Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

I am frequently the most romantic person in any room. A nurse at my hospice believes this is because my father directed too many romantic comedies. And that is true. When you grow up seeing Richard Gere dance with Julia Roberts in your backyard, you tend to skew romantic. So, I always like to recommend a good romantic book, and this one is a winner, loaned to me by my friend Fran. Nora is a screenwriter for a romance channel, much like Hallmark. It is a job that has supported her two children and husband, before and after their divorce. When one of her scripts gets chosen to be a major motion picture, her life as a small-time television writer changes. When the director opts to shoot the movie in Nora's own home and backyard, her worlds collide. Enter Leo Vance, the famous and handsome star of the movie. The two become fast friends, and when the movie is over, he does not want to leave. He offers to pay Nora to let him rent a room in her cottage. At first glance, this might seem like a routine romantic comedy, but I found the relationships complicated, messy, entertaining and refreshing. Nora and Leo are grownups with responsibilities, not young adults, and that makes it more interesting. If you are a romantic, or looking to add a little romance to your week, check out "Nora Goes Off Script." To buy this book on Amazon click here.