Synopsis:
Romance might be closer than she thinks…

Kat Fisher wishes her parents had thought harder before they chose her name. A self-confessed romantic, she dreams of finding a guy who can live up to her book boyfriends.

Former police officer Leo Taylor is trying to decide his next step following his departure from the force. His habit of spreading his belongings around the library where she works has been niggling at Kat for days, and his joke about her name is the final straw.

Kat and Leo might not seem like the perfect match, but romance might be closer than they think. If only they could read between the lines…

Review:
“What many didn’t appreciate was that librarians are social workers, counsellors, and problem-solvers, all tied up in one. Where else could people come and sit in the warm for hours for free, borrow books and access the internet without charge, or even just use the loo without having to buy something?” (Page 7)

“How other people viewed me was up to them, but I should probably try to be kinder to myself in the future.” (Page 203)

I absolutely loved Kat and it would be so hard not to. She’s kind, considerate, helpful, and wants to make things accessible for everyone. Leo is gruff and it’s hard to be sure of his thoughts or feelings at first, though it seems pretty clear that he doesn’t want Kat hurt. Given the description, I never would have expected the premise of this book. I had considered that perhaps they both liked the same books, always wanted the same, or loaned them to each other, etc. Nothing would have prepared me for Kat’s experiences in online dating, and what she was willing to do to get back at/stop a guy who both cat fished her and tried to convince her to send away large sums of money. The rest… I’ll let you read the book to figure out.

I really liked how natural the chemistry was between Leo and Kat, even when she thought they were merely acting. I also liked that while protective, he is also proactive and wants to be sure that Kat can be safe whether or not he’s around. I really enjoyed that Kat was always herself and that no drastic makeover was needed to change who she was to make her suitable/appealing to the right guy. This book is very British with slang, etc, set in Oxford, so be aware of that before starting.

I recommend this to anyone who loves reading/libraries, former cops, undercover operations, and dislikes online dating in general for all of the catfishing/scum that sometimes appears.

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯✯