Love You, Mean It: A Novel

ISBN: 0593722965

Author: Gagnon, Jilly

Condition: New

A playful romantic comedy featuring dueling delis, fake dating, a shockingly awesome ex, and just the right amount of amnesiaEllie Greco wishes she werent stuck in Milborough. For a few brief, shining years, she escaped her hometown to pursue her dream career-designing beautiful, elaborate costumes for theater-until her father's death five years ago called her home to run the family's decades-old deli. Yes, she loves the place, but shed always thought she was meant for more exciting things than stocking the right tinned fish. But when Ellie hears that a local landlord is planning to rent to Mangia, the glitzy gourmet food department store, the very existence of Grecos Deli is suddenly in jeopardy.She tries to plead her case to Theo Taylor, scion of the property management firm that is about to put her out of business, but their meeting goes from bad (its not her fault hes infuriating) to worse (no one expects the ceiling to literally fall in).With Theo out cold, Ellie panics and claims to be his fiancée . . . and almost passes out herself when amnesia means Theo seems to actually believe her. Soon, the effects of the head injury wear off, but Theo proposes that their engagement stick around. If they manage to convince enough people, they might both get what they want: an end to the Mangia deal. Ellie doesnt trust him (after all, if Theo Taylor wants it, how can it be good for her?) but seeing no other option, she reluctantly agrees.And miraculously, the fake engagement seems to be working-even Ted, Theos shrewd, cold father seems convinced-that is, until Sam, Theos ex-fiancée, reappears on the scene. Not only does she see through their ruse, but she proposes an arrangement of her own, forcing Ellie to decide between a blossoming friendship, her family legacy, and the burgeoning romance she frankly never asked for.