Booked for Love

She had a system: Keep to herself. Stay behind the library counter. And never, ever fall for someone in real life. Eliza Hartwell prefers her stories fictional and her emotions firmly tucked away, safe between the pages of a book. As Willow Brook's quiet, no-nonsense librarian, she's happiest out of the spotlight. But when the mayor insists on a "Blind Date with a Book" event to spice up the library's image, Eliza is suddenly thrust into center stage and straight into the path of Grayson Reed. Grayson thought he could handle a little awkward small talk, until it's with the woman he's been quietly in love with for years. The charming pie shop owner is facing a crisis of his own, and volunteering for Eliza's event might be his last chance to stay rooted in the town he loves… and maybe win the heart of the one woman who makes him forget how to speak. Late nights spent wrapping books, exchanging hesitant glances, and sharing pie over whispered brainstorming sessions begin to blur the lines between fiction and reality. With nosy neighbours playing matchmaker and feelings rising like a perfectly baked crust, Eliza and Gray might just write a love story of their own. Booked For Love is a heartwarming, slow-burn romantic comedy filled with bookish banter, soft-baked tension, and a sweet Saint Bernard named Captain. Perfect for fans of cozy small towns, cinnamon roll heroes, and shy heroines who finally find the courage to step out of the pages and into real love. Ivy is a storyteller at heart, an introvert who finds comfort in words, and a firm believer in the power of a good book (and a great dessert-especially tiramisu). As a Christian, her faith deeply influences her writing, and she hopes her stories bring readers not just entertainment, but moments of reflection, joy, and warmth. Her greatest hope? To make you laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, but always leave you feeling happier and closer to God than when you first turned the page. When she's not writing, Ivy can usually be found lost in painting, enjoying good food, or daydreaming about her next story. This is her first novel, and she's beyond grateful to share it with you.