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Crime and Periodicals: A Heartfelt Single Dad Romance (Oh Brother! Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Smartypants Romance (Author), Nora Everly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,589 ratings
In Green Valley, Tennessee everybody knows everybody, but nobody knows Sabrina Logan.

Sabrina has been hiding in plain sight for years. Living her life inside of books, dutifully helping her family, and hoping no one will notice her. So far? Mission accomplished!

Yet when sexy—and distrustful—sheriff, Wyatt Monroe returns to town with his daughters, he definitely notices the quiet librarian everyone else overlooks. The single dad can’t seem to shake thoughts of shy Sabrina. Without quite understanding the impulse, Wyatt makes his mission finding her again, so he can . . . well, he’ll just have to reckon with that later.

What Wyatt discovers is a woman who trusts too easily, but who’s afraid to live. Trust doesn’t come easily to Wyatt. But living? That’s never been a problem. And he’d sure like to show her how.

'Crime and Periodicals' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the Oh Brother! series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.
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"Crime and Periodicals is one of those novels you could totally see as a Hallmark movie. It's heart-warming and uplifting in its portrayal of two selfless individuals who life hasn't always been very kind. At the same time, it packs the angst and romance along with a delicious smidge of steam." -Katie Ashley, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author


"Nora Everly has given readers a truly beautiful, well crafted and unique love story...unapologetically romantic, in the best way possible." -Emerald Book Reviews


"The Writing style is just AMAZING, I felt like I was watching a romantic comedy movie while reading." -Bibliomedico Book Blog


"This was my first book by Nora Everly and I'm in love with her writing, it is charming, smart, and witty! There are many parts of the book I was laughing out loud." -Hammock and Read Blog


"I absolutely, totally, 100% LOVED this book. Sabrina is possibly one of my favorite characters ever." -Messy Bun Book Blog


"What an enchanting tale of true love, pure honesty and heartfelt yearning. I actually read the book twice so I could experience their courtship all over again." -Lisa, Goodreads Reviewer



"I had the best time reading this story. It was hilariously funny and heartwarming." -A, Goodreads Reviewer

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smartypants Romance (November 5, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 943 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
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    Nora Everly is a lifelong bookworm. She started reading the good stuff once she grew tall enough to sneak the romance novels off the top of her mother’s bookshelf and it has been non-stop ever since.

    Once upon a time she was a substitute teacher and an educational assistant. Now she’s a writer and stay at home mom to two small humans and one fat cat.

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    In 2017, several authors expressed interest in writing stories for a theoretical “Pennyverse” (author Penny Reid’s Universe) in some capacity (whether that be writing a canon story about new characters within the Pennyverse, writing a continuation of a current couple’s story within the Pennyverse, writing a fanfic in an alternate timeline using Pennyverse characters, etc.) We collated the data we received, marinated in it, and created this collaborative business model.

    Smartypants Romance is a small publisher that is indie-minded. It is a business whose mission is:

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its slow-build steamy romance between Wyatt and Sabrina, with one review highlighting the delicious chemistry between them. The book features wonderful characters, particularly the kids, and is written realistically. Customers find the story heartwarming and swoony, with one review noting how the writers approach serious subjects with humor.

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42 customers mention "Story quality"39 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this romance book, describing it as sweet and adorable, with one customer highlighting how well the author weaves the narrative.

"...Wes, Harry and the girls were an adorable part of the story.... There were lots of amusing and cute parts to this story that made me smile and laugh..." Read more

"...It’s a sweet story, that sees Sabrina taking some of what she’s learned from books and putting it into practice...." Read more

"...There are several layers to the story that will make you fall in love with each page...." Read more

"...It was such an important piece to the story. The kids were freaking adorable. The representation in this book was good...." Read more

25 customers mention "Romance"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a fantastic love story with a slow-build, steamy relationship between Wyatt and Sabrina.

