Serving Up Hope

A failure at love in the real world, but totally in love online.In the world of online dating and hidden identities, Meghan Carter finds herself facing the ultimate dilemma. When an unexpected wedding invitation from her ex-fiancé lands in her mailbox, it sends shockwaves through her life. Desperate to save face and prove she's moved on, Meghan embarks on a daring quest for the perfect date.As the owner of Westside, Meghan has always been in control, but now she must navigate the murky waters of virtual romance. Setting up a dating profile, she's bombarded with eager suitors ready to be her arm candy, and maybe more.Amid the digital chaos, she discovers two intriguing candidates. One is an enigmatic writer, a master of letters who promises to meet her on the day of the wedding. The other is a charming man she unexpectedly crosses paths with in real life.With the clock ticking and her heart torn between two strangers, Meghan grapples with questions of trust, authenticity, and the allure of the unknown. Will she go solo to her ex's wedding, defy expectations, or take a leap of faith into the arms of a man she's never met in person? In this high-stakes game of love, Meghan's journey to save face becomes an exploration of the heart's deepest desires and the blurred lines between the virtual and real world.Fans of 90's rom-coms will absolutely adore the chemistry and mystery behind the online romancer who keeps Meghan guessing and wanting more.Scroll up and add this must-read from USA TODAY bestselling author H.M. Shander to your library today. USA TODAY bestselling author H.M. Shander is a star-gazing, romantic at heart who once attended Space Camp and wanted to pilot the space shuttle, and not just any STS – specifically Columbia. However, the only shuttle she operates in her real world is the #momtaxi; a reliable electric car that transports her two kids to school or work and all their various sporting events. When she's not commandeering LeBolt, you can find the elementary school librarian surrounded by classes of children as she reads the best storybooks in multiple voices. After she's tucked her endearing kids into bed and kissed her trophy husband goodnight, she moonlights as a contemporary romance novelist; the writer of sassy heroines and sweet, swoon-worthy heroes who find love in the darkest of places.If you want to know when her next heart-filled journey is coming out, you can follow her on Twitter(@HM_Shander), Facebook (hmshander), or check out her website at www.hmshander.com. Four standalone books, each revolving around one central server within Westside Eatery.