Love at First

Love at First
Kate Clayborn
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Trade Paperback
h210 x 139mm - 320pg
23 Feb 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781496725196
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"The most delightful cast of characters I' ve met in ages. . . a modern romance masterpiece. " --New York Times bestseller Christina LaurenFrom Kate Clayborn, the acclaimed author of Love Lettering, comes a sparkling, tender novel about bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love . . . Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling saw--or rather, heard--the girl of his dreams. Standing beneath an apartment building balcony, he shared a perfect moment with a lovely, warm-voiced stranger. It' s a memory that' s never faded, though he' s put so much of his past behind him. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same address, where he plans to offload his new property and get back to his regular life as an overworked doctor. Instead, he encounters a woman, two balconies above, who' s uncannily familiar . . . No matter how surprised Nora Clarke is by her reaction to handsome, curious Will, or the whispered pre-dawn conversations they share, she won' t let his plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. Bound by her loyalty to her adored grandmother, she sets out to foil his efforts with a little light sabotage. But beneath the surface of their feud is an undeniable connection. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful meeting--maybe it' s the kind of story that can' t work out in the end. Or maybe, it' s the perfect second chance . . . Praise for Love Lettering "Delicious and beautiful and perfect. " --New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLean "A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor, a tender melancholy, and meditations on love, friendship, and life any reader can find solace and inspiration in. " --Entertainment Weekly, A+ "Fresh, funny, clever, and deeply satisfying. " --Kirkus Reviews STARRED review "[A] lush, languid romance that merges the nostalgic past with the technological present. " --The Washington Post
Praise for Love at First "Kate Clayborn' s writing is a study in syntax and rhythm; her storytelling is a perfect example of patience and pacing. With her trademark eye to detail of setting and scene, she has built a pitch-perfect love story, in a precious world-within-the-world setting, and honest-to-god the most delightful cast of characters I' ve met in ages. Tonally perfect, deeply romantic, and exquisitely crafted, Clayborn delivers a modern romance masterpiece. " --New York Times bestseller Christina LaurenPraise for Kate Clayborn"A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor, a tender melancholy, and meditations on love, friendship, and life, any reader can find solace and inspiration in. It' s lyrical and engrossing, a novel that possesses all the colors, idiosyncrasies, and range of the alphabet. Like the pages Meg designs, Love Lettering is a novel bursting with hidden messages essential to discover--long as we open our hearts to analyze the codes. " --Entertainment Weekly, A+ for Love Lettering"Quirky and winning. " --USA Today on Love Lettering"Fresh, funny, clever, and deeply satisfying. " --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW on Love Lettering"Love Lettering does much more than just give us a cute love story. The novel isn' t just about love--it' s about communication both in romantic relationships and in friendships. " --Hypable on Love Lettering"I flew through this creative and original book. I was completely absorbed by the world Kate Clayborn creates--the characters felt so real and their joys and sorrows and struggles and triumphs felt so relatable that I forgot I was reading fiction. " --Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal on Love Lettering"Love Lettering is delicious and beautiful and perfect. " --New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean on Love LetteringWhat if you and your two best friends all went in together on a winning lottery ticket? The romance between Kit, a no-nonsense scientist who dreams of her first real home, and Ben, a recruiter and builder (I promise, it works) is emotional and real. Plus, I adored Kit' s strong relationship with her two best friends. --O, The Oprah Magazine, Best Romances of the Year, on Beginners LuckA warm and lively romance --The New York Times on Luck of the DrawClayborn' s characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds is warm and welcoming. --The Washington Post, 5 Best Romances of the Year for Luck of the Draw"This book is hilarious and moving and sexy, with a focus on strong female friendship, guilt that' s hard to let go of, and one of the most realistic, and ultimately romantic, fake fiance setups I' ve ever read. " --Buzzfeed, Best Romances of the Year, on Luck of the Draw"Despite all the time we spend tethered to screens, the truth is that humans live with technology, not in it--at least for now. Kate Clayborn' s Love Lettering is a flawless representation of that truth. . . a lush, languid romance that merges the nostalgic past with the technological present. " --The Washington Post on Love Lettering
Double RITA(R) nominee Kate Clayborn lives in Virginia, where she spends her days reading and talking about all kinds of great books. Kate loves to hear from and connect with readers--follow her on Twitter, on Instagram, and on Facebook. Visit her at www. kateclayborn. com to sign up for her newsletter.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781496725196
Published: 23 Feb 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Kensington Publishing
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 320

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