Dangerland!: A Novel

by Erin Singer

When Harry Met Sally meets The Hangover in this screwball romantic comedy and big-hearted family drama set in Las Vegas, about a will-they, won’t-they couple who have spent years trying (and failing) to figure out whether to roll the dice on love.

At the annual Fourth of July barbecue in Alluvian—a once-luxurious gated community in the dusty suburbs of Las Vegas—Kurt Richter has decided he’s in love with Eugenie Zepp.

Well, he’s been in love with her since he was eight years old. But now he’s in his fifties, divorced twice, with four kids. The entire neighborhood is suing him, and he’s been estranged from Eugenie for a decade. It’s the perfect time to declare his love.

Eugenie and Kurt were two kids raised in Vegas, always loyal to Vegas, with all its glamor and seediness, its slot machines in pharmacies and desert heat and off-the-strip tiki bars. As they built families and careers and homes, as they lived real life in a place filled with transient visitors and quicksilver hopes and dreams, they’ve made a wreckage of their own lives and the lives of their families while trying to figure out who and what they are to each other.

This summer, Kurt’s adult daughter Brianna comes back to town, determined to uncover the secrets in her family and seek revenge on those who she believes have wronged her. Eugenie’s adult son Austin is back, too, trying to become a professional poker player and heal himself after a bad break-up. Bodybuilder Chad collides with the Richter family’s long-suffering, beloved nanny Nellie who has decided she’s finally quitting.

Will this be the right time for Eugenie and Kurt, after everything they’ve been through? In this deliciously, darkly funny, romantic comedy, everyone is looking for love in all the wrong places and gambling on the biggest games in life—but in Dangerland, there’s always one more chance to win.

Genres: Fiction

352 pages, Hardcover

Published July 7, 2026

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️ My review: A generous 2 stars because it takes a lot to write a novel.

Kurt and Eugene met when he was 8 and she was 16. He has been in love with her since then. Through the years they are friends, then they're not. But now as both are not married, he wants her badly. They both have mixed up kids, and most of their community wants to sue Kurt over real estate issues.

The problem is that no one in this book is very likable. Kurt is wandering, selfish, and pathetic. Eugene is indecisive and opportunistic. Their kids are all a mess, the neighbors are angry, and Kurt's nanny and Eugene's middle aged boy toy are not very bright.
The book claims to be a modern day When Harry Met Sally and it's not even in the ballpark. Nothing funny, just morose and uninteresting. I wanted to be drawn in. I wanted to laugh. But I didn't.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an advance digital copy to review. These opinions are my own.

[Paula W · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you enjoy a large ensemble cast with shifting POVs, all bound together in a big ball of chaotic energy, Dangerland! by Erin Singer is your next read. Picture that famous television meme of the guy standing in front of a whiteboard covered in photos, maps, and a messy web of red string—that is exactly how these characters are connected in Las Vegas suburbia. The story unfolds in a landscape described by its residents as smelling like fabric softener, where backyard swimming pools and red-tile roofs end abruptly at the barren desert like the edge of a Hunger Games arena. Maybe it is that stark contrast, combined with the neon proximity of the Strip's sensory overload, that makes these characters a bit "out there."

The main orbit around the neighborhood follows late-middle age, twice-divorced Kurt trying to win over his lifelong crush and best friend, Eugenie. Kurt has been pining after her since he was a 9-year-old watching her date his 18-year-old stepbrother. He essentially treated two entire marriages as holding patterns because neither of them could ever decide to take the plunge together. The book has its humor, but Singer’s comedic style can be an acquired taste. It is sort of like that guy who follows you around forever but eventually grows on you. Actually, it’s exactly like that, and that’s exactly the point of Kurt and Eugenie. The whiteboard chaos swirls fast around them:
* An unsuccessful poker-player son
* A gym bro named Chad
* One night stands
* A nanny named Nellie who side hustles in MLM schemes
* An overachieving child at UPenn because she didn’t get into Harvard
* About a dozen other things
I did an immersive read using both the e-book and audiobook formats. If you struggle with multi-POV books with a lot going on, grab the audiobook. While it isn't a full theatrical cast production, each perspective is handled by a distinct, stellar voice actor that makes tracking this complex narrative web much easier.

