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Whenever our kitchens are a mess — it tends to feel like a metaphor for our life also being somewhat of a mess. You know the scene: When there are baking dishes and leftovers all over the place, mismatched Tupperware pieces spilling out of your cabinets, restocked pantry goods haphazardly stuffed into the wrong spots... It can be hard to deal when our kitchens are out of sorts.
If you're looking to declutter your kitchen, then you've come to the right place because we rounded up some of the coolest kitchen cabinet organizers and organization inspiration for your own kitchen in 2023. These babies save space without sacrificing style, which will make whipping up those one pot spring dinners way more fun. Keep reading for everything you need to know about how to organize kitchen cabinets.
How To Organize Kitchen Cabinets
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The most important thing to focus on when organizing your kitchen cabinets is maximizing space. That just means making the most of the space that you have, because no matter how big your cabinets are, if they're filled to the brim with items that don't have a dedicated spot, it's going to feel cluttered.
Focus on keeping similar items together, using up vertical space by stacking where you're able (like with bowls or glasses) and making sure that every object has a dedicated space.
Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas
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Use your cabinets to hold more than just kitchenware — display books and plants to bring some personality into your kitchen. You don't have to save all the fun for your bedroom and living room!
If you live in a small apartment, or just don't have cabinets, you can still take part in the fun. Use the space above your sink or your countertop to add your own shelves. This is a great option because when you're doing it yourself, you can customize the storage to your needs.
If you don't want to stack your plates (or you don't have the room for all the designs to have their own stacks), set them upright instead with a DIY plate rack. (via PMQ For Two)
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Okay, so this one isn't technically cabinet organization, but it will definitely save you room in your cabinets. DIY this wine rack that will move your wine bottles from your cabinets onto the wall and add color to your room at the same time.
The Home Edit's organization tips are totally inspiring thanks to their efficiency and their color. Grabbing bins from somewhere like The Container Store or Target can help you contain your products so they don't end up spread across your shelf, and they also make it easier to stack your items since they won't fall over.
Don't underestimate the power of labels. When you buy your bins, tubs, and other organizers, write what you intend to store inside on all the containers and make sure that the corresponding product is always inside. That way, you'll have one bin of flour instead of multiple half-empty bags. Plus, it just looks prettier!
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For a quick update on the system you already have, stack your plates so that like plates are together, with the biggest plates are on the bottom — this will ensure they sit together in a way that takes up the least amount of room.
Make sure all the rims of your glasses are touching when storing them in your cabinets, and when you're organizing mugs, face the handles toward each other so there's less empty space and more room for new mugs. Because let's be honest, we can always buy new mugs.
Don't forget to use up the space on top of your cabinets too! Grab some baskets to organize new bottles of olive oil, bags of coffee, or cleaning supplies that you get from the store. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Kitchen Cabinet Organizers
If you love to stay hydrated (ie: you have nine water bottles in your cabinet), then you should grab a product like this YouCopia UpSpace Bottle Organizer ($25+). It'll keep all your water bottle snug together so that you have more room for all your mugs. Speaking of...
The great thing about these Better Houseware Undershelf Cup & Mug Hooks ($10 for two) is that since they hook around the top of a shelf, they don't take up any room at the base.
One way to make sure you save room is to use up vertical space instead of horizontal space. That's why we love the Chrome Roll-Out Bakeware Organizer ($66), which stacks all your muffin tins and cookie sheets on their end. Trust us: this will save you tons of room.
Your fruit deserves a comfy spot to hang out in, so grab a Macrame Fruit Hammock ($30) that will keep fruit off the counter. Cute!
The great thing about a container like the Everything Organ Cabinet Depth Pantry Bin ($101+) is that it's clear because you know what you have at all times. You won't have to pull out the bins to see what's inside!
Use an Expandable Countertop Organizer ($38) in your cabinets — or use it on your counter to clear out your cabinets). We love that this pick's expandable because that means you can move it around to different areas, no matter how big the area is.
A pot organizer like this one from MUDEELA ($22) will keep all your pots and pans together, and you won't have to put up with the noise of when they're stacked on top of each other.
You can't forget about the spices! A rack like this Spice Rack($25) will keep all your spices together and make accessing them a whole lot easier.
Some mDesign Metal Pull-Out Baskets ($21) will create organization within your cabinet the way that cubes do. It's like a two-in-one storage space!
