Introduction
It Started with a Book by Camilla Isley follows Leighton, who’s done with dating after being ghosted one too many times. Instead, she immerses herself in her favorite romance novels, escaping to the fictional town of Lakeville Hills and fantasizing about billionaire cowboy Killian St Clair.
But when Killian mysteriously appears in her real-life apartment, Leigh must navigate a world where fantasy and reality collide. As she helps the swoon-worthy hero adjust to the real world, can she resist falling for the man who’s everything she’s ever wanted… in a book?
It Started with a Book Synopsis
When she’s ghosted by yet another Tinder match, Leighton swears off dating for life. Who needs apps and blind dates when she has the perfect-in-every-way (apart from being fictional) heroes of her beloved romance novels?
That night, Leigh finds a second-hand book on her TBR pile that transports her to the small-town of Lakeville Hills, where the heroines wear shorty-shorts and the men drink bourbon. And as Leigh drifts off to sleep, she dreams of billionaire cowboy Killian St Clair, who could win a gold medal for smouldering and bicep flexing.
For a while, Leigh finds it easier to stomach misogynistic supervisors, newly coupled friends, and extravagant bridesmaid duties knowing she can return to Lakeville Hills each evening. Until one day she wakes up to find she’s brought a bit of Lakeville Hills back with her: the impossibly sexy and entirely implausible Killian St Clair is in her apartment.
Now Leigh must help Killian navigate the real world. But as she gets to know the man behind the trope, can she keep her heart safe, or does she risk falling in love with her book boyfriend in real life?
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More About the Novel
| Author: | Camilla Isley |
| Publisher: | Boldwood Books |
| Genre: | fiction |
| Mode: | Complete |
Themes Explored In The Novel
It Started with a Book by Camilla Isley explores several themes that add depth to its whimsical romance:
- Fantasy vs. Reality: The novel examines the tension between fictional idealizations of love and the messier, more complex realities of relationships, especially when fantasy collides with the real world.
- Self-Discovery and Empowerment: Leighton’s journey to navigate her feelings and personal life, including her frustrations with dating and career, reflects themes of self-empowerment and the importance of finding fulfillment outside of romantic relationships.
- Love and Idealization: The story explores how we often idealize love and partners based on fictional portrayals, and how facing the reality of a person can be both a challenge and a revelation.
- Romantic Fantasy: The novel embraces the idea of falling in love with a fictional character, blending romance with the allure of idealized heroes, but also challenges the notion of perfection.
- Identity and Growth: As Leigh interacts with Killian in real life, she faces her own fears, insecurities, and personal growth, learning that love is as much about accepting imperfections as it is about finding passion.
- Escapism and Coping: The novel highlights how people sometimes turn to books and fantasies as a form of escapism to cope with real-life struggles, and the comfort these stories bring, even when faced with personal challenges.
These themes come together to create a playful and heartfelt exploration of love, self-growth, and the blending of dreams with reality.
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