Most Ardently Yours by Freya Sampson - ISBN: 9781408750926
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Romance writer summons Mr. Darcy, complicating her life and love.
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Most Ardently Yours

A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    20 October 2026

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Summary

Sweet, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a love letter to the romance genre and deserves a keeper place on the shelf’ Elizabeth Everett, USA Today bestselling author

‘A magical cross between Kate & Leopold and Notting Hill and I loved it so so much!’ Lynn Painter, NYT bestselling author

‘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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408750926
ISBN-10:1408750929
Author:Freya Sampson
Publisher:John Murray Press
Imprint:Renegade Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:20 October 2026
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
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Critics Review

Freya Sampson brings her trademark charm and wit to the romance genre and we are all so much richer for it. Inhabitants of romancelandia will find themselves smiling throughout as Sampson brings Fitzwilliam Darcy to life. Literally. Sweet, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a love letter to the romance genre and deserves a keeper place on the shelf. * Elizabeth Everett, USA Today bestselling author of Magic and Mischief at the Wayside Hotel *
Watch out, Bridget Jones! I have a new favorite modern-day Pride and Prejudice. Sampson’s Most Ardently Yours is a fantastically imaginative homage to the power of romance novels, indie bookstores, and, of course, the lifelong pursuit of Happily Ever After. I loved every minute. * Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club *
Most Ardently Yours is like a magical cross between Kate & Leopold and Notting Hill and I loved it so so much! This book feels like a nineties romcom - in the very best way - and I am genuinely sad it’s over. 10⁄10 would recommend!! * Lynn Painter, NYT bestselling author of Better Than the Movies *
A lively and unputdownable story that’s up to its breeches in charm, Most Ardently Yours has all the best elements of a fantastic read: romance, humor, and Mr. Darcy. Freya Sampson’s writing is the perfect balance of wit and heart, leaving us laughing as much as we swoon. Readers who’ve always wondered what it would be like to date your favorite book boyfriend-this one’s for you. You’re going to love it. * London Sperry, Author of Passion Project *
Most Ardently Yours is the epitome of the Mr. Darcy hand flex and I devoured every page. Cozy, brilliant, and deeply romantic, this is every bookworm’s dream! * Amy Lea, international bestselling author *
Delivered with Freya Sampson’s singular wit and humor, Most Ardently Yours feels like the love child of two of my all-time favorites: Kate & Leopold and Pride and Prejudice. A romance novel for romance-lovers, this story is smartly self-aware and absolutely frothing over with what we treasure most about this genre. This was the most fun I’ve had with a book in quite some time. An absolute delight. I loved it-most ardently. * Ellen O’Clover, author of The Heartbreak Hotel *
Charming, witty, an absolutely delight - the perfect read for Austen fans and anyone who’s daydreamed about a book boyfriend. * Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year *
Heartfelt, inventive, and hilarious, Most Ardently Yours is a sparkling celebration of the books and characters that shape us. It’s a powerful reminder that finding our ‘happy-ever-after’ is ultimately up to us - as long as we have the courage to face our fears and pursue it. This is the perfect bookish read for Austen fans and book lovers! * Shauna Robinson, author of Lauryn Harper Falls Apart *
Most Ardently Yours is the kind of novel that feels like stepping into your favorite bookstore on a rainy afternoon and forgetting the rest of the world exists. Utterly charming, deliciously bookish, and threaded with a touch of magic, Freya Sampson delivers a premise so irresistibly fun it made me grin from the very first page. With sparkling wit and a swoon-worthy appearance from Austen’s most beloved hero, this story is a heartfelt, romantic treat for anyone who loves books, bookstores, and the quiet wonder of getting lost in a story that feels like it was written just for you. * Ali Brady, USA Today Bestselling Author of Battle of the Bookstores *
Freya Sampson’s books make my heart happy. Most Ardently Yours will sprinkle you with book magic and make your book-boyfriend dreams come true. * Jenny Bayliss, author of I’ll Be Home for Christmas *

About The Author

Freya Sampson

Freya Sampson is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Chance Library, The Girl on the 88 Bus, Nosy Neighbours, and The Busybody Book Club. Before writing full-time, Freya worked in television as an executive producer, making documentaries about everything from the British Royal Family to neighbours from hell. She lives in London with her husband, children, and cats. Most Ardently Yours is her fifth novel.

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