Dating for Dummies Like Me

Maya has a plan for dating: stay calm, be charming, and absolutely do not embarrass herself.

Unfortunately, life has other ideas.

When Maya meets Adrian at a bookstore event, she's determined to make a good impression. Instead, she spills tea on him, gets publicly labelled the "cheese-book woman," and somehow manages to insult him in front of a room full of strangers. Not exactly the effortless meet-cute she imagined.

But beneath the awkward moments and accidental disasters, there's a spark neither of them can ignore.

Adrian is thoughtful, patient, and refreshingly honest - but he comes with his own complications, including a past he hasn't fully left behind. Maya wants to believe in second chances, but she's spent enough time pretending she's fine when she isn't.

As they navigate first dates, old wounds, unexpected feelings, and the terrifying possibility of being truly seen, Maya discovers that dating isn't about getting everything right. It's about showing up as yourself - even when yourself is a little chaotic.

A funny, heartfelt romance about vulnerability, starting over, and finding someone who loves you exactly as you are.