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An Endeavour to be Worthy (The Montford Cousins Book 1) Kindle Edition

by L.L. Diamond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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After a long separation, Elizabeth Bennet is off to spend Christmas in London with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Richmond, and her cousins, Nicholas and his sister, Amelia. While her grandmother is determined to see her spoiled with new gowns and the like, Elizabeth would prefer to play chess and shop for books with Nicholas and her grandfather and visit with her grandmother and Amelia. At Lady Vranes’s private art exhibition, Elizabeth happens upon the one person she hoped she would never see again, Mr. Darcy. Not only that, but her grandparents and cousins are well acquainted with him, his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and his young sister, Georgiana. How is she to behave around a man who finds her merely tolerable and made his disdain for her evident during his time at Netherfield? Moreover, what is she to do when he calls at Richmond House as a good friend of the family?

Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man torn. He has just realized that the Elizabeth Bennet he thought so unsuitable in Hertfordshire is, in fact, eminently suitable to be Mrs. Darcy and boasts of connexions that even his uncle, Lord Fitzwilliam, cannot fault. The only problem seems to be his behaviour in Meryton. Now, he must seek her forgiveness and attempt to court the only lady who has ever tempted him beyond reason. Will he be the gentleman who wins her heart? In the end, she will make her choice, all he can do is endeavour to be worthy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNLVFGW2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 14, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 319 pages
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L. L. Diamond is more commonly known as Leslie to her friends, and Mom to her three kids. A native of Louisiana, she has followed her Air Force husband to duty stations including: Louisiana, Mississippi, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, England, Missouri, and Maryland.

Aside from mother and writer, Leslie considers herself a perpetual student. She has degrees in biology and studio art but will devour any subject of interest simply for the knowledge. As an artist, her concentration is in graphic design, but watercolor is her medium of choice with one of her watercolors featured on the cover of her second book, A Matter of Chance. She has multiple certifications in fitness and coaching swimming. When she’s not writing, she is Head Age Group coach of her swim team. She also plays flute and piano, but much like Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice!

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Customers find the story interesting and well-written. They enjoy the twists and new direction the story takes. The characters stay true to themselves and have unique personalities. Readers appreciate the family dynamics and bonding between them. The romance is sweet and sexy, with nice romantic scenes. However, some feel the book is too boring at times.

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24 customers mention "Plot"21 positive3 negative

Customers find the plot interesting and engaging. They appreciate the twists and new direction the story takes. The concept of Jane and Elizabeth being Mr. Bennet's daughters is intriguing. Readers enjoy the suspense mixed with romance and how the author conveys the complexity of the Monford Dynasty.

"Sweet story about ODC overcoming their pride and prejudices. I only wish there was an epilogue tying up some loose ends...." Read more

"...The low anguish with the emotional pull is incredibly important to the story. Highly recommend for all to read...." Read more

"...About avg. for the genre. I appreciated the overall story arc and enjoyed reading it for the most part...." Read more

"3.5 stars rounded up to 4. There’s lots of potential in this story and the quality of writing is good overall but I struggle with the lack of..." Read more

18 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written story with surprises. They find it satisfying and enjoyable, reading it in one sitting. The book is well-thought-out, funny, and has tasteful passion scenes. It's part of a series but can be read alone.

"...I guess that is what the other books are about! A good read if you want a low angst story." Read more

"...This story is a fantastic read, well written, thought out, and funny. The low anguish with the emotional pull is incredibly important to the story...." Read more

"...There’s lots of potential in this story and the quality of writing is good overall but I struggle with the lack of character development and some..." Read more

"...So sad. Darcy and Elizabeth are very sweet. Some tastefully done passion sessions. If you're a fan, you'll definitely enjoy this book...." Read more

15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the premise amusing and the romance steamy. While some readers say the book starts well, others feel it becomes tedious and boring midway through.

"...This story is a fantastic read, well written, thought out, and funny. The low anguish with the emotional pull is incredibly important to the story...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book, very much. Most of the characters stayed true to themselves with the exception of Mr. Bingley...." Read more

"...I appreciated the overall story arc and enjoyed reading it for the most part...." Read more

"I found this very enjoyable with enough classic Pride and Prejudice to demon in the Austen vein...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters true to themselves and appreciate the unique personalities of the Montfords. The plot progression is shown, not told, which adds texture and vitality to the story.

