Recently I have read a number of novels that are based on Jane Austen’s works. I’ve also been immersed in stories where characters magically travel back in time. Imagine the fun of combining both of these trends in one novel. I was hooked.
Here is a fun read that Austen lovers will enjoy for the insider knowledge they have. Those who enjoy time travel will have a fun time as they watch Tess and Hugh unexpectedly travel to Austen’s England. Then, of course, there is the enemies to lovers trope.
All of the above combined make for delightful escapist reading.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press-St. Martin’s Griffin for this title. All thoughts are my own.
Pub date: 16 September 2025
Post first published on 16 February 2026
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Reviews:
“Enjoyably goofy. . .The time-travel element is a fun twist, and the comedy is weighted with just enough darker emotion.” – The New York Times
“Bell sprinkles in enough references to Austen’s works to satisfy any fan, but she also creates a love story that is genuinely moving in its own right…The story blends the wit and stakes of an Austen novel with the steaminess of a modern romance. A delightful homage to Austen with plenty of its own romantic charm.” – Kirkus, Starred Review
“Bell makes a meal of the Austenian setting and does a fantastic job peeling back her well-matched leads’ layers as they learn to let go of first impressions. It’s an utter delight.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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