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Purses are elemental to putting together a good outfit, though there are some designs that you don’t want to be caught carrying in 2025. As far as purse trends go, you may not realize your everyday crossbody or tote is downright outdated.
Luckily, I’m here to note 4 out-of-style purse trends to help guide your accessorygame this year! Of course, please take these outdated purse trends with a grain of salt – personal style is personal for a reason, and you can always rock items that others might think are distasteful.
Scroll on for 4 “outdated” purse trends you shouldn't be buying in 2025.
1. Super Tiny Purses
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Jacquemus The Chiquito
Micro purses definitely had their moment once Jacquemus' The Chiquito came on the scene. Even though super tiny purses are super cute, I have two bones to pick with them.
First, I think their small silhouettes are not flattering at all – they can throw off the proportions of your ‘fit so easily.
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Kurt Geiger Micro Kensington Drench Bag
Secondly, these bags are not even practical! A single credit card and a lip balm is truly all these little guys can manage.
Perhaps that’s all one needs at times, but as someone who likes to tote around many, many trinkets, big bags are where it’s at from a practical standpoint. You’re likely going to get some funny looks if you step out with a micro purse in 2025.
2. Old School Vera Bradley
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Vera Bradley Versailles Saddle Up Quilted Crossbody Bag
These paisley-patterned bags were everything to me – in 2013, that is. If you’re still rockin’ a Very Bradley purse (bonus points if it’s in one of their retired colorways), I’m here to remind you that they were in their heyday over a decade ago. Sorry!
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Vera Bradley Original Zip Hipster
Although cozy, easy to wear (not so much to pair), and easier to wash, these cotton purses look undoubtedly tacky if you’re wearing them in 2025.
3. Overly-Monogrammed Purses
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Louis Vuitton Neverfull
It seems that quiet luxury is still the name of the game when it comes to current purse trends, which means bags plastered with brand logos have gotta go in 2025. You’ll surely recognize the Louis Vuitton Neverfull and its endless logos. I say ditch it!
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Michael Kors Jet Set Large Printed Logo Crossbody Bag
Michael Kors and Coach are a couple more brands that don’t shy away from large and – might I say – tacky logo prints. Instead, reach for a sleek, no-fuss purse that’ll be way easier to pair with your wardrobe.
4. Woven Purses
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The Mini Brigitte Satchel by Melie Bianco
Woven bags have so much going on visually that they can distract from your overall look. Though styles like this Anthropologie bag popped off several years ago, the past is the past for a reason.
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Quince Italian Leather Small Handwoven Tote
You can find woven bags in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but I have to rule all of them out as total ‘skips’.
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It’s a happy day when we get to put away our sweaters and jackets and pull out our sundresses and sandals for warmer weather, which (we swear) is just around the corner. Organizing your closet can seem like a daunting task, but creating a simple system for success can make it manageable and even enjoyable. When you start each morning by opening your closet and see the picture perfect image of organization, you know you’re going to have a good day. Not only does it look good, but it makes getting ready so, so much easier. We talked to THE queen of organization, Jill Pollack, who runs a whole business helping women get organized. Here’s what she told us.
Hack 1: Keep your staples front and center
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“People always ask me, ‘what’s your system?’ But it’s different for everyone,” Pollack says. “Do you think a skirt is casual? Do you wear more color or neutrals? For many people, their work and going out attire overlap.” Pollack recommends that instead of sectioning your closet into work clothes, going-out clothes and the like, think in simple terms and keep your staple items in front so they are easy to find. “Black tie clothes are for a rare occasion, so stick them in the back of your closet or a whole other closet all together.”
Hack 2: Don't be overly sentimental
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You must learn to let go of those items you are never going to wear, like the jeans you keep thinking you’ll fit into someday or the t-shirt that you wouldn’t be caught dead in but reminds you of freshman year of college. “If you haven’t worn it in over a year and your weight and lifestyle have stayed pretty much the same, pass on it,” Pollack says. Other items Pollack says you need to chuck — anything irrevocably stained, not worth repairing, clothes you’ve tried on at least three times this year and rejected and items that make you feel unattractive.
Hack 3: Store seasonal items cleanly and neatly
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Pollack says the best way to keep your clothes in good shape when you are going to go months without wearing them is by first making sure they are clean, neatly folding them and sticking them in a cedar chest.
