The Battle of the Bookshops by Poppy Alexander

Jules Capelthorne was summoned home when her beloved Aunt Flo had fallen down and needed help.

Jules was in jeopardy at her job in London, but she couldn't let Aunt Flo struggle since Aunt Flo was like a grandmother, and she had given Jules many years of comfort and joy when she helped in the bookshop Aunt Flo owned.

Her boss said if she went she had to be back by 8 a.m. Monday or be fired.  Well...she couldn't leave Aunt Flo and especially the bookshop when she saw what bad shape it was in.

She was fired.  No excuse to go back now.

The only problem was that another bookshop opened up right across the street and was owned by the rich Montbeaus who happened to have a son that Jules had always swooned over.

Roman Montbeau was still gorgeous and a heartthrob, but he is the enemy isn't he?

How dare he open a fancy bookshop when Aunt Flo's bookshop has been in business for over one hundred years.

I always enjoy Poppy Alexander's heartwarming, charming books, and this book didn't disappoint me.

I loved Aunt Flo, Jules, and the storyline even though it was a bit predictable.

If you need a book to make you smile and one that has the best theme - BOOKS - you will want to add THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKSHOPS to your reading list.

A very pleasant, lovely read. 5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.