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

“I enjoyed it, too.” I keep my voice low. Intimate.


He nods and stands, and I stand, too. Offering him my hand, making him promptly set the to-go cup on the table, then wrap his fingers around my hand, his index finger brushing against my wrist.


“Enjoy the rest of your day off,” he says, tightening his grip.


“I will. I hope I’ll see you again. Soon.” I brush my thumb on the back of his hand.


“Yeah, I’ll…” He clears his throat, his brown eyes boring into me. “I’ll swing by the library.”


“I really have to go.” He makes no move to let go of my hand.


Our palms are still pressed together. His thick fingers wrapped carefully around me. “Okay,” he breathes.


The bell at the door, indicating someone entering the coffee shop, pops our bubble. With a final squeeze of my hand, he lets me go and grabs his coffee. “Bye.”


Chapter 10