You know that person you never quite got over? What if you got another chance? Casually Yours is a warm, funny, second-chance romance full of yearning, banter, nostalgic flashbacks, complicated family dynamics, and Vietnamese and Taiwanese American representation. Consider this your next cozy-season read.

Dani Tsai and Parker Tran grew up inseparable in middle-of-nowhere Silverpine, Oregon. She was the bookish girl, introverted and dreamy; he was the quintessential boy next door: charming, popular, and destined to be a football star. They were an unlikely pair of best friends—until they left for college and their friendship came to an unexpected end.

In the seven years since, Dani has moved on to pursue a writing career in New York City. A chance encounter brings her face-to-face with Parker again, now a hotshot sports marketing director. He’s traded his jersey and cleats for designer suits and an Aston Martin, and even more puzzling is that he seems to think they can be friends again. Sparks fly, and an impulsive kiss leads to heated nights in his hotel suite. They make a tentative agreement: Until Parker leaves New York, they’ll keep things casual—just sex, no strings attached.

It isn’t long before the line between lust and something deeper starts to blur. As Dani and Parker confront their past and old feelings resurface, they soon find themselves far too close for casual. A feel-good romance with both NYC rom-com heart and small-town charm, Casually Yours is perfect for readers looking for a cozy love story to curl up with this fall.