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A swoony, steamy, STEM romance in which two curators at a science museum--a handsome but grumpy astronomer and an anxious but sunshine-y entomologist--realize they are the perfect match. Equal parts nerdy banter and fiery tension, it''s perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey. Now with exclusive bonus content! Millie was never one to take the expected path. She''s an entomologist who loves her job as a natural science curator, inspiring museum visitors every day. It''s her dream to take a larger role in the planning of her department, so when a director position opens, she is determined not to let anything distract her from her goals. Especially Finn, her grumpy coworker with his permanent scowl, electric blue eyes, and nerdy astronomy ties. . . . Not that she''s spent much time noticing any of those things. Finn doesn''t mean to glare at