When Maddy Shaw is told her column has been cancelled she has no choice but to look outside of London’s rental market. That is until she’s left an idyllic country home by the black sheep of the family, long-not-so-lost Cousin Nigel.Dear Jane

But of course there’s a stipulation… and not only is Maddy made chair of the committee for the annual village literary festival, she also has to put up with bestselling crime author –and romance sceptic – Cameron Massey as her new neighbour.

When Maddy challenges Cameron to write romantic fiction, which he claims is so easy to do, sparks fly both on and off the page…

I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages‘Sparkling romance, secrets from the past…Witty and romantic, ’ Alison Sherlock, bestselling author ofThe Village of Lost and Found

I feel sure Jane would approve‘Witty, sharp and beautifully observed – ’ Julie Caplin

I absolutely demolished this book!‘ … If you love romance you’ll love this (whether you’re an Austen aficionado or not)!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

perfect read‘A for a day you need a pick me up’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

sure to be a favourite of many readers this year‘Fans of Jane Austen, or of reading in general, will particularly enjoy this book…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

a love letter to Jane Austen and her wise words‘Playful, fun, and . Glorious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The antidote to a bad daythe wisdom included within‘…If you’re a Jane Austen fan (as I am) then you will really love the well-chosen quotes that start each chapter and spotting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A five out of five for mewitty, observant writing lifts it above the ordinary‘…the …There are lots of subtle nods to Jane Austen's writing and if you're a Janeite, this is a lovely ode to her work’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

reminiscent of a modern day Jane Austen novel‘An uplifting humorous read, ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A delightful escape‘ into the world of love, literature, and unexpected connections’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

brightened my day‘Reading this book and made me smile’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's a truth often acknowledged that when a Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly! Readers are LOVING :What Would Jane Austen Do?