Love in the Stacks by Julie Milo, Book Review

 

Book Summary:

She’s focused on her career, not on the sweet coworker chipping away at the industrial-strength walls around her heart.

Nicole Delaney is eager to make her mark as a librarian at a charming Florida college, but an ambitious, and potentially controversial, project leads her straight into the one thing she’s set on avoiding—romance. When her boss pairs her with the endearingly awkward Adam, a fellow librarian, she’s caught off guard. Adam is thoughtful, steady, and patient; he might be just what Nicole doesn’t know she needs. Though Adam’s heart has been set on Nicole from the beginning, it’s her anxious mind that he needs to win over. As they navigate their growing connection and step outside their comfort zones, both at work and in their relationship, they discover that facing life’s challenges is much easier when you have someone by your side.

Love in the Stacks is a closed door/just kisses, slow burn, workplace romcom featuring two nerdy librarians and anxiety representation.

My Review:

I loved this contemporary sweet romance! This debut novel by Milo is the perfect slow burn romance! The dual POV between Nicole and Adam really connects the reader to both characters. Being able to see inside their minds and perspectives made the story so real for me. I really connected with Nicole’s character. I applaud Milo for writing very real aspects of a person’s mind who constantly worries, has annxiety, and replays conversations. It made me feel seen and like I am not alone in the worries my mind goes through. Bravo for tackling such a difficult topic and seamlessly connecting it the character so readers can relate to it.

The slow burn romance was everything and I loved watching these two fall for each other. The library setting was a huge bonus for me as a former librarian assistant. So many amazing things happened in this story and I highly recommend reading it! The blind date scene was epic! I love Nicole’s sisters! Just go and one click it! You will be so glad you did! 

I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.