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

Adrian: It’s all right. I know sisters always come first. It’s been drilled into me from a very young age.


Adrian: Aww, poor you. At least I had a couple years as my parents’ favorite before the newer, shinier babies came along and stole the show.


Manne: No scaredy-cats needing rescuing today?


Adrian: Nope. My favorite scaredy-cat was otherwise occupied.


Adrian: What can I say? I have a thing for tough guys with a marshmallow center.


I wince, remembering his sister’s words. It was a thoughtless thing to say, and I don’t blame him for focusing on only one part of my statement, considering his past experiences.


Chapter 15