JANE AUSTEN MADE ME DO IT: Original stories inspired by literature's most astute observer of the human heart ...a new anthology of 22 short stories inspired by early nineteenth-century author and modern pop icon Jane Austen is now available from Ballantine Books. Stories by: Lauren Willig, Adriana Trigiani, Jo Beverley, Alexandra Potter, Laurie Viera Rigler, Frank Delaney & Diane Meier, Syrie James, Stephanie Barron, Amanda Grange, Pamela Aidan, Elizabeth Aston, Carrie Bebris, Diana Birchall, Monica Fairview, Janet Mullany, Jane Odiwe, Beth Pattillo, Myretta Robens, Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway, Maya Slater, Margaret C. Sullivan, and the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley website. Stephanie's addition to the anthology: Jane and the Gentleman Rogue Jane and the Gentleman Rogue finds the unsettled Miss Austen in the spring of 1806, living in temporary Bath lodgings following the death of her father. An invitation to a ball at the Dowager Duchess of Wilborough's home in Laura Place throws her into the company of Lord Harold Trowbridge: confidant of the Government, Rake About Town, and spy. The unmasking of a French Adventuress and her traitorous paramour leads to an unexpected meeting at dawn—when only Jane's wit stands between England and disaster. Check out the book's website! ORDER THE BOOK: IndieBound | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million

Stephanie Barron also writes contemporary thrillers under the name Francine Mathews. Click here for more information. All content copyright 2011, Stephanie Barron/Francine Mathews.