294 pages
English language
Published by Bella Books.
Podcaster Sarah Cooper is used to giving others advice but when her own relationship crumbles, she’s left floundering. Determined to heal, she decides to turn all her love and focus to her daughter—not on reentering the dating pool. Her resolve is tested when her backyard swimming pool turns green and requires the attention of a tempting new pool technician.
Jasmine Dìaz knows the importance of family, especially found family. She is far too committed to carrying a baby for her best friend to consider a relationship. Even if it means ignoring how her favorite podcaster seems to be flirting with her.
Soon they both start to believe it would be safe to dip just a toe into the dating pool. But can they stop before they fall all in?
Villaneuve draws some deft characters with maddening hangups crashing into each other's lives, wanting to connect while not wanting to want to connect because they have so many other bigger priorities. It's profoundly satisfying to see them get over themselves.
(Also there are girls kissing which is my only barometer of quality any more.)
