First published 2025
Bennet Taylor stands up Henry Adams for their first date, then bumps into him hours later on a New York street. Fueled by alcohol and honesty, she confesses the truth. She cannot date anyone because grief over her first love's death has left her numb to everything. Henry proposes an unusual solution. Every Saturday, they will explore a new activity together as friends. Their mission is to help Bennet find something that sparks joy again. Week after week, they tackle carpentry, tattooing, and even rappelling down skyscrapers. Bennet feels her walls crumbling as they adventure through the city. But buried secrets threaten their growing connection. Bennet must decide if she can truly let go of her past and embrace what Henry offers.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, adult, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: character-driven, emotional, healing, hopeful, intimate, introspective
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers, second-chance-romance, slow-burn
Setting: New York
368 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: death