Finally, and it has to be mentioned, publisher marketing pitches this as When Harry Met Sally meets The Hangover. Frankly, it isn't. It lacks the cozy heart of the greatest romantic comedy ever made. What the book does exceptionally well, though, are the quick banter sessions and sharp descriptions. Singer perfectly captures details like Nellie's MLM manager, who has the "glossy, manic enthusiasm of a Disney Channel child actor." I also loved Eugenie describing her ex-husband as the relationship equivalent of "eating all your vegetables only to learn that there was no dessert, just more vegetables."

The novel is perfect for people who like multi-POV family dramas, neighborhood shenanigans, and second (or seventh) chance romances. The ultimate praise I can give is that this is a romance book for people who don’t like romance books. I think Dangerland! is a very good debut novel and I am excited when I think about future books Singer can write if this is the first one. 3.5 stars

Thanks to S&S/Summit, Simon & Schuster Audio, Erin Singer (author), Edelweiss, and Libro.fm for the digital review copy and advance listening copy of Dangerland! narrated in by Petrea Burchard, Brian Hutchison, Caitlin Kelly, Lee Osorio, Aida Reluzco, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. The generosity did not influence my review.

[hannah ⊹ ࣪ ˖ · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first thing I’ll say is that while I didn’t like this, part of the fault is on me. I love Nora Ephron movies, but I should’ve kept reading when it then says it’s Nora Ephron meets The Hangover. I despise The Hangover or anything with The Hangover-esque type humor which means I probably shouldn’t have picked this up to begin with. Those two things have such different styles of humor which is exactly what was wrong with this book. It felt disjointed and confusing and like it was trying to do something but no one, including the author, really knew what that was? I wanted to enjoy Dangerland! because the premise suggested a quirky, heartfelt rom-com with a vibrant Las Vegas backdrop, but it ultimately missed the mark for me. While the setting was the strongest part of the book, the story itself felt all over the place, constantly jumping between timelines and perspectives in a way that made it difficult to stay invested. Instead of feeling charming and nostalgic, the decades-spanning romance came across as frustrating, and I never found myself rooting for Kurt and Eugenie.

The biggest issue was the characters. Nearly everyone was unlikeable or difficult to connect with, and their decisions often left me more annoyed rather than entertained. The large supporting cast had potential but wasn’t developed enough to make their storylines meaningful, making the book feel overcrowded without adding any emotional payoff. The humor also didn’t land for me at all, despite being marketed as a screwball romantic comedy, and the comparisons to When Harry Met Sally set expectations the story simply couldn’t meet.

Overall, Dangerland! wasn’t the lighthearted, witty romance I was hoping for. The unique Vegas atmosphere and ambitious multigenerational concept weren’t enough to overcome the confusing structure, underwhelming humor, and characters I struggled to care about. While I can see this working for readers who enjoy messy, unconventional relationships and ensemble casts, it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster | S&S/Summit Books for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Laura Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

I generally like most books that I read. In fact there must be considerable reasons for me to not give a positive review, and even then I can't persuade myself to give lower that three stars even on books I do not enjoy because I hold the opinion that even though it doesn't fit my tastes , others may have different feelings. That is the rationalization for my three star rating for Dangerland, a novel by Erin Singer. I received the advanced reader's copy of Dangerland through NetGalley, in exchange for my honest opinion, which is the reason for the following review.

I tried desperately to "get into" the book, Dangerland, but it never captured my attention, even though I slogged through it. Although it was advertised as a funny rom-com like "When Harry Met Sally," I do not agree. I found the book disjointed and confusing. The chapters did not flow with each other. I understand when jumping between past and present scenes, the reader can feel in a tug of war of storylines, but Dangerland never seemed to connect from one scenerio to the next.

Overall, the book features two star-crossed individuals who are attracted to each other, yet fate never allows them to form more than an awkward friendship. The main characters live in Las Vegas and meet in adolescences then remain interconnected throughout their lives. (That's the only similarity I found to "When Harry Met Sally"). Various other characters are included throughout the story. The inclusion of the additional characters felt like cameos in the overall story. I was looking forward to a light-hearted read with quirky chuckles along the way. The stories and characters just made me feel sad for their circumstances. I didn't find a time when I was invested in the overall outcome of the story.

I did read some positive reviews, yet I didn't have the same experience these other reviewers had. I hope there are others who do enjoy Dangerland as I wish Singer the best of luck. The novel just wasn't what I had hoped for when requesting it.

