Exes and Prose

She's written off more than she can chew... Romance author Sophie Lyon's ironic secret just went viral: she's never been in love. Though her debut novel made readers swoon, Sophie's having trouble getting her new characters to happily-ever-after, and she blames it on her lackluster love life. With her manuscript deadline looming, Sophie has ambitious plans to overcome her writer's block: reunite with her exes to learn why her relationships have never worked, and see if any of the romances can be rekindled--and document it all online so she can rewrite her embarrassing viral moment. Luckily, Sophie's reclusive landlord, Dash Montrose--a former Hollywood heartthrob--has social media all figured out and offers to help. He leaves out that he's an anonymous TikTok crafter, a hobby that helps him maintain his sobriety. Part of a famous family, Dash has to steer clear of scandal. No one knows about his complicated relationship with alcohol and Dash intends to keep it that way. As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover erotica-hot chemistry between them but agree they can't get serious. Sophie's best friend is Dash's sister after all, and Dash isn't sure he's stable enough to sustain a relationship. But surely a friends-with-benefits arrangement won't cause any trouble... "Definitely needs to be on your TBR." --Frolic on For Butter or Worse