

P. O. Dixon

Bestselling historical fiction author, P. O. Dixon, is a great admirer of Historical England and its fascinating days of yore. She, in particular, loves the Regency period with its strict mores and oh so proper decorum. Her ardent appreciation of Jane Austen's timeless works set her on the writer's journey. Visit podixon.com and find out more about Dixon's writings.

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Wait for Love

Wait for Love

A Short Story

P. O. Dixon

Contents

Introduction

Part I

Part II

Part III

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Introduction

Wait for Love is an engaging short story written in the same style as bestselling A Tender Moment but rather steamier.

The short story setting is Hunsford on the night of Mr. Darcy’s proposal. Imagine if Darcy offers his hand in a more gentleman-like manner. Imagine if Elizabeth is more attracted to Mr. Darcy than she cares to let on—that is before she learns about his part in separating her sister and his friend. Will he stand a chance of winning Elizabeth’s heart?

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§ Short story length is 6500 words—perfect for those times when what you really want is a quick romantic escape!

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Mature Theme

You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.

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Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Part I

Love and Hate

Kent, England – Spring 1812

Fitzwilliam Darcy could put off his departure from Kent no longer. Business affairs dictated his presence in town. It was the last evening he would spend in company with Miss Elizabeth Bennet at Rosings as merely an acquaintance from Hertfordshire. He did not intend to miss a single moment of it, starting with watching her as she arrived.

Waiting outside for the Hunsford party’s arrival might have been the thing to do. However, doing so would encourage premature speculation—the likes with which his aunt Lady Catherine de Bourgh would surely take umbrage.

Darcy snapped shut the small velvet-covered box in his hand and tucked it deep inside his pocket. He could hardly wait to see the look on Elizabeth’s face when she beheld the dazzling diamond engagement ring. Its delay in reaching him from town bore some of the blame for his still being in Kent.

He poured himself a drink and took a seat near the window. If events unfolded as he expected, a long, promising night awaited him—one he was sure to cherish for the rest of