After raising his little sister to adulthood, he wasted no time making up for the youth he lost to responsible parenting. The best things in life aren’t free…they’re freely given.īen Lethbridge doesn’t have many vices left. But first he’ll have to lay bare the root of his hoarding problem…and reveal the dark secret hidden behind his walls of books.Ĭontains a level-headed counselor with a secret addiction, a bespectacled geek with a sweet tooth, a killer “to-be-read” pile, embarrassing parents, a van called Alice, and deliciously British slang. Jasper longs to prove to Lewis that this is the real deal. As Jasper makes slow but steady progress, though, the magnetic pull between them is so strong even Lewis is having trouble convincing himself it’s a temporary emotional attachment arising from the therapeutic process. What a shame that Lewis’s ethical code forbids relationships with clients. Not so much by the state of Jasper’s house, but by the level of attraction he still feels for the sexy bookworm he remembers from school. Professional clutter clearer and counselor Lewis Miller thinks he’s seen it all, but even he has to admit he’s shocked. It’s a hoard, and he needs professional help. His ever-growing piles of books, magazines and newspapers can no longer be classified as a “collection”. When an avalanche of books cuts off access to his living room, university librarian Jasper Richardson can no longer ignore the truth. Letting go is the first step to healing… or bringing it all crashing down.

Einstein's Peep Show by Josephine Myles