I wrote A Similar Taste in Books as a standalone to see what all the self-publishing fuss was about. But thanks to an author friend who suggested I continue the story, I've decided to make it the first book in the series Love and the Library. There will be three more novelettes (which I have yet to write) detailing the romantic journeys of the Book 1 hero's three friends as each finds his lady at the library.
I almost used Love and the Library as the title of the first book. Good thing I didn't.
A Similar Taste in Books, Book 1 of Love and the Library
BLURB:
Pride and Prejudice has always brought lovers together, even in the Regency.
Justin has a deep, dark secret—he likes that most despised form of literature, the novel. His favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice,
and, especially, Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Intelligent, lively, fiercely
loyal Miss Elizabeth. How he would love to meet a lady like her.
Clara’s favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice
and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Intelligent, steadfast and willing to admit
when he is wrong. Can such a splendid man exist? And can she find him?
One
day in the library, they both check out copies of their favorite book.
When Justin bumps into Clara, the magic of their similar taste in books
just might make their wishes come true.
A sweet, traditional Regency romance.
EXCERPT:
With
a curt nod to the officious clerk, Justin gathered up his package and
stepped back. He collided with the person next in the queue. “I beg your
par—”
Before
him stood the loveliest lady he had ever seen. She was short and
willowy, her dark pink muslin walking dress emphasizing every slender
curve. Deep brown curls peeped from the sides of a gauzy matching pink
bonnet to frame an oval face. Her skin was creamy, her nose straight and
proud.
Miss Elizabeth Bennet! The lady of his dreams! His jaw sagged.
“No
harm done, sir.” The vision lifted a shapely dark eyebrow. “If I may
reach the clerk?” Merry chocolate-colored eyes twinkled up at him and
sweet rosy lips dimpled in an amused arch of a grin. A whiff of lilac
perfume, delicate as the lady, wafted toward him.
He
snapped his mouth shut with an audible click. “Oh, sorry.” Damn him for
gaping like the veriest fool. Hugging his package to his chest, he
stumbled away from the young lady and the plainly dressed woman, most
likely her maid, who stood beside her. The maid flashed a grin as if she
knew every one of his admiring thoughts.
He
bumped into the table by the counter, and pain lanced through his
elbow. Cradling his bundle with one arm while rubbing his throbbing
forearm, he pretended to study the list of new books on the table, but
kept his gaze fixed on the young lady. She was exactly as he had
imagined Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Who was she? And how could he make her acquaintance?
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Two five star reviews, here and here.
Thank you all,
Linda
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