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 7/11/24 - This draft is almost completed! Today I've added significant edits to the first 2 chapters and done a little rearranging of the first five. I think it flows much better.  **** What to expect:  >> Forced proximity & fake dates! >> Meaningful relationships between characters >> Very slow burn romance  >> Emotional but redemptive  >> 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