A veer-off from the early part of the book. Rhett eavesdrops twice at the Twelve Oaks BBQ, daring Scarlett and himself into a whirlwind, war-time wedding. Our scrappy survivor comes of age in an entirely new way, as her world teeters on the brink, her mind broadens to possibility, and her heart opens to the dashing scoundrel she calls husband.

This is a retelling of Gaskell's North and South, but with a twist. At the beginning of our story, when Margaret is propositioned by Henry Lennox, she feels obligated to agree. (I've used a bit of poetic license with her reasons). Anyway, Margaret marries Lennox and then goes to visit her parents a few months later, as they have moved north. What will happen when she meets John?

Margaret rejected Thornton's marriage proposal, but when an unexpected tragedy strikes she is forced to make decisions she never dreamed of. An alternate path to a HEA for our dear couple! This is the first five chapters; entire story was originally published here. Remainder of story removed per requirements.

Willingden, two weeks later: Lady Susan is taking matters in hand, inviting Charlotte to London. But even there, all roads lead to Sanditon and Sidney Parker, and soon enough, Charlotte finds herself back to sea bathing, clifftop walks and Lady D's luncheon parties. Can true love prevail when a farmer's daughter who reads books is up against the wealthiest widow in the country?

After mere weeks of engagement, John and Margaret now face their wedding night. After all that has transpired between them, how will they navigate this great unknown? Frank discussions and Victorian propriety explored. Also just smut drabbles and baby making because these two sorely need to bang it out. COMPLETE

An alternate imagining of Mrs. Gaskell's story, assuming Margaret had been hurt more seriously on the day of the riot. Intertwines elements of both the book and the BBC series, but focuses less on angst and more on the relationship of John and Margaret. Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, but am only presuming to borrow them for a while.

Seven years after Matthew married Lavinia, Mary is living in London. She has moved on with her life, but things are about to change in ways she never expected.

A nervous Elizabeth Darcy invites her husband to her bedchamber after being indisposed. A midnight trip to the gallery inspires Darcy to enact a fantasy. These, and more are stories of Darcy and Elizabeth's newly married adventures, written to celebrate our favorite couple's passions as they begin their journey into marital life. Each chapter is a stand-alone story. Mature content.

Mr. Collins, the Bennets' cousin, is a handsome, amiable gentleman, much to the surprise of his relations at Longbourn. He and Elizabeth easily fall into a close friendship. Mr. Collin's growing affection for Elizabeth does not go unnoticed by Mr. Darcy, prompting new twists and turns in this classic romance. (Elizabeth/Darcy HEA)

Fanny's careless gossiping after the incident at Outwood station leads to Margaret's impending ruin. John makes her an offer that may be her only chance at happiness, even at the risk of his own misery.

A collection of one-shots of conversations between Margaret and John after their marriage. Rated M for later chapters.

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A look at Captain Wentworth's thoughts at various points in the novel.

What if Sir Walter did not run into money troubles? While he remains at Kellynch Hall, the Crofts go to Bath instead. How do Anne and Frederick meet, and what obstacles will they have to overcome for their HEA?

Sequel to Is It Ever Too Late? Chapter 2 and 7 rated M. This story is set 18 years after Margaret leaves for London in North and South and 2 months after John and Margaret come to an understanding and are engaged. Maria and Robert are being forced to wait until Maria turns 18 before they can formally commence their courtship.

What would have happened if Sophia Croft was a more protective elder sister who applied her keen observation skills and intelligence to Captain Wentworth and Miss Anne? What would she have seen and how would it have changed the outcome? Told from Sophia's perspective.

While the Bennet sisters are at Netherfield, scarlet fever strikes at Longbourn. Elizabeth's grief may cause her to act erratically, but what's Mr. Darcy's motive for lending a surprising- and seemingly reluctant- hand to treat her 'female hysteria'. Copyright 2017.

Matthew Crawley, new Earl of Grantham, leads a lonely and bitter life at Downton Abbey. Lady Mary Crawley is married to Sir Richard Carlisle and miserable, with no way out. They both have accepted that they will never be together, but one night of risking something may change everything. A Mary and Matthew Series 2 AU where nothing is as it seems.

Captain Wentworth is still resentful and indifferent towards Anne when she succumbs to a mild fever. What arises is a very unexpected entanglement.

Lady Russell and Anne are on their way to Bath when they become stranded by a snowstorm. The events that follow change the rest of the story. Reviews/comments are always appreciated!

If Margaret had time to pick up those abandoned gloves, muse over what she said, and receive a few words of advice from Mr. Bell.

"Mr. Thornton has no complaints about his newly married life. He's waited for this so long, wanted Miss Hale so badly, and nearly dies from shock every time they can officiate the small, taken-for-granted moments of married life. He has no complaints. He has one complaint." Margaret has some Victorian Attitudes that need...adjusting. Good thing her husband is up to the task.

