Joss Palmateer had lived in Papa New Guinea with her family. After her mom's death, they returned to the states but Joss had not really returned to a happy life. Her boyfriend had cheated on her and she was not going to go through that kind heartbreak again. So, she shut herself off to love. She had taken a job covering a teacher's maternity leave in the local elementary school and had found a good friend in Becky.

Becky's brother, Ben, was quite a popular guy. He dated a lot and was handsome and sexy. He was bowled over by Joss but she didn't want anything to do with him. She wasn't going to be played again. So, she didn't really give him the time of day. He was enamored with her strength and beauty and strong character and was determined to win her heart. So, he set about to change her mind about him. He used origami and a stray pigeon in his quest to win Joss's love.

This is a sweet story of friendship, love, and good old-fashioned romance. It is a fast read and something you can finish in just a couple of hours. The pace is fast but I enjoyed it.

i was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My Review:
Still grieving the loss of her mother, Joss Palmateer has no interest in going out and meeting people but her best friend, Becky, keeps asking her to come to Ben’s (Becky’s brother) Friday Single Parties. Joss mentions it on a whim before dinner to her sister (who wants to go) so they decide to attend. Once at the party, shy Joss meets Ben and the attraction is immediate. He asks her out but she politely says no. She’s still getting over the betrayal of her ex-boyfriend.


Ben Montgomery takes one look into Joss’ chocolate brown eyes and is smitten. Her no is a challenge for him and he does everything he can to win her heart, thanks to the help of a lost pigeon named Charlie. He’s charming, outgoing and it’s not until he shows an insecure part of himself that Joss lets down the walls protecting her heart.


A sweet romance from Aubrey Wynne and just what I needed after a hard week. From the moment I read the first sentence, I had warm-fuzzy thoughts fill me. See, I’m a total romantic and Paper Love is one of those feel-good romances that makes the world fade away. I loved the banter between Joss and Ben, Ben and Becky, not to mention between Ben and Charlie the Pigeon. While this is short story, the main characters were fully developed.

It was refreshing to read a romance where there wasn’t any billionaires, serious angst and so forth. This is just a sweet romance, taking place during the holiday season, with real people (like you and me) trying to figure out what they want out of life and falling in love. Brilliant! I swooned at Ben’s romantic side. I cried a little at Joss’ grief and struggling to move on past her mother’s death. The ending moved me so much I had to text my husband and tell him I love him.

1-click this book right now (and the whole series). You’re in for a treat!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author (via Netgalley) in the hopes I’d review it.


Favorite Character: It was hard to choose between Joss and Ben, as I loved them both, but I could relate with Joss more than Ben. Her caution when it comes to love and men in general made total sense, given her previous boyfriend (jerk that he is). I found myself nodding my head in agreement with her, most of the time, and the urge to hug her at certain moments in the book was overwhelming.

Favorite Quote: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…”

My Rating: 5+ stars