Inventing Mr. Darcy - by Susanna Craig (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Award-winning author Susanna Craig is bringing the charm and sass of her historical romances into the 21st century with her first contemporary romance, Inventing Mr. Darcy, an enemies-to-lovers, alternate timeline romance with a Jane Austen twist!

A truth universally acknowledged: enemies attract!

Grad student Elle Bradshaw is on the cusp of completing her literature PhD. And while life beyond college is terrifying, spending her evening fixing a database malfunction with gorgeous yet grumpy tech geek Fisher Davis is worse. He infuriates her while making her heart race--it's a distraction she doesn't need!

When a fluke geomagnetic storm leaves them trapped together during a blackout, the fiery kiss that follows is unexpected--and explosive. But catastrophically, the storm also wiped Jane Austen from existence! Now, Elle's the only person to remember Pride and Prejudice and, it seems, romance itself.

As Elle navigates a world so familiar, yet not her own, she realizes she might just need to put her pride to one side and ask Fisher for help. Could the guy who was once her enemy turn out to be her very own Mr. Darcy . . . ?

Tropes:

- Medium spice
- Enemies to lovers
- Pride & Prejudice/Jane Austen-inspired
- Grad student romance
- Alternative reality/timeline
- Bookish romance
- Guaranteed HEA

This fun, flirty, medium-spice romance, inspired by Pride and Prejudice, is perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Ashley Poston, and Ali Hazelwood.

Review Quotes

Craig packs in the intrigue with twists, deception, and subtle mystery, and the romance between her formidable characters builds at a perfect pace. This is a worthy finale-- "Publishers Weekly on Every Rogue Has His Charm"

Craig puts a cute spin on arranged marriage in the launch of her Regency set Goode's Guide to Misconduct series . . . A few laughs, plenty of chemistry, and a strong emotional connection. This is a promising series start-- "Publishers Weekly on The Lady Knows Best"

Craig's enticing, do-gooder characters will win over readers while the simmering mystery keeps the pages flying. Fans won't be disappointed-- "Publishers Weekly on Better Off Wed"

Evocative writing, a delightful Scottish setting, and fully realized characters made this a joy to read. This spy hero and writer heroine touched my heart-- "Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author, on Who's That Earl"

Marvelous . . . Craig delights with a fast-paced, intrigue-filled plot and expertly developed characters. Regency fans will eagerly anticipate future installments-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Who's That Earl"

Readers who enjoy independent heroines and not-so-villainous rakes will love getting to know Daphne and Miles, especially if they love the fake engagement trope and close-knit families-- "Library Journal on The Lady Knows Best"

Readers who love second-chance romance, secret identities, or close-knit communities will find much to enjoy in this warm-hearted series opener-- "Library Journal on Who's That Earl"

Susanna Craig creates a delightful story full of wit and intrigue-- "Ella Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, on Who's That Earl"

Susanna Craig kicks off her Love and Let Spy series with a story that has it all--captivating characters, sensual romance that scorches the page, and intrigue that kept me up reading all night. Historical romance readers will find plenty to love in Who's That Earl-- "Christy Carlyle, USA Today bestselling author, on Who's That Earl"