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.

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.

Sweet story but a little juvenile.

I liked the story but found it to be a little juvenile; more of a teen novel. The main character was, at times, a annoying; way too perky. All in all, a nice clean read.”

Sweet, heart warming story

Worth a read with an education on how to write a romance. No embarrassing erotic exercising. Enjoy!

Fun read

Loved everything about this story. Loved Sadie’s positive and always cheerful attitude. Loved the mystery they solved and how it ended with Sam’s parents.

Jerky narration

I’m disappointed! This story was like a poor hallmark movie with out mystery. The main female characters sophomoric behavior was annoying and predictable. It’s not likely I will select another of this author’s material. The narrator read like a jerky robot moving along the material line by line without consideration for sentence continuation.