Love, Ink, & Numbers

by Halle Li

Maya Murphy, a witty and ambitious Black writer, has always dreamed of love but never expected it to come in the form of Daniel Chan—a meticulous, Cantonese-American accountant who’s more comfortable balancing numbers than navigating matters of the heart. Their fateful meeting at a cozy San Francisco coffee shop sparks an unexpected connection, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with quirky dates, unforgettable moments, and cultural discoveries.



As Maya and Daniel grow closer, their differences—whether in career, culture, or family traditions—become both a challenge and a source of strength. Maya finds herself learning the intricate rules of mahjong from Daniel’s playful parents, braving spicy dishes at family dinners, and discovering a love that’s deeper than anything she could have written.



But with each laugh, lesson, and tender moment, Maya begins to realize that love isn’t just about finding the right person—it’s about embracing the beautiful, messy, and sometimes surprising journey of two worlds coming together. In this heartwarming, romantic comedy, Maya and Daniel prove that sometimes the most unexpected pairings can lead to a happily-ever-after.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2025

Reviews

[Disgusted Reader]

This was a light, quick read if that is your cup of tea then you will enjoy this.

[Marlena]

Amazing Debut Novel

Such a great feel good love story! An easy read and is truly a love story where you just want to root for the main characters. A love story that everyone is familiar with and that everyone wants. Claps for the author on a wonderful debut novel! Can’t wait for the next one!

[Megan]

Love, Ink, and Numbers is a heartwarming story of 2 souls destined to find each other. It made me laugh and cry all at once. Maya and Daniel are a perfect example of merging two worlds into one beautiful, shared life. Author Halle Li delivered this love story in such a real and raw way. 1000/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Daniel]

A cozy beach read

[Abbey Madrid]

This book was so adorable. I ate it up.

[Andrea Edwards]

wholesome!

I normally don’t review books. However, this short read left me smiling! Nicely written! Very sweet! Love the banter between the characters! All in all, a great read!

[Kelcey Monarrez]

2⭐️
Short and easy but lacked character depth and any real conflict for them to get through. I liked the bit of cultural diversity but overall the story was lacking.