It’s always an absolute delight to return to Kelly Miller’s Pride and Prejudice variations! She has created her own rich, sumptuous, multifaceted universe based on Jane Austen’s foundation yet containing her own distinctive approach and contemporary appeal. Her books will charm and entrance diehard Austen fans as well as romance-loving newcomers.
In THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS, Elizabeth Bennet is torn between two suitors, Mr. Lockhart and Mr. Darcy, who are good friends. Tension rises between Lockhart and Darcy as they both fall for Elizabeth. The slow-burn between Darcy and Elizabeth is flawlessly done, wrought with delicious angst, conflicts, and complexities. Mary also shines throughout the installment. In this alternate timeline, Miller weaves a series of clever deviations into the beloved story. What follows is a sequence of misunderstandings, endearing banter, and scintillating wit. Miller always has an astute emotional intuition about these characters, adding new depth to familiar personalities.
I highly, highly recommend this Regency romance for all fans of Jane Austen and historical romance!
* I received a free audiobook from the author, and this is my honest, voluntary review.