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    The Book Keeper's Heart
    The Book Keeper's Heart
    GryffindorsLoneWolf
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    • Reads
      Reads 350,630
      350,630350K
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    • Parts
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    • Time
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      5 hours, 44 minutes5h 44m
    GryffindorsLoneWolf
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    Complete, First published Mar 23, 2019
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    Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one.
        
                                                                            *****
        
        Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about?
        
        Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse.
        
        [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]]
        Cover designed by Joe Resch
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    Table of contents
    • Ch. 1: The Worst, Craziest Day Ever
      Thu, Mar 28, 2019
    • Ch. 2: Second First Meeting
      Fri, Mar 29, 2019
    • Ch. 3: The Cliched Uneasiness
      Mon, Apr 1, 2019
    • Ch. 4: This is a Friendly Town
      Fri, Apr 5, 2019
    • Ch. 5: The Book Club Opens
      Sun, Apr 7, 2019
    • Ch. 6: The Fireworks in Me
      Fri, Apr 12, 2019
    • Ch. 7: Unexpected Offers
      Tue, Apr 16, 2019
    • Ch. 8: Weddings, Men, and Other Annoyances
      Tue, Apr 16, 2019
    • Ch. 9: Meet The Parents
      Fri, Apr 26, 2019
    • Ch. 10: Two Eyes Aren't Enough
      Sat, Apr 27, 2019
    • Ch. 11: The Worst of You
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 12: Distance Between Us
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 13: Nerves, Men, and Other Annoyances
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 14: Mistakes Upon Other Ones
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 15: Trauma
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 16: Hospital Visits
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 17: A Kiss, A Walker, and A Cuddle
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 18: The Good and the Slightly Good
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 19: Heart Stopping Moments
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 20: Swinging Along
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 21: New York...New York...
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 22: Doubts and Fights
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 23: You Again
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 24: Hope Again
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 25: Little Black Dress
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 26: A Proper Date
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 27: Meet The Family
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 28: Change For The Better
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 29: Holiday Visit
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 30: Fun Times
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 31: First Time For Everything
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Epilogue: The Wedding
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked

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    Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one.
        
                                                                            *****
        
        Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about?
        
        Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse.
        
        [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]]
        Cover designed by Joe Resch

    32 parts

    • Ch. 30: Fun Times
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Ch. 31: First Time For Everything
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
    • Epilogue: The Wedding
      Wed, Oct 27, 2021Locked
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