
Book Talk: "Beg, Borrow, or Steal" - Writing Secrets & Small-Town Gossip!
About this episode
Title: Beg, Borrow, or Steal
Author: Sarah Adams
Genre: Romance
Publication Date: January 7, 2025
Emily and Jack are elementary school teachers and rivals in the small town of Rome, Kentucky. After a series of unfortunate events, Emily finds herself needing Jack's help to retrieve a compromising email. Their rivalry eventually blossoms into a friendship, and they begin to help each other navigate the ups and downs of life and love. Jack is secretly a successful mystery writer under the pen name AJ Ranger, a fact he hides due to his strained relationship with his famous author father. Emily, inspired by their connection, writes a romance novel but receives harsh feedback from a top agent. Jack, having read and loved Emily’s book, encourages her to keep writing. As they grow closer, Jack reveals his secret identity to Emily, and their bond deepens.
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