"The most delightful cast of characters I've met in ages...a modern
romance masterpiece." --New York Times bestseller Christina Lauren
"Constantly revealing new layers of lyricism...Love at First is
poetry, then -- sometimes an artful sonnet, other times halting free
verse. But it's never anything short of miraculous." --Entertainment
Weekly, Grade A
"At the end I was left with that warm, glowing love for humanity that
is always what I'm chasing when I read this genre: the sense of
togetherness, of hope, of even unsolvable problems feeling less
impossible. Because a good romance lets you forgive the people on the
page. A great romance lets you forgive people in general -- and feel
that maybe they even deserve it."--The New York Times
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A sparkling and tender novel from the acclaimed author of Love
Lettering, full of bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the
mysterious power of love that fans of Christina Lauren, Sarah Hogle, and
Emily Henry will adore.
Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling saw--or rather, *heard--*the
girl of his dreams. Standing beneath an apartment building balcony, he
shared a perfect moment with a lovely, warm-voiced stranger. It's a
memory that's never faded, though he's put so much of his past behind
him. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same
address, where he plans to offload his new property and get back to his
regular life as an overworked doctor. Instead, he encounters a woman,
two balconies above, who's uncannily familiar . . .
No matter how surprised Nora Clarke is by her reaction to handsome,
curious Will, or the whispered pre-dawn conversations they share, she
won't let his plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. Bound by her
loyalty to her adored grandmother, she sets out to foil his efforts with
a little light sabotage. But beneath the surface of their feud is an
undeniable connection. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful
meeting--maybe it's the kind of story that can't work out in the end. Or
maybe, it's the perfect second chance . . .
**"Gorgeously written." **--NPR
**"A superb cast of characters rounds out this sweet, slow-burn
romance." **--Booklist
**"A Mary Balogh-style love story...The comforting rewrite of Romeo and
Juliet you didn't know you needed." **--Kirkus Reviews
**"Will and Nora's chemistry and the quirky side characters keep the
pages turning. Clayborn's fans will be pleased." **--Publishers
Weekly
**"Her beautiful prose is full of a softness and depth that
lingers--passages beg to be reread and savored. Perfect for fans of
Christina Lauren and Emily Henry, Love at First feels like a long,
warm hug upon returning home." **--Shelf Awareness
"A beautiful book and worth the painful beginnings..." --Smart
Bitches, Trashy Books
**"A beautifully understated but gloriously romantic love story full
of poignancy and tenderness." **--All About Romance
**"Clayborn remains one of my favorite authors, and I can't wait to see
what she will write next." **--Frolic