"...It had all the feels and besides being heartwarming it was also sexy and swoony! I really liked the way that Nora Everly portrayed "acute shyness"...." Read more

"...At face value this is a sweet love story between two people, but it is more than just that...." Read more

"...I loved the whole Green Valley setting that was very much a great small town vibe. I loved the fact she worked in the library...." Read more

"Crime and Periodicals is a sweet, sweet, small town romance. Love that Sabrina, the heroine, overcomes her shyness and becomes a strong modern woman...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"15 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the kids as the most successful characters, with one customer highlighting Sabrina's growth throughout the story.

"Shy but strong heroine and a hunky single dad who is a sheriff... yes please!..." Read more

"...Love that Sabrina, the heroine, overcomes her shyness and becomes a strong modern woman...." Read more

"...(Thank you, Nora Everly) including humor, recurring characters from Winston Brothers' series, great new supporting cast of characters, social angst,..." Read more

"...This book is so heartwarming and full of wonderful characters (especially the kids)...." Read more

14 customers mention "Charm"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters charming, particularly Sabrina and Wyatt, with one customer describing them as adorable.

"I absolutely adored this book. It was perfection! Wyatt was so nice... So sweet and considerate!..." Read more

"...PS: Wyatt is an awesome Dad and hero." Read more

"...Wyatt and Sabrina were both kind, wonderful people who had some brokenness and heartache to get through...." Read more

"Another great Smartypants Romance! I loved Sabrina and Wyatt, their attraction, their interaction, the way they click and their love for their..." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, finding it realistic and well-crafted.

"...It was written realistically. I myself have suffered from paralyzing shyness...." Read more

"...The kids were freaking adorable. The representation in this book was good. I liked seeing those dynamics being explored in the book...." Read more

"...Go read this wonderfully crafted book." Read more

"...Specially at the beginning. The author makes a good job in making you underestand the anguish and how illogical that is...." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartwarming"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it's a thought-provoking read that kept them cheering for the protagonist.

"...It had all the feels and besides being heartwarming it was also sexy and swoony! I really liked the way that Nora Everly portrayed "acute shyness"...." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, swoon, cheer and fall in love with Green Valley all over again!" Read more

"...social angst, family drama, slow-build steamy romance, and a heart-warming HEA...." Read more

"...It was a heart warming story and I can’t get enough of the Green Valley community." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning how the writers approach serious subjects with wit, and another highlighting the fantastic inner dialogue.

"...and the girls were an adorable part of the story.... There were lots of amusing and cute parts to this story that made me smile and laugh!!!..." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, swoon, cheer and fall in love with Green Valley all over again!" Read more

"...was almost painful to “witness” at first, but she had a fantastic inner dialogue and you really felt for her...." Read more

"...you expect in a Smartypants Romance (Thank you, Nora Everly) including humor, recurring characters from Winston Brothers' series, great new..." Read more

6 customers mention "Swooniness"6 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as swoony, with one customer noting the hero's white knight qualities.

"...had all the feels and besides being heartwarming it was also sexy and swoony! I really liked the way that Nora Everly portrayed "acute shyness"...." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, swoon, cheer and fall in love with Green Valley all over again!" Read more

"...The h was so fun and the H was swoony white knight material. I loved the big family moments." Read more

"...It was so swoony and steamy and sweet. I loved Sabrina and Wyatt’s journey to find their happiness." Read more

