Can a librarian’s matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories?

If the covers of every romance book ever published didn’t convince librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn’t heroine material, her fiancé calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But what’s a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are unrequited? Matchmake, that’s what. Armed with library patrons’ check-out histories, she’s determined to make at least one love connection–even if it’s not her own.

Tattoo artist Tai Davis is used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn’t surprise him when the town’s quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy reputation without giving him a chance. He can’t help being intrigued by her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline’s secret matchmaking scheme, he’s not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can’t judge a book–or each other–by the cover.

Evangeline Kelly, a librarian in love with love, starts matchmaking in the small town she moved to six months ago. However, not everything goes as planned. Tattoo artist Tai Davis strikes a deal—he’ll provide his hometown knowledge for each of her matches, and in exchange, Evangeline must go on a date for every match-up.   

Why must authors toy with my emotions? I’m enjoying my time with Evangeline and Tai, and suddenly, I find myself crying. Not a hypothetical cry—actual tears welling up and spilling over. I keep reading, laugh out loud about Chuck Norris (you had to be there), and then, before I know it, I’m crying again.   

Evangeline’s internal struggles with alopecia reminded me of my challenges with my birth defect. And Tai—he’s the perfect reminder that first impressions aren’t always the truth. His love is so pure and perfect that you just want to scream at Evangeline, “Stop pushing him away!”   

Several times, I thought this story should be over because my heart felt so full. But then the narrative kept unfolding, and I could feel my heart swelling just a little more—until it overflowed with happiness, melancholy, and love. This book will be the one all other contemporary romances must live up to.