Remy's got relationships down to a science—she knows exactly when to deliver "the speech" and move on before things get messy. But when she meets Dexter, a charming musician who's everything her carefully constructed rules say to avoid, she finds herself completely unable to stick to her playbook. As Remy discovers what it really means to stay, she'll have to confront some uncomfortable truths about love, family patterns, and whether letting someone in is actually the bravest thing she can do. A swoony, heartfelt story about learning that sometimes the best relationships are the ones that break all your rules.

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Soft indie-pop and acoustic melodies for the feeling of cautiously opening your heart. Like early Taylor Swift, Noah Guthrie, and Ingrid Michaelson—gentle, honest, and tinged with vulnerability. Sweet romance wrapped in finger-picked guitars and whispered vocals.

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