I love promoting the stories of other authors who have a connection to North and South . All the books featured here are written by authors who loved John Thornton and were inspired to write because of Gaskell’s story (and Richard Armitage, let’s be honest!). A longer list of Christmas titles by

Four witty, romantic comedies reimagine Darcy and Elizabeth as reluctant allies, sparring partners, and accidental soulmates in a series of escalating entanglements. From wagers and fake engagements to covert missions and long-forgotten promises, this sparkling collection delivers swoon-worthy tension, sharp banter, and the kind of love that refuses to follow the rules. All Bets Are Off Elizabeth Bennet wagers she can make Mr. Darcy fall in love with her—just to turn him down. Darcy agrees to be charming without falling for anyone. Neither expects the wager to spiral into chaos, chemistry, and something dangerously close to real feelings. Raising the Stakes To save her reputation, Elizabeth agrees to a fake engagement with the last man she would ever choose—Mr. Darcy. He needs her charm to win votes, and she needs his name to stay out of scandal. But what begins as a clever political ploy soon feels far too real. Better Luck Next Time Elizabeth is in hiding after witnessing a crime, and Darcy’s mission is simple: keep her alive. But his impossible charge has opinions, secrets, and no intention of being protected. In a game of lies and loyalties, love may be the most dangerous risk of all. Make Your Play Years ago, they made a joke of a marriage pact. Now the deadline looms, and both are determined to sabotage it—by matchmaking each other. But as every scheme backfires, Elizabeth and Darcy must ask the unthinkable: what if the perfect match is the one they swore to avoid?

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