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 tuck the note with Manne’s phone number inside my phone case, and lean back, looking at the beautiful day outside the window.


I’ve been thinking a lot about him, and not only about his physical attributes. I’ve thought of him. His determination to try to master his dyslexia. The courage it took to face his fears. The way he spoke so lovingly about his niece. How he seems to be genuinely kind and caring.


So, yeah. It’s safe to say I’m attracted to more than just the physical side of him. And if I’m reading the signs correctly, so is he. Why else would he speak to his family about me? If the chatter had only been friendly, it wouldn’t have prompted handing out his phone number followed by the “guys want him to slam them against the wall” speech, right?


I must admit it would be nice having someone to share my life with again, so I grab my phone and add Manne’s number to my contacts. Then I open my text app.


Hi. This is Adrian. From the library. Your sister gave me your number.


Chapter 11