He's the seasoned firefighter next door. But this librarian thinks she can read him like a book.
From the moment seasoned firefighter Johnny Richardson spies librarian Eve Franklin with her nose in a book, he falls fast and hard. Despite the sparks flying between them, Eve is resistant to jumping into something which seems to have no future, as she strives to be sensible and protect her heart.
So when Johnny proposes they remain platonic while he proves their compatibility, Eve agrees, expecting things to fizzle out quickly. But as their chemistry becomes undeniable, Eve has to choose whether she is going to let the fantasy become her reality.
Set in the fictional Australian country town of Rivermore, "By the Book" is a happily ever after steamy midlife romance.
Tropes:
- He Falls First
- Forced Proximity
- Elevator / Lift Scene
- MCs 35+
- Open Door
- Guaranteed HEA
- Only One Bed
- Book Girlie X Golden Retriever
- He Cooks
- Protective Hero
- Slow Burn
