Resentment (Part Two): A Month To Love, #2

By Abbey North

Resentment abounds.
With Mr. Darcy and his sister at Netherfield, Lizzy soon realizes Georgiana is suspicious of her motives and doesn't trust her. She has to win over her future sister-in-law if there is to be peace at Pemberley.

 

Further complications arrive with Mr. Bingley's return to Netherfield. Lady de Bourgh and her daughter, Anne, arrive in time for the ball meant to announce LIzzy and Darcy's engagement. His aunt is clearly determined to stop that from happening.

Lizzy's heart is also softening toward Mr. Darcy, but she still questions whether it's possible to fall in love within a month's time.

 

This is part two of a completed three-part serial that is also available as a compilation. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this story is strictly SWEET.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abbey North JAFF Books
• Release date: Jul 13, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201728526

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Blurb

Resentment abounds.

WITH MR. DARCY AND his sister at Netherfield, Lizzy soon realizes Georgiana is suspicious of her motives and doesn’t trust her. She has to win over her future sister-in-law if there is to be peace at Pemberley.

Further complications arrive with Mr. Bingley’s return to Netherfield. Lady de Bourgh and her daughter, Anne, arrive in time for the ball meant to announce LIzzy and Darcy’s engagement. His aunt is clearly determined to stop that from happening.

Lizzy’s heart is also softening toward Mr. Darcy, but she still questions whether it’s possible to fall in love within a month’s time.

This is part two of a completed three-part serial that is also available as a compilation. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this story is strictly SWEET.

Chapter One

It is strongly advised to read Part One before starting this installment of the serial.

DARCY HAD NOT DEPARTED more than five minutes before Fanny’s cry of triumph echoed through the house. Lizzy forced herself to leave the bedroom she shared with Jane and go downstairs. Her mother appeared to be having a fit, practically dancing in one spot as she celebrated the victory of Lizzy having captured a rich husband. You are so blessed, my darling, she said with glee as Lizzy appeared. Everything is falling into place.

She frowned at her mother while she straightened her shoulders. Mama, surely you do not believe I planned this to force Darcy to propose?

Fanny looked at her, shaking her head. Of course I do not suspect such a thing. When have you ever had the guile or forethought to plan so advantageously? No, it is clearly providence of God, and I thank him for the blessing.

She hopped in place. Oh, what a delight. You shall have a wealthy husband, and your sisters might yet follow in your steps. You do understand it is your duty to assist them in such an endeavor, do you not, Elizabeth? Fanny gave her a stern glance.

Lizzy didn’t bother to answer. She simply rolled her eyes and moved away from her mother, barely avoiding being trampled by Kitty and Lydia, who must have surely heard the news as well. They rushed into the room in a distinctly unladylike way, going to their mother and jumping up and down in their excitement.

Oh, Mama, is it true? asked Lydia.

It must be, for Mama is so happy. She is to marry Mr. Darcy? Kitty bounced again.

"It is true, my dears. We have much to do and much to plan. Kitty, with your beauty, you shall surely catch a rich husband at the next season. No doubt, your sister