The Good Ones

Starred review from January 1, 2019
Can a person really have too many books? After inheriting her great-aunt El's old Victorian home, which is overflowing with romance novels, English professor Maisy Kelly is tempted to say yes. However, as a romance reader and fan herself, Maisy can't imagine just getting rid of this treasure trove of love stories. Then a flash of inspiration strikes: Maisy will turn her new home into a bookstore featuring romances. However, a few renovations will need to be done first, which is where restoration-architect Ryder Copeland comes into the picture. With her flair for wit-infused writing and gift for crafting easily relatable characters perfectly on point, McKinlay launches her new Happily Ever After series on an exceptionally high note. Not only is The Good Ones a brilliantly conceived and constructed contemporary love story; it is also a beautifully written love letter to the romance genre from someone who understands just how important these books are to their readers.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)