Adrian, book-lover extraordinaire, adores his job at the small community library. He gets to share his passion with other people and help them with all book-related questions and issues. When a big, hulking man walks into the library, looking terrified, Adrian’s skills are tested in a completely different way.<br><br>Manne’s relationship with books is uneasy, to say the least. He’s dyslexic and events in his past have made him fearful of books and turned libraries into his worst nightmare. But when the quirky, bowtie-wearing librarian steps in to help, the experience turns positive.<br><br>Their banter is easy and their chemistry instant. But can an accidental meeting turn into something more? Can someone who has trouble reading ever fit into the life of a man whose passion is the written word?

They Met in the Library

“Charlie sounds like a very smart person. She’s right, you know. Lots of people are dyslexic. My cousin, for example. And don’t forget about our king; he’s dyslexic, too. He even misspelled his name once. But it doesn’t mean you’re incapable. It doesn’t mean you’re stupid. I dounderstand it’s hard in a world where everyone is expected to be able to read. But I agree with your niece, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. She seems wise.”


It seems like praising his niece is the way to his heart, because he nods and smiles, revealing deep dimples in both cheeks, making my heart stumble. Dimples are my kryptonite, especially when they transform a face completely like they do Manne’s.


But I straighten my back and force myself to be professional. No swooning over the visitors, no matter how cute. Or nice. Or sexy.


Chapter 3