Birding with Benefits
By (Author) Sarah T. Dubb
Simon & Schuster
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14th August 2024
United States
General
Fiction
Humorous fiction
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
813.6
Paperback
336
Width 135mm, Height 210mm, Spine 20mm
249g
A divorcee embarks on her year of yes and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood.
Newly-divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, cliches be damned. So when a friend asks Celeste to partner with his buddy John for an event, Celeste throws herself into the role of his temporary girlfriend. But quiet cinnamon roll John isnt looking for love, just birdshe needs a partner for Tucsons biggest bird-watching contest if hes ever going to launch his own guiding business. By the time they untangle their crossed signals, theyve become teammatesand thanks to his meddling friends, a fake couple.
Celeste cant tell a sparrow from a swallow, but John is a great teacher, and the hours they spend hiking in the Arizona wilderness feed Celestes hunger for new adventures while giving John a chance to practice his dream job. As the two spend more time together, they end up watching more than just the birds, and their chemistry becomes undeniable. Since theyre both committed to the single life, Celeste suggests a status upgrade: birders with benefits, just until the contest is done. But as the bird count goes up and their time together ticks down, John and Celeste will have to decide if their benefits can last a lifetime, or if this love affair is for the birds.
Sarah T. Dubb is a writer, public librarian, parent, and activist living the dream with chickens and desert tortoises in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Birding with Benefits is her debut novel; she is currently working on her second romantic comedy. Visit her at SarahTDubb.com.