Shy, bookish, and admittedly awkward, Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence. She dreams of becoming a children's book editor, but she's been frustratingly stuck in the nonfiction division for years without a promotion in sight. Lily finds escapism in her correspondences with her favorite fantasy author, and what begins as two lonely people connecting over email turns into a tentative friendship and possibly something else Lily won't let herself entertain - until he ghosts her without a word.
A story about compromise, living in the moment and letting go of that picture-perfect vision future for something real. DEALBREAKERS will make you laugh, sigh and reminisce about every crappy date you ever went on.
Fans of Abby Jimenez and Lynn Painter will love this debut romance featuring a librarian and an ex-NFL player who find themselves in a fake relationship to get over their heartbreaks.