The Bartender's Cure

In Wesley Straton's debut novel, The Bartender's Cure, aspiring bartender Samantha Fisher unexpectedly finds herself at a crossroads after moving to New York City post-breakup. Taking a temporary job at the beloved neighborhood bar Joe’s Apothecary, she becomes immersed in the vibrant world of bartending and forms connections with the bar's community. As she navigates her new reality and romantic interests, Samantha grapples with her past and faces the challenge of choosing between her original plans for law school and the newfound acceptance she experiences in her role behind the bar.