Our July book club pick is not my usual genre - romance! But my fascination with hand lettering and calligraphy brought this one to my attention. Set in New York, a young woman with a past and a rebellious nature is caught out in a mistake that had consequences for one of her clients in way unimaginable. When that client confronts her about it, his good looks and serious demeanor are distracting and unforgettable. The author describes NYC the way Meg sees it - in loops and swirls and tall "l"s - her creative and visual way of seeing the world is in direct opposition to Reid's shy, somber, almost miserable focus on numbers and math - he's a bit of a prodigy. But he is also distracted - by work, by Meg, by his dislike of New York. This story had just enough detail and subplots that I was not "grossed out" by the Love trope at all as they get to know each other. Other relationships were just as important and Meg keeps her focus, for the most part, on her life. Heads up for two graphic open door scenes; I will not be giving THIS romance to my teenage niece for SURE! And I am a little sorry that I will not be at the book club meeting for this one - Luan is going to be SO HAPPY!!! And I think a few faces might be pink. Hahahaha!!! But we are all adults here, so they may not bring it up at all. I love the title here. It is a love letter to Love, to NYC, to growing up and learning how to fight for the ones you care about to stay in your life when the going gets tough. Bravo.