[Elise Esquibel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: Dangerland!
Author: Erin Singer
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 3/5 ⭐️
*Review of advance copy received from NetGalley*
Erin Singer’s Dangerland feels like a high speed chase through a 50 year long situationship to a soundtrack of Elvis, Sinatra, and other legacy Vegas Acts. Set in the subarbs of Las Vegas and spanning almost 50 years, Dangerland follows the on and off, not quite friendship between Eugene and Kurt. Eugenie is a Vegas cocktail waitress turned top real estate agent, who first met Kurt, a controversial real estate developer, when she was his babysitter in the late 70s. The universe can’t seem to stop throwing them together over the next several decades, despite their respective spouses and families wishes. Now in their 60s and many times divorced, Eugenie and Kurt wonder if they’ve finally found their moment.
I really enjoyed the kitschy Vegas setting, and could appreciate the charm of the city through Kurt and Eugenie’s eyes. Their will they- wont they relationship was at times both tender and insufferable. Kurt is a total Manchild and difficult character to root for, but I couldn’t help but be charmed by his almost Quixotic devotion to Eugenie, in a Roger Sterling kind of way.
I enjoyed the ensemble characters and how their actions complicate the story, but I felt like I either read about too much of the secondary characters or not enough. These characters like Chad, Nellie, Brianna, and Austin, felt present enough that I cared about them, but not around enough that I actually understood them or their motivations. Because of this the ending felt rushed and less satisfying than I was hoping. I don’t think this book will be for everyone but if you like I’ll advised romances with frustrating characters in interesting settings, you’ll have fun with this one!
Dangerland! is available for purchase July 7th, 2026! Thank you @simonbooks and @netgalley for the advance copy! 💖
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[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NeytGalley and Simon & Schuster|S&S/Summit Books, as well as the author, for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Title: Dangerland

Author: Erin Singer

Format: eBook

Publisher: Simon & Schuster|S&S/Summit Books

Publication Date: June 23, 2026

Rating: 3 Stars

Themes: Family, relationships, “The American Dream”, multiple POVs

Trigger Warnings: Suicidal ideation, mental health struggles, OCD mentions/struggles, familial strife, loss, dysfunctional family, divorce

In a formerly wealthy suburban community in Las Vegas, Kurt Richter decides that he’s ready to confess that he’s been in love with Eugenie Zepp since they were kids together. They’ve been apart for over a decade, but when they reconnect and find both of their lives a mess, Kurt decides to finally make his feelings known. Eugenie's adult children both come back to Vegas, and both adults have a lot of baggage. Can they make their relationship work this time?

This book is published as a romantic comedy, but to this reader, it seems more like a soap opera. There are many characters with diverse backgrounds, most of whom aren’t likable. It’s written very well, and the author did a good job of establishing each character’s connection to the story and to the other characters. For me, however, it felt very chaotic. I had trouble finding a character to really invest in. I did enjoy the witty banter, but I didn’t care about much else. It was a lot of chaotic drama and not enough heart for me to care a lot. I was expecting something a little more light-hearted and funnier. Maybe I would have enjoyed it a little more if I had a different mindset going in. That being said, I like the author’s writing style a lot. I would be interested in reading more of her work. I just won’t read the description first.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kurt met Eugenie when she was his half-brother Lenny's girlfriend. Their dad was taking Kurt's mom to Palm Springs for the weekend and they needed someone to watch Kurt-Lenny was dragooned into it. When Eugenie came over to be with Lenny, Kurt was enchanted by her beauty and immediately fell for her. That she was seventeen and he was nine didn't stop him.
Their next encounter was when Kurt invited Eugenie to be his senior prom date. She found this to be absurd, as she was a twenty-five year old cocktail waitress on the Vegas Strip, but she pitied him and went. She had a better time than expected.
They actually became friends after she married a lawyer who worked for Kurt's real estate development firm, but her husband didn't like it and they moved to California where they had a child. Meanwhile, Kurt was going on his third marriage and had four daughters. But now that he was fifty two and wealthy and she was a very well preserved and successful real estate agent, Kurt and Eugenie might finally get their chance for love, as long as various family members and business entanglements don't trip them up.
Dangerland, or Las Vegas, is a place where rules are made to be broken. This quirky novel will make you a believer in second or third chances for those who play their cards right.

[Helen Wu ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this with the wrong picture in my head. The cover made me think it would be a quiet road trip with older characters, and I worried I might not care. Chapter one proved me wrong. The writing is smooth and quietly funny, and there is something very human about how the author observes people. It pulled me in faster than I expected.

What really worked for me was Kurt and Eugenie. I love a he falls first story, and I am always drawn to second chance romance and that long, complicated friends to lovers tension. Their history carries weight, and I felt that push and pull between who they were and who they are now. There is something tender about watching people circle each other for years and still wonder if they might get it right this time.

Where it lost me a bit was the wider cast. There are many storylines, and I found myself skimming just to get back to Kurt and Eugenie. Those threads may work for readers who enjoy a fuller ensemble, but for me, they diluted the emotional core I cared about most. Still, I had a good time with this one. Not perfect, but a story I stayed with for the parts that felt real and worth rooting for.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cover reminded me of The Road to Tender Hearts, so I went in hoping for something with more warmth. Instead, it leaned zany, which, to be fair, the cover also does.

My favorite character was the Las Vegas setting: the suburban sprawl, the off-Strip bars, the heat. That’s not exactly a compliment to the actual characters. Kurt and Eugenie's decades-long almost-relationship was fine. I followed along without much investment. I'm kind of into chapters about tangential characters, like in The Reservation or Kitchens of the Great Midwest, but none of them captured me, either.

Overall, it was pleasant enough but never clicked into something I needed to get back to. I kept picking up other books.

[Nicole Overmoyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover of Dangerland! hooked me.

In hindsight, I probably should have paid more attention to the synopsis. I haven't read Nora Ephron and I didn't like "The Hangover" so perhaps this novel was really never going to be for me.

The characters were unreliable, it seemed to the point of being outright unlikable. It was hard to connect with any of them. Possibly that was why they seemed so bland. Las Vegas itself was really the main character, and played the role very well.

The novel contains a lot of flashbacks, which are jarring at times, and that impacts the pacing and plot.

It's been awhile since I finished it, but I know that I was upset that Eugenie and Kurt got a weird happily ever after that they absolutely did not deserve given how they treated others.

All that being said, I finished the book - and that's always worth something. And I'm giving it extra points for potential, because I really do think I'll read it again & that maybe with some background, it'll go better.

Thanks to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Erin Singer for the chance to read an early digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest and original review. All thoughts are fully my own, created by me without the aid of AI.

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a debut novel that lacks polish, but it shows a lot of promise. The writing is uneven and often lacks clarity. But the concept and the story are quite good. It took a minute to hold my interest, but once it had it, I didn’t want to stop reading.

My biggest problem is that I don’t agree with it’s marketing. I think it’s more Elmore Leonard than Nora Ephron. It’s described as a romantic comedy, but I didn’t get those vibes. A relationship with so many mistakes and red flags does not sell as romance to me, not even when [especially when?] the characters have been flirting with being together for over 40 years. But what does sell is the stark and fascinating descriptions of Las Vegas beneath the flashy veneer. The lives and the scenery behind the glamor. And the complex characters, often unlikeable but undeniably interesting, in complicated relationships. It’s real and gritty, and a little bit quirky, with a slow build to zany. And that kept me reading.

Thank you, Simon & Schuster/Summit Books for the opportunity to read this ARC via NetGalley. I appreciate the introduction to Erin Singer. I am curious to see what she writes next.

[Lea Columbus · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would like to thank Net Galley for the opportunity to rad this book as an ARC. This is a book about Eugenie Zepp and Kurt Richter. They have known each other since childhood. Now Eugenie is divorced and living in a development in Las Vegas that is owned by Kurt. Kurt has several marriages under his belt. They still have feelings for each other. However, the development Eugenie lives in is suing Kurt's company. Kurt's daughter is back home, with her own set of baggage. Eugenie's son Austin is also home, trying to be a professional poker player. Then there is Nellie, the Richter's long time nanny, and Chad, who is body builder and possibly involved with Nellie. This plot is overstuffed to the point of overload. It is extremely hard to follow, and slow moving. The first chapter took forever.There are some good things in it, some decent characterizations, but if you are going to bill something as "When Harry Met Sally meets the Hangover", then you need to be able to back it up. This book didn't.

[Janine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Screwball romantic comedy and family drama trying too hard to amuse and entertain.

