You Had Me at Goodbye — Mellanie Szereto

Previously published in Never Too Busy, a seasoned romance anthology.Hair restoration specialist Dr. Ellis Campbell never dreams she'll become a viral sensation when a constrictor lands in her lap during morning rush hour, but publicity is good for her business, right? Unfortunately, snake wrangler draws the wrong kind of attention on the dating profile her brother created for her, and why does the man who heaved the reptile into her car repeatedly show up in her life and as a match?The similarities between happily bald geologist John Walton and Indiana Jones end with their shared phobia. The creature slithering across his passenger seat during a traffic jam triggered John's worst fear. Swiping left on the woman he accidentally threw the snake at seems wise, so why do their paths cross over and over?The third time's the charm when Ellis and John are trapped together in a collapsing building and their chemistry distracts them from danger. Will their connection last once they're back in the real world, especially when she offers to fix the baldness he doesn't see as a problem?This standalone romcom features Ellis (42) and John (39), a hilarious meet-cute, and a happily-ever-after that's sure to make you smile!