THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS is another wonderful Pride and Prejudice variation by Kelly Miller. In this variation, one of Darcy’s good friends, Simon Lockhart, expresses an interest in Elizabeth Bennett before he can, which leads to a pickle… does Darcy admit he also has feelings for Elizabeth and lose the friendship, or step aside and nurse a broken heart forever? The angst was high in this one for sure and I was there for every minute of it. One thing I love in each of Miller’s variations is seeing the Bennett sisters and Georgiana and how Miller will write them in that particular book. I liked how Elizabeth took a special interest in Mary in this one! And I loved Robbie the cocker spaniel, of course. Miller’s writing is engaging, perfectly set to the time period, and easy to read. Every time she has a new book out, I love curling up in a cozy chair to enjoy her books a few hours at a time. Of course we know things will turn out as a HEA for Darcy and Elizabeth in the end… and the fun is seeing how they get there. 5/5 stars. ( )