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Sophia Rose is here with a review of Star-Crossed Darcy by Sarah Deeham, a romantic comedy novella and standalone romance in the Falling for Famous series. Come see what Sophia enjoyed about this heart-warming, steamy Jane Austen inspired tale.

All’s fair in love, war, & (steamy) bookshop shenanigans in this celebrity romance novella.

Jane Romano never imagined she’d become a best-selling author by writing about Darcy and Elizabeth getting down and dirty. But her fan-fiction of a Pride and Prejudice television remake turned into a global sensation.

The problem? Jane has a new book tour, and she still has nightmares from the last one. All because of Finn Lyons, the Hollywood heartthrob who plays Darcy in the show that was her writing inspiration. She was a fangirl before he humiliated her in an interview gone viral.

So when her crush-turned-nemesis shows up at her book signing, she doesn’t think it can get worse. Until they get stuck together in a bookstore stockroom. Finn and Jane go from sparring to secret confessions—to intimacy of an entirely different kind. And soon he’s the one obsessed.

This Austen-inspired novella is the fourth standalone story in the Falling for Famous series.

Sophia Rose’s Review

When he unwittingly makes her a laughingstock, it’s going to take more than a Hollywood smile to soothe her grudge. I spotted this sweet-looking romantic comedy novella by new to me author Sarah Deeham about a Jane Austen fan fiction writer and a charming, famous actor who was once her muse for Mr. Darcy and I couldn’t pass it up.

Star-Crossed Darcy is the fourth of the Falling for Famous series of standalone romance. I hadn’t read the previous ones, but I had no trouble jumping into this one.

Jane wrote a fan fic based on a TV adaption of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and it unexpectedly took off. The actor, Finn Lyons, who played the Darcy role, made some unfortunate remarks about it and she became the face of memes. So, it’s unfortunate that she encounters him at the bookshop for her book tour stop.

Finn regrets what happened and finds Jane can and does hold a grudge. He’s got his work cut out for him if he wants the gal to feel for him what he does for her. With the help of a forced proximity situation when trapped in an elevator, a chance to air their perceptions of the past, and a chemistry that isn’t scripted or from a book plot, Jane and Finn get a do over- a steamy, sweet do over.

From what I understand, this edition is expanded from the original and the fun knit-a-thon, limo, and epilogue scenes were not present in that one.  And, I have to say I’m so glad I got to read it with the extensions because the knit-a-thon was a favorite. 

I’m a bona fide JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) reader, so I was tickled to read a quick romance featuring a JAFF writer and an Austen TV movie actor. What a combo! And, there were some good Pride & Prejudice winks at the original in there, though this is for anyone and not just Austen lovers.

This was a fast read, but it was well developed for the individual characters, their romance, and overall story plot. I was sympathetic to Jane’s situation from the start, appreciating how vulnerable she felt after the shot at her writing and public opinion. I was glad Finn was bent on righting the wrong he did her- he was a sweetie and I felt my heart tug right along with Janes when he addressed what he said and told her of his past.

All in all, I was left satisfied with this heart warmer that had some spicy moments. This was the sweetheart of a Celebrity Romance and I enjoyed Sarah Deeham’s writing, so I want to read the other novellas in this Falling for Famous series. Definitely recommend to RomCom and Contemporary Romance fans.

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About Sarah Deeham

Sarah Deeham is the author of sexy slowburn contemporary romance novels to make readers smile and swoon. With a master's degree in writing and publishing, she got her start in writing as a freelance journalist, communications director, and an editorial director for a public relations agency. She is an American expat living overseas and currently makes her home in Kuala Lumpur with her husband, two children, and lazy golden retriever.

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About Sophia Rose

Sophia is a quiet though curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing, and gardening. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man and loving family. A Northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes Region of the US. Lover of Jane Austen, Baseball, Cats, Scooby Doo, and Chocolate.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram