A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston is a charming and imaginative blend of romantic comedy, magical realism, and bookish fantasy, perfect for readers who believe in the magic of stories—and love. Eileen Merriweather, a literature professor with a soft spot for fictional happily-ever-afters, prefers romance on the page rather than in real life, where heartbreak has left its mark.
On her way to a book club retreat, Elsy’s car breaks down, stranding her in a picturesque small town that feels strangely familiar. Soon, she realizes the impossible: she’s inside the world of her favorite romance series, in the town of Eloraton, a place stuck in the unfinished story of its late author. Everything is exactly as it should be—except the story isn’t moving forward, and the town’s residents are frozen without their happy ending.
Determined to help the story reach its conclusion, Elsy takes on the role of accidental heroine. But one complication stands in her way: a brooding, handsome bookstore owner who doesn’t belong to the original narrative—and who clearly doesn’t want her rewriting it. As fiction and reality blur, Elsy begins to wonder whether she’s meant to fix the story… or finally live her own.
Whimsical, heartfelt, and full of book-lover charm, A Novel Love Story is perfect for fans of meta romance, cozy small-town settings, slow-burn love stories, and magical realism with literary themes.
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