Of Kindness and Kisses

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Jae George

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Note: This is a reedited version of Of Kindness and Kisses which was done to correct several typos. In addition, this new version includes the very short sequel to the original story. More Kisses was previously published as a short story but is, in essence, an extended epilogue to Of Kindness and Kisses, a sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation. This new version is approximately 75,000 words.
Excerpt: Elizabeth Bennet sat at the writing desk in the bedchamber she shared with her sister Jane. It had been some time since she had recorded any thoughts, impressions, or experiences in her journal. She thought back over the weeks since she had returned to Longbourn as she paged through her entries from her time in Kent before flipping forward to find a clean page.
What is this? Here is a single sentence fifteen or twenty pages past my last entry. There in a decidedly masculine hand were the words: Elizabeth, when your mother is better, I will be waiting to marry you. Yours always, F. D.

Loved it!

The overall positivity and goodwill really stands out! Usually in these variations from various other authors, the overall theme seems to center around heavy drama. How refreshing it is to finally have one which does not! Bravo!!

Great read

This was a heartwarming story. When Elizabeth got news about her mother falling ill while being in Kent, mr Darcy offers to take her there. Cute beginnings. Great Jaff.

Good story, but be warned.

Pro: Fairly good story with improved virtual voice.
Cons: Be prepared if you don't like to be evangelized during your JAFF time. About half way through, after you've become interested in the variation, full Bible verses start being expounded. Mostly by a weak kneed damsel named Elizabeth. She occasionally shows some backbone and self determination, but this is no heroine to be admired for her indomitable strength. Quoting the bible in response to adversity instead of her traditional rapier wit. And the further in, the more depressingly conservative and mealy mouth she becomes, allowing Darcy, Lady Matlock and even ANNE DeBerg to rescue her from her foes. This is no P&P Elizabeth Bennet Darcy.
A absolutely watered down imitation. Sad.