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Battle of the Bookstores
Rivalry and romance spark when two bookstore managers who are opposites in every way find themselves competing for the same promotion.
Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition. Only one manager will be left standing, decided by who turns the most profit over the summer.
Efficient and detail-oriented Josie instantly clashes with easygoing and disorganized Ryan. Their competing events and contrasting styles lead to more than just frustration—the sparks between them might just set the whole store on fire. Their only solace during this chaos is the friendship they’ve each struck up with an anonymous friend in an online book forum. Little do they know they’re actually chatting with each other.
As their rivalry heats up in real life, their online relationship grows, and when the walls between their stores come tumbling down, Josie and Ryan realize not all’s fair in love and war. And maybe, if they’re lucky, happily ever afters aren’t just for the books.
Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition. Only one manager will be left standing, decided by who turns the most profit over the summer.
Efficient and detail-oriented Josie instantly clashes with easygoing and disorganized Ryan. Their competing events and contrasting styles lead to more than just frustration—the sparks between them might just set the whole store on fire. Their only solace during this chaos is the friendship they’ve each struck up with an anonymous friend in an online book forum. Little do they know they’re actually chatting with each other.
As their rivalry heats up in real life, their online relationship grows, and when the walls between their stores come tumbling down, Josie and Ryan realize not all’s fair in love and war. And maybe, if they’re lucky, happily ever afters aren’t just for the books.
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This book was an absolute treat! Battle of the Bookstores is a rivals-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn with two main characters I adored from start to finish. I especially loved how they worked through their issues like adultsâno dramatic third-act breakup here, just growth and great chemistry.
The story is packed with fun book references and romance trope shoutouts that made my bookish heart so happy. Itâs the perfect pick for romance readers who love a good slow burn, a little steam, and characters who feel real
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this gem in exchange for my honest thoughts!
This book was an absolute treat! Battle of the Bookstores is a rivals-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn with two main characters I adored from start to finish. I especially loved how they worked through their issues like adultsâno dramatic third-act breakup here, just growth and great chemistry.
The story is packed with fun book references and romance trope shoutouts that made my bookish heart so happy. Itâs the perfect pick for romance readers who love a good slow burn, a little steam, and characters who feel real
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this gem in exchange for my honest thoughts!
This book was ADORABLE! I always love a bookish themed book so of course this one caught my attention. I could picture the exact setting in Massachusetts and enjoyed it thoroughly. It took me a little bit like Josie and Ryan but getting more context to both of their back stories eventually had me attached. What I liked more than even their banter was the chat room connection. It all gave “You’ve Got Mail” vibes which did have me re-watching the movie a few days later. Also, the audio from Karissa Vacker and Brandon Francis was perfect! Absolutely recommend for a cute, feel good romance!
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