Jess Riley

Had she ever had her heart broken? Did she prefer The Avett Brothers to The Lumineers? Would she laugh when he danced funny late at night in the kitchen? Would he ever get the chance to say to her, “You look so pretty in that dress”?

Personal chef Harper and aspiring writer Zach have never met, but they see one another at the same stoplight at the same time every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on their morning commutes.  Harper turns left, Zach turns right, and gradually, each begins to wonder about the person they see every other morning. The person with the smile that could fuel an empty heart for miles.

Reminiscent of Attachments and You’ve Got Mail, Closer Than They Appear is a charming, sweet hug of a story. A quirky tale of missed connections that will fill your heart with the hope, yearning, and wonder of new love.

BONUSES: This Novella Plus also includes ten vegetarian recipes inspired by Harper and her clients, as well as the actual templates for Festival Bingo, inspired by Zach’s roommate Josh.

*Please note that this is not a romance, but a mash-up of lad lit and chick lit.