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Books are Rosie Taft’s life. And ever since she took over her mother’s beloved Manhattan bookstore, they’ve become her home too. The only thing missing is her own real-life romance like the ones she loves to read about, and Rosie has an idea of who she might like to sweep her off her feet. She’s struck up a flirty online friendship with lesbian romance author Brie, and what could be more romantic than falling in love with her favorite author?
Jane Breslin works hard to keep her professional and personal lives neatly separated. By day, she works for the family property development business. By night, she puts her steamier side on paper under her pen name: Brie. Jane hasn’t had much luck with her own love life, but her online connection with a loyal reader makes Jane wonder if she could be the one.
When Rosie learns that her bookstore’s lease has been terminated by Jane’s family’s business, romance moves to the back burner. Even though they’re at odds, there’s no denying the sparks that fly every time they’re together. When their online identities are revealed, will Jane be able to write her way to a happy ending, or is Rosie’s heart a closed book?
Ophelia Haley @jackie.mclaughlin_496
April 22, 2022
5
I loved this novel by Rachel Lacey. I totally disagree with the reviewer that said it’s a “blatant rip-off” of You’ve Got Mail. Yes, it’s got a similar plot that may have led to the idea for this novel, but it’s a wonderful story that can stand on its own. I loved loved loved Jane so much. I am an introvert myself and could relate to what Jane was feeling during certain situations. I just wanted to give her a hug. I loved her relationship with Rosie. It was sweet and also very hot! I’ll definitely be reading this one again.