First published 2005
Russ believes hormones and sex hold couples together. His theory seems simple enough until he puts it to the test with real relationships. Meanwhile, his friend Layla takes a different approach. She creates detailed profiles of perfect men, then throws them away, hoping this reverse psychology will help her find someone normal. Kimmy operates on pure faith in soulmates. She attracts one loser after another but refuses to give up her search for Mr. Right. Jamie relies on humor to compensate for his ordinary looks, crafting jokes and witty observations to win over women. The four friends debate their competing philosophies while dealing with the reality that men and women seem to speak different languages. Men appear selfish and commitment phobic. Women come across as possessive and unpredictable. Yet somehow these opposite creatures must find ways to connect.
Genres: fiction, relationships, comedy, contemporary-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
448 pages · Paperback · Harlequin