Philippa Flynn's Year of Panic and Piracy

In this charming and humorous novel, introverted history professor Philippa Flynn embarks on a transformative journey after a life-altering sinkhole incident propels her to relocate to her grandmother's seaside home. There, she unexpectedly reunites with a former romance cover model, Dylan, who struggles with writer’s block amidst their unconventional living arrangement. As they navigate their creative differences, they uncover untapped potential for collaboration on new stories, prompting Philippa to embrace her own narrative of adventure and self-discovery.