The Right Words celebrates the enlightenment of fresh perspectives, the gift of second chances, and the risks of judging a book by its cover.
When a short story contest was announced with publication as the first-place prize, Ember Owens figured it could be the ticket to secure her future. As an added challenge, though, entrants must write their stories with a partner, and choose their genre from a hat. In a cruel twist of literary fate, Ember must now co-write a love story with Matt Callahan, a popular lacrosse player at her college who is incapable of feeling anything and isn’t even an English major!
But when secrets from Matt’s past are revealed, Ember’s carefully crafted walls begin to crumble as she realizes he might not be the unfeeling guy she thought he was. Perhaps writing a love story is in her wheelhouse after all. However, if she can’t make sense of the relationships she’s known and redefine what love is, the contest-and Matt-may be lost to her.
Sometimes, there isn’t a need for the right words. Sometimes, you don’t have to say anything at all. Some things, you could just feel.
TROPES PRESENT: Grumpy x sunshine, slow burn, tragic backstory, pet names, family drama, college romance
Where to purchase:
Warren Publishing
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
“This book was one of the best I have read in a long time. The plot and characters were different than what has been in my hands routinely for years. In this there is college love, and negotiating with one’s self on a path that love happens to be on. The author does a brilliant job of capturing the tension between her characters. It brought me back to similar past experiences and feelings I have felt in my life. Such a fun read to uncover the layers Ember has within herself while continuing to uncover layers of those closest to her. Loved it and I can’t wait for another book by this young author!”
~Amazon Review
“As a completely plot driven reader I am always skeptical of a romance focused book, but this truly had me staying up late to finish a few more chapters. What really drew me in was the dialogue. I felt like I was listening to REAL people talk and it made me so invested in their story. I was also hooked on the romance scenes because while they were tame, the tension and the description was *chefs kiss* I cannot wait to read the next book by this author.”
– ~Goodreads Review
That’s why the art of the story will never die. We tell stories to find the truth about being human. And to me, you hit the jackpot with this prompt. It’s what brings us together, a universal desire to love and be loved.
Where to buy in local CLT stores
Park Road Books: https://www.parkroadbooks.com/
Trope Book Shop: https://tropebookshop.com
Belmont Book Shop: https://belmontbookshop.com
Meg Rosenthal 