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Pub Date Jul 07 2026 | Archive Date Jul 14 2026

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From USA Today Bestselling author Freya Sampson comes a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance inspired by Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice that begs the question: what if your book boyfriend jumped from the pages of their story and into your life?

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of many romance novels, must be in want of a book boyfriend." 

Zoe Knight, a struggling romance writer, has sworn off men for good. At least…the ones in real life. Once a believer in a happily ever after, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of the best book boyfriends in literature – and there is no better man than Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. So when she stumbles into a classic London bookshop and argues with the annoyingly attractive store owner, Nick, who refuses to sell romance novels, she decides to liberate him of a dusty copy of Pride & Prejudice abandoned on a top shelf.

But this is no ordinary book.

After reading from the pages, Zoe finds herself in a remarkable situation: she has accidentally summoned the Mr. Darcy to the real world. Now, she's face-to-face with the man she's loved forever, and he's everything she dreamed he would be. Handsome? Check. Brooding? Check. Talks like he swallowed a thesaurus? Check and check. But even in all his regency perfection, can he ever be as good as in the novel? And if he's here, in her London apartment trying to figure out how to work a shower , what will happen to the literary world he came from? With Nick—the last man she could ever be prevailed upon to work with—urging her to send the fictional Darcy back to his own story, Zoe will have to decide what she really wants from a happy ending, before it's too late.

From USA Today Bestselling author Freya Sampson comes a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance inspired by Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice that begs the question: what if your book boyfriend...


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This cozy, charming novel adds a delightful fantastical twist to Sampson’s signature warmth by transporting Mr. Darcy into the modern world. The story follows Zoe, a devoted romance reader whose love of books makes her the perfect guide for such an impossible event. Watching Zoe navigate love, literature, and wonder alongside a very confused Darcy is both comforting and whimsical. The found-family elements and gentle humor remain firmly intact. A joyful, bookish fantasy that feels like a love letter to romance readers everywhere.

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*Most Ardently Yours* by Freya Sampson is a warm, witty, and heartfelt novel that feels like a love letter to classic romance. With charming characters, gentle humor, and plenty of Austen-inspired moments, the story is both comforting and quietly moving. It’s a delightful read about love, second chances, and staying true to yourself—perfect for fans of bookish, feel-good romances.

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Freya Sampson, the woman you are! I am in awe of your writing, how you create these stories and how you bring them alive.

This story was so magical, so unique, and cozy that I couldn’t take my eyes away from my Kindle. The writing, as well as the plot, were so well done I just know this is the type of book I’ll revisit again and again. SO GOOD.

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Charming, tender, and emotionally grounded, Most Ardently Yours blends romance with thoughtful exploration of grief, hope, and second chances. Sampson’s writing is gentle yet engaging, creating characters that feel sincere and easy to root for. The romance builds naturally, making this a heartfelt read for fans of slow-burn love stories with warmth and wit.

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One of my favorites of the year! Jane Austen, time travel, love….what more can I want? Zoe ends up bringing Mr. Darcy alive and she doesn’t want to send him back, but if she doesn’t she risks losing Pride and Prejudice forever. Nick is the bookseller that she butts heads with but is the only one that can help. Love this story so much. It’s exactly what I want from romance.

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