Beyond thrilled to welcome back the dynamic writing duo Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding to celebrate the latest installment in their For the Love of Austen trilogy — Anne of Avenue A! I absolutely adore these two, and their books are guaranteed to make you swoon. Inspired by Persuasion, Anne of Avenue A is a heartfelt second-chance romance featuring Anne — a leading lady Jane Austen herself would surely approve of.

With a charming cast of characters and timeless themes, this story is a true homage to love that endures. We chatted about everything from Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and her lasting influence on pop culture, to our shared love of romance novels, Felicity (so on brand for us!), the clever nods to reality TV woven into the book, and so much more.

If you haven’t yet read their backlist, I’m genuinely jealous — their novels are a celebration of love, Jane, and New York City!