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Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again, so she fibs and says her date with Elle Jones was a success.

When his sister's best friend turns up in Seattle unexpectedly, Brendon jumps at the chance to hang out with her. He's crushed on Annie since they were kids, and the stars have finally aligned.

"Bellefleur has a droll, distinct voice, and her one-liners zing off the page, striking both the heart and funny bone ... There's a sparkling quality here, one that mirrors the starry title.