Hack 4: Create a system for shoes based on your closet size
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Unless you have a shoe organization system set in place, your shoes are going to end up in a big heap on your closet floor. “If you have room for shelves, I like putting shoes there, at eye level,” Pollack says. “If you have a lot of closet floor space, I like double and triple shoe racks. But a hanging shoe rack works too.”
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Justin Baldoni's "Unnecessary" Website Against Blake Lively Could "Backfire," According To A Lawyer
Feb 11, 2025
Justin Baldoni shocked the internet when he released a website full of text messages and emails surrounding It Ends With Us in a 5-year timeline of events. The messages ranged from discussing Blake Lively sneaking an unfinished cut of the movie to fans to Justin, Ryan, Blake, and Taylor Swift discussing a script rewrite, but according to one First Amendment lawyer, Justin's website could actually "backfire on him."
Here's the latest news on Justin Baldoni's website amid Blake Lively It Ends With Us feud.
Why Justin Baldoni's website is "unusual."
Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum's Vice President and First Amendment expert, told Forbes that "this is a PR campaign being played out in the courts, especially the defamation part."
"From a First Amendment point of view, that is unusual," the lawyer continues. "Public figures don't usually win these cases and are not supposed to use the courts to try the case in the court of public opinion."
Justin Baldoni's website, TheLawsuitInfo.com, includes an Amended Complaint in his lawsuit against The New York Times and a 168-page timeline of events.
"I think it's unusual and I'm not sure it's appropriate once you have already filed a defamation lawsuit," he says. "Legally speaking, it's not going to be, itself, relevant as evidence. It could be introduced in evidence but there's no need for it."
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After admitting the website and all its details could be introduced as evidence in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's March 2026 trial, Kevin says he thinks it's clear that the website clearly "only exists for one purpose: to try to sway the public's point of view of Baldoni."
"And again, the reason we have very strict standards for anyone who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit — and in particular, a celebrity who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit is they can do things like this," he adds. "Use a website and PR team to restore their reputation, they don't need to use the courts to restore their reputation. So why did he do both is my big question. It seems like his real goal is not to win the lawsuit but restore his good name, just, generally in the public view."
Kevin also thinks the website is somewhat "disheartening" and "unnecessary" to the case because he can just win his case in court. "They're really only supposed to [use the courts for reputation purposes] when they have no other recourse...[The media] are the ones who, if he wins this case or forces Blake Lively to back down, might be the next ones who find themselves on the backfoot of a lawsuit filed by a celebrity who doesn't like what you've written or said about them...And that's not what the First Amendment is about," saying that the amendment is supposed to "allow the conversations to occur in public not in court."
And doing both may actually "backfire on Justin," Kevin says. "Is his reputation being restored? I'm not sure it is, in my mind."
Justin Baldoni's Amended Complaint is a 224-page document outlining his lawsuit against the New York Times.
"The following is not a story the Wayfarer Parties ever wished to tell," the beginning of the complaint reads. "Unfortunately, Blake Lively (“Lively”) has unequivocally left them with no choice, not only to set the record straight in response to Lively’s accusations and The New York Times Company’s maliciously and recklessly propagated falsehoods, but also to put the spotlight on the parts of Hollywood that they have dedicated their careers to being the antithesis of."
Justin's legal team continues that "had Lively chosen to merely ride out the self-inflicted press catastrophe she faced in August 2024, the public would likely have moved on and never known the truth about her...No one except the parties involved would have known that she used threats and extortion to relegate the colleagues she once highly praised to a basement to sit out their own premiere, while she enjoyed the spotlight of a premiere and afterparty that was ultimately co-financed by both Wayfarer and Sony. She would have gotten away with these things and more, because Baldoni, focused entirely on seeing the film succeed, would have held his tongue, as he had through the year and a half that Lively tormented him, his family, and his partners."
What did you think of Justin Baldoni's website? Read A Definitive Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's It Ends With Us Feud for more.
Every February,romance is in the air with Valentine's Day, ushering in a season of love with everything from the films we watch to the books we read. We're talking about pining over all things slow burn, spicy romps, and classic tropes like enemies-to-lovers. As luck would have it, we've narrowed down the greatest modern love books worth reading so you don't have to. Grab a cup of tea, curl up in your favorite blanket, and get ready for these romantic page-turners. Let's share the love!
