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A Novel Love Story

By: Ashley Poston
Narrated by: Dorothy Dillingham Blue
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction . . . literally, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics.

Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home. Which might be why she’s so set on going her annual book club retreat this year—she needs good friends, cheap wine, and grand romantic gestures—no matter what.

But when her car unexpectedly breaks down on the way, she finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel . . .

Because it is.

This place can’t be real, and yet… she’s here, in Eloraton, the town of her favorite romance series, where the candy store’s honey taffy is always sweet, the local bar’s burgers are always a little burnt, and rain always comes in the afternoon. It feels like home. It’s perfect—and perfectly frozen, trapped in the late author’s last unfinished story.

Elsy is sure that’s why she must be here: to help bring the town to its storybook ending.

Except there is a character in Eloraton that she can’t place—a grumpy bookstore owner with mint-green eyes, an irritatingly sexy mouth and impeccable taste in novels. And he does not want her finishing this book.

Which is a problem because Elsy is beginning to think the town’s happily-ever-after might just be intertwined with her own.

©2024 Ashley Poston (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Paranormal Romantic Comedy Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good

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“She's making all our biggest book dreams come true…yes, you're totally going to wish that this plot was happening to you!”—Cosmopolitan

"Ashley Poston has written another clever, emotional love story part fantasy, part romcom—perfect for passing a day or three by the pool."—Harper's Bazaar

"I love a romance with a touch of magical realism, and Ashley Poston’s latest fulfills every reader’s dream: actually getting to live in the world of a book...This is a grumpy-meets-sunshine tale with plenty of book-lover tropes sure to delight."—ELLE

Magical Realism • Unique Premise • Subtle Voice Changes • Lovable Characters • Heartfelt Storytelling
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Story was great. Love scenes were tasteful. Fantastic story and narration was absolutely great too

Absolutely loved this story

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I love this book I like how it’s written and the story how you can fall in love all over again

A novel love story

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Anders, the love interest, grew on me. I enjoyed how the lesson learned was that you need to love yourself first. A lovely read.

Cute, cozy read

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I love Ashley Poston books. This one was not my favorite of the 3 I’ve read but it was still cute.

Another Book in a book

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This is a cute premise, but the narrator’s delivery was just average for me. Might be better to try the actual book.

Cute premise

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This book was good and sweet though I enjoyed the other two books I read by Ashley Poston better. I love the storyline and imagination.

It was good.

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I LOVE her books and their whimsy. This one was admittedly more challenging for me to get into, but I’m positive it has more to do with my having COVID while reading it. My recovery came as I finished it and my heart is so full. I loved it so much. My favorite part to read is the author acknowledgements. I feel like I can catch a glimpse at their beautiful creative minds and feel the whimsy. I’m sorry…I’m rambling now. PICK IT UP AND READ IT! <3

Whimsical

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A Novel Love Story
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💗💗💗💗💗
Ashley Poston has now been added to my top 5 author list 📝💗 and this book the top 5 must read list💕
Beautifully written story💕Absolutely a great rainy day read
BEST QUOTE “Things weren’t perfect and endings weren’t always happy but it wasn’t always the destination that mattered…..”

Must read!!!

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I enjoyed this story with all the unexpected and expected turns. The story was very well knit together and the characters were brought to life.

Engaging and unexpected

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This was cliche AF and I ate it up. This is what every romance novel is like. This is basically a hallmark movie script. I really liked the love story and how it relates to reading. I love reading and This just gave me all the feels. Not my favorite book from this author, but still as magical and beautiful as I thought it would be.

Why I love reading

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