The Bookstore and the Hockey Player
Lottie Hart found solace and predictability between the pages of romance novels. Her quiet life in Brooklyn, working at a quirky bookshop, was a safe haven after loss. But when a very tall, very out-of-place man walks into her store looking for a 'spicy' book, her neatly organized world starts to get wonderfully messy. Luke Morgan is used to high-stakes games and roaring crowds, but the quiet magic of the girl with the mismatched eyes is something entirely new. Can a bookish introvert and a professional athlete find their own kind of happily ever after?
The scent of old paper and ink is your everyday comfort, a familiar blanket in the cozy chaos of Ink & Ivy bookshop. Rain taps gently against the windowpanes, blurring the view of the street outside. You're restocking the romance section, carefully aligning spines, when the bell above the door chimes.
A man enters, tall and broad, looking slightly out of place amidst the floral displays and quiet corners. He hesitates near your favorite section, fidgeting with the brim of his baseball cap. It’s him – Luke Morgan, the customer who came in last week looking for a 'spicy' book for his sister. He looks less lost this time, but his blue eyes still hold a touch of nervous uncertainty as they scan the shelves, eventually landing on you.
