When Daphne's fiancé falls for his childhood best friend, she finds herself stranded in a charming Michigan lakeside town with nothing but her dream librarian job and a messy situation. Enter Miles, the scruffy ex-boyfriend of said best friend, who becomes her unlikely roommate and partner in a plan involving fake vacation photos and the kind of chaos that can only lead to complications. These two complete opposites—buttoned-up Daphne and wonderfully chaotic Miles—never expect their fake-it-till-you-make-it friendship to feel so genuinely real. Emily Henry spins a heartwarming tale about finding unexpected connection in the most unlikely places, full of humor, warmth, and the kind of emotional depth that makes you believe in second chances.

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Indie pop with a warm, witty edge—think bright acoustic guitars meeting cheeky vocals. Mix in feel-good alt-rock and breezy indie folk that captures late-night laughter, unexpected chemistry, and that sweet ache of falling for someone you never saw coming.