Fit to Print: A Sweet, Newspaper Romance

by Ethan Cobalt

Photojournalist Laura Pendleton and Jonathan Brenner, her new boss, couldn’t be less compatible.

He’s the big city, hotshot journalist.
She’s the small town, old soul.

He’s the blazer-clad executive whose ambition will fast-track him to the top.
She sports a messy top bun and knows everyone in her community on a first-name basis.

He’s the world-wise, naturally skeptical shark, always on the hunt for a good scoop.
She’s the whimsical, sentimentalist, always on the hunt for the perfect lavender bath bomb.

But when Laura’s newspaper gets bought out by a big media conglomerate, her choice is to adapt or get canned.

Jonathan’s reputation precedes him.
Laura tells herself the plan is simple:

Clock in, shoot great photos, and don’t let “the man” turn you into something you’re not.
But what happens when “the man” ends up being cute, witty, and quite possibly falling for you?

Full length wholesome and clean romance with banter and suspense. The newschool bossman meets the photographer with her head in the clouds.

They’re sure to be the perfect couple, if they can stop butting heads long enough to see it.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2021

Reviews

[W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two people could not appear more opposite than Jonathan and Laura.

He is trendy, big city, hard- news investigative reporter. She is the small town girl with one foot firmly planted in the past, securely rooted in the life of her hometown.

Meeting, working, getting to know each other, and learning to appreciate a new perspective enables both of them to grow and thrive.

This is a small town community that is working hard and a place it would be great to live and raise a family. The people and businesses there are a true community you will love spending time with.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Miranda Boyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet romance about Jonathan, a big shot reporter from the city and Laura, a small town photographer working at a local newspaper that was just bought out. Throughout the story, you get to see Jonathan and Laura navigate their feelings for each other while trying to work together and remain professional- all while continuing to fall harder for the other as they continue to work and spend time together! I loved the character development and Jonathan and Laura’s relationship. I thought they were perfect for each other because they brought out new sides to the other. I enjoyed reading this book. Thanks to the author for my advanced reader copy!

[Andrea Stoeckel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Country mouse is scared of the reputation of City mouse but cannot afford to lose her job which she's sure she will when Jonathan buys Laura's hometown paper.

Little do they know that things are not always as cut and dried as first impressions "predict". New frames of reference change both as they learn to work together.

This is a really good book. I highly recommended it. 5/5

[disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.]

[HiDesert Granny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprised this was written by a man. … as he captured Laura’s spirit so beautifully. Jonathan was great too, but he was awfully clueless (hence the 4 stars). The story is fresh without being corny or sappy in this digital age. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well written feature (nod to the storyline).

I am glad that I received a copy of this book through a Booksprout promotion and now have another name to add to my list of worthwhile authors to watch and read. This is a voluntary review.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was interesting to see Jonathan and Laura's relationship develop. I liked how they encouraged each other to be better and to push themselves.. I liked that they were each willing to step out of their comfort zones to do what they needed to do to improve. If you like a sweet romance with characters that grow, you should read Fit to Print.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good, and enjoyable sweet romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the story a little slow to get started but I persevered and wasn’t disappointed. What a lovely little town romance!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Shauna Zaugg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story

Lighthearted story set in the news room of a small town. Laura is a sweetheart, Whitney is her best friend, Jonathan is a hotshot investigative reporter and Landon? Well, I’ll let you form your own opinion of Landon.

[Laramee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet contemporary small town newspaper romance. Jonathan and Laura are relatable characters and you get dual point of view in this story!

I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.

[LaRae Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book! My favorite part is in the bathroom just after Laura runs away from Landon!! Love her spunk! Jonathon is easy to love also! Loved the book!

[Bonnie Theel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book did not disappoint. It is about a photojournalist in a small town, and a journalist from a big city sent to be her new boss.

I received an ARC, and this is my honest opinion.

[Amanda Parry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute read

I enjoyed this story. The characters were likeable (even the secondary characters, well... Most of them) and the plot moved quickly.