Sweet Caroline

She was the villain of everyone else's love story. Now, it is time for hers.Caroline Bingley has spent a lifetime being unforgivably herself, sharp-tongued, fiercely ambitious, and unapologetically bold. But when the two most eligible bachelors in London, Mr Darcy and Viscount Keathley, are snatched away by the Bennet sisters, she is left standing alone on the wrong side of the church doors, clutching her dignity and an alarming number of hatboxes.Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has problems of his own. His father, the Earl of Matlock, has issued an ultimatum: marry for money by Easter, or face exile to the West Indies. And the only woman who fits the bill? The one who drives him mad with her feathers, her wit, and her refusal to be ignored. Caroline Bingley. The lemon.What follows is a battle of wills, a war of wit, and a collision of two people who never expected to find themselves on the same side of anything, let alone love.Sweet Caroline is a sparkling, laugh-out-loud Regency romance. It continues the world of Mr Darcy's New Year's Resolution with the same beloved characters, sharp humour, and emotional warmth, proving that even the most prickly hearts deserve a chance.Can a woman who wanted a title and a man who needed a dowry discover that what they truly want… is each other?Perfect for readers who love:Pride and Prejudice variations and retellingsEnemies-to-lovers Regency romanceSharp wit and laugh-out-loud banterRedemption arcs for unlikely heroinesClean romance with emotional depthWitty banter and slow-burn romanceJAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction)Humorous historical romance Lefki Karantoni has always been fascinated by words. From an early age, she tried to shape the ideas swimming in her mind into stories she could share with others. Though she now lives in England and has travelled widely, she is always Greek at heart. That sense of heritage and belonging forms her love for coastal settings, whether she is writing about small American towns, sunlit islands, or the emotional landscapes of her characters. She continues to explore many genres, guided by a love of language and a desire to connect with readers through the worlds she creates.