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An English professor struggling for tenure discovers that her ex-fiancé has just become the president of her college—and her new boss—in this whip-smart modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic Persuasion.
 

Anne is determined to score a position on the coveted tenure track at her college. All she’s got to do is get a book deal, snag a promotion, and boom! She’s in. But then Adam Martinez—her first love and ex-fiancé—shows up as the college’s new president.
 

Anne should be able to keep herself distracted. After all, she’s got a book to write, an aging father to take care of, and a new romance developing with the college’s insanely hot writer-in-residence. But no matter where she turns, there’s Adam, as smart and sexy as ever. As the school year advances and her long-buried feelings begin to resurface, Anne begins to wonder whether she just might get a second chance at love.

I must first confess, that I have never read Jane Austen's Persuasion.  When I realized the novel was based on this well loved novel I was excited to give it a go.  But when I saw some negative reviews for this book I was nervous to pick it up.  However, maybe because I had never read Jane's original novel, I really loved this book!  I thought it was delightful and heartwarming.  The characters felt realistic and I was invested in Anne's story.  I can understand that some may not like this sort of fluffy, quick read, but for me it was pretty perfect.  If you are looking for a light, fun read I would highly recommend this book.  And because I liked it so much, I may just have to pick up Persuasion later this year. 

            * I received this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review *