Bookish Buys: Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
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Inspired by Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
Wearing a red top, sailor snap jeans, brown ballet flats, gold hoop earrings, and a bold swipe of bright red lipstick is more than just an outfit—it’s a declaration. It’s confidence personified, just like Emily Walker, the fiery, determined main character in Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams.
Emily is the kind of heroine who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to push back when someone—like her endlessly infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) nemesis Jack Bennett—tries to throw her off course. This outfit, inspired by her vibrant energy and sharp wit, is the perfect way to channel your inner main character. The red top and lipstick say you’re fearless and unapologetically you, while the sailor snap jeans and ballet flats nod to effortless charm and practicality, showing you’re ready to handle whatever plot twist comes your way.
Gold hoop earrings add that extra touch of personality—playful yet timeless, much like Emily herself. Whether you’re racing to meet a deadline, handling chaos at work, or just running errands with a steely determination, this look helps you feel put-together and ready to tackle life with flair. Because like Emily, you know that the best stories are written when we lean into life’s messy, unpredictable moments—especially the ones filled with unexpected banter and undeniable chemistry.
So slip into this outfit, grab your brightest red lipstick, and step into the world like it’s your story to tell. Whether you’re outsmarting a rival, pursuing your creative dreams, or embracing a plot twist you never saw coming, this look is your ticket to feeling like the fierce, witty heroine you are—ready for romance, rivalry, and a little bit of magic.
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Bookish Buys: Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
About Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams:
Emily Walker hates having her carefully crafted world disrupted by anyone, most of all her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett. He’s the opposite of the wonderful heroes she dreams up in her double life as a romance writer, which is why Emily was perfectly happy when Jack left Rome, Kentucky, mid-school year with his fiancée. The last thing Emily saw coming was Jack’s return at the start of the summer after calling off the wedding and ending his relationship, but he’s here to stay—as her colleague and her neighbor.
Jack is glad to be back, eager to renovate his house and work on the next mystery novel under his bestselling pen name. But when he realizes he’s now neighbors with the one woman who has always pushed his buttons, he discovers something he’s even more excited about—thwarting Emily and her petty plans to sabotage his return.
With their chemistry-fueled animosity at an all-time high, Emily accidentally sends an email to their school’s principal that could reveal her secret literary side hustle. She needs to steal back her manuscript, and Jack—she hates to admit—is just the man to help her. Surprisingly, he agrees. Will their unlikely alliance put an end to their rivalry? Or could it lead to a steamy plot twist they never saw coming?
