"Barrett writes with tremendous care for anyone who has ever felt lonely." âRosie Danan, author of The Roommate
Jesse Logan doesnât want a fresh start. He wants his old life backâbefore an injury made his career as a firefighter impossible, before his grandfatherâs Alzheimerâs got so bad he doesnât recognize Jesse anymore. When a friend tells him about a paid psychological study, Jesse sees it as a chance to get back to the man he was while making a little extra cash.
All Lulu Banks is asking for is a fresh start. Back home after a devastating breakup, sheâs struggling to find her place. Sheâs always been a lotâtoo loud, too eager, too obvious about her feelings. The friendship study seems like a great ideaâŚuntil sheâs paired with Jesse Logan, who recently ghosted her after a blind date that led to a steamy make-out session.
Now that old familiar tension is back. Despite the programâs strict âno romanceâ rule, Jesse and Lulu are quick to find a work-around that allows them to explore their tenuous connection. And soon theyâre on their way to total self-improvementâŚ
As long as they donât get caught.