A hardened cynic and a hopeless romantic teach each other about love in this swoony and heartful romance that’s perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and The Upside of Falling.

Harper works in her mom’s wedding shop, altering dresses for petulant and picky brides who are more focused on hemlines than love. After years of watching squabbles break out over wedding plans, Harper thinks romance is a marketing tool. Nothing more.

Her best friend Theo is her opposite. One date and he’s already dreaming of happily-ever-afters. He also plays the accordion, makes chain mail for Ren Festers, hangs out in a windmill-shaped tree house, cries over rom-coms, and takes his word-of-the-day calendar very seriously.

When Theo’s shocked to find himself nursing his umpteenth heartbreak, Harper offers to teach him how not to fall in love. Theo agrees to the lessons, as long as Harper proves she can date without falling in love. As the lessons progress and Theo takes them to heart, Harper has a harder time upholding her end of the bargain. She’s also checking out her window to see if Theo’s home from his latest date yet. She's even watching rom-coms.

If she confesses her feelings, she’ll undermine everything she’s taught him. Or was he the one teaching her?

Friends to Lovers: He’s her best friend, a hopeless romantic she’s supposed to be “fixing.” But as their lessons in love get complicated, Harper’s the one who starts breaking all the rules.
Grumpy Sunshine Dynamic: She’s a hardened cynic who thinks love is a marketing ploy. He’s a soft-hearted romantic who cries at movies and makes chain mail for fun. Opposites don't just attract—they make bets.
Romantic Comedy Banter: Full of witty dialogue and hilarious setups, this story follows two best friends whose carefully constructed lessons unravel into late-night window-watching and unexpected rom-com marathons.
Sweet & Swoony Romance: A funny and emotional story about finding love where you least expect it, perfect for readers who want all the swoons, witty banter, and a guaranteed happy ending.

How Not to Fall in Love

How Not to Fall in Love