Love Lettering: The charming feel-good rom-com that will grab hold of your heart and never let go

by Kate Clayborn

'Lyrical and engrossing . . . bursting with humour' - Entertainment Weekly

The thing is, the letters don't always tell me truths about myself. Sometimes they tell me truths about other people. And Reid Sutherland is - was - one of those people.

In the last year, Meg Mackworth's beautiful hand-lettering skills have seen her rocket to social media fame, and now she has a booming business crafting stationery for the stars. But she has a secret: sometimes, she just can't resist hiding messages in her work. Slightly unprofessional, maybe - but harmless. Right?

Analyst Reid Sutherland and his gorgeous fiancée had their future mapped out. Until he noticed a pattern in his wedding invitation that made him think twice.

When Meg looks up from her desk one day and sees Reid standing in front of her with no wedding ring, holding the invitation she created, she thinks that her career is over.

But her life may be about to begin . . .

Escape into a beautiful world of craft and romance that will grab hold of your heart and never let go.

Praise for Kate Clayborn

'Clayborn is a thoughtful, very talented writer' - BookPage

'Hilarious and moving and sexy' - Buzzfeed

'A warm and lively romance' - New York Times

'Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming' - Washington Post

'A layered and memorable love story . . . smart, sexy and sublime' - USA Today

• ISBN10: 1529303753
• ISBN13: 9781529303759
• Publish Date: 5 March 2020 (first published 31 December 2019)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Imprint: Hodder Paperback
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

I had a little trouble with this one. I thought it was ok. I didn't like the main characters all thought much especially Reid (the love interest). He had no sense of humor, there wasn't any banter between the characters. I was hoping to like this one more, but I guess it wasn't for me.

[Sam@WLABB]

Before she was the "Planner of Park Slope", Meg was known for her hand lettered wedding wares. A year after designing her last wedding package, the groom, Reid, pays her a visit, because he found the message she secretly planted in the program. Racked with guilt and facing down an artistic blockage and distant best friend, she initiates a friendship with Reid, as she worries about her past impacting her future.

I became a fan of Clayborn after happily discovering her Chance of a Lifetime series. She has a knack for writing sweet romances with lots of humor and characters you can't help but adore, and she has done so, once again, with Love Lettering

When I first started reading, I immediately took note of how Clayborn's writing had this beautiful fluidity, that reminded me of the sweeping strokes of our heroines talented hand. The quality of the writing definitely pulled me into Meg's artistic world, which I found interesting and wonderful. At times, I can hardly read my own handwriting, therefore, I was enthralled by Meg's craft, and really enjoyed getting to learn some about the ins and outs of hand lettering.

I also loved Meg. There was something about her voice, that caught my attention and kept it. She was witty with a biting sense of humor, and I was often tickled by her many observations. I sort of felt like this was Meg's story and it included a romance. Much of the story revolved around her trying to regain her mojo in order to compete for a large contract, while she was also grappling with her fading friendship with her lifelong bestie, Sibby. I felt her pain and loss, and was crossing my fingers, that she found her way back to herself and the things she loved.

With Sibby slowly pushing Meg away, she had this need for connection, which drove her to contact Reid. She thought he would be a great companion to help her find her inspiration via walks throughout NYC. This was one of my favorite parts of the book, because I was Brooklyn born and bred, and all New Yorkers maintain a strong affection for our city, even when we no longer live there. It was such a special way to see NY, and I found myself looking forward to Meg and Reid's walks.

I mentioned there was romance, and it was one I rather enjoyed. This was slow, slow burn romance, which was rooted in friendship. Though I think there was an instant attraction, it took a while for these two to find their rhythm with each other, but once they did, it was a thing of beauty. I really enjoyed spending time with Meg and Reid, be it at a hole in the wall restaurant, visiting the family, or simply over text messages. They just seemed to click and fit with each other so well.

There was a bit of a plot twist towards the end, which threw me for a bit of a loop, but I still really enjoyed this book. The lettering, the walks, the friendship, and the romance were just so wonderful! I declare this another fantastic Kate Clayborn book.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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