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Fiction Small Town & Rural

A Five-Letter Word for Love

A Novel

by (author) Amy James

Publisher
HarperCollins
Initial publish date
Dec 2024
Category
Small Town & Rural, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780063399020
    Publish Date
    Dec 2024
    List Price
    $12.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780063399013
    Publish Date
    Dec 2024
    List Price
    $23.99

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Description

A heartwarming and humorous romance in which an unlikely couple fall in love over Wordle.

Twenty-seven-year-old Emily doesn’t have a lot going well in her life right now. She dreams of a creative career but works as a receptionist in an auto shop. She longs for big city life but lives in a small town on Prince Edward Island. She craves a close group of friends but is stuck with irritating, car-obsessed coworkers.

What Emily does have is a 300+ day streak on the New York Times Wordle. But one day, with only one guess left and no clue what the answer is, she’s forced to turn to one of her irritating, car-obsessed coworkers, John, for help—and in doing so, realizes that he might not be so irritating after all.

As they make their way, word by word, toward a 365-day streak, Emily is drawn into a surprising romance that will take her outside of her comfort zone—and challenge everything she thought she knew about happiness, success, and love.

About the author

Amy James lives with her husband and dog on the east coast of Canada, where she writes YA and adult fantasy and contemporary romance. When she’s not writing or working, she enjoys playing piano and learning new languages.

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Editorial Reviews

"What starts off as a novel with a fun premise transforms into a richly told story about a young woman trying to find her place in the world and defining her own happiness. Themes of growing up and growing older, personal growth, friendships, and career choices are explored thoughtfully in this romance that’s a cozy read in every sense of the word. This heartfelt novel will surely garner an enthusiastic following for debut author James." — Library Journal (starred review)

“Lighthearted coming-of-age romance. James shines depicting the simple joys of small-town life… Plenty to enjoy.” — Publishers Weekly

“Wordplay and romance collide in this charming debut.” — Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will find the snappy dialog and genuine enthusiasm of the main character very endearing. An easy read for fans of puzzles and breezy romance, this book is also a great choice for those who prefer their romances on the lighter side." — Booklist