Books With Characters Like Mr Darcy

If you adore Mr. Darcy’s brooding charm, his sharp wit, and that irresistible slow-burn romance, you’re in for a treat! These books feature leading men with all the qualities that make Darcy unforgettable—pride, passion, and a heart that’s worth waiting for.

Braden Carmichael in On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 

Braden is a confident and wealthy Scotsman who knows exactly what he wants—just like Darcy. When he meets the fiercely independent Jocelyn, he sets out to win her over with charm, persistence, and undeniable chemistry​

Al in The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert 

Al is a sharp-tongued, secretly kind-hearted British food critic whose scathing review turns a chef’s life upside down. But when fate forces them together, their witty banter turns into something much deeper—reminiscent of Darcy and Elizabeth’s fiery dynamic

Michael Conte in The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst 

Michael is a wealthy, duty-bound Italian billionaire who needs a wife—fast. His initial arrogance hides a deep sense of responsibility and devotion, making him the perfect Darcy-esque leading man​

Niall Stella in Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren 

Niall is the classic reserved Englishman who struggles to express his emotions but burns with quiet intensity. When a bold and adventurous woman shakes up his world, sparks fly in the most Darcy-like way possible​

Power and Prestige by Sarah L. McConkie 

In this fantasy twist on Pride and Prejudice, Darcy is reimagined as a powerful mage, and his love story with Cassia is full of tension, misunderstandings, and magic. The pride and prejudice elements are all there—just with a supernatural flair​

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price 

For a fresh take, this YA novel turns Elizabeth into an aspiring lawyer and Darcy into her courtroom rival. Their classic enemies-to-lovers tension gets a thrilling legal drama spin​

1932 by Karen M. Cox 

Set during the Great Depression, this retelling places Darcy and Elizabeth in rural Kentucky, with social class differences and deep-seated pride creating the same slow-burn, intense romance as Austen’s original​