Bookworm by Cookie O'Gorman

Author:Cookie O'Gorman [O'Gorman, Cookie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: young adult romance, bookworm, wallflower
Publisher: Cookie O'Gorman
Published: 2023-04-19T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

I couldn't find a book to help me with my current problem. Apparently authors, and people in general, didn't write or think about "how not to fall in love." And there definitely weren't any how-to books on fake boyfriends.

It was only the second time the library let me down.

The first was years ago when I looked up "how to make your mom love you."

Turned out people didn't write books on that subject either.

A strange melancholy tried to swamp me, but I forcefully pushed it to the back of my mind. Huh. That was weird. I hardly ever thought about my mother anymore.

Pulling my shoulders back, I inhaled deeply, taking in the smell of old books, and then smiled.

The library was truly my favorite place in the world.

Nothing would bring me down today.

People always assumed libraries were quiet. And yeah, they were sometimes. But if you ever had a chance to work in one, you got to meet the most interesting people. Today, there was more traffic than usual. I wasn't sure what was going on, but there was clearly something in the air.

"It's been like this all day," Casey said.

"Looks like a lot of new faces," I commented.

"Yeah," Natalia said, "we could've definitely used your help earlier, Lottie."

"I know." I gave her an apologetic glance. "I told Mrs. Lee I'd alternate days, sometimes going first to the flower shop then library and vice versa. But I'm here now."

She grinned as someone took one of our A Night Out with Austen flyers. "At least, we're getting the word out."

"I've had to refill my tray twice," Casey confirmed.

"That's awesome," I said. "Hopefully, we can keep the momentum going."

A woman wearing big round sunglasses, a brown trench coat, and a silk scarf approached the library counter as I settled in. She had a determined stride.

"I'm looking for the latest release by Liv Lamoreaux," she said so low I almost couldn’t hear.

"Foolish Love?" I said.

She shushed me then whispered, "Yes, that one."

"We have it. It's wonderful, but so are all of Lamoreaux's books."

She looked around like someone might hear us.

"I think it's her best—and spiciest—yet," I added.

"Well good," she murmured, "I could use a little spice in my life. Can you tell me where to find it?"

"Aisle 18," I said.

"Thank you." With a nod, she marched away.

"I think that was my Sunday school teacher," Casey said.

Natalia whooped. "Coolest Sunday school teacher ever."

"Definitely the one with the best book taste," I added.

"I guess," Casey said.

"Even Sunday school teachers need romance, Case."

"I know, I'm not judging," she said. "But why not just own it? She's a grown woman. She doesn't have to be all shifty."

I nodded. "I did get kind of a secret agent, keep-it-on-the-DL vibe."

"No need to hide. She can read what she wants."

"Yep," I said, "but if she really was hiding, I don't think she would've even come to the library. Maybe this is her little rebellion."

The girls murmured in agreement, and when the teacher came back, she had the book in hand.

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