Books like If We Were Perfect by Ana Huang
Olivia has mapped out a successful career, a marriage, and twin children, but a devastating apartment flood throws her plans into chaos. She turns to her former partner, Sammy, a bakery owner, and is forced to share his house. What begins as a practical arrangement soon turns into a tense cohabitation, with each man unwilling to let go of the past while watching the other navigate his culinary ambitions and family dynamics.
Amidst this forced proximity, old sparks flare and both characters must confront their previous misunderstandings and the possibility of a second chance. Their evolving relationship tests their pride, ambition, and the very idea of what perfection in life and love might entail.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Ana Huang
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