Elsie Martin has her dream job working as a librarian at the little library she grew up with in the village of Meadowbrook. But when the library's future is threatened by a development company set to build affordable housing, Elsie must put aside her crippling social anxiety to fight for her beloved library. It's not just a building, it has become a hub of the community.... if only she could get the developers to understand that!
Jacob Yardley has always sought his father's approval, even joining his father's construction company when all he ever wanted was to do charity work. He believes in affordable housing, having grown up in a small town where his friends were forced to move away due to lack of housing options. He felt attracted to Elsie from the moment he met her and his feelings have only grown throughout, but how can anything ever happen between them when his company threatens what she loves the most?
I loved how this mousy, shy librarian found her confidence and stood up for her community, forcing a compromise. I didn't really like some of her hatred and bitter comments directed towards Jacob though. He just seemed like a sensitive soul getting beaten from all sides by both his father and the townsfolk. I could see how everyone's hatred was really starting to get to him. I loved the small town community feel to this book. I didn't realize this was part of a series, it could totally be read as a standalone.
I received an advance reader copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.
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