A Perfectly (Un)timely Proposal

Review also posted on my blog
https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2022/02/a-perfectly-untimely-proposal-by.html

Fitzwilliam Darcy, a man of consequence and riches, is in love with Elizabeth Bennet. He has overcome his many reservations about the match (her vulgar family, lack of fortune and connexions) and is about to propose.

Unfortunately, unbeknownst to him, Elizabeth Bennet is not in love with him. In fact she despises him for his involvement in separating her sister, Jane from his friend, Bingley.

As Darcy attempts to propose, the universe steps in to delay him. An escaped Great Dane puppy interrupts. Darcy has a longstanding aversion to the breed.
Elizabeth is enchanted and christens her Ruby.

Next day, Darcy looks for another opportunity to speak to Elizabeth.
Ruby causes a distraction of a more perilous nature.
The gamekeeper feels Ruby can't be trained, so is planning to destroy her. Elizabeth and Darcy are horrified. Darcy makes a spur of the moment decision to adopt her.
This action impresses Elizabeth and makes her start to re-evaluate her view of Darcy.

There are further meetings in London, where Darcy tries to woo Elizabeth and Ruby does her best to help.

Will Darcy finally get his chance to propose and what will Elizabeth's answer be?

This book is wonderful. Ruby (known to all as Miss Ruby, as a proper young lady should be) is adorable.
She rapidly steals her way into Fitzwilliam's heart, house, bed and pockets!

Fitzwilliam is quick to acknowledge his mistakes and works so hard to make up for them. His relationship with Ruby is a joy to read.

Elizabeth finds his kindness and willingness to improve makes him increasingly appealing.

I heartily recommend that you read this, it is delightful.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.