"I enjoyed this book, very much. Most of the characters stayed true to themselves with the exception of Mr. Bingley...." Read more

"...A kinda sort Bennet but not a Bennet tale. Love the Earl and his Countess- grandparents. Cousin Nicholas! What a hoot!..." Read more

"...A truly enjoyable read with suspense mixed with romance. Loved some of the new characters." Read more

"...I liked the new characters and I have a soft spot for grandparents. Mr Bingley is even worse in this, his role is short and tragic...." Read more

5 customers mention "Family dynamics"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the family dynamics in this book. They appreciate the new family members and novel plot. The bonding and love between characters is also appreciated. Readers have a wide selection of families and non-canon characters to choose from, including the addition of Lord Montford's family.

"...I loved the "added" family of Lord Montford. This is an incredible add on. This story is a fantastic read, well written, thought out, and funny...." Read more

"...is an amusing trope in fan fiction because we have such a wide selection of families and non-canon characters to choose from...." Read more

"...Delightfully, it’s founded in canon, with new family members and a novel plot...." Read more

"...There was something off in the pacing. I love the Montfort family dynamics and a Lizzy who learned to fight for herself when often Lizzy is written..." Read more

4 customers mention "Romance"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic scenes and dialogue. They find the characters sweet and sexy, with tasteful passion scenes.

"...Canon character death. So sad. Darcy and Elizabeth are very sweet. Some tastefully done passion sessions...." Read more

"...storytelling in this book is excellent, I was never bored and the romance steamy. Maybe too steamy since I didn’t need details for their lovemaking...." Read more

"...Witty dialogue, nice romantic scenes, some good setdowns of the baddies, and plenty of sex at the end!" Read more

"An absolutely lovely and quite interesting variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by the talented L.L. Diamond...." Read more

4 customers mention "Boredom"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the book tedious and boring.

"...a lot of LL Diamond's previous variants but this one left me bored and frustrated. Elizabeth and Jane are secretly the granddaughters of an Earl...." Read more

"...And it became long winded and boring in my opinion. Elizabeth’s character wasn’t likable. I would not recommend it." Read more

"...It started off good, however half way through it became tedious and boring." Read more

"...Sadly, quite boring. Three stars might be too generous" Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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    Sweet story about ODC overcoming their pride and prejudices. I only wish there was an epilogue tying up some loose ends. I guess that is what the other books are about! A good read if you want a low angst story.
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  • Marsh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional interesting low anguish funny
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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    I really am fond of Not a Bennet stories in which this has to be now a favorite of mine. I truly loved how Darcy and Elizabeth worked out their problems, but also are on more even ground. Huntley is such a rake and Caroline is just her awful self. I loved the "added" family of Lord Montford. This is an incredible add on.
    This story is a fantastic read, well written, thought out, and funny. The low anguish with the emotional pull is incredibly important to the story. Highly recommend for all to read.
    Does have what I consider a cliffhanger, but that could just be me
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  • Vercha3
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterful Plot
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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    I enjoyed this book, very much. Most of the characters stayed true to themselves with the exception of Mr. Bingley. In what world is our sweet Mr. Bingley a prolific gambler and an excessive drinker who engages in sexual relations without the benefit of marriage? Well, this world, apparently. Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Bennet for that matter are their exaggerated selves which prompts Lizzy and Jane to leave Longhorn permanently to live with……wait for it….their biological mothers’ parents/legal guardians/grandparents, the earl and countess Montford. So their official last name is not Bennet but Montford. Mr. Bennet fell in love with and married the earl’s daughter who birthed 2 daughter but died in childbirth giving birth to their son, who subsequently died as well. You must read this book to get the details about the set down that Mr. Bennet, his wife, and Lady Catherine receive. There are some steamy scenes in addition to sadness in the Bingley family. Enjoy!
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  • Anon
    3.0 out of 5 stars well…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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    For me, it was 3 stars. About avg. for the genre.

