Mary Ann Marlowe
Dating by the Book - Signed Paperback
Dating by the Book - Signed Paperback
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Dating by the Book
Is love just something you find in books?
Six months ago, writer and bookstore owner Maddie Hanson was left at the altar. Since then, she’s had zero interest in romance—despite the fact that she runs a book club full of sexy eligible bachelors. But when her latest novel is panned by an anonymous blogger who goes by the name Silver Fox—and who accuses her of knowing nothing about passion—she decides to prove her nemesis wrong by seeking a romance hero in real life.
There’s the smoldering rock musician, the bookish college professor, and her competitive childhood friend who may want to steal her bookstore more than her heart. Even Silver Fox is getting in on the action, sending Maddie alarmingly—and intoxicatingly—flirtatious emails. And that’s not all. Her ex wants her back.
Now Maddie is about to discover that like any good story, life has twists and turns, and love can happen when you least expect it—with the person you least expect.
Features
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Tropes
- Jilted at the alter
- Best Friends to lovers
- Enemies to lovers
- Musician
- Childhood friendship
- Best friend's brother
- Boy next door
- Multiple suitors
- Found family
- Second chance
- Small town
- Bookstore
- Book club
- Epistolary
- Secret identity
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Featuring
- Book store owner
- Debut author
- Suspicious hijinks
- Gilmore Girls-like townies
- Lots of hotties
- A romantic mystery
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Setting
A small, fictional town in Indiana
What readers are saying about Dating by the Book
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"Romance junkies will get a kick out of this fun, self-referential spin on just about every trope in the book." --Kirkus Reviews
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“The perfect read for a rainy day….[It] leaves you with an appreciation for bookstores along with the sense of belonging…. I highly recommend this book for a fresh sense of home and just because it makes you feel good.” –The Nerd Daily
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“Smart and snappy.”- Publishers Weekly
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"A uniquely clever exploration of love, literature and self-discovery, DATING BY THE BOOK is an unexpected, refreshing read.” --Robinne Lee, author of The Idea of You.
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"If there were a "whodunit" genre of romance, DATING BY THE BOOK would be in it. I absolutely loved the mysterious elements of this story." Kristin Rockaway, author of Life, Unscheduled.