See the greatest modern love books that make even The Notebook seem like puppy love!
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The Viscount Who Loved Me: Anthony's Story by Julia Quinn
Anthony Bridgerton's finally ready to put his bachelor antics behind him by marrying Edwina Sharma. However, she's constantly shadowed by her sister Kate and this couldn't be more annoying to him. Truthfully, Kate's the bane of Anthony's existence and seems to know how to get under his skin. He wants her to stop trying to sabotage he and Edwina's marriage plans, but he also can't stop thinking about the defiant, very beautiful woman who challenges him.
It's not that Kate doesn't want her sister to be happy, but she doesn't want her to get hurt. The issue with that is her wild feelings for Anthony may be the biggest betrayal of all.
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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Emma Blair was sure she and Jesse would be together forever. They even created a life they loved, but a tragic accident involving Jesse cuts their bliss short. Lost without the love of her life, Emma hightails it back to their hometown where she learns how to live and love again.
Falling for Sam reopens her heart and she decides to accept his proposal with the intention of having another shot at "forever." But when it's revealed Jesse survived, Emma is caught between the two men she's fallen in love with.
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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Popular erotica author Eva Mercy is known for writing bestselling titles that make readers go feral, but her own love life isn't up to par on purpose. She'd rather make sure her daughter doesn't follow in her footsteps while managing her health, but all that changes when she runs into Shane Hall at a literary event.
It becomes quite clear to everyone that they have intense chemistry and the two later reveal they've been writing to each other all these years. However, Eva's not sure if she trusts Shane to be consistent after what happened when they were teens.
They can't deny the passion burning between them, but they'll have to tend to old wounds if they want to have something that's worth their time.
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A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
Eileen Merriweather loves a rom-com that has a beautiful ending because they feel like a balm for the fact her own shot at happiness was dashed by a runaway fiancé. It's a place for her to escape for a while and it's also the reason she's excited to attend a yearly book club retreat.
Despite her best efforts, Eileen doesn't make it to her destination because her car fails her in the most idealistic town she's ever seen. As she explores it, she realizes she in one of the places from the books she loves the most and time is running on a loop. The only person that's out of place is the ill-tempered, but attractive bookstore owner who could care less about making sure the town gets a proper ending.
Unbeknownst to them, it could be the very thing everyone needs — including them.
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The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Romance novelist Felicity "Fizzy" Chen knows how to write about dazzling love, but she hasn't had much luck with it. Much to the dismay of her parents, she doesn't seem like she's close to tying the knot and it leaves them baffled. It's even starting to confuse her because how can she write about the beauty of romance when she's never experienced it? Enter documentary filmmaker Connor Prince.
Tasked with creating another mind-numbing reality TV show, Connor scrambles to find his opus until he meets Fizzy. Even though their initial production meeting doesn't go as planned, they agree to work together to create magic known as The True Love Experiment.
It's all about helping Fizzy find "the one," but she and Connor would be lying if they said their feelings for each other weren't making things complicated.
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora Stephens' eye for what makes books great is impeccable because she's a no-nonsense literary agent. The only soft spot she has involves her younger sister Libby which is how she ends up in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for unlimited "sister time."
She should be enjoying herself, but Nora keeps bumping shoulders with editor Charlie Lastra and his meticulous demeanor. They can't stand each other, so it's quite annoying that she can't seem to escape him. Yet, there may be a reason why fate keeps pulling these two serious career-minded individuals together.
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The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
Delphie's not your usual protagonist because she doesn't start off alive. She's somewhere in the afterlife because a microwaveable meal cut her life short and she wasn't even wearing something "cute" when she passed. But that doesn't stop an attractive man from looking at her kindly and the moment they start talking is when she's okay with where she is. Too bad a "mistake" barrels him back to earth as she stands there wondering what just happened.
Sensing that she's distressed, Delphie receives another chance to be alive so she can find the man she hit it off with. There's just one problem: she doesn't have the slightest clue where to look.
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Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Yasmen and Josiah were supposed to be happily in love forever, but they've since lost their desire to maintain their marriage. No matter how hard they wanted things to work, there was too much trauma between them to save what they thought was solid. Agreeing to get divorced, co-parent, and still run their restaurant together sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen, but they manage to do it until their ability to lie to themselves starts wearing thin...
