The course of true love never did run smooth.

Like, for real, dude.

When a socially awkward finance-hotshot—aka me—grudgingly walks into Boston's famous Cheers bar to do happy hour with the insufferably misogynistic guys from work, I don't expect the cute bartender to salvage the rest of my never-ending workday with a cleverly disguised mocktail.

I especially don't expect him to talk Shakespeare to me.

Fate keeps bringing us together, just like the star-crossed couples in the plays Will loves to quote. But while the chemistry between us may be stronger than a stiff Cape Codder, it's clear that on paper, the math doesn't add up.

I can't help wondering if we're capable of an ending happier than Romeo and Juliet's. He's living in a dream world while my feet are planted firmly on the ground, and I can't risk my heart again on a guy who'll bail when the going gets rough.

Even if he does rescue me from a murderous juggling clown.

Fans of Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn will love this smart, feel-good, sweet-and-sexy romcom set in the late 1980's—an era of big hair and bigger egos.

PRAISE

"This is my first book by Karen Grey and I'm hooked." —Rellim Reads

"Kate and Will share a sizzling attraction and complex connection, giving me all the feels in this timeless romance." —Jen, That's What I'm Talking About

"Set in the 1980s, this funny yet warmhearted character-driven tale checks all the boxes for classy contemporary romance while providing the longed-for "something different" readers seek out. It's smart. It's sexy. It's sophisticated romance at its best."—Lea Hensley, Audiogals

"This story was bodacious! Totally Tubular!" —Live, Laugh, Love and Books

"I felt like I was in a time warp and I loved it." —Betty Loves Love

"I loved listening to this '80s romantic comedy...from the meet-cute to the epilogue." —BookFan

"I grew up in the 80's and so I am glad that Karen Grey decided to make a romance series based in the 80's as it was rather nostalgic. Just look at that cover, phones with cords!! 😉"—Books, Movies, Reviews, Oh My!

"A very character-driven book that took me back to when I was just starting out in the workforce in the mid 1980's (one of the best decades!). Take a trip back in time when people actually left messages on answering machines (before texting was a thing) and enjoy!"—Comfy Chair Books

"With lots of 80's references throughout the book, and the narration by the always brilliant Joe Arden, and the fabulous narration by the author herself, Karen Grey/White has made an instant new fan in me."—Audio Killed the Bookmark

"The part that I loved the most: the random Shakespeare quotes littered throughout the story. They fit so well, and with Joe Arden's voice on the audio, oh yes they sounded so sweet. —Kerri, Goodreads

"Not to give too much away, but there is a point in the story where Will, through his acting, is able to work through a painful part of his past. This scene to me, demonstrates what a wonderful actor Joe Arden is. The emotions he unleashes are so powerful it really took my breath away." —Christie, Goodreads

"Ah, the 80's...pagers, answering machines and waiting days for a call, oh my!" —Kathryn, Goodreads

"Would I listen to this book again? Yes. Would I read this book? Yes. Would I read more by this author? Yes. Would I listen to more work done by our narrators? Yes to both. I want to see where all of them will take me next."—Lynn, Goodreads

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