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Retreat to Bleecker Street
Retreat to Bleecker Street is a coming of age romance featuring 20-year-old Melissa Rizzi. Melissa's love story unfolds when she reunites with her long-distance high school sweetheart, Theo, for the holidays, after a long semester away at college. Instead of welcoming her into his open arms, he blindsides her with an abrupt decision to break up. To mend her shattered heart, she travels across the country to spend New Years Eve in NYC with her three BFFs. While trying to forget her ex in the Big Apple, Melissa unexpectedly runs into Chris, the first boy she fell head over heels for many summers ago on Jade Island. A flame is rekindled, leading Melissa to the most romantic back-to-back nights of her life. Melissa only has Chris on her mind when she travels back home and finds a regretful Theo sitting on her front porch, begging her for a second chance. She is faced with a major decision: Does she accept Theo's apology or take a chance on Chris, thousands of miles away? Retreat to Bleecker Street is a love letter to all readers who want to revisit a time of flip phones, instant messaging, and custom-mixed CDs.
250 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2025
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September 13, 2025
I was fortunate to receive an early copy of Retreat to Bleecker St. What a great second novel from the author, Mandy Casto! It’s a heartfelt romance story that straddles the US coast to coast. The author does warn the reader of loss and grief, so just be aware. Return to the time of flip phones, computer instant messages, and custom mix CDs. Will you be team Theo or team Chris?
November 2, 2025
This was a perfect read to reminisce about being young and in love. Mandy Casto,again, does a great job developing these characters. I loved the playlist! Perfectly matched to the timeline and themes of the story.
January 4, 2026
Met the lovely author at Barnes and Noble! Picked up Retreat to Bleecker Street for the cozy new years vibes! Quick easy read and got me out of my reading slump
January 15, 2026
Team Chris, for sure! Took me back to IMing, flip phones and burnt CDs. Loved reading this and having a signed copy by the author ❤️.
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February 3, 2026
This was such a cute love story. I was so wrapped up in it, I couldn't put it down.
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