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- Content warnings: Grief, Parental death
The Austen Affair
by Madeline Bell
You'll get a charming, swoon-worthy romance that blends Austen-esque wit with emotional depth, leaving you with a smile and a renewed belief in love.
goodreads 3.72/5 5,265 ratings
storykind_community 5/5 1 rating
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Length336 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice3/5 · Tension
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Enemies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Medium
- Tension
- Romantic fulfillment
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- Grumpy protector
- Mutual pining
- Anticipation
- The swoon
- Secretly soft
- Banter
- Playful banter
- Pure joy
- Grumpy sunshine
- Feel-good
Fantasy promise
- Historical romance
- Manor house / estate
- Contemporary
- Humans only
- Forced proximity
- Reality show / film set / media
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- Historical
- Fake dating
- Time travel romance
- Only one bed
- Celebrity / rockstar romance
Reading experience
- First person
- Whimsical
- Witty
- Moderate
- Low
- Artist/creative
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- Romantic
- Banter-heavy
- Snarky/sarcastic
- Humorous
- Warm
- Heartwarming
- Playful
- Lighthearted
- Comfort read vibes
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Book details
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book