Dating by the Book

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Is love just something you find in books Six months ago, writer and bookstore owner Maddie Hanson was left at the altar. Since then, she's had zero interest in romance-despite the fact that she runs a book club full of sexy eligible bachelors. But when her latest novel is panned by an anonymous blogger who goes by the name Silver Fox-and who accuses her of knowing nothing about passion-she decides to prove her nemesis wrong by seeking a romance hero in real life . . . There's the smoldering rock musician, the bookish college professor, and her competitive childhood friend who may want to steal her bookstore more than her heart. Even Silver Fox is getting in on the action, sending Maddie alarmingly-and intoxicatingly-flirtatious emails. And that's not all. Her ex wants her back. Now Maddie is about to discover that like any good story, life has twists and turns, and love can happen when you least expect it-with the person you least expect . .

Reviews

Praise for Dating by the Book:

Romance junkies will get a kick out of this fun, self-referential spin on just about every trope in the book.Kirkus Reviews

Smart and snappy. -Publishers Weekly

The perfect read for a rainy day.[It] leaves you with an appreciation for bookstores along with the sense of belonging. I highly recommend this book for a fresh sense of home and just because it makes you feel good. The Nerd Daily

Praise for the previous work of Mary Ann Marlowe:

Some Kind of Magic

Marlowe makes a name for herself in this hilarious and sexy debutIts filled with frisky sexy scenes set to the backdrop of rock music, and Marlowe makes the chemistry scientific and literal in this fun read.BooklistSTARRED REVIEW

Fun, flirty read about a magical romancea lighthearted pick me up. Eden and Adams chemistry was so electric I rooted for them the whole way! FIRST for Women

This love potion romance, which pairs up the lead singer for a rock band with a biochemist whos also an amateur singer/songwriter, is light and fluffy. -Publishers Weekly

This fun, romantic and sexy novel explores the instant connection that manifests between two people and what happens next. The chemistry between Adam and Eden is instant and electric, and watching them bring out the best in each other gives the story warmth along with the heat..This love story will make readers smile!-RT Book Reviews

Frisky, Flirty Fun! Stephanie Evanovich,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Total Package

Sexy, engaging and original. I completely fell in love with Eden and Adam. An amazing first novel. Sydney Landon,New York Timesbestselling author ofWishing For Us

Marlowe is a deft, compelling writer with a modern, confident voice. I got swept up completely in Edens journey.Through the layering of detail and humanity, Marlowe manages to take a seemingly outlandish premise and make it real.... And through it all she weaves a beautiful love story that you cant help but champion! A smartly-written, entertaining debut!! Robinne Lee, author ofThe Idea of You

Author Bio

When not writing, Mary Ann Marlowe works by day as a computer programmer/DBA and loves to travel. She spent ten years as a university-level French professor, and her resume includes stints as an au pair in Calais, a hotel intern in Paris, a German tutor, a college radio disc jockey, and a webmaster for several online musician fandoms. She grew up on the outskirts of Indianapolis and has lived in twelve states and three countries. She now lives in central Virginia where she is hard at work on her next novel. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.maryannmarlowe.com, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/marlowemaryann/, and at twitter.com/maryannmarlowe.