Closed Door RomCom with a Librarian Heroine
REBECCA'S REVIEW
" . . . books are more than just paper and ink. They're a portal leading to anywhere you ever wanted to go - heart, mind, or soul."
So anyone who would dare to dog-ear the pages of one of Evangeline Kelly's books (well not her books exactly, but the books in the library where she so dutifully presided) . . . "pistols at dawn" . . . for the perpetrator.
The presumed culprit? Tai Davis, a local tattoo artist with mischief in his eyes, a questionable reputation (not anymore . . . that was years ago, thank you very much) and enough charisma to charm a snake . . . which Evangeline clearly was not . . . interested. Little did they know, the lovely librarian and the flirting artist were destined to form a partnership (definitely not a dating relationship, according to the bookworm), of the matchmaking kind.
On one level this story absolutely qualifies as an entertaining romantic comedy with witty exchanges between ingenious characters sporting lightning speed chemistry. However, on a much deeper level; which actually sets this book apart, is the extent to which the author explores beneath the surface, using gentle precision to uncover emotions that desperately need the light of unconditional love to fully showcase their merit. With great success!
"God is the lover of your soul, Evangeline. He woos you every single day of your life . . . And nothing can change that. . . . He'll love you for all time."
*I voluntarily agreed to review a complimentary copy of this book.
4.5 stars
BackCover Blurb:
Can a librarian's matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories?
If
the covers of every romance book ever published didn't convince
librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn't heroine material, her fiancé
calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But
what's a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are
unrequited? Matchmake, that's what. Armed with library patrons'
check-out histories, she's determined to make at least one love
connection--even if it's not her own.
Tattoo artist Tai Davis is
used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn't surprise
him when the town's quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy
reputation without giving him a chance. He can't help being intrigued by
her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline's secret matchmaking
scheme, he's not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to
agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown
knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal
is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can't judge a
book--or each other--by the cover
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