Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance

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Can re-reading Howl's Moving Castle rekindle that special bond between two former summertime besties? Could it lead to true love?Shelby's beginning to think she's cursed. In just two days her work and love life both fall apart. Her coloring book publisher suddenly wants proof she can become an influencer, or no deal. Her "almost boyfriend" Jack demotes her to "friends only" and now she has no date for this weekend's big fundraiser. Worse, her former boss from hell is twisting her arm for a big favor: convince her old friend Rune Borstad, a former millennial TV heartthrob, to be her new client.Now, as if conjured by magic, Rune's next door at the old farm. He's given up acting and has accrued a terrible reputation online as a serial heartbreaker. Shelby can't fall for him again, but he owes her a favor! What if she asks him to be her fake date for the Summer of Love event on Saturday?*****"Wait For Me" is a slow-burn atmospheric romance for YA fantasy book lovers.Update 6/21/24 - Due to day job demands and health challenges I'll do my best to post every other day. Sorry I've missed 2 days! There will be a new chapter tomorrow I promise!

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What to expect:

>> Forced proximity & fake dates!

>> Cozy beautiful Pacific Northwest setting

>> A dash of Magical Realism

>> Slice of life artist's journey

>> Parallels to Howl's Moving Castle book (including snarky banter)

>> Introspective and heartfelt

>> Overcoming grief, anxiety and parental/mentor narcissism

>> Behind the scenes Hollywood

>> Inspiring Horse Girls from history

>> Friends to lovers

>> Soul mates

>> Found family

>> Favorite fantasy book conversations

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Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 71 Chapter 71: Jenna's sly move RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 70 Chapter 70: Jenna's surprise attack RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 69 Chapter 69: Theo's letter RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 68 Chapter 68: One big tense family RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 67 Chapter 67: Where the heck is that key? RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 66 Chapter 66: Cozy errands and strategy RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 65 Chapter 65: Another mystery and a lock with no key RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 64 Chapter 64: Now where were we? RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 63 Chapter 63: No power, no problem - shortened and updated! RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 62 Chapter 62: Cold, wet, and miserable RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 61 Chapter 61: Franklin strikes back RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 60 60: Rune's awful nightmare RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 59 Chapter 59: Romance interrupted RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 58 Chapter 58: This bliss, this bliss RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 57 Chapter 57: Rune ups the dare RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 56 Chapter 56: A dream cabin & Shelby's dare RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 55 Chapter 55: Lord Ganesha & some serendipity RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 54 Chapter 54: A nasty surprise RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 53 Chapter 53: Shelby and Rune to Lorelei's rescue RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 52 Chapter 52: Jack is back! RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 51 Chapter 51: Good-bye for now RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 50 Chapter 50: Oh damn! In love again! RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 49 Chapter 49: It's too darn hot RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 48 Chapter 48: Shelby feels envy's sting RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 47 Chapter 47: Vivienne has her game on RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 46 Chapter 46: A fancy lunch with the Empress RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 45 Chapter 45: The ferry ride to Seattle RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 44 Chapter 44: In which Shelby and Rune visit a cozy farm stand RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 43 Chapter 43: In which Shelby receives all kinds of very good news RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 42 Chapter 42: Rune plays lord of the manor RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 41 Chapter 41: Shelby saves the day RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 40 Chapter 40: Rune's very stylish bribe RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 39 Chapter 39: Rune's big creepy secret RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 38 Chapter 38: A very surreal picnic RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 37 Chapter 37: Rune calls in his favor, big time RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 36 Chapter 36: Scary Tarot! RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 35 Chapter 35: Lord Ganesha the remover of obstacles RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 34 Chapter 34: Inspiration and scrapbooks RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 33 Chapter 33: Shelby finally makes space for a new love life RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 32 Chapter 32: In which the mystery intensifies RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 31 Chapter 31: In which things get mysterious RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 30 Chapter 30: Shelby lies to her mother RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 29 Chapter 29: Rune the hepful micromanager RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 28 Chapter 28: Luna shares good news and asks a favor RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 27 Chapter 27: Why Girl Friday's don't get the guy (duplication error fixed!) RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 26 Chapter 26: A sexy but daunting new assignment RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 25 Chapter 25: More bad news RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 24 Chapter 24: Rune says yes to being drawn as Wizard Howl RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 23 Chapter 23: A fake date with a very real kiss RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 22 Chapter 22: An old misunderstanding is cleared up RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 21 Chapter 21: In which Shelby feels conflicted RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 20 Chapter 20: The fake date costume party RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 19 Chapter 19: Bookish conversations in the car RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 18 Chapter 18: Lots of makeup and a very short dress RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 17 Chapter 17: Shelby's reminded of her best and worst day ever RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 16 Chapter 16: Shelby finds out she's not the only one who's been fired RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 15 Chapter 15: In which Vivienne needs a favor RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 14 Chapter 14: Shelby lets the sunshine in RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 13 Chapter 13: Rune says yes to a fake date RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 12 Chapter 12: Shelby and Rune's worlds collide RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 11 Chapter 11: Even more bad news RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 10 Chapter 10: When life gives you lemons RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 9 Chapter 9: Shelby feels her heart break RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 8 Chapter 8: Shelby feels her heart crack RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 7 Chapter 7: It's as bad as Shelby feared RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 6 Chapter 6: Shelby lends a hand RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 5 Chapter 5: Rune appears like magic RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 4 Chapter 4: Speak of the devil RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 3 Chapter 3: Shelby decides she's probably cursed RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 2 Chapter 2: An unhappy walk down memory lane RoyalRoadL
Wait for Me - a slow burn atmospheric romance 1 Chapter 1: Shelby has a premonition RoyalRoadL