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Finding love in the library is one of the cliches of romantic fiction.

But once in a while fiction becomes reality and romance creeps up on people in unexpected ways.

Love Walked In

When librarian Myra set off from Market Harborough in her travelling library van little did she think that this would be the start of something big.

Love walked in in the shape of the relief driver - a burly Australian called Graham Cox.

Indeed, so close was the rapport that they became absorbed in each other's company.

"We even missed a village, Ilston, because we were chatting so much."

Listen: Myra and Graham Cox tell their story

Bridget Blair talks to a couple very much in love...

Happily, professionalism reasserted itself and the couple doubled back to the village where one borrower was waiting.

But what was the chemistry that drew the couple together?

"I don't know," says Myra. "It was just like the Billy Elliot thing

"There was an electricity between us... I've never had a day like it!"

Graham says it was the ease of conversation which caused them to bond.

"Some librarians I couldn't talk to at all.... But we just chatted all day. The conversation just flowed.

"It was a meeting of minds."

Listen: More from Myra and Graham

The romantic tale unfolds further...

Myra was the first to admit that circumstances militated against there being a sexual spark between them at that initial meeting.

It was winter and both of them were bundled up in winter clothes. Hardly pulling gear!

At the end of the day Myra didn't want to say goodnight to her new friend.

Graham says, "I didn't want the day to end... I ended up kissing her hand and asking her for her phone number. It worked!"

Like all great romances it ended with the couple living happily ever after. At least we hope that will be the case.

Or, as Myra said, echoing Jane Eyre, "Reader I married him."