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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Ministry of Time is meant to be a historical novel, but it touches on the possibility of finding love over and over again.
At the beginning, readers meet a "civil servant" whose sole job is to help "expats" from various places in time acclimate to the present. Specifically, Commander Graham Gore ("1847") is placed in her care and they awkwardly try to interact with each other. Gore finds it strange to be around a woman who has much freer liberties than he's used to while the civil servant tries to be respectful of his POV. One conversation leads to another and it doesn't take long for them to start feeling something forbidden: love.
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Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway's occupations have put her in a bind. As brilliant as she is in her adjunct professor role, it's not helping her fully pay her bills. To cover other expenses, she secretly solicits her "fake girlfriend" services to clients who are willing to pay.She's able to keep the two separated until Jack Smith realizes who she is. He happens to be related to one of her best clients and he runs the physics department where she works.
Knowing he could destroy her reputation, Elsie prepares for the worst and is surprised when it doesn't come. Could it be that Jack sees beyond the roles she's had to play in order to survive?
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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Feyi Adekola is trying to rejoin the land of the living, but it's been hard not to mourn the death of the man she was in love with. She's gone on to open her an art studio and move in with her best friend Joy, but she chose to close her heart off until she meets someone who knocks her off her feet.
Their relationship seems perfect until Feyi meets her partner's father. There's no way he could be the answer to fully repairing her heart, right?
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Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant
Tessa Johnson probably shouldn't be thinking about love, but she loves reading romance books. She's so inspired by them that she's been crafting her own stories that only her best friend Caroline gets to read. This same enthusiasm lands her a coveted spot within a creative writing program, but she suddenly develops a bad case of writer's block. With the help of Carolina, Tessa starts researching what makes love stories great. However, between that, the moody Nico, and the charming Sam, Tessa starts to lose her grip on reality. Getting real with herself may be the very thing she needs instead of following someone else's formula.
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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abba Waxman
Nina works at the bookstore of her dreams and even has a perfect cat named Phil to go home to. In her mind, she doesn't need anything else because she's content with how life is. But she's suddenly thrust into close proximity to family she never knew were alive due to her secret father's death. And the guy who aggravates her during trivia? He wants to move beyond their surface level quips because he's...interested.
What could go wrong?
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Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
Margot Noble's getting burned out from helping her brother run their family's winery. She half-heartedly asks for a proverbial break, but doesn't expect her life to be interrupted by Luke Williams. He's new to Napa and brings a ton of charm, sexiness, and passion with him. It's the perfect recipe for a one-night stand, but a horrible one when Margot realizes he's been hired to work at the winery...oops!
The reason Luke is there has everything to do with his experience with burnout. He's just not sure how he can tell his proud mom that her son no longer has the high-powered job she loved bragging about. The only thing he's certain of is that he's attracted to Margot beyond the steamy sex they had. He genuinely wants to be around her, but he's insecure about whether she'll think he's worth her time once she discovers the job he left behind.
It's a beautiful tale of starting over and taking chances in love!
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A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson
Laniah Thompson and Issac Jordan are besties who lives don't mirror each other at all. For one, Laniah loves being home while Issac thrives in the spotlight. And two? Their businesses are on opposite sides of the scale. Still, this doesn't stop Issac from trying to help Laniah when it becomes clear she and her mother's natural hair store is struggling. He decides to give Wildly Green a boost by telling the world he and Laniah are dating which greatly improves foot traffic. The goal is to "date" long enough for someone to invest in Wildly Green and then they can go back to normal.
But their plan comes with the reminder they've always been attracted to each other and it begins blurring the lines of reality...
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Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Danika Brown doesn't have time for love. She's a career-driven woman who knows that opening your heart ends in disaster and she doesn't have time for that. Instead, she'll accept a FWB (friend-with-benefits) that understands how to keep it steamy in the bedroom and distant outside of it.
When an accident brings Zafir Ansari into her life, Dani is sure he's the perfect FWB for her, but the internet has other plans. People want them to date which doesn't turn Zafir off. He thinks it's a great idea because his sports charity needs a boost so Dani says "yes" to this plan while secretly plotting to get him in her bed.
As the public falls for their fake relationship, Dani and Zafir's plans start to go awry when they realize they actually like each other.
If you still believe in love, we've rounded up even more romantic books that'll make your eyes flutter.
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