Who Would Like This Book:
This is a charming, thoughtful romance set against the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn, perfect for anyone who loves stories about creativity, second chances, and city life. Meg's hand-lettering career adds a unique, artsy touch, and her interactions with numbers-obsessed Reid create a fantastic "opposites attract" vibe. The book really shines in its exploration of friendship, personal growth, and the quiet beauty of noticing details in the world. If you adore slow-burn chemistry, strong female leads striking out on their own, and nuanced character development, this book is for you.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer dual POVs or need a fast-moving, tropey romcom with lots of banter and steam, you might find this one a bit slow or introspective. The focus on typography, fonts, and hand-lettering is woven throughout, which some found repetitive or hard to connect with if you’re not into design. Plus, the single point of view keeps Reid a bit mysterious, which might frustrate those who like getting into both characters’ heads. Some readers also found side characters underdeveloped, or weren’t fans of the chunkier, more reflective writing style. If you want a more traditional, drama-heavy romance, this might not hit all your high notes.
About:
'Love Lettering' by Kate Clayborn is a contemporary romance that follows Meg, a talented hand lettering designer, and Reid, a numbers guy. Their unique relationship starts when Meg hides a message in Reid's wedding invitation, leading to the unraveling of his engagement. As they navigate through personal and professional challenges in New York City, their rocky journey from strangers to lovers is portrayed with depth and authenticity. The writing style is described as engaging, with a focus on the characters' growth, friendships, and the city setting, creating a charming and unique love story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings may include mild language and discussions of personal insecurities.
Has Romance?
Romantic elements play a significant role in the plot, ensuring a strong connection between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
"The perfect quarantine read. It's funny, sweet, and beautifully written. The romance is so perfect it made me ache."
-Alisha Rai, Bustle
Kirkus Best Fiction Book of 2020
PopSugar Crazy Popular Books of 2020
Amazon Best Romance of the Month
Top Ten Best Romances of 2019-Entertainment Weekly
Kobo Best Romance of the Year
Bustle 17 Best New Books Of December 2019
SheReads' Most Anticipated Books of 2020
HelloGiggles 8 Best New Books To Read In December
One of the most beloved romantic comedies of 2020, Love Lettering is a heart-melting and touching story that fans of Tessa Bailey, Jen DeLuca, and Emily Henry cannot miss.
In this warm and witty romance from acclaimed author Kate Clayborn, one little word puts a woman's business-and her heart-in jeopardy . . .
Meg Mackworth's hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished fiancée was doomed to fail is one thing, but weaving a secret word of warning into their wedding program is another. Meg may have thought no one would spot it, but she hadn't counted on sharp-eyed, pattern-obsessed Reid.
A year later, Reid has tracked Meg down to find out how she knew that his meticulously planned future was about to implode. But with a looming deadline and a bad case of creative block, Meg doesn't have time for Reid's questions-unless he can help her find her missing inspiration. As they gradually open up to each other, both try to ignore a deepening connection between them. But the signs are there-irresistible, indisputable, urging Meg to heed the messages Reid is sending her, before it's too late . . .
Praise for Love Lettering
"I can't wait for the whole world to fall in love with Love Lettering!"
-Jasmine Guillory
"Delicious and beautiful and perfect."
-New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean
"This book will wake you up in the middle of the night aching for these perfectly imperfect characters."
-Sonali Dev, author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
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3 comment(s)
Quick and easy read, some sexual content. Believable plot with a little bit of suspended disbelief, likeable characters.
Generally a nice romcom with neurodivergent (in my reading, anyway) characters finding a way to fit together. The first sex scene really pissed me off, though --
a character who has previously had trouble orgasming with a partner can suddenly come spectacularly, simultaneously with her partner, during PiV intercourse, apparently because all she ever needed was to shtup someone who wasn't a jerk
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Unique story.
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About the Author:
Double RITA® nominee Kate Clayborn lives in Virginia, where she spends her days reading and talking about all kinds of great books. Kate loves to hear from and connect with readers-follow her on Twitter, on Instagram, and on Facebook. Visit her at www.kateclayborn.com to sign up for her newsletter.
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