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Better than Fiction

By: Alexa Martin
Narrated by: Nicole Lewis
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"If you think life is better than fiction, then you haven’t read Alexa Martin’s fiction."—NPR

One of...

Amazon's Best Romances of November

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Women's Health's Swooniest Romance Novels of 2022

Love isn’t always by the book in this charming romantic comedy about a bookseller discovering how to be the main character in her story.

As a self-proclaimed book hater and a firm believer that the movie is always better, Drew Young didn’t anticipate inheriting her grandma’s bookstore, the Book Nook. She’s in way over her head even before the shop’s resident book club, comprising seven of the naughtiest old ladies ever, begin to do what they do best—meddle.

Bestselling author Jasper Williams is a hopeless romantic. When he meets Drew at his Book Nook signing event, he becomes determined to show her the beauty of reading. He curates a book bucket list in exchange for her help exploring the local Denver scene for his current manuscript. From going river rafting to trying local restaurants, Drew begins to connect with Jasper in a way she only thought happened in fiction.

When messy family ties jeopardize the future of the Book Nook, Drew is caught between a bookshelf and a hard place. She’s reminded that real life isn’t always big dreams and sweeping romance. But Jasper is the plot twist she never saw coming and he’s writing a happily ever after just for them.

©2022 Alexa Martin (P)2022 Penguin Audio
Multicultural Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Fiction

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“Alexa Martin’s romances never fail to deliver perfectly paced swoons, charming humor and profound questions. Better than Fiction delights with bookish rom-com joy on every page, with a wonderfully relatable heroine whose connection to the man she’s learning to love underlies her moving journey back to herself. This is a romance for the reader and the dreamer in everyone.”—Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Roughest Draft

“Alexa Martin is a powerhouse! In Better Than Fiction she delivers another one of her signature stories—clever, relatable, flirty, and warm. Between these pages is a loving tribute to independent bookstores and the people who find home and community among their stacks. Don’t miss this unputdownable story about what it means to be truly loved in more ways than one.”—Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate

Better Than Fiction is a charming, heartfelt romcom, filled with great characters, laugh-out-loud banter and some very cheeky seniors. It’s also a sensitive portrayal of grief and a timely reminder of the vital role books and bookshops play in bringing people together. I loved it.”—Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library

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Slow and didn’t keep my attention

I wanted to love this, but it was very slow and I just didn’t love the female main character. She was whiny and negative all the time. Loved jasper, but he deserved better

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Made my week!

Loved the story. It was an easy read and it was very heartfelt. I love Drew and her story and I cannot express enough how amazing this book was.

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Great romance

I really love this book! It’s such a great romance that’s fun, witty and sweet!

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Like Father, Like Daughter🙄

Nicole Lewis did a fine job narrating. The story however...I really loved Jasper Williams character, strong, well-spoken, loving and supportive. Drew Young, the female protagonist, not so much. Drew is selfish, self-centered, grieving yes but willfully leaves her head in the sand, constantly needing someone to dig her head out yet resenting those who do. Definitely a female version of her Dad. Even her "grand gesture" is watered down by the waterfall of "her needs".

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So cute!

A perfect blend of finding love while finding your way. Mixed with the strength black women hold and the Masks we put up to always be okay. Grief, Generational wealth and love. This was a cute story of being your own hero.

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Fiction doesn’t get better

This book had all the ingredients to an amazing listen. The narration is top notch and is easy to listen to and get drawn in. I felt like I was part of the story and was rooting for them. Definitely recommend. - Ashley

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The storyline

I loved the storyline but a little too much foul language for me. Great story though 🤍

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Bookstore Romance

Drew has always been a self-proclaimed book hater even when her grandma passes away and leaves her the Book Nook, her bookstore. The store hosts a book club of seven little old ladies and they start to meddle in Drew’s love life…or non-existent love life. They followed up on Drew’s grandmas author event wishes with Jasper Williams, a bestselling romance author and of course, they scheme to set him up with Drew. As they spend time together working on his next book, Drew starts to let down her guard and actually connect with him but secrets lead her to not trust him and believe that romance can’t be just like the books he writes.

This was a such a cute, easy read! A romance author dating a new bookstore owner…what could be better? It was very cheesy, especially the scheming old ladies which is right up my alley. There was a big focus on Drew’s relationship with her family and her somewhat finding herself more so than the romance. There were a few spicy scenes and I thought it was such a cute, quick read.

This was on my shelf for a while and part of my 12 in 24 that I finished earlier this month.

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Loved it!!!

It was sweet and uplifting, the storyline has a way of consuming you, that it’s hard to pause. It’s a must !!!!

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A page turner

I loved the story. The narration was amazing. I'm excited about visiting Colorado! Such a great depiction of the state.

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