Love Is A Four Letter Word

Between Heartbeats and Banter

When Sophie Harlow accepts the role of events coordinator for the quaint riverside town of Westbourne, she expects cozy book signings and tea-party fundraisers—not to be paired with the infuriatingly handsome architect Nick Maxwell. From their first meeting amid overturned chairs and spilled coffee, sparks fly in a whirlwind of flirtatious teasing and clashing opinions. As they collaborate to restore the town’s historic clocktower, Sophie’s meticulously planned schedule collides with Nick’s spontaneous design flair. Claire Calman’s witty dialogue and vivid character sketches capture the exhilaration of mischief and the sweetness of burgeoning attraction, reminding readers that sometimes the heart’s greatest rewards arrive when you least expect them.

Secrets in Every Smile

Behind Sophie’s bright smile lies a secret she guards fiercely: a series of unsent love letters she pens to an imaginary correspondent, a ritual born of heartbreak she’s never dared to heal. Meanwhile, Nick carries his own burden—a failed relationship that taught him to erect walls higher than any tower he’s designed. As Westbourne prepares for its annual midsummer festival, Sophie’s close-knit circle rallies around her: her best friend, Matilda, offers steadfast support, while brusque café owner Tom Flynn delivers offbeat wisdom over steaming mugs of cocoa. Secondary characters—an eccentric clockmaker with a cryptic past and a shy florist whose bouquets whisper hidden meanings—add depth and warmth to the unfolding romance.

Finding Harmony in Chaos

With the festival’s grand opening looming, personal insecurities and lingering misunderstandings threaten to derail the clocktower project—and Sophie’s chance at happiness. When a sudden storm damages the clock’s mechanism, Sophie and Nick must set aside their fears and unite in a race against time. Through a symphony of shared laughter, midnight repairs, and unguarded moments beneath twinkling lights, they discover that true love is built on trust, vulnerability, and the courage to let someone else hold the key to your heart.

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