Joe and Lori. Stolz M., de la Cruz M.

1869, Concord, Massachusetts. After the publication of his first novel, Joe March was shocked, finding that her book became a bestseller, and the publisher and fans demand a continuation. When Joe is asked to come up with a new story, she goes to New York for a week with her dear friend Lori for a portion of inspiration, filling days with museums, operas and even reading Charles Dickens, which happens once in his life!

Lori has a romance on his mind, and, despite the growing feelings, Joe's desire to remain independent leads to a rejection of his sincere handrait, sending Lori to a college with a broken heart. When he returns to Concord with a pretty girl, whether Joe will be able to express his true desire or will she forever lose love of his life?