A reality TV dating show. A brooding British aristocrat. One very reluctant contestant.
The Hating Game meets The Bachelor with a Pride & Prejudice twist.
Emma Brady didn’t sign up for Dating Mr. Darcy to find love. She signed up to save her struggling activewear business.
The fact that the bachelor is a wealthy English lord playing the role of Jane Austen’s most famous hero? That’s just another reason to leave as quickly as possible.
Because Emma has absolutely no interest in falling for a man who’s rich, ridiculously handsome, and far too serious for his own good.
Unfortunately, Sebastian Huntington-Ross is everything she didn’t expect.
Beneath the polished manners, aristocratic title, and Mr. Darcy reputation is a man who challenges her at every turn—and makes her laugh when she least expects it.
As the competition heats up and the cameras keep rolling, Emma finds herself caught between what she came for and what her heart wants.
But on a reality dating show, happy endings aren’t guaranteed. Especially when the entire world is watching.
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring:
✔ Reality TV dating show
✔ Pride & Prejudice vibes
✔ Opposites attract
✔ British aristocrat hero
✔ Slow-burn romance
✔ Fish-out-of-water heroine
✔ Witty banter
✔ Small-business heroine
✔ Feel-good happily ever after
Perfect for readers who love Sophie Kinsella, Meghan Quinn, and romantic comedies with British charm.
Medal Award winner in the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Praise for Dating Mr. Darcy
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Short, sweet, and filled with humor, Dating Mr. Darcy is a quick pick-me-up for anyone who wants to get an instant boost of happiness. I will watch and re-watch it if the story is made into a movie, to be honest. Emma is feisty and she has a spark that makes her shine brightly. Sebastian is the typical haughty British “gentleman” who knows what he wants and how he will get it. The references to Pride and Prejudice, the hilarious first meeting between her and Sebastian, a.k.a. Mr. Darcy, and even their future interactions are part of the fun experience. The setting of the story is modern. Not every author can execute a romantic comedy, but author Kate O’Keeffe nailed it. This fast-paced romance is perfect for some light-hearted entertainment!” – Readers’ Favorite
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I loved every word of this book! Such a wonderful, fast-paced, swoony read.” – USA Today bestselling author, Becky Monson
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Fabulous fun! One of my favorite books of the year!” – Rich Amooi, Amazon bestselling author of It’s Not PMS, It’s You
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Hilarious, heart-warming, and deliciously romantic, Dating Mr. Darcy is the perfect rom com escape.” – USA Today bestselling author, Whitney Dineen
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I loved everything about this book. I had to stop and think before posting this review because the only words in my head when I finished were “Holy $h1t amazeballs!” It truly is one of the best books I’ve read in ages. I devoured it.” – Laura Heffernan, award-winning author of the bestselling Push and Pole Series
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Dating Mr. Darcy is an enemies-to-lovers rom com that had me laughing out loud and swooning, all at the same time.” – Annaballe Costa, bestselling author of My Perfect Ex Boyfriend
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Well written and fun, this book will have you up through the night to finish it!” – Tracy Krimmer, Author of the Rewind Romance series
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A brilliant and addictive must read.” – Joslyn Westbrook, author of the My Fake Fiancé Rom-Com Series
Readers LOVE Dating Mr. Darcy
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I laughed so hard my sides still hurt.” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I literally could not put this book down. The story, characters, and dialogue will have you laughing out loud!” – The Bookish Virgo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This book had me sniggering, rolling my eyes, closing my eyes not sure if I wanted to read what happened next, sighing, smiling, going ‘oh no!’ and laughing out loud. I fell in love with the story and the characters.” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Filled with laugh-out-loud humour this was a rollicking delight.” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I have never laughed so much with a book.” – Bookbub reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Wow, I loved this charming story. I was with Emma for the entire story: there were moments when I was laughing, stubborn, or jealous, and there were moments when I was blindsided by the twists.” – Goodreads reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This book is the perfect feel good rom-com! Hilarious and witty, with a swoon-worthy Mr. Darcy!” – Goodreads reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This is one of the most fun books I’ve read in a long time! I laughed out loud so many times reading it, and found myself swooning over Sebastian and cheering for Emma. The fantastic premise, fabulous characters and witty dialogue make this a must-read for anyone who loves chick lit.” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “One of the best books I’ve read in a long time…characters are endearing…couldn’t put it down…it’s a must read…looking forward to the rest of the series!” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The genius combination of a reality dating TV show and Pride & Prejudice appealed to me on so many levels, and it more than lived up to the promise with great characters, loads of humor and an electrifying attraction between the main characters.” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Filled with laugh-out-loud humour, this was a rollicking delight … If you love Jane Austen you’ll love this book filled with many a nod to the original book but with a modern-day twist and humour all Kate O’Keeffe’s own. ” – Amazon reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Just what I needed in this time of stress upon stress… Never a dull moment, hard to put down and full of precious moments to remember. A few life lessons and the good guys are scheduled to win! What’s not to like?” – Bookbub reviewer
Titles in the Reality of Love series:
Unlike Kate’s other books, this series follows the adventures of the same couple. You can read them as standalones, but if you want to get what’s happened before and know all the in-jokes,start with Dating Mr. Darcy first.
Book 1: Dating Mr. Darcy
Book 2: Marrying Mr. Darcy
Book 3: Falling for Another Darcy
Spin-off Novella: Falling for Mr. Bingley
Want more? It’s Complicated is a Reality of Love spin-off series starring Sebastian’s sister, Zara, Dating Mr. Darcy reality TV show contestant, Kennedy, and a host of fun new characters. Book 1 is Zara’s story. It’s called Never Fall for your Back-Up Guy and you can check it out here.