By the Book
Publishing assistant Isabelle is sent to a Santa Barbara mansion to get a late memoir out of Beau Towers, a reclusive former teen star. Living in his house, she discovers the man behind the scowl. A Beauty and the Beast-inspired romance.
About This Book
By the Book is a contemporary romance novel by Jasmine Guillory, first published in 2022 by Hyperion Press. Readers can expect forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Published
- 2022
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A publishing assistant must navigate the reclusive life of a former teen star to secure a long-overdue memoir.
- Readers who enjoy retellings
- Fans of celebrity romance
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Classic fairy tale inspiration
This may not be ideal if…
- Plot structure relies on established romance tropes
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Not established
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult Contemporary Romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Isabelle, a dedicated publishing assistant, accepts an assignment that takes her to a Santa Barbara mansion to retrieve a memoir from Beau Towers, a former teen heartthrob who has retreated from the public eye. As she settles into his home, the forced proximity begins to break down Beau's guarded, scowling persona, revealing the person beneath the fame.
Central Conflict
Isabelle must overcome the professional and personal obstacles of working with a difficult, reclusive celebrity who initially makes the memoir process challenging.
Setting
A Santa Barbara mansion.
Strengths
- Classic fairy tale inspiration
- Engaging premise for a contemporary setting
Consider before reading
- Plot structure relies on established romance tropes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Hyperion Press
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781368053389
By the Book: quick answers
- Who wrote By the Book?
- By the Book was written by Jasmine Guillory.
- When was By the Book published?
- By the Book was first published in 2022 by Hyperion Press.
- What genre is By the Book?
- By the Book is a contemporary romance novel, with forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
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