Even at 36, Oleander Bowen has to do things she doesnt enjoy to appease her grandmother: meet eligible bachelors who will definitely make terrible husbands, hide her sexuality and make excuses for working late. While Oleander hasnt had to battle the patriarchy the way other Indian women have, shes tired. Shes also tired of the boring one night stands and tired of working two jobs to pay back her parents. Thenhesteps into her bar. For Jackson Huxley, being 26 means living his best life, hanging out with his friends, nerding out over Star Wars and the Ninja Turtles. But also healing his broken heart. Hes never been the kind of guy that women wanttoo nerdy, not enough muscles and far more inclined to break out pop culture references every single time. Then he mether. Neither of them were looking for love, but persistence and charm not only gives Jackson a chance to be himself in a relationship, but also encourages Oleander to drop her walls and open up to something new. Till his past, unacknowledged ignorance and one hurtful incident turns them inside out and suddenly all the perfect times theyve shared shatters everything. They almost had it all. And maybe they can get it back.
