This is a witty, tender, and summer-sweet romance about love, vulnerability, and the messy truth behind “happily ever after.” Quinn Berkowitz, a wedding harpist who’s lost faith in romance, is bracing for a season of awkward encounters with Tarek Mansour—the boy she confessed her feelings to in a late-night email, only for him to vanish to college without a reply. Their families have been intertwined for years through the wedding business, meaning avoidance is impossible. And when Tarek reappears—charming, infuriating, and just as magnetic as ever—Quinn is forced into a summer of bickering, banter, and unexpected teamwork.
Solomon captures the electric push-pull of their dynamic perfectly. Tarek is a hopeless romantic who thrives on grand gestures and sweeping emotion, while Quinn prefers skepticism and guarded honesty, shaped by her own insecurities and complicated relationship with her work. Yet each wedding mishap they tackle together—whether rescuing a collapsing cake or stepping in for missing bridal party members—chips away at Quinn’s walls. Through these chaotic, funny, and often heartfelt moments, the romance blooms organically, layered with unresolved tension and a slow-growing trust.
What makes the story shine is how it balances romance with self-discovery. Quinn’s journey into harp-making and her growing openness with Tarek highlight that love isn’t about perfect moments—it’s about allowing yourself to be seen in all your messiness. With Solomon’s trademark emotional depth and sparkling dialogue, We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This is both a charming summer romance and a thoughtful meditation on fear, vulnerability, and finding beauty in imperfection.
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