It’s no secret that I am a fan of Miranda Dickinson’s writing, both her romantic contemporary fiction and her crime fiction as M J White. In recent years her releases have been firm five star reads but have never toppled my favourite from the top of the list, until now. Things We Do For Love has taken the crown big time.

Dare I say it, I’m not really a Shakespeare fan. Or rather, I wasn’t until now. You don’t have to be to enjoy this book and in fact you might end up like me by the end, researching other fictional titles that feature the great writer himself (or…herself…but that’s another book entirely ahem Jodi Picoult).

This book has chemistry and those main characters absolutely exude romance from the pages. Enemies to lovers has had a massive upgrade to this ‘on another level’ romantic contemporary novel. Whilst it has the tropes we know and love, throwing a Shakespearean twist into the mix is incredibly unique. Add in the challenges of being in the acting world, directors, romance, quotes and more, it has everything. I urge you to meet Lucy and Theo, pronto. You won’t regret it.

About the Book

Could romance be waiting in the wings…?

Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn’t believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.

Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare’s greatest works – and his incensed leading lady.

Always short of money, Lucie can’t afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo’s reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.

As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?

About The Author

MirandaDickinson is the author of thirteen books, including six Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been translated into ten languages, selling over a million copies worldwide. She has been shortlisted for the RNA Novel of the Year and Contemporary Novel of the Year awards and is the winner of the 26 Project Writer award. Miranda lives in The Black Country with her husband and daughter.

[Photo; Miranda Dickinson]

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