A female ghostwriter is recruited to be the face of the bestselling novel in the country, secretly written by a man. Luci Santana believes in love, especially when it comes to books. Since being forced to give up her apartment, she’d love to get out of her over-involved family’s backyard she-shed and resuscitate her life. She’s given a chance to supercharge her career when she’s recruited to be the face of the country’s bestselling novel. The romance book secretly written by a man. Years before he wrote the book that changed his life, literary author Ryan Brady was caught shaming the romance genre in a video. When his book is chosen by a celebrity morning show, a face to face interview is required. Suddenly his secret pen name desperately needs a woman’s face. Enter Luci. Luci hates the book everyone else raves about but it becomes her job to defend the book, the genre, and try not to get caught falling in love with the enemy.“I’m in love with Luci and Ryan! The unique premise of A Bookish Story hooked me from the get-go, and even the need for sleep couldn’t pry it out of my hands. This is the most fun I’ve had reading a romcom in forever. Luci and her family will steal your heart and Ryan is to die for, the cinnamon roll hero we’ve been craving for a long time. Do NOT miss this one!” —NY Times Bestselling Author Darynda Jones Readers are loving Ryan and Lucy's slow burn wholesome "I just sat and read this whole thing with the good book feeling only great books can bring to my soul. i loved every moment of it and both couldn't stop reading but then also didn't want it to end." "I love this book, particularly the exploration of the different types of love and how it manifests for different people." "As a romance reader whose hubby teases me about it being just 'corn.' I loved this book." "This book resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the need to diminish themselves to be loved. It offers a sense of being seen and empowered, making it a compelling read for those seeking a romance that prioritizes emotional authenticity and personal growth." "I loved this book! I was annoyed that life distractions got in the way of me continuing to read this book."