Library of Borrowed Hearts

Chloe Sampson doesn' t have it easy: She takes care of her three younger siblings, finds her true self, and tries to earn enough to provide for them. It seems like she' s at her wits' end when she finds a very rare old book in the basement of the library where she works. To her surprise, her perpetually grumbling, reclusive neighbor soon appears on her doorstep and offers her a fortune. When Chloe examines it more closely, she discovers that two young lovers once left messages in the margins of the pages.
Chloe can' t resist the mystery and decides to get to the bottom of it. He is thrilled to discover that it wasn' t the only book full of romantic messages. But the deeper he delves into the breathtaking treasure hunt, the more questions arise. What happened to those unfortunate lovers? And what does this have to do with the sad neighbor who has only recently begun to open his home and heart to Chloe and her siblings?
Through a romantic story that spans decades, Chloe discovers that there may be more to her surly neighbor than meets the eye. And by accepting the unexpected offer of friendship he made to her, she learns a crucial life lesson: The most interesting stories usually start in the least likely places.