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  • Victoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL STORY! 😍
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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    I absolutely adored this book. It was perfection! Wyatt was so nice... So sweet and considerate! The romance between Wyatt and Sabrina was delicious!!! It had all the feels and besides being heartwarming it was also sexy and swoony! I really liked the way that Nora Everly portrayed "acute shyness". It was written realistically. I myself have suffered from paralyzing shyness. Not to that extent but enough to know exactly how she felt when she tried to have a conversation and her throat closed up and every word inside of her dried up. Sabrina was very brave and worked her way through it in a moving and interesting way and got to her happy ending. She was such a loving and generous woman. Wes, Harry and the girls were an adorable part of the story.... There were lots of amusing and cute parts to this story that made me smile and laugh!!! There were sad parts too... Harry's autism was handled with finesse and understanding...... And I really enjoyed all of the family and townspeople affection and support.... This is exactly the kind of book that has everything as far as I am concerned! I loved the epilogue....Thank you for It Nora...It left me satisfied and happy! I highly recommend this book and hope that we will get more books featuring both these families they were so loving and uplifting!
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  • Donna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sabrina & Wyatt ❤️
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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    Sabrina is the assistant librarian in Green Valley. Since her older sister Cora passed away, Sabrina and her orthopedic surgeon father have had custody of Cora’s two teen children, Ruby and Weston and her baby Harry. Sabrina has kept her life very small, moving between home and the library, with almost paralysing anxiety. But when she meets hot deputy sheriff Wyatt Monroe, and he sees her, she gets the confidence to try make some life changes.

    𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
    This is the first book of Nora Everly’s I have read, although it’s not the first story in this Green Valley universe. It’s a sweet story, that sees Sabrina taking some of what she’s learned from books and putting it into practice. When she lets herself try new things, she realises just how much love she has to give. I appreciated just how special Sabrina and Wyatt’s families are to both of them, and how they prioritise their children and each other.

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  • CupofTeaBookBlog
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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    Shy but strong heroine and a hunky single dad who is a sheriff... yes please! Sabrina is a shy assistant librarian who is trying to change her life one small step at a time. Wyatt is smitten with the shy librarian and wants to see if she will let him in. At face value this is a sweet love story between two people, but it is more than just that. There are several layers to the story that will make you fall in love with each page. Sabrina truly blossoms in this story not because she is falling in love but because she is choosing to be a stronger person. This book will make you laugh, swoon, cheer and fall in love with Green Valley all over again!
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  • Danielle
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad story, but the romance didn’t work for me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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    3.5 stars

    There were things I liked about this book, and then there were other things I just personally didn’t connect with. This was in no way a bad book, and I think people will really love it, but things in here just didn’t work for me.

    I loved the whole Green Valley setting that was very much a great small town vibe. I loved the fact she worked in the library. Every time a scene happened in the library, it made my bookworm heart rejoice. Any mention of books was a win.

    The family dynamics were great. There were so many of them that I really enjoyed. Seeing those interactions was just really sweet and touching. It was really a family heavy book, and I wasn’t mad at it. It was such an important piece to the story. The kids were freaking adorable.

    The representation in this book was good. I liked seeing those dynamics being explored in the book. It added another layer to the story.

    What didn’t work for me was the romance itself. There were sweet moments between Wyatt and Sabrina, but I just didn’t get them as a couple. To me, they just didn’t have chemistry. At times, they really didn’t seem like they were on a level playing field. I just couldn’t see him falling for her like that. There was just something off about their connection. I wanted to like the romance more, but I didn’t. It wasn’t my favorite.
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  • penny wright
    4.0 out of 5 stars Goals & Small Victories
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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    Crime and Periodicals is a sweet, sweet, small town romance. Love that Sabrina, the heroine, overcomes her shyness and becomes a strong modern woman. The story is also enlivened by children of different ages and Princess Buttercup!
    PS: Wyatt is an awesome Dad and hero.
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  • Erica Testa
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much sweetness!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
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    Crime and Periodicals
    Well, this was just such a sweet book! You know those stories that just have you smiling when you set it down? Wyatt and Sabrina were both kind, wonderful people who had some brokenness and heartache to get through.

    I loved watching Sabrina become more and more open throughout the course of the book. Her crippling shyness was almost painful to “witness” at first, but she had a fantastic inner dialogue and you really felt for her. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times. “I hid in the horror section whenever I spotted a man heading to the check out counter- because, yikes.” “I had no sunshine and I enjoyed hiding.”- I think that needs to go on a t-shirt. 😊 But seriously, she had loss early on in life and was really committed to opening up and bettering herself and it was inspiring to read about.

