Overview
What readers are saying:
"A very happy read!"
"A lustful and very romantic story."
"Introduces us to another side of Darcy that Jane Austen didn't show."
"A really lovely spin on the original story."
"A wonderful ride through Jane Austen's world."
"Refreshing!"
"Funny, smart, and makes a great story unto itself."
"Fantastic book."
In Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice, Mr. Darcy gives up on winning the woman he loves after she refuses him.
What if ...
Instead of disappearing from Elizabeth Bennet's life after she refused his offer of marriage, Mr. Darcy had stayed and tried to change her mind?
What if ...
Lizzy, as she gets to know Darcy, finds him undeniably attractive and her impulses win out over her sense of propriety?
What if ...
Madly in love and mutually on fire, their passion anticipates their wedding? In Impulse & Initiative, instead of avoiding Elizabeth after his ill-fated marriage proposal, Mr. Darcy follows her back to her home in Hertfordshire, planning to prove to her he is a changed man and worthy of her love. And little by little, Elizabeth begins to find the man she despised becoming irresistible...
Exploring the roads not taken in Pride and Prejudice, Abigail Reynolds picks up from a pivotal point in Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Darcy's botched marriage proposal - and imagines lively plot twists and ecstatically happy endings.
Synopsis
Abigail Reynolds picks up from a pivotal point in Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Darcy's botched marriage proposal - and explores an alternative plot ...
Editorials
From the Publisher
"She has creatively blended a classic love story with a saucy romance novel..." - Austenprose"All in all, I think it is a very good read. If you love Pride and Prejudice, but always longed for Mr. Darcy to up and sweep Elizabeth off her feet (I did!), then this is your book!" - I Just Finished Reviews
"The style and wit of Ms. Austen are compellingly replicated and the dichotomy of the early 19th-century eloquence with 21st-century romance is spellbinding. Kudos to Ms. Reynolds!" - A Reader's Respite
"Fans of Pride & Prejudice will enjoy reading this book. It shows a different side of Darcy, a bold side unafraid of going after what he wants." - Hollywood Today
"Sweet... funny with witty banter and good writing." - The Book Smugglers
"The main characters, in addition to the myriad of supporting cast, have distinct personalities and make the book so interesting." - The Romance Studio
"Abigail Reynolds is coming into her own as a writer." - AustenBlog
"Impulse and Initiative is highly entertaining and amusing. It is a perfect addition to any Austen library!" - In the Library Reviews