No Cause to Repine Series by Jann Rowland

After rescuing his sister from the clutches of the vile George Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy stays in London instead of returning to his beloved Pemberley, feeling despondent and adrift. Though he does not know it at the time, he will be forever grateful for his decision, as a chance meeting with a lovely young woman changes his perspective and sets him on the path to love and happiness... moreAfter rescuing his sister from the clutches of the vile George Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy stays in London instead of returning to his beloved Pemberley, feeling despondent and adrift. Though he does not know it at the time, he will be forever grateful for his decision, as a chance meeting with a lovely young woman changes his perspective and sets him on the path to love and happiness.Ordinarily, Darcy would never have considered pursuing a young woman such as Elizabeth Bennet, who is not possessed of the usual advantages of those of high society. But he learns she is a woman of rich character and ethereal beauty, and his admiration for her grows with every meeting.Though the course of true love is not always smooth, Darcy and Elizabeth determine to meet every challenge together with courage and fortitude. In the background, unknown to the happy couple, forces move against them, threatening all they struggle to attain.A Tacit Engagement is a novella of approximately 39,000 words and is the first book in the No Cause to Repine tetralogy. The remaining books, Scandalous Falsehoods, Upstart Pretensions, and Quitting the Sphere, will follow in the coming months. less

Following a happy season of courtship in London, Miss Elizabeth Bennet returns to her home in Hertfordshire, with her suitor, Fitzwilliam Darcy. But while Elizabeth is reunited with her family, Mr. Darcy must endure the machinations of Miss Caroline Bingley, his close friend’s sister. As Darcy is to stay with Mr. Bingley, he is not anticipating Miss Bingley's presence in the slightest.Though she has been concerned for her family’s behavior, knowing it is wanting at times, Mr... moreFollowing a happy season of courtship in London, Miss Elizabeth Bennet returns to her home in Hertfordshire, with her suitor, Fitzwilliam Darcy. But while Elizabeth is reunited with her family, Mr. Darcy must endure the machinations of Miss Caroline Bingley, his close friend’s sister. As Darcy is to stay with Mr. Bingley, he is not anticipating Miss Bingley's presence in the slightest.Though she has been concerned for her family’s behavior, knowing it is wanting at times, Mr. Darcy proves his love by ignoring that which he cannot change and focusing on his love. And for a time, their connection deepens, love grows ever more between them, rendering all attempts to separate them futile.While the path to true love is never even, it turns to an uneven road filled with pitfalls and traps, for Darcy and Elizabeth discover that even those who have known and esteemed Elizabeth all her life are not above the lure of outrageous gossip. Once again their fortitude is tested by others, those who would see them broken asunder no matter what the cost.Scandalous Falsehoods is a novella of approximately 41,000 words and is the second book in the No Cause to Repine tetralogy. Volume 1, A Tacit Engagement tells the story of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s initial meeting and should be read first. The final two books, Upstart Pretensions and Quitting the Sphere are scheduled for December and February releases respectively. less

After the debacle of the Netherfield Ball, opposition grows against the union between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Their indomitable spirit cannot be quenched, however, and every attempt to intimidate them only makes them more determined to attain their happiness.As a surprise, Lady Catherine de Bourgh remains supportive, offering Elizabeth a home away from the intrigues near Meryton... moreAfter the debacle of the Netherfield Ball, opposition grows against the union between Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Their indomitable spirit cannot be quenched, however, and every attempt to intimidate them only makes them more determined to attain their happiness.As a surprise, Lady Catherine de Bourgh remains supportive, offering Elizabeth a home away from the intrigues near Meryton. Though reluctant to leave her family, Elizabeth goes to Kent, and there discovers much to admire in her hostess, and in Anne de Bourgh, Lady Catherine’s daughter.But all is not well, for the continued hostility toward her from certain members of Mr. Darcy’s family grows apace, and intrigues threaten to break them apart. And the shadow of the rumors which drove her from her home continues to grow longer, its source a surprising and implacable enemy dedicated to the destruction of their happiness together.Upstart Pretensions is a novella of approximately 40,000 words and is the third book in the No Cause to Repine tetralogy. Volumes 1 and 2, A Tacit Engagement and Scandalous Falsehoods tell the story of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s initial meeting and should be read first. The final book, Quitting the Sphere is scheduled to be released in January. less