HOLDING Out for a Hero

Sighing, Amy closed her book. Why couldn’t she be swept off her feet by a dashing Italian count?

‘You need to stop reading those books,’ her workmate Laura tutted.

Amy shrugged, ‘It’s harmless escapism.’

‘Not true.’ Laura rolled her eyes. ‘All those rich, handsome heroes are stopping you finding a real-life boyfriend.’

Amy frowned, ‘What do you mean?’

‘What was wrong with Luke?’ Laura demanded.

‘He was more interested in computer games than