And I Love Her

Force’s lugubrious fourth contemporary set in Green Mountain, Vt. (after I Saw Her Standing There) finds a match for the oldest of the 10 Abbott siblings. Megan Kane’s sister, who owns the diner where Megan works, abruptly moves overseas, leaving her both jobless and alone for the first time since their parents’ death. Accountant Hunter Abbott seizes the opportunity to offer Megan assistance and support, even though she’s only ever showed interest in his younger brother Will. The Abbotts are surprised by Hunter’s persistence, but Hunter knows that Megan’s tough exterior protects a tender heart, and if he can push past her boundaries, he’ll win her love. The best part of Megan and Hunter’s story is when they get out of Green Mountain to visit a nearby pub. Otherwise, the slow-paced story feels a bit claustrophobic, stuck in the tiny town. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. (Mar.)