After Mr. Hale's passing, Margaret has to spend a week at the Thorntons while Mr. Bell arranges for her to move to London. She's uncomfortable at the idea of spending time with Mr. Thornton after everything that happened between them, and they soon find themselves in a compromising situation.

When Rhett came to Ireland, they both knew they would reconcile. They've missed each other horribly, but who would be the first to take a step towards? My first attempt of the fanfiction. Please, comment and review.

Mr. Darcy has been rejected, but he decides he cannot live without her. So, he returns to Hertfordshire and forces Elizabeth to accept him. WARNING: Mature audiences only.

This was just a short little one-shot imagining the conversation between Thornton and Margaret after she went home with him on the northbound train, but it turned into a full fledged story. This is just the first three chapters. The full story can be found on Amazon under the title Common Ground, by Elaine Owen.

What if Scarlett had awoken before Rhett left their bedroom after THAT night? Would things have worked out differently for them? Written from Rhett's perspective. Strong T rating in first chapter. NOW COMPLETE

North and South with more arguments, more pain, more friendship, more love, more forbidden soft touches. Same story but more.

A married Elizabeth tempts Darcy into reminiscing on an indiscretion that occurred during their engagement. One-shot. Rated M.

He knew Margaret would not take kindly to being forced into a marriage against her will. If the best that could be said before was that she didn't like him, he knew she would hate him now.

She's always had a passionate nature, and now she's about to discover the extent of those passions. A short story about John and Margaret's wedding night, if they got married. Rated M for lots of fluffy, smutty goodness.

How did Eleanor and Henry Tilney become such charming, unaffected gentlefolk when their Paternal influence was so strongly to the contrary? This story is an opportunity to meet Mrs Emily Tilney and see alternative influences at work. Rated T for psychologically disturbing scenes.

That night. I don't own these two and I'm sure MM would be appalled (it's just smut).

Inspired by the BBC mini-series North and South (2004). This is a glimpse into the life of a younger John Thornton and examines the time of his life that changes him forever. In this story I focus on John who transitions from a child to the head of the Thornton family as a result of his fathers suicide. Please read and review.

As her mother's health begins to deteriorate, Margaret is forced to reconsider her options. But at what cost?

How do our famous couple act when in the privacy of their own bedchamber on their first night together? I know this has been done before, but it has been a while.

This is what I think happened to Scarlett and Rhett. I have set the story in March 1874 - six months after Melly has died and Rhett has left Scarlett. Scarlett is trying to carve out a new life for herself in Atlanta when Rhett suddenly reappears. NOW COMPLETE

One shot companions to "It Started One Summer". Enjoy ;)

"There?" he whispers in her ear and, sure enough, he feels her grip tighten. - COMPLETE! -

New to Milton, Mr Hale encourages his daughter Margaret to develop a friendship with Fanny Thornton, his student's sister. He believes that the acquaintance will be beneficial to both ladies. John Thornton, the handsome Master of Marlborough Mills, also has high hopes for the relationship. But for reasons of his own...

All of the strange words used on FanFiction with their meaning, up here so if you don't understand some word you can look it up.

Margaret, living in London after the death of her parents, is invited to accompany Mr Bell to Helstone. With high expectations she journeys to her childhood home not realising that her visit would result in an unexpected meeting. A meeting that could prove the most important of her life.

Modern AU. Matthew Crawley runs a successful landscaping business. Lord and Lady Grantham still reside at Downton, though Lady Mary has her own place at Grantham Park. When Mary is stuck in a tricky situation, Matthew comes to her rescue. Unfortunately their first meeting does not go smoothly, but Matthew is determined to win Mary over. The road is, as usual, filled with many bumps

After Mr. Hale's death, Mr. Bell plans the funeral in Oxford. Margaret cannot bear not saying goodbye to her father, and must ask Mr. Thornton if he will allow her to accompany him to the funeral. Book Based for the most part.

There are thousands of Darcy/Elizabeth wedding night scenarios out there, but you rarely see one featuring Bingley and Jane. Here's a little quickie of the Bingleys on their wedding night. Enjoy!

Mr. Darcy arrives at the parsonage to propose to Elizabeth, and things get a little more heated than the original version. What if Mr. Darcy couldn't keep his hands to himself? What if he treated Lizzy to a "taste" of what she could expect as his wife? ;

A 'what if' story, set during the novel 'Scarlett', around the time of Cat's birth.

Darcy leaves for the Continent after his illfated proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but a happy family event reunites them a year later

Georgiana Darcy, deeply disturbed by her brother Fitzwilliam's deterioration since being spurned by Elizabeth Bennet, travels to Longbourn and succeeds in persuading Elizabeth and Jane to accompany her to Pemberley. Soon her desire for Elizabeth's presenc

This is a story where Scarlett grows up and forgets about Ashley, yet there's a price attached to that and she has to make a choice between love and freedom.