Love You, Mean It: A Novel By Jilly Gagnon

In this charming romantic comedy, Ellie Greco finds herself at odds with the impending threat posed by the Mangia gourmet food store to her family's deli in Milborough. Despite her love for the deli, Ellie longs for more than the mundane tasks of running it, reminiscing about her past career designing theater costumes.

When she confronts Theo Taylor, the man behind the deal, their encounter goes awry, resulting in Theo getting knocked unconscious. In a moment of panic, Ellie blurts out that they're engaged, taking advantage of Theo's temporary amnesia. As Theo begins to believe their fake engagement, Ellie reluctantly goes along with the ruse to thwart the Mangia deal.

However, their faux engagement becomes increasingly complicated as feelings start to develop between Ellie and Theo. As they navigate the charade, Ellie is torn between her blossoming feelings for Theo and her loyalty to her family's legacy. Things become even more complicated when Theo's ex-fiancée, Sam, returns, threatening to expose their deception.

Caught in a web of lies and unexpected emotions, Ellie must confront her true desires and decide between her family's deli, her newfound romance with Theo, and her evolving friendship with Sam. With humor, wit, and just the right touch of drama, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery.

As Ellie grapples with her choices, she learns valuable lessons about following her heart and embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life and love. With its delightful blend of humor and romance, this rom-com is sure to leave readers smiling from ear to ear. 📚❤️