Fitzwilliam Darcy has a heart of stone-or so his sister tells him.
He has every reason to believe her. Duty claimed him at twelve when his mother died and his father forbade his tears. Responsibility consumed him when he inherited Pemberley too young, with no one to lean on and no time to grieve. For years, Darcy has been a slave to obligation, unable to feel anything beyond the weight of his position.
Then he meets Elizabeth Bennet in Hertfordshire.
Her wit chips away at his frozen exterior. Her kindness stirs something he thought long dead. By autumn, he's captivated. By winter, he's warming. In spring, he feels the first stirrings of love. And by summer, Darcy will do whatever it takes to convince her that beneath the ice lies a heart brimming with tender affection-if only she'll help him thaw it completely.
Told entirely from Darcy's perspective, this heartwarming Pride & Prejudice novella follows one emotionally guarded gentleman's journey from frozen isolation to the warmth of true love. Perfect for readers who love emotional depth, protective heroes learning to feel again, and sweet romance that unfolds across the seasons.