The Wrong Guy

Landish follows up The Wrong Bridesmaid with a fresh and flirty small-town romance. Cold Spring’s city attorney Wren Ford is proud to share qualities with her ornithological namesake: “tiny but fierce, loud to the point of being mouthy, and smart as hell.” She prides herself on holding her own both in the courtroom and in love. So how did her friends-with-benefits arrangement with family friend Jesse Sullivan turn so sour? Neither ever expressed the true depth of their feelings before a misunderstanding doused their once-hot flames and the pair split without closure. One year later, the whole town is feeling the ripple effects of the nasty divorce of Jesse’s bosses, the co-owners of Ford Construction, and both Wren and Jesse work to mitigate the damage. When high-powered divorce lawyer Oliver makes his romantic interest in Wren clear, it only adds to her stress level. But will the competition for Wren’s affection finally lead Jesse to confess his love? Landish makes this couple feel meant to be—and everyone in their cozy town knows it but them. Loaded with spice, heart, and drama, this is sure to win over readers. (Dec.)