After talking to a coworker about her similar fondness for this author, she loaned me her first two books. (Thanks Sam) This is my third book by Reid, and as I read them, at some point I always think how gimmicky they are, but shortly after I don't care because she is a good writer and I trust her that there's always going to be more than just a gimmick by the time the book is done. This story of Elsie and romance with Ben is no exception. A fast and easy read, and the mother-in-law and library curmudgeon storylines are the icing on the cake.