In the enchanting debut of Alexandria Bellefleur, "Written in the Stars," a delightful intersection of fate and whimsy crafts the unlikeliest of romances. Elle Jones, a vibrant astrologer with a penchant for the cosmic, finds herself entangled with Darcy Lowell, an actuary whose life is as regimented as it is devoid of astrology's unpredictability. Their initial encounter is anything but celestial, prompting Darcy to concoct a lie to appease her matchmaking brother—a lie that spirals into a fake relationship with Elle, destined to last until the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. What begins as a charade to navigate family expectations and social obligations soon unfurls into a heartwarming exploration of love, identity, and the possibility of finding harmony in contrast. Bellefleur weaves a narrative that is as insightful as it is endearing, challenging the boundaries between logic and what lies beyond the stars. With a nod to the classics yet firmly grounded in contemporary queer romance, "Written in the Stars" is a testament to the unpredictable nature of love. It captures the essence of discovering connection in disparity, and the magic that ensues when two distinctly different worlds collide. Through Elle and Darcy’s journey, Bellefleur crafts a story that is not only about the search for love but also the courage to embrace it in its most unexpected forms.