[Book] Book Lovers by Emily Henry - #2 📚 Pick for Romance Lovers
#2 Place in Best Romance Books - Book Review
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
In this brilliantly crafted novel—like a Hallmark holiday movie without the Christmas—Nora, a fierce NYC literary agent, has a track record of losing boyfriends to a very specific rom-com trope: they leave town on business, meet a small-town girl, have a moral epiphany, and dump her. When her latest breakup coincides with a tense lunch meeting with notoriously grumpy editor Charlie, she pitches him a new manuscript from bestselling author Dusty. He declines. Their sharp banter crackles with chemistry, though neither of them realizes it yet.
Two years later, Nora’s sister Libby—pregnant with her third child—proposes a “babymoon” getaway and drags her to the not-so-quaint Sunshine Falls for a multi-week vacation. With a checklist that includes hiking, baking, makeovers, and two dates with eligible locals, Libby is determined to make this the ultimate small-town experience for her big-city sister. But one of those locals turns out to be Charlie, now back home, running his mother’s bookstore while caring for his recovering father.
Even on vacation, Nora can’t completely unplug—especially when Dusty’s latest novel features a ruthless, all-too-familiar literary agent. When Dusty’s actual agent goes into labor early, Charlie steps in as editor, forcing him and Nora to work together. Meanwhile, Libby is scheming to save the struggling bookstore, and Nora starts to wonder what’s really going on between her sister and her husband, Brendan.
This novel is a gem, perfectly paced with rich, authentic characters. The emotional baggage Nora and Libby carry—growing up with a single actress/waitress mother who romanticized their financial struggles, an absent father, and their opposing views on family and career—adds depth without melodrama. Their sibling bond is heartwarming and high-stakes, with Nora feeling like she’s always in the role of protector.
The snarky, sparkling banter between Nora and Charlie—and between Nora and Libby—is a highlight, making every interaction a delight. The romance is electric, full of tension, longing, and emotional depth. The novel beautifully weaves recurring motifs, from Nora and Charlie literally colliding to the analogy of their relationship being like a great book—one that lingers in your heart long after it ends. Both New York City and Sunshine Falls come alive in vivid, messy, and breathtaking detail, making this an unforgettable love story.
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