Influence: A Modern Take on Austen's Persuasion (Modern Jane Book 1)

Name: Influence: A Modern Take on Austen's Persuasion (Modern Jane Book 1)
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Rating: 4.4 (186 reviews)
Author: Ruth Mitchell

by Ruth Mitchell

Contemporary Fiction Romance

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4.4 stars from 186 reviews

Published by Wildflower BooksPublished 2025-01-30

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Perfect for you if...

You love second-chance romance where the couple has genuine history and unresolved feelings that crackle on the page.
You appreciate witty banter and chemistry that doesn't rely on explicit scenes to feel electric.
You're drawn to modern retellings of Austen, especially Persuasion's theme of rekindled love and proving yourself to someone who doubted you.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer high-heat romance with explicit content, as this is closed door with only kisses.
You want a protagonist who's purely noble and not petty. The hero here enjoys making his ex squirm, which is satisfying but morally grey.
You dislike dual POV narratives or need a faster pace. Second-chance romance often requires slow reveals of why the breakup happened.

About this book

A modern romantic comedy inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion. Five years ago, April Rain ended her relationship with a musician after her celebrity father convinced her he wasn't successful enough. Now the situation has reversed: she has stepped away from the spotlight while he has become a successful rock star with wealth and fame. When they're asked to perform a duet at their best friend's wedding, they must work together despite their history. He finds satisfaction in her attention, but writing a love song with the woman who broke his heart proves complicated. The story features dual perspectives, second-chance romance, witty dialogue, and a beach setting. It contains no explicit content, only kissing scenes.

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Currently 4.4★ from 186 reviews

Gaining approximately 12 new reviews per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.4.

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