The prequel to The Little Bookshop on the Seine. "A wonderful novella about love, life, friendship, romance, books galore, and finding that happy ending." —Mia March, author of The Meryl Streep Movie Club

Bookstore owner Sarah Smith has a problem—she's addicted to romance novels. Ever since her best friend got engaged, Sarah has been yearning for a little love to turn up in her life. All she wants is a meet cute of her own, but surprise encounters are hard to find in the small town of Ashford, Connecticut. That is, until New York journalist Ridge Warner steps into her bookstore. Love could be just around the corner for Sarah, but will she be able to truly believe that happy-ever-after can happen in real life, too?

Praise for Rebecca Raisin

"A modern Maeve Binchy." —Books for Bunny

"Rebecca's stories are just like a huge, warm hug, gently enticing you . . . This book is an absolute joy from start to finish, and I really must implore you to read it!" —Paris Baker's Book Nook

"I absolutely loved everything to do with this book." —Rachel Gilbey