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!

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

But of course theres 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

Sparkling romance, secrets from the pastWitty and romantic, I couldnt stop myself from turning the pages Alison Sherlock, bestselling author of The Village of Lost and Found

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

Readers are LOVING What Would Jane Austen Do?:

I absolutely demolished this book! If you love romance youll love this (whether youre an Austen aficionado or not)!

A perfect read for a day you need a pick me up

Fans of Jane Austen, or of reading in general, will particularly enjoy this booksure to be a favourite of many readers this year

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

The antidote to a bad dayIf youre a Jane Austen fan (as I am) then you will really love the well-chosen quotes that start each chapter and spotting the wisdom included within

A five out of five for methe witty, observant writing lifts it above the ordinaryThere are lots of subtle nods to Jane Austen’s writing and if you’re a Janeite, this is a lovely ode to her work

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

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

Reading this book brightened my day and made me smile