A Novel Proposal

By: Denise Hunter

Narrated by: Jessica Holtan

When western novelist Sadie Goodwin must pen a romance novel to rescue her lackluster sales, there’s only one tiny problem: she’s never been in love.

Desperate to salvage her career, Sadie accepts an invitation to hole up at her friend’s beach duplex for the summer and devote herself to this confounding genre. After all, where better to witness love than on the beautiful South Carolina shore?

But Sadie soon finds many ways to procrastinate the dreaded task—like getting to know the beach regulars and installing a Little Free Library on the property. She even attempts conversation with Sam Ford, the frustratingly stubborn neighbor on the other side of the duplex. But things take an unexpected turn when Sadie finds inside her library an abandoned novel with a secret compartment—and a beautiful engagement ring tucked inside.

Suddenly, locating the ring’s owner becomes the perfect way to put off writing that romance. Sadie draws a reluctant Sam into her mission. And as the two close in on an answer to the mysterious proposal, she discovers a tender side to him. She begins to wonder if he just might make the perfect hero for her romance novel—or maybe even her heart.

From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom (now a beloved Hallmark Original movie) comes a sweet and sizzling story of a romance writer surprised by her own happily ever after.

• Sweet and thoughtful contemporary listen
• Stand-alone novel
• Book length: 80,000 words

©2023 Denise Hunter (P)2023 Thomas Nelson

A Story that warms you then you burst at the finish!!

Yes, a young love story, but kept me wanting to know how it all ends, a must finish for me. Then tears of joy for the couple in love. Thanks for the journey in life’s lessons.

It was okay

I liked the way the “romance writing guide “ was interwoven into the story, but the story was not that great. I didn’t buy the way that the hero was able to be so magnanimous with his ex and his cousin after their betrayal and thought the heroine’s mother was quite manipulative at times. The narration was okay, but I had to keep adjusting the speed and she sometimes had me more concerned with that than listening to the story. I think the writing was more of a problem than the narrator though so I will have to give both a try separately to decide. Overall I give it a solid 3. The story felt kinda simplistic at times.

Delightful!

Delightful story. Great beach read. Very creative story line!
Will definitely read more of her books.

Wholesome

Sweet, simple, warm, and charming. A wholesome book that leaves a smile on your face with all the feel goods.

Sweet story!

Sweet story. The narrator brought this light love story to life. It didn’t take long to find myself immersed into the characters.

Just okay

Like so many Christian fiction books it was just too sweet for me. The woman was annoying and the man’s character was a bit flat. Surprisingly I listened to most of it before I’d had enough and gave up. That said, I liked the premise of the book. I would’ve given it 3.5 stars if I could.

Enjoyable sweet romance.

I loved the romance writing how to book as a way to start each chapter. The book had believable character and a fun setting.

Warm fuzzy feeling and so ….

Much more! The store had me not wanting to put the book down. Fast talking , sweet loving of life , girl had me feeling it all. I loved how the description of how she saw everything. I loved the ending…. Can’t wait for more…

Great slow burn romance at the beach!

I loved the characters, set-up, location and story. Great twists and turns. Good story flow. Recommended!

Beach Book

Cute Quirky fun summer read. Would be great to have along at the beach, or anywhere actually. Just a fun little story.