????You have to break some rules to write your own story . . .????

'Book People is a love letter to people who love books [and] a pitch-perfect masterclass in writing enemies-to-lovers romance . . . Jackie Ashenden is a revelation. I want to live in this book!' HAZEL BECK

'Full of wit, humour, banter, and scorching tension, Book People is one you can't miss. Perfect for fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Book Lovers, this cozy small town, rivals-to-lovers romance is as stacked full of evergreen tropes as it is of classic literature references. Ashenden absolutely shines' DANICA NAVA

'Filled with witty banter, loveable characters and bookish fun, Book People is a novel for the keeper shelf. The romance was swoon worthy - equal parts charming and spicy - and I loved the small mystery element as well. Jackie Ashenden is one of my favourite authors and I'll read anything she writes' RACHAEL JOHNS

'Jackie Ashenden's Book People has it all, blending the well-loved tropes of a great romance and nods classic literature into a wonderfully cozy and deliciously spicy love story that will have readers absolutely entranced from beginning to happily ever after' JENNIFER HENNESSY

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??Enemies-to-lovers

??Small-town setting

??Grumpy-sunshine

??Forced proximity

Don't miss this utterly charming, spicy, enemies-to-lovers rom-com from Jackie Ashenden!

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When Kate, a fledgling bookseller, decides to open a bookshop that celebrates the kinds of genre fiction she loves to read (popular and fun!), she's surprised to find that not everyone in the town is as excited as she is.

Least excited of all? Sebastian, owner of the highbrow bookshop across the road, who has rules for everything: the kind of books he sells, the clothes he wears, and the people he dates (no-one local).

When the pair find themselves working together on the town's literary festival, their growing attraction becomes harder and harder to ignore. Professional rivalry aside, just one steamy kiss can't mean anything, can it?

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Early readers can't get enough of Book People!

'With its perfect blend of humor, romance, and a touch of spice, BookPeople is an utterly charming read for fans of enemies-to-lovers romances and bookish rom-coms . . . Ashenden has crafted a delightful romance that reminds readers of the magic of books and the unpredictability of love, making it a must-read for romantics and book lovers alike'

'This was sweet and kind and a real homage to people's love of l