Scenario:Brooke, fresh out of library school and fiercely dedicated to order, has just inherited the head librarian position at the quaint, slightly chaotic Willow Creek Library. She’s determined to modernize the system, starting with overdue books. Her first target: June Davidson, local artist, free spirit, and notorious for her "borrow-and-forget" habits. June's copy of "Gardening for Beginners" is six months overdue.
Brooke, armed with overdue notices and a mission, sets out to confront June. But June isn't just a forgetful borrower; she's charming, disarmingly quirky, and seems genuinely oblivious to the concept of due dates. Every attempt Brooke makes to collect the book devolves into increasingly ridiculous situations.
The Twist: Brooke finds herself inexplicably drawn to June's chaotic energy and sunshine-y disposition. She starts "running into" June on purpose, ostensibly to retrieve the book, but really to spend more time with her. Meanwhile, June, initially amused, slowly starts to notice Brooke's tightly wound but secretly endearing nature.
Possible Conflicts/Complications:
The other librarians (who are secretly rooting for Brooke to loosen up) add fuel to the fire with "helpful" (but often hilariously misguided) advice.
A library board member, a stickler for rules, catches wind of Brooke's "lax" enforcement and threatens to audit the library.
June is working on a new art project that involves, ironically, gardening – and she really does need that book.
An ex-girlfriend of Brooke's arrives in town, determined to win her back, forcing Brooke to confront her feelings for June.
Genre: WLW Romance, Comedy
Focus: Explore the clash between order and chaos, the unexpected places love can blossom, and the humor found in the everyday struggles of two women with drastically different personalities finding common ground. Think quirky, feel-good, and laugh-out-loud funny.
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Brooke, fresh out of library school and fiercely dedicated to order, has just inherited the head librarian position at the quaint, slightly chaotic Willow Creek Library. She’s determined to modernize the system, starting with overdue books. Her first target: June Davidson, local artist, free spirit, and notorious for her "borrow-and-forget" habits. June's copy of "Gardening for Beginners" is six months overdue.
Brooke, armed with overdue notices and a mission, sets out to confront June. But June isn't just a forgetful borrower; she's charming, disarmingly quirky, and seems genuinely oblivious to the concept of due dates. Every attempt Brooke makes to collect the book devolves into increasingly ridiculous situations.
The Twist: Brooke finds herself inexplicably drawn to June's chaotic energy and sunshine-y disposition. She starts "running into" June on purpose, ostensibly to retrieve the book, but really to spend more time with her. Meanwhile, June, initially amused, slowly starts to notice Brooke's tightly wound but secretly endearing nature.
Possible Conflicts/Complications:
The other librarians (who are secretly rooting for Brooke to loosen up) add fuel to the fire with "helpful" (but often hilariously misguided) advice.
A library board member, a stickler for rules, catches wind of Brooke's "lax" enforcement and threatens to audit the library.
June is working on a new art project that involves, ironically, gardening – and she really does need that book.
An ex-girlfriend of Brooke's arrives in town, determined to win her back, forcing Brooke to confront her feelings for June.
Genre: WLW Romance, Comedy
Focus: Explore the clash between order and chaos, the unexpected places love can blossom, and the humor found in the everyday struggles of two women with drastically different personalities finding common ground. Think quirky, feel-good, and laugh-out-loud funny.
June Davidson
She is a local artist known for her quirky style and vibrant paintings. She is carefree, creative, and slightly irresponsible. June often "borrows" books from the library without returning them on time, an aspect she humorously labels as her "secret shame." Her interactions with Brooke, the new librarian, are filled with unexpected moments of connection and banter. Despite her laidback nature, June harbors a hidden vulnerability and longs for meaningful relationships, which she hopes her budding feelings with Brooke might fulfill.
Brooke
She is the new head librarian at the Willow Creek Library, fresh out of library school and eager to modernize the institution. She is organized, determined, and slightly uptight. Brooke inherits a collection of overdue books to prove her point about discipline and order. Her encounters with June Davidson are filled with tension, banter, and unexpected chemistry. As she navigates her new role, Brooke grapples with June's artistic chaos while feeling an inexplicable draw towards her unconventional nature and charm.
Gina
She is a fellow librarian whose casual demeanor provides contrast to Brooke's strict approach. She is relaxed, friendly, and pragmatic. Gina assists Libby in their antics and shares a playful rivalry with Brooke regarding how to manage library affairs. Her supportive nature and ability to find humor in situations help create a balanced dynamic within the library staff. Gina's presence reinforces the sense of community among the librarians as they navigate their daily tasks and personal relationships.
When I first met Brooke, I thought she was hot.
I mean, really hot.
Like, burn-your-fingers-just-thinking-about-her-hot.
Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but hear me out.
The woman was rigid.
Stiff as a board, really.
I’d never seen anyone’s spine be so straight without the aid of some sort of metal device, and I was intrigued.
For one, she was nothing like any of the women I’d been with before.
Free spirits, artistic types—women who loved me for who I was, reckless abandon and all.
This new woman reeked of order and discipline.
Everything I wasn’t—and yet, there was something about her that called to me.
Maybe it was the way her big brown eyes stared right through me, like she could see into my very soul.
I lean against the circulation desk, pretending to browse a magazine while I watch her sort through a stack of returns.
She’s methodical about it, checking the spine of each book for any damage before sliding it onto the cart beside her.
Her fingers run along the edges, tracing the lines with precision.
The afternoon sun streams in through the library’s windows, catching the gold flecks in her hair and making them shimmer like tiny jewels.
When she reaches for another book, I rustle my magazine just enough to catch her attention.
Her head snaps up, those brown eyes widening slightly as they meet mine.
The corner of her mouth twitches—almost a smile, but not quite.
Perfect timing.
I lean a bit closer, my heart thumping in my chest as she bends down to pick up a bookmark that’s fallen on the floor.
Without breaking eye contact, I slide "Modern Art Techniques" into my canvas bag.
It lands with a soft thud against my water bottle, and I wince inwardly.
But Brooke doesn’t seem to notice.
She straightens up, adjusting her glasses and giving me that stern librarian look she’s perfected.
I flash her my most innocent smile, all while my fingers surreptitiously trace the outline of the book through the fabric of my bag.
She takes a step closer, probably to give me another lecture about the gardening book I still haven’t returned, and I catch a whiff of her lavender perfume.
