THE ART OF THE MEET CUTE available October 10th 2025!

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Art of the Meet Cute

What if your crush turned out to be basically Banksy?


Zara never thought she’d return to her hometown. For years she’s strived to make a place for herself in the art world, finally working her way up at Gallery Six to the owner's assistant. Her next big goal is to use her newly forming connections to have a solo show. But when her boss suggests they have their artist retreat in a small town, Zara’s people pleasing tendencies take over and she offers up Fortune Falls despite not having been there for nearly a decade. 

While traveling on the train to scout the location, Zara meets Oli. They bond over art, sharing intimate confidences and a passionate kiss. Before Oli gets off at his stop, they exchange numbers.

At the start of the retreat a few weeks later, Zara’s boss insists all members of their staff remain professional (no dating the artists). She then tasks Zara with picking up the mystery artist set to lead all the lessons at the retreat. She’s shocked to find it’s Oli and that he’s a graffiti artist almost at Banksy level of fame and secrecy. 

After everyone signs the NDAs, the retreat is in full swing, and Zara's feelings for Oli deepen. She must decide between risking her years of hard work and connections or following her heart with Oli.

Coming October 10th, 2025

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