The premise of the book is great and the author really delivers. Great read. Highly recommended.                       .

A fun read.
Rose lives in Bath and loves all things Austen and Dr Aiden Trevellyan who deosn't notice she exists.

When she realises that the woman she has noticed behaving strangely is Jane Austen time travelling, she knows she has to help her return home so she can write her famous novels. In a new world she still meets her old friends and gets closer to Aiden, so what will happen when everything returns to normal?

This book was so cute I love the characters and it made me love Jane Austen even more. I recommend this book to any Jane Austen lover out their.

This is a fun and quirky look at what might happen if Jane Austen was stuck in the 21st century! In this world, time-travel is real and Jane Austen loves it! On one of her trips, she gets stuck in modern-day Bath and Rose Wallace is in charge of helping her get back to her own time.

This book is, more than anything, a celebration of Austen's work. Not only do we see her in modern-day England, but we see what the world looks like without her. Spoiler: it's not a good time in my opinion. I did find the characters throughout this story to be relatable. 
The characters in this book are what make this story come to life. They are real and relatable and fun. 
If you are a fan of Austen's work, either by reading or watching the adaptations you'll want to check this story out.

I had trouble getting into this book, quite honestly.  I ended up finishing it but I was disappointed.  I'm a Jane Austen fan, and I generally love reading books about her.  However, this one fell flat.

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! the main characters had great chemistry, and the secondary characters added some great texture to the plot.

I love Jane Austen and thought that this was a nice take on the kind of woman she might have been. What would a world be like if Jane Austen traveled to the future and gets stuck there with no way back to her time? Her writings influenced so many other authors that came after her and if they didn't have her characters to base their characters off of, then what would today's literature look like. A world without Mr. Darcy! Gasp, the horror!! But to see how one person's world changes drastically without Jane Austen's literature to shape her world speaks volumes.
Such a great read and would definitely recommend to anyone.

I enjoyed this story and found it to be quite a fun and quirky read!

The story was well written and I loved the way that the author’s told the story. The mix of different genres was great and it helped the book stand out for me amongst others that are available.

Their attention to details was great, I loved the way that the characters were developed and they worked brilliantly with the story. I have recently read a nonfiction book on the life of Jane Austen – and this one suits her brilliantly!

It is 4.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon – it was a fun and enjoyable story – highly recommended!

A wonderful take on a well known classic.
I have read numerous Jane Austen'esque  novels and this was very enjoyable.
Thank you NetGalley!

Thank you netgalley and publisher for the early copy.

I decided to put this book down. I did not connect with it.

I'm a huge Jane Austen fan and I'm usually quite sceptical about stories that play around with her life and work....but I need not have worried in the slightest. I mean yes the story needed an element of suspended belief but the inspiration behind the narrative was steeped in facts to firmly anchor the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish though. The characters were cookie and fun and the delicious backdrop of Bath was the perfect playground for any Austen inspired story to play on. The whirlwind adventure that the narrative whisked me away on was fantastical in parts but why can't we suspend our senses and let enjoyment take over every once in a while?

The main question that this book hints at is what would a world look like without the works of Miss Austen in it to inspire and delight the masses? For me personally, it's not a world I wish to know that is for sure. The story line swirls romance and literature together in a mystifying manner and I was wrapped up in this teasing tale that came alive on the pages before my eyes. This book is the perfect escape for any Austen fan out there and one not to be missed.

Thanks Netgalley for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Rate: 3.75/4

Rose lives in Bath - where Jane Austen lived - and there is an annual festival to celebrate the author. Everything's going well until she finds out Jane Austen managed to time travel and is stuck in the present and as a consequence of that, a new timeline where the author never wrote the books is created.

Since I love everything about Jane Austen, the book's concept really intrigued me. It reminded me of a miniseries I recommend a lot: Lost in Austen, in which the protagonist goes back to the past and the writer to the present.

The writing is good and gripping, so the book goes by very quickly. The characters that I liked the most are the protagonist's best friend, Morgan, and Miss Jane Austen herself. It's almost impossible to know how a historical figure really was, but the authors managed to create an authentic character that gets really close to being the Jane Austen we all imagined she was.

The consequences of a world without Jane Austen are very interesting, since a lot of people were affected by it, even if in small ways and it was really nice to see this metaphor for the power of literature.

My problem with it was mostly the romance, which wasn't well developed since it didn't even have much space, so for me it was pretty much irrelevant.

This is a book almost exclusively for Jane Austen fans, since there are plenty of references, although it still works as a fun book for people interested in time travel.

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This is a time-slip romance which has a comedic edge and yet still manages to give Jane Austen and her devotees, respect. It manages to tread the path between poking fun and giving praise to the author for the huge impact she has had on the national psyche. Imagine a world where Jane Austen had never published her novels! No- it is unimaginable!

Friendship and common interests are important in this story and although there are several budding romances, there is a greater mystery at the core of the novel. The final paragraph definitely leaves you with a 'to be continued' feeling- I certainly hope it will be. Bath features heavily and it is clear that a lot of research into the buildings which have an Austen connection has taken place. It’s a beautiful city and I loved the descriptions of the various places which are visited. Peopled with likeable and credible characters in the present day, you genuinely want to see how it will all pan out. There is a certain historical personage who I found harder to identify with but she certainly was distinct from the others in her style and manner of speaking. A lovely read for anyone who enjoys Jane Austen's books and her life and times.

