Lissa Manley - Storybook Romance

Boy Meets Girl…Again

It’s been more than ten years, but Allison True has never forgotten her high school crush, Sam Franklin. Back in Bygones, her only focus is keeping her new bookstore afloat—yet the single dad of twin toddlers is testing her resolve to be career minded. Getting involved with a man who vowed never to love again is a recipe for disaster in Allison’s book. But life with Sam and his twins could give her the happily ever after she’s always dreamed of.

The Heart of Main Street: They’re rebuilding the town one step—and heart—at a time

“I’m Allison True.” She held out her hand. “Long time no see, Sammy.”

Sammy? He blinked as the shock of recognition rolled through him.

“Oh, wow!” He took her small hand in his. Little sparks skidded along his arm as soon as they touched.

Sam cleared his throat. “I thought I knew you from somewhere.” His gaze roamed over her face, noting the hint of freckles across her nose and her cornflower-blue eyes. “But, man, have you changed.” Total understatement.

She rolled her eyes playfully. “Good! I would hate to still look like a gangly teenager.”

“Nope, you’re definitely not a gangly teenager anymore.” Far, far from it. In fact, she’d grown into a beautiful woman. Not that he was really noticing.

“Glad to hear it,” she said with an impish smile that he found far too appealing for a man who’d sworn to never fall in love again.

The Heart of Main Street: They’re rebuilding the town one step—and heart—at a time.

Love in Bloom by Arlene James,

July 2013

The Bachelor Baker by Carolyne Aarsen,

August 2013

The Boss’s Bride by Brenda Minton,

September 2013

Storybook Romance by Lissa Manley,

October 2013

Tail of Two Hearts by Charlotte Carter,

November 2013

Cozy Christmas by Valerie Hansen,

December 2013

LISSA MANLEY

decided she wanted to be a published author at the ripe old age of twelve. After she read her first romance novel as a teenager, she quickly decided romance was her favorite genre, although she still enjoys digging into a good medical thriller now and then.

When her youngest was still in diapers, Lissa needed a break from strollers and runny noses, so she sat down and started crafting a romance and has been writing ever since. Nine years later, in 2001, she sold her first book, fulfilling her childhood dream. She feels blessed to be able to write what she loves, and intends to be writing until her fingers quit working, or she runs out of heartwarming stories to tell. She’s betting the fingers will go first.

Lissa lives in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, with her wonderful husband, a grown daughter and college-aged son, and two bossy poodles who rule the house and get away with it. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, crafting, bargain hunting, cooking and decorating.

Storybook Romance

Lissa Manley

www.millsandboon.co.uk

I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

—Philippians 4:13

This book is dedicated to my dad, Jerry.

You have been a wonderful influence in my life, and I’m glad you needed a travel agent so many years ago.

Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Dear Reader

Questions for Discussion

Текст предоставлен ООО «ЛитРес».

Прочитайте эту книгу целиком, купив полную легальную версию на ЛитРес.

Безопасно оплатить книгу можно банковской картой Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, со счета мобильного телефона, с платежного терминала, в салоне МТС или Связной, через PayPal, WebMoney, Яндекс.Деньги, QIWI Кошелек, бонусными картами или другим удобным Вам способом.