    Wyatt- well what can you say, single dad of two daughters, police officer, extremely handsome, partner of Jackson James, and absolutely head over heels for our shy heroine. Their relationship was sweet and moved quickly, but, it made sense for the places they were both in.

    I may have giggled and gotten dopey excited at some of our favorite Winston’s showing up and being their wonderful selves. Jackson James was a wonderful wingman and human. It was just another wonderful addition to the “Pennyverse”. I’m just already blown away by these Smartypants Romances.
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  • Marie Nesbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm swooning!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2021
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    Omg I just loved this book! Shy sweet librarian and a cop , mix in kids and the ingredients make for a gorgeous romance. I'm still swooning and smiling- 100% recommend
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  • Rae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love
    Reviewed in Australia on November 5, 2021
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    This is one of my fave books this year,Super sweet, I like that it has people who are just trying there best, Sabrina has anxiety and is painfully shy but she has the best heart of Gold the way all the kids got long well was lovely and showing how kids with autism go about things normalise it in such a great way !
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  • Gaylin Chev
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2021
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    All of the books in the Smartypants realm have all been great. This one included!
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  • Chrissy’s Book Shelf
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Hot Cop and the Shy Librarian
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2021
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    This is the second book in this series of connected books, which stand alone. The books all contain the same characters and they all have shared history, but the other books aren’t required to make sense of this one. The series is a spin-off from Penny Reid’s Winston Brother Series, and is written by different authors.

    I really enjoyed the first book in this series and was intrigued by the characters for this book and decided to give it a go despite never having read anything by this author before. I’m glad I gave it a chance because I enjoyed it a lot.

    Sabrina is incredibly shy and suffers from anxiety and panic attacks. She is an assistant librarian and hides from nearly everyone, even at work. She lost her mother when she was a young child and later lost her sister when she was 17. Since then she has raised her sister’s children along with her father at the family ranch. Her father is a pretty famous surgeon and popular in the small town where they live. The two eldest children are now in their teens and will graduate in the next couple of years. They are happy and well adjusted young people. Harry the youngest was born the day his birth mother died and sees Sabrina as his mother. His is on the autistic spectrum.

    Wyatt is one of four brothers and is the odd one out. The others all work for the family construction firm but after he got injured and couldn’t play football anymore he became a cop in Nashville, where he attended university. He recently moved back to Green Valley and became a deputy sheriff after his now ex-wife left him for a country music star and decided she didn’t want anything to do with their adorable daughters. In Green Valley he gets help from his mother and his new job allows him greater flexibility to be a parent.

    When Wyatt bumps into Sabrina on a traffic stop he falls for her instantly. He’s great with Harry and later on his daughters are also great with him. When he asks her for a date she her shyness overcomes her, but he is kindly and gently persistent.

    This is a very sweet love story that is as much about Sabrina becoming less afraid of the world and the people in it as it is about the romance. It’s also not surprising that the children are a big part of the story and they are incredibly sweet and funny.

    I like that there is great family support for Sabrina and her relationship with her 16 year old, highly intelligent niece is more like friendship than parent/daughter. Sabrina also starts to find friendship outside her family because of the strides she makes in facing the world.

    It’s a really lovely story and I’ll definitely be looking for other books by this author.
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  • zibiline
    4.0 out of 5 stars mignon tout plein
    Reviewed in France on March 6, 2021
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    c'est une lecture très agréable, vrai livre " Feel good". Les personnages sont sympathiques, même s'ils sont plutôt uni dimentionnels. Une fois la romance engagée tout se déroule presque sans accros, à part une frayeur vite apaisée. la seule intrigue, qui est de savoir ce que le père d'Harry va faire pour obtenir la garde de son fils, se résout sans fanfare.
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