The Guy from the Library

Somerville Downs

by Birdie Song

She's ready for a new chapter.

Andrea trusts books more than boys. After all, they don't embarrass you or make mean jokes, and they're certainly clear about their intentions. But Jackson from the library seems genuinely friendly amidst this sudden puppy situation. Is it possible he could be her next chapter?

The Guy From the Library is a short and sweet sudden puppy story, set in the world of Somerville Downs.

Genre(s): Sweet romance, new adult romance, contemporary romance, multicultural romance, Australian romance

Genres: Contemporary Romance

ebook

First published August 7, 2021

About the author

Birdie Song is an Asian-Australian writer. She pens sweet stories featuring hopeful characters and optimistic endings (spoiler alert!). She believes love is more important than labels, integrity is a person’s most attractive quality, and that no one should be judged for putting pineapple on a pizza.

Her latest story is Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Love, a sweet and cosy paranormal shifter romance appearing in The Pumpkin Spice Romance by Aconite Cafe. Add it to your TBR!

Reviews

[Kate McMurry · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable, romantic, multicultural short story, only available through the author

Andrea is an Asian-Australian in her early 20s, and Jackson is a Euro-Australian of similar age. They have frequently seen each other at a local library in Somerville Downs, which appears to be a fictional area within the city of Perth. Jackson works at the front desk, and Andrea checks out piles of books every time she visits the library, but they have never spoken to each other. Until the day they rescue a lost puppy together outside the library, and they subsequently join together to find its owner.

This is a lovely short story with a very sweet, G-rated romance between two introverted, self-conscious, virginal protagonists. I liked both of them very much. The rescued puppy is extremely cute, and the multicultural elements are an added plus. Though the story is short, the arc of the romance and the HFN ending are quite satisfying.

Currently this story is not for sale through Amazon. I got it through the author after signing up for her newsletter.

I rate this story as follows:

Heroine: 5 stars
Hero: 5 stars
Subcharacters: 5 star
Romance Plot: 5 stars
Puppy Rescue: 5 stars
Setting: 5 stars
Writing: 5 stars
Overall: 5 stars

[Marty Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short story about a couple who meet over a lost dog. Having been humiliated by boys on several different occasions, can Andrea ever trust any male?
When Jackson is chasing after a puppy and accidentally knocks Andrea down, he quickly explained he was after the puppy under the bushes. He introduced himself.
Sweet characters and a nice little story.

[Denise A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute short story!! There’s a lost puppy, cute guy who works at the library, a woman who loves to read… what’s not to love??! I really enjoyed this quick read!! Free from the author through her newsletter.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet short story, very enjoyable!

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short story that seems to be geared more for the younger crowd. I enjoyed it
I received an advance review copy, ARC, for free and I am leaving an honest opinion and voluntary review

[Megan Olds · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun bookish romance prologue/short story with highlights on anxiety, Malaysian heritage, and dogs. The full novel to come should be a nice thing to look forward to!

[Bryony · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a sweet read I just felt something was missing for Andrea and Jackson