How to Stop Being a Hopeless Romantic
28 parts Ongoing MatureCecilia is done. For years, she had an unrequited crush on her brother's best friend, Marcello. Now, she is finally ready to give up the hopeless romantic mindset and move on. This summer will be different! No toxic parents, insecurities or protective brother can stop her.
Going out to party, drinking, breaking away from trauma, this summer will change everything...
But of course, the moment she decides to turn her back towards her romantic feelings, golden boy, Marcello comes back to town, from college, for the summer break. Suddenly, her nonchalantness towards him, rubs him the wrong way. He is confused and doesn't understand his own feelings, towards a girl he only ever saw in a protective way.
However, Cecilia is not giving in so easily, she is done waiting!
Will she be able to leave him in her past?
Especially now, that it has been decided that Cecilia will spend her summer on Sicily together with her best friend, her brother and Marcello at his grandparents house.
One thing is for sure this summer will be unforgettable...
This book mixes the typical romcom-coming-of-age vibes, with trauma, angst and toxic parents while still being a feel-good story.
P.S. this does contain mature themes like abuse etc. but it will NOT be the main focus. This won't be a sad story.
Best ratings:
Nr. 1 on #angstwithhappyending (10.06.25)
Nr.1 on #brothersbestfriend (19.11.25)