    I appreciated the overall story arc and enjoyed reading it for the most part.
    I got the sense in the beginning of the book that the author was rushing to fill us in on the backstory. It made the first third or maybe even half of the book clunky to read. I was sorta rolling my eyes each time another family reminisce would reveal pieces of the backstory amidst (what I felt were) juvenile hijinx that were there to establish - relentlessly - We Are A Family That Has Fun Together, Even Though We Are All Orphans. Oh, and also, as a side note: Thomas Bennet Must Pay for His Sins. After the stories of hijinx, we build toward a rather brisk and inelegant set down-showdown at Longbourn. I had to work really hard to suspend disbelief around this time…
    But then things get very interesting with some action and adventure from the Bingley camp. This very creative drama plays out simultaneously with ODC’s three week courtship followed by a three week engagement. Frankly, the Bingley thing was much more interesting than ODC as we kill time NOT anticipating our vows (how DID FD keep his head from exploding?) while all the really interesting stuff that is unique to this novel happens over at Bingley’s on their wedding night.

    I think I would have enjoyed book one of this series more if the author had walked us through Jane and Lizzy’s story more slowly- and naturally, more organically convey the complexity of the Monford Dynasty. It just felt like it was forced on us quickly, because the stuff the author was excited about was the Bingley thing and FD losing his mind, bearings, senses to the charms of EB(M). So I guess I’m making a case for two books here - 1 - Here’s the story of the Family Montfort, and 2 - Fitzwilliam and Charles lose their minds.
    Just my opinion, FWIW.

    Average+ in JAFF.
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  • Kim K
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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    3.5 stars rounded up to 4. There’s lots of potential in this story and the quality of writing is good overall but I struggle with the lack of character development and some of the plot choices.
    There’s no genuine affection between Lizzy and Jane. It’s set up as though she has greater closeness with her cousins but even that never seems to move beyond the superficial.
    The only real obstacle for ODC is Darcy’s past behavior in Hertfordshire and this gets resolved fairly early on.
    There are plenty of external issues that would have been interesting to see Lizzy ruminate on but SO MUCH of the second half of the book was devoted her wanting to hook up with Darcy. I can enjoy a steamy story but this one made passion the discernible aspect of their relationship so that it fell flat. I found myself skipping whole sections of the text because it felt so forced.
    With this premise and the author’s skill I think this story could have been great but turned out just okay.
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  • Chris S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah a great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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    Another gem from L L Diamond! A kinda sort Bennet but not a Bennet tale. Love the Earl and his Countess- grandparents. Cousin Nicholas! What a hoot! Will we see him again in a sequel? Canon character death. So sad. Darcy and Elizabeth are very sweet. Some tastefully done passion sessions.

    If you're a fan, you'll definitely enjoy this book. Would love to add this to my audible Diamond collection 😊
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
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    I found this very enjoyable with enough classic Pride and Prejudice to demon in the Austen vein. A truly enjoyable read with suspense mixed with romance. Loved some of the new characters.
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  • Roz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitelyworthy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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    The storytelling in this book is excellent, I was never bored and the romance steamy. Maybe too steamy since I didn’t need details for their lovemaking. Elizabeth and Jane are daughters of Mr Bennet and his first titled wife. After her death, he marries again and his daughters adjust. The tale starts after the Bingleys and Darcy have departed, Jane is in London and Lizzy visits her maternal grandparents. I liked the new characters and I have a soft spot for grandparents. Mr Bingley is even worse in this, his role is short and tragic. The best part was the growing romance between Elizabeth and Darcy. Darcy does redeem himself and the chemistry sizzles off the page. I only wanted more interaction with the other Bennets, they barely had any role to play
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 2, 2023
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    Best book I've read in a while. Everything came so naturally, I was sad to finish the reading because I don't know if I'm going to find a book that could give me as much pleasure as this. Well done
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2022
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    I have ordered the physical book! I look forward to reading all the other storie about the Montfords,and of course Jane. Thank you LL!!
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  • Karen.H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2024
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    Would recommend to Darcy and Elizabeth fans. Loved seeing her father treated with authenticity over his failings. A fun tale thank you I enjoyed it.
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  • Marta
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2023
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    I just loved this turn of events. I was not expecting something so different as even a new name and poor Bingley a gambler.
    I love the steaming bits also. It’s a good combination of humour and sexy but in very good taste. Looking forward to the other books. Thank you.
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  • Craftyhj
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read - 3.75*
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2023
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    An interesting read in the “Bennets have wealthy connections” trope. Elizabeth and Darcy come to a better understanding of one another more quickly as a result of the friendship between the Darcys and Elizabeth’s titled relations.

    There is a very interesting sub-plot involving BIngley.

    The book could benefit from another edit as there are a number of typos and editing misses.
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