Eighty Days To Elsewhere

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In a tale reminiscent of "The Amazing Race" and "Around the World in Eighty Days," a woman strives to save her family bookstore while grappling with unexpected competition. Ramona Keene, a New York City native, dreams of film school and Paris but finds herself working at her uncles' charming bookstore, where adventures unfold within the pages of secondhand books. Her life takes a turn when a new landlord and his conniving nephew threaten to triple the rent, jeopardizing the store's future. To help, Romy applies for a job at ExLibris Expeditions, a company that recreates literary journeys. She lands an unusual internship: retracing Phileas Fogg's route from Jules Verne's classic and crafting a modern adventure for a client. The challenge is daunting; she must adhere to the original path without using commercial flights and has less than eighty days to complete it. As she confronts her fears of venturing beyond her comfort zone, Romy discovers she has competition in the form of Dominic Madison, the attractive nephew of her family's adversary. Can she complete the journey in time to save the bookstore, all while navigating her growing feelings for someone who could jeopardize her dreams?