About the Book

Book: Not Exactly Mr. Darcy

Author: Carolyn Miller

Genre: Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction

Release Date: December, 2025

Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances

When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne’s brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv’s vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways.

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About the Author

Carolyn Miller is an inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. Together with her husband, she has pastored a church for ten years and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher.

A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.

Review

Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller is such a sweet romance with all the cozy Pride and Prejudice and Jane Austen vibes. This story hooked me in from the start. This is the beginning of a series, and I look forward to reading more in this series.

Olivia Bennett is a teacher in Australia. Her contract does not get renewed, which ends up being perfect timing. Her grandma needs some help with recovery in England. So, Olivia goes to England to help her out. She finds herself in a small town that has the famous mansion from the movie Pride and Prejudice. The property needs some serious help. Olivia visits the location and meets Liam, who is caring for the landscaping of the house. He comes off a little grumpy, and as the story progresses, we find out why. Liam's identity is secret from Olivia, and she doesn’t fully know who Liam is until later on. As things begin to unfold, Olivia begins to help Hartbury Hall return to its former glory and reopen to the public. But it won’t all come together without the help of the community. This small town community has a lot of great characters.

This opposite-attract, forced proximity romance was cute and sweet with kisses only.

The faith element was intertwined throughout the story.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion