Cover of An Ordinary Joe

An Ordinary Joe

Andy Scott

romantic comedy(41)

A dying man's anonymous bucket-list blog makes him Cincinnati's most beloved mystery heartthrob — then he falls in love.

Content Warnings
grief

Description

When terminal cancer patient Joe is given a final chance at life he embarks on an adventurous last ditch Bucket List. Recording his exploits in his daily anonymous blog he is unknowingly turned into a radio heartthrob when Cincinnati DJ Vince Storme builds a show around Joe's adventures. Joe never imagines he would fall head over heels in love with Jenni but when he does the whole of Cincinnati are listening to find out what happens. Although completely stricken with her there's just one catch. He doesn't know who she is and no one knows Joe's true identity. This fast paced romantic comedy will have you rolling with laughter right before you pull out your hankie.

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