Battle of the Bookstores

Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson are the dynamic—and rival—managers of two linked indies bookstores on the same street. Josie runs Tabula Inscripta, a haven for readers seeking highbrow literature, while Ryan oversees Happy Endings, the cozy spot for romance lovers and inclusive stories. Their worlds are about to collide, though, when the owner of both bookstores, Xander, drops a bombshell: he wants to merge the two stores into one. Not only that, but he plans to keep on only one manager, which will be whoever makes the most profit over the next few months. As the tension grows, Josie and Ryan are at each other’s throats, each trying to make their store the top contender in order to keep their jobs. Amid the competition, they begin to realize that they actually make a pretty great team—maybe even more personal than professional. However, their budding partnership could unravel when Josie uncovers a secret Ryan has been keeping.