For the Love of the Bard

To go for it or not to go for it? That is the question, when two former high school flames return to their Shakespeare-obsessed hometown for a summer of theater and unexpected romance, in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author Jessica Martin.Literary agent and writer Miranda Barnes rolls into her hometown of Bard's Rest with one goal in mind: to spend the summer finally finishing her YA novel, the next installment in her bestselling fantasy series. Soon after arrival though, Miranda's plan is thrown out the window-the centennial of the town's beloved annual Shakespeare festival is on the horizon, and her mother is in charge of the planning committee.Before you can say "all's fair in love and war," Miranda is cornered into directing Twelfth Night-while simultaneously scrambling to finish her book, navigating a family health scare, and doing her best to avoid the guy who broke her heart in high school.When it comes to Adam, the veterinarian with a talent for set design and an infuriating knack for saving Miranda's dog's life, the lady doth protest too much. While she'd like to hate the man forever for their tragic prom night history, it's hard to ignore the chemistry between them. The course of true love doesn't run smooth as Miranda decides whether or not to trust Adam with her heart.Story Locale: Bard's Rest, New Hampshire (fictional town)