In short: Time travelling mystery with a literary flavour.

Thanks to the author for a copy of the book.

I’ll admit that it might be forty years since I last read one of Jane Austen’s books, but it really wouldn’t matter if you’ve never been a fan – and I do remember being enchanted by her writing when I was younger (favourite book Emma, I think). I’ve never been such a fan of books that involve time travel, as this one does, but I do always enjoy a well-done time-slip – and if your tastes are similar, I suspect you’ll enjoy this one every bit as much as I did.

If you’re worried about the fact that the book was written by two authors, don’t give that a moment’s thought – you really can’t see the join. I did wonder though which of the authors had more of a hand in the characterisation of Morgan, the American friend visiting Rose in Bath for the Jane Austen Festival. I’ll admit I found her a tad difficult to take to at first – scatty, loud and overenthusiastic – but her edges do soften quite nicely as the book progresses, and I grew to really like her.

Rose, I found simply lovely – her life, her job, her passion for the unattainable Aiden, her enthusiasms, all beautifully captured. And as the book changes tack a little – a mysterious lady in Edwardian dress in the flat above, a feeling of “might it be possible…”, an incident that catapults the action into a different dimension – I was incredibly impressed by both the clever writing and the authors’ imagination.

Jane Austen herself (not a spoiler – it’s in the book’s blurb!) is just wonderfully drawn – her speech patterns, her wry wit, her observations, her connection with sister Cassandra – and I could entirely believe that a pad of post-its might just be her idea of heaven, and that she might find some enjoyment in reading JK Rowling.

This is a both a lovely romance (in two dimensions, and so cleverly brought together) and quite a gripping mystery/adventure, with the real possibility that the world might move on without the joy of Jane Austen’s writing. I do suspect that there might be rather more in the way of links and references to her writing and characters than I could appreciate with my meagre knowledge, but should you be a Janeite you might find even more opportunities for a smile of recognition than I did.

I’m not particularly familiar with Bath, but it’s a really well captured and drawn setting (and the authors’ love for it shines through) – and I’ve never been to the Festival, but it’s certainly something an event I’ll be adding to my bucket list. And for the animal lovers among you, there’s also a small dog that plays a pivotal role (yes, in a couple of time frames – loved that!), and a kitten called Mr Darcy who brings people together.

And I really did love the book’s ending – complete, but bringing a smile and full of promise of more to come. And it’s good to know, should you enjoy this one as much as I did, that there’s now a second book – The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen, published by Canelo on 7th November – to ensure you won’t need to suffer from withdrawal symptoms.

Really different, beautifully done, and very much enjoyed – a definite recommendation from me!

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I was intrigued by the ideas behind this story, and after reading it, I can confirm it fulfils its potential.

It begins conventionally with Rose who lives in Bath, loves Jane Austen and doesn't realise what a lovely person she is. Hardworking, she is appreciated by her boss and her long-distance Californian friend Morgan, who is finally coming to Bath. Rose has a long term crush on an archaeologist, she only sees briefly in a professional capacity once a year. She dreams of a happy ever after but doesn't have the self-belief to make it a reality.

Then everything changes, and you have to suspend belief, but if you do the fictional adventure with a historical legend is fun. The setting in Bath is well described and the characters are believable, even if the scenario they are playing is pure fantasy.

This is a good story of friendship, romance, self-realisation and time travel, something for everyone in this tale.

I received a copy of this book from Canelo via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I’m sorry but I couldn’t read this till the end. It got too much for me.
I loved the blurb and hence requested. But I tried twice and couldn’t come to read it. I read for some like 45% but that was it. I’m sorry. This might be a great book but I’m not the correct audience for you.

Rose is a huge Jane Austen fan, she has even moved into Bath to feel close to the author. Her whole world revolves around Miss Austen, from her job, to her home, and to her friends.  However, lately she has been seeing a mysterious woman around town who bears a resemblance to the famous author. 

Jane Austen  has become stuck in modern day Bath and the only person who can help her is Rose.  The world she is stuck in knows nothing of Jane Austen, and Rose is not ready to live in a world without her in it as her whole life is connected in some way to Miss Austen. Can they figure out a way to get Jane back to her time without anyone suspecting anything strange is happening?  And will Rose end up with her own Mr Darcy? 

I love that the message is all about finding the courage to be brave. It has been left on a cliff hanger, so I’m keen to read the next instalment.

I had a hard time finished this book. Somehow I could not get the storyline and writing of this author. When I finished this book I was glad I did because it was better than I expected at the end. Saying that, the book is totally not memorable for me! Just 3 stars.

Set in Bath, with a time-travelling Jane Austen and a dishy Mr Darcy style character, this book really shouldn't have worked so hard to sell itself. Instead, I felt like I was dragged into some sort of painfully tedious romp, that went on for far too long, considering the story it was trying to tell. It was also an incredibly fractured novel - the change in story partway through, with an alternate 'what if there was no Jane Austen' universe, made the whole story disjointed and, quite simply, odd. There was the potential for a great Jane Austen retelling, with a cameo appearance from the author herself, but it was clear the authors were trying to do something a little different, but just weren't able to pull it off.