Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and Sensibility was my first book by Hillary Manton Lodge. The title was genius as it is a spin on Sense and Sensibility.but with a modern take. Starting anew in Austin, Texas, the Woodward sisters face the trials of new love, adjusting to Texas, and trying to open a tea shop. Follow their adventures as they discover who they are and find happiness.

Totally loved this book! i am a Jane Austen addict and this is a delightful modern spin on Sense and Sensibility. Told in alternate pov's between Callum and Jane, this book made my heart swell. i loved seeing how each character dealt with their problems as well as how they interacted around others concerning them. This story was sweet and endearing. Each of the three sisters brought a refreshing take on this classic story. The book is very close to Jane Austen's writing, just with a more updated twist. I appreciated the homage to one of my favorite classics. The dynamic between the sisters was delightful and I could not put this book down!  I read it all in one day. One thing I thoroughly enjoyed was how the author included recipes of foods, and drinks mentioned throughout the book! I'm eagerly anticipating making them all. The other thing I enjoyed were all the quotes at the beginning of each chapter! I love quotes like that in books! I truly can not say enough good things about this book! 5 stars from me!

<b>Received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review</b>

The description of this book is what drew me in, along with the fact that I will pretty much read anything to do with Jane Austen. I know that makes me weird but one can I say.

This book is a quick read, which I did appreciate because if it had been slower paced I probably would have set it aside as I have many times before. The characters, and the relationship between the sisters was what really kept me reading. Callum was also a surprisingly warm character, without being the stereotypical male leads which is something I also appreciated.

I would recommend this book if you like Jane Austen, or if you are looking for a nice, fun, and bake inspiring novel. The author weaves together a tight plot which had me turning the digital pages quite quickly to find out how it would end.

The passion for baking in this novel made me wish I actually knew how to bake. Also I have to admit, not being a religious person there was certain aspects of this book which confused me a little.

Book: Jane of Austin
Author: Hillary Manton Lodge
Rating: 4/5

Jane and her two sisters are forced to relocate their beloved teashop and themselves after their financial crises kick in. Jane’s cousin Ian, up in Austin- Texas offers to help. Considering their situation that not only involves their crises but also their fathers reputation.. Jane and her sisters decide it best to start off fresh somewhere far and new. With not much choice they begin their journey towards Austin. Ian’s bestfriend Callum an ex-militant who is else coming back to his hometown Austin after he wakes up from his accident not only to find out that one of his leg has been amputated but also that his father has passed away and left a chain of restaurants for him back in Austin. Callum falls in love with Jane in a blink of an eye. But Jane is already in love with a guy named Sean. How will it turn for Callum? Will Jane ever like him despite him being an amputee?
The story picks up slow, but it was worth it; it’s a drama/ romance genre. Showing how strong sister to sister relationships are. A novel of sweet tea and sensibility; It had a lot of good recipes in it (mostly sweet) slowly shaping the love-story of Jane and Callum. I definitely see myself recommending this book to anyone who loves tea and good soothing romantic books; it was short and had sweet satisfying end to it. Absolutely loved it!

An advanced ebook was sent to me for review by #bloggingforbooks and #Netgalley and it release today June, 13th! Happy Reading! 

If you love Jane Austen, then this new book by Hillary Manton Lodge is for you. You'll find a delightful combination in the gracious habit that is taking afternoon tea, the Willoughbyness of a certain character and the largess that is the state of Texas. It's a lot of fun! A tale of 3 loving but misplaced sisters needing a new place to land and the journey that takes them home, complete with attachments lost and found.