Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. . . . Will true love help a shy young woman find the beauty in herself?
Sailor Kern led a sheltered childhood and never learned to appreciate her own worth and beauty. When she isn’t teaching swimming and water aerobics classes at the YMCA, she finds romance vicariously in the pages of novels. Now she has a chance to meet her favorite romance writer in person and needs to improve her image fast!
Hairstylist Parker Travis makes his living helping women feel beautiful, inside and out, but his business and volunteer work keeps him too busy to pursue romance for himself . . . until shoulder pain lands him in a water aerobics class and he falls hopelessly in love with his instructor! But can he compete with the dashing romance writer of her dreams?
Originally published in 2010 as part of Barbour’s former Heartsong Presents line, the book has been updated and rereleased under my Fawn Ridge Press imprint.
What readers are saying . . .
“Delightful, fun, and fulfilling, this sweet story warms the heart.” —Ruth Logan Herne, Goodreads review
“What a wonderful read in so few pages. . . . fast paced, yet lets the romance bloom into a beautiful bouquet—or water noodle depending on your perspective : ) . . . I loved her setting, her plot and especially her characters. Myra Johnson creates incredible depth and emotion in a quick, fun read.” —Audra Harders, Goodreads review
“When it comes to “romance by the book,” Myra Johnson is an author who knows how to deliver! From a page-turning plot that is fresh and fun, to engaging characters who feel like family, Ms. Johnson’s delightful Romance By the Book is yet another example of her award-winning style that always guarantees a great read. . . . In a refreshing story of faith, hope and the true meaning of love, Myra Johnson once again captures readers with endearing characters and an engaging plot that will not only touch their hearts, but linger there long after the last page.” —Julie Lessman, Goodreads review
“These two characters were so funny and sweet and … sigh … romantic. I loved this book. Myra Johnson managed to make a very short book into a complete and inspiring story that I didn’t want to end.” —Mary Connealy, Goodreads review
“I wanted to let you know how much I loved Romance by the Book. . . . thought it was one of the best Heartsong books I have read. The romance was beautiful and the characters great and memorable.” —CH
“Still feeling the afterglow of finishing a beautiful story and having a temporary attraction to a fictional character. Love those moments.” —PB
“What a sweet romance! You’ll enjoy journeying along as Parker wooed Sailor, showing her that true romance is so much better than her imagination.”—excerpted from ChristianBook.com review of Gateway Weddings
