Not Quite Mr. Darcy
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Mr. Darcy does not exist.”
Many a young woman has spent years looking for her perfect Mr. Darcy, but Kate Thomas knows better. A 29 year old recently widowed southerner, she sets off to find herself on the other side of the ocean in the very country where Mr. Darcy’s life was penned. Looking only to escape reminders of her heartache, Kate’s journey takes her places she never thought she’d go -- finding faith, love, and family.
Not Quite Mr. Darcy is not a P & P retelling, but the story of a woman’s journey to discover what real love is.
About Not Quite Mr. Darcy:
An ocean … it’s vast and powerful. The water that fills it can bring death, or offer life. Kate Thomas moves her life across an ocean to conquer the hold of her past and find new life for her future.
Not Quite Mr.Darcy is women’s fiction with clean romance (kisses only). It tackles forgiving the seemingly unforgivable and the disillusionment many a woman has faced upon realizing that the perfect husband they’ve been raised to look for doesn’t exist. Kate, a recent widow, leaves her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Seeking distance from her past she takes a job in Kingsdown, England, working with a dementia patient in a cottage overlooking the English Channel. What she finds there is much more than she anticipated. This story has a slow-burn HEA romance filled with difficulties along the way. Kate learns to find joy even in the hardest circumstances as she discovers what real faith in Jesus Christ is.
Some snippets from Not Quite Mr. Darcy Goodreads reviews:
Full Goodreads reviews for Not Quite Mr. Darcy
(I ***ed out the male hero’s name because it’s a surprise.)
“What a phenomenal book! . . . I was very impressed with all of the scripture that was included in the book. I also liked that several people came to know Christ as their Savior. It reminded me that people are lost and that my life and faith can be an example to them. Thank you, Kim Griffin, for not skimping on faith topics!” J. Durkin
“Kate was so strong, loving, and caring, and I loved the personal touch that the author put on this story. It brought me to tears at times . . . *** was such a romantic, swoonworthy, Christ-centered hero.” N. Lam
“I read the synopsis before starting this book, and it sounded very good, but I didn't realize that these characters were going to feel like my friends as I read. I also didn't expect the scripture references to touch me so much. It's a wonderful book for anyone looking for hope!” Anita
“As the story unfolds, you find yourself fully immersed in all aspects of the characters' lives, including their pain. The England backdrop adds a beautiful setting as Kate learns to heal from her grief and to put her trust in the Only One who can mend her broken heart.“ L. Sexton