ALL THINGS ROMANCE BOOK CLUB

Join our monthly All Things Romance Book Club! This month, we’re reading Casually Yours and are thrilled to welcome the author, Vivian Jia Lac, to our discussion!Dive into steamy stories, connect with fellow romance fans, and share your love of the genre. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned romance reader, this is a chill gathering all about good books and good vibes.Snacks and drinks will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own favorites too. We can’t wait to see you there!About the book: Dani Tsai grew up with Parker Tran. He was the quintessential boy next door: charming, popular, and destined to be a football star. Their childhood in middle-of-nowhere Silverpine, Oregon made them inseparable, and it was meant to stay that way—until they left for college and their friendship came to an unexpected end.In the seven years since, Dani moved on to pursue a writing career in New York City, where she’s determined to keep her distance from the boy she once called her best friend, even if it means staying away from her hometown.Years later, a chance encounter brings her face-to-face with Parker again, who is now a hotshot sports marketing director on a temporary assignment in New York. He’s traded his jersey and cleats for designer suits and an Aston Martin, and even more puzzling is that he seems to think they can be friends again. Try as she might, Dani can’t resist his pull. Sparks fly, and an impulsive kiss leads to heated nights in his hotel suite. They make a tentative agreement: Until Parker leaves New York, they’ll keep things casual—just sex, no strings attached.In this second-chance, open-door romance, the lines begin to blur between lust and something deeper. As walls begin to crumble, Dani and Parker find themselves far too close for casual.Vivian Jia Lac writes contemporary romance with a touch of humor. She credits her mother for sparking her love of storytelling. Casually Yours is her debut novel. Vivian holds degrees in Film Studies and East Asian Studies from the University of Toronto and resides in Toronto with her dog. Find her at vivianjialac.com and @vivianjialac on Instagram.