Emily Donovan doesnt have a romantic bone in her body.
At least, thats what her friends Ryan and Ashley keep telling her. Theyre convinced her bad luck with men is directly related to her life-long lack of interest in all things romantic. When Emilys latest relationship crashes and burns, she decides to go along with her friends plans for a romance research project. Sure, the idea that shell have better luck if she learns about the great romances of literature and film seems a little silly, but Emily figures it cant hurt.
In no time at all, Emily finds herself buried under a mountain of romance novels, chick flicks, and sappy love songs, hopeful that her hard work will pay off with true love. When she meets Greg, Ashley and Ryan are convinced shes found prince charmingafter all, hes rich, handsome, and totally into Emily. What more could she want? And why does it seem that her friend Elliot isnt exactly happy for her?
Faced with misunderstandings, miscommunications, and a seemingly endless string of missteps, she is nevertheless determined to give true love a try. In doing so, Emily will eventually find that true romance, the kind that lasts, has little to do with stereotypes or clichés, and everything to do with finding out whats in her own heart.
This is book #1 of the Love Story series. Don't miss the sequel, An Unexpected Love Story, out in December 2012!
Chick-lit