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Blind Date with a Book
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780008789404
Publisher: One More Chapter
Published: Apr 23 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
'I was hooked from the very first page... I loved the idea of Molly having a bookshop on a boat... a cute and entertaining read' ★★★★★
'I loved this clever Pride and Prejudice retelling... swept me away and kept me smiling' Liz Fenwick
For fans of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and book lovers!
Molly Bramble thought running a bookshop on a narrowboat would be a dream come true - until her biggest challenge turned out to be her new neighbour, Jack, a former city trader with a penchant for crashing boats and hearts.
When a Blind Date with a Book night goes awry, Molly finds herself reluctantly paired with Jack and his lack of literary knowledge. Will their rivalry over mooring fees and a missing sign lead to a sinking ship - or a love story with a plot twist?
As Molly and Jack navigate the choppy waters of romance, sabotage, and the occasional dog rescue, will their blossoming romance prove that sometimes the best stories are the ones we never see coming?
Tropes:
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Book lovers
- Rivals
'If you, like me, were mesmerized by the pages of Pride and Prejudice, then you had better grab this with both hands and start immediately!!' ★★★★★
'What could be more idyllic, a romance set in a bookshop, on a narrowboat, next to a floating wine bar, on a canal in Oxford? I mean! I'm in!' Pernille Hughes
'When can I run away to Oxford to go book shopping on a canal boat... the perfect setting... the perfect book' ★★★★★
'I really enjoyed Blind Date with a Book... fun, cozy, and had just enough mystery to keep me turning the pages. I found myself easily drawn into Molly's world' ★★★★★
'I loved this book! I have read many books about canal boats and they always make me feel so cosy' ★★★★★
'A must read for any and all book lovers' ★★★★★
'I loved it, great characters, great writing and most of all the narrowboat bookshop sounds ideal. I like how this author writes as it's fun, happy and most of all engaging... brilliant' ★★★★★
'Cute and fun highly recommended to all my book lovers out there' ★★★★★
'An absolutely beautiful cosy book... I adored these characters and their story' ★★★★★
'The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Molly and Jack is so fun, with great banter and chemistry. The boat bookshop setting is charming and unique... a delightful, feel-good read' ★★★★★
'I felt like I was on a summer mini break on a narrowboat' ★★★★★
'Impeccable vibes' ★★★★★
'A whimsical tale of neighbors who find romance' ★★★★★
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