Kurt Richter has been in love with Eugenie Zepp since he was a little boy of eight and she was sixteen. Now two marriages later, he’s up for the challenge to pull her in. He’s a real estate developer and she’s a real estate agent and while their careers keep them in a constant orbit, there’s no denying their attraction. Also orbiting around them are adult children, the neighbors and a cast of crazy characters. And finally it’s Las Vegas - what could go wrong?

The book alternates between time and multiple POVs which can get a bit challenging and there are a lot of attempts at funny situations - it was exhausting to read at times. And sometimes the sentences were just too over the top. I recognize that while this book might not have resonated with me, others may find it just right for them. There is promise in this book and I did laugh a lot.

This is a book for lovers of comic romance of older adults and who love Las Vegas.

My thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for allowing me access to this ARC.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I am a sucker for a second chance romance, but this one fell flat for me. Eugenie is a divorced real estate agent, attempting to stay youthful looking and relevant. She is trying to support her jobless 25 year old son, and date, while avoiding her former best friend and possibly love of her life Kurt. Kurt is a rich developer, who has a trail of ex wife’s and girlfriends and children of various ages from different mothers. Kurt is arrogant, full of himself, and has few redeeming qualities. I wanted to root for them, but I found both of them extremely unlikeable and their relationship sleazy. The side characters also felt unlikeable, and the plot was hard to follow at times. I appreciated that this was a quick read, and the author had a nice writing style. The book was described as when Harry met Sally meets the Hangover, but it was far more hangover and far less romance. I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

[Lulu]

Erin Singer's “Dangerland” is a messy, funny, and surprisingly tender family drama set against the backdrop of Las Vegas. For decades, Kurt Richter has had the idea that Eugenie Zepp might be his "person," despite multiple divorces, grown children, long-held grudges, and one very angry neighborhood. He decides that now that they are in their fifties, he is finally going to let her know how he feels. But when all the adult children end up back in Vegas, each with their own baggage, the past and present collide in ways that feel both chaotic and endearing. The narrative leans into the humor and dysfunction while exploring whether people can ever really find their way back to each other after years of distance and bad choices. While it's not a traditional, straightforward romance, this is a good choice for readers who enjoy lighthearted fiction about family chaos, second-chance romance, and darkly funny relationship drama.

[Christina Nadalin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was really excited to pick this ARC up because the premise sounded like a quirky, decades-spanning romance with When Harry Met Sally vibes set against the backdrop of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, it just didn’t work for me.

The biggest issue was the characters. Nearly everyone felt difficult to connect with, and their decisions often left me more frustrated than invested. The large supporting cast had plenty of potential, but with so many storylines competing for attention, very few felt fully developed or emotionally satisfying. Combined with the constant shifts between timelines and perspectives, the story often felt disjointed, and I never found myself rooting for Kurt and Eugenie. The humour also didn’t land for me, which was disappointing given how heavily the book is marketed as a screwball romantic comedy.

[lhughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dangerland by Erin Singer is an engaging and highly entertaining book that offers readers an enjoyable and fun experience.
Kurt Richter is in his fifties, and he has always loved Eugenie Zepp. However, given the considerable age difference and the fact that both individuals are married to other partners, they have not pursued a relationship together. They both grew up in Vegas in all the craziness. They have faced constant turmoil, complicated by their spouses, kids, and nonstop drama. Kurt is not in a relationship at this time, and his current priority is establishing a partnership with Eugenie.
If you are looking for a book that is impossible to set aside, this is the one. I absolutely loved it! Thank you to Simon & Schuster/S & S/Summit Books and Netgalley for this ARC.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is there false advertising claim for books? Asking for a friend. This book was framed as "When Harry Meets Sally" meets "The Hangover" -- yes, it is set in Vegas; yes, there is a pair of star-crossed friends/lovers. That's the end of the similarity. This book was so overwrought with convoluted story lines and characters (or should I say "caricatures"?), it was hard to follow, even though it is a very simple and unsophisticated book. There are a few cute story lines -- a nice mother-son relationship, but overall, this was not worth the time and I wish I had just DNF after I realized this. So many other wonderful options, I say, pass on this one.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

DRC from Edelweiss and S&S/Summit Books / Simon & Schuster
A fun romantic comedy about two people who have known each other forever but can’t quite make a relationship work. Or can they? Kurt and Eugenie have known each other since they were young. Now in his fifties , father of four, and with his life falling apart, Kurt wonders if now is the time for them to get together. Eugenie is a realtor in Las Vegas where Kurt’s family is trying to build a huge complex in the desert. The neighbors are suing. His family is falling apart, his ex-wife won’t leave the house.
Eugenie’s son doesn’t like Kurt and won’t have anything to do with him. As both Kurt’s and Eugene’s children experience heartbreak and hold grudges, they make it hard for the two to get together. Will everything work out? Is there a HEA for Kurt and Eugenie?

[Sammie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got the ARC from the publisher.

This is a solid debut novel by the author.
I loved the writing, I found the characters to be nuanced, and I loved that it was set in Las Vegas. I don't want to give too much away in this review because I feel like it's a book that someone should pick up without knowing the setup. That might give too much away.

If you're a reader interested in this book, you are going to find a complicated, decades long romance that has caused conflict in the lovers' lives and has severe consequences.

I would encourage people to read it with a bookclub to see how others feel about it. I think it would stir up a lot of conversations. Happy reading!

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

From the cover I was expecting either a light hearted detective story or a romantic comedy. This was neither. Dangerland is a novel about the way in which love, even when not acted upon, can spin everything out of sorts. This is a novel about family and relationship dysfunction, children dealing with the consequences of their parents’ actions, and the pull of life’s great love. Everything goes sideways for every person in this novel before everything rights itself in the end. This was an enjoyable and quick read.

[Toober · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m definitely someone who judges books by their covers, and I loved the cover of Dangerland! The blurb promised a cross between When Harry Met Sally (the best rom-com of all time) and The Hangover (one of the funniest movies ever made). That was all I needed to convince me to read this book, and I couldn’t wait to get started.

Kurt was eight years old when he met Eugenie, the girlfriend of his cousin, who was eight years older than he was. He was instantly in love. Over the years, their lives intertwine in a classic "will they, won't they?" relationship. First one is married, then the other. By the time Kurt is in his fifties and Eugenie is in her sixties, they both find themselves single once again. The story moves between multiple timelines, weaving together their past and present as the family drama unfolds.

Unfortunately, this book didn't land the way I had hoped. I never felt the romance of When Harry Met Sally, and I didn't find much of the comedy that I was expecting either. In fact, I disliked Kurt enough that I often found myself not wanting things to work out for him. The novel is well written and well paced, but it just wasn't the story I was hoping for.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster, S&S/Summit Books, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ammie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too long and convoluted. It had such high potential but felt like such slog. The marketing (When Harry Met Sally meets The Crossover??) is misleading and odd. Read this if you like J Ryan Stradel books but with more dysfunction.

[Lola Castañeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was going to be a 5 ⭐️ read up until the last 50 pages. The ending was not at all satisfying and came out of left field entirely. None of it made sense with the characters’ personalities. Until then, it was a book a genuinely wanted to keep reading.

[Angela Reads A LOT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great read for anyone who doesnt recognize themselves in the rearview mirror some days. Second chances don't always come and reading this gave hope for all the empty-nesters, middle-agers, divorcees, and never-been-committed-folks to allow themselves to feel all the feels as they age.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible! Very funny, frequently moving, and accomplished the impossible task of making me love Vegas (or at least appreciate it)❤️plus I heard the author is a MILF

[Dianne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was probably the most confusing book I have ever tried to read. Dislikeable characters, no true storyline and what passes as humor is not.

I made it to 50% before calling it quits.

[Sharon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have tried for months to get into this book and I just can’t. There are too many plot lines that are disjointed. If each plot line was a stand alone or had a tie to one of the others, it would make sense. Instead, it reads like just a bunch of random short stories. The author can write, but it seems like there is no focus. I am about 30% of the way into the book and really wanted to enjoy it. I love the Vegas references, but I just can’t do it. When she introduced yet another plot line in, it put me over the edge. Since the book has not been published, I hope the author can go back and tighten the plot as I noticed others had same critique I do.

I thank NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC. This is my own, unpaid review.

[Heather]

This book just wasn't for me. I just couldn't connect to the characters and it felt very jumpy to me.

I was given an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

[Pam Masters]

DNF at 16%

None of the characters are likable. The story is not funny; why do they advertise it as such? The storyline is choppy and disjointed.