Cover of You, Again: A Fall Romance (Dial Delights)

You, Again: A Fall Romance (Dial Delights)

by Kate Goldbeck

3.9
Published September 12 2023
LGBTQ+ Romance hate to lovesecond chanceslow burnrivals to lovers

Ari and Josh are polar opposites living in the chaotic landscape of modern Manhattan. Ari is a free-spirited, struggling comedian who avoids commitment and keeps her personal life strictly casual. Josh, a polished and ambitious chef, craves stability, order, and finding "The One." Their only initial commonality is a messy, shared romantic history that left them with nothing but mutual disdain. Years later, after both suffer ego-bruising breakups, a chance encounter forces them back into each other's orbits. Rather than reigniting their old feud, they find an unexpected sanctuary in one another. Too exhausted by heartbreak to maintain their former hostility, they strike up an unlikely, platonic friendship. Their days of bickering turn into nights of Netflix binges, shared dating advice, and genuine companionship. They quickly discover that being friends-without-benefits is the perfect antidote to their loneliness. However, this enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story takes a turn when the lines between their platonic bond and something deeper begin to blur. As the chemistry between them shifts from sharp to sizzling, Ari and Josh must confront whether their newfound connection is just a comfort or the start of a real romance.