Editor’s Note:
For readers, there’s nothing as thrilling as the feel of a book in your hands—the unique scent of paper and ink and the anticipation of an adventure-filled story to keep you company. But it’s even better when that book brings together a real-life romance.
In this contest issue, you’ll be charmed by stories of couples who fall in love thanks to books. There are surprise authors, secret readers, bookstore meetings, hidden messages in books, and plenty of bonding over the written word. You’ll fall in love with a sweet library proposal in Paperbacks and Proposals by featured author Sarah Monzon. Alyssa Schwarz’s staff feature, Scottish Muse, whisks readers into an accidental Scottish fairy tale.
So get your favorite reading treat, cuddle up in a cozy spot, and let these love stories remind you why books inspire our hearts and bring us together.
Spark Editors
The Next Chapter
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Plot Twist
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Writer’s Glock
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Meet Me in the Middle
Kelly Underwood |
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Paperbacks and Proposals
Featured Author: Sarah Monzon |
A Recipe for Love
Elizabeth Jane Shelton |
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Accidents Happen
Megan Miles |
Scottish Muse
Staff Feature: Alyssa Schwarz |
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The Perfect Proposal
Ruth Schmeckpeper |
A Bookish Bet
Rachel Lawrence |
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A Shelved Romance
Kelsey Messner |
The Lovestruck Librarian
Caitlyn Santi |
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Katie Fitzgerald
Jennifer Whalen
Spark Flash Fiction 