First published 2018
A prom dress. A blocked restroom. A chance meeting on a city street. In this collection of short stories, Katie Cotugno explores the unpredictable moments when strangers collide - and romance blossoms, or doesn't. From an African American teen finding the perfect dress and date, to a transgender student fighting for her rights, these poignant tales reveal the vulnerability and possibility of "meet cute" encounters. At the heart of each story lies the human need for connection, and the surprising ways it can - or can't - be fulfilled.
Genres: short-stories, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Africa, United States
Period: 21st-century
314 pages · Hardcover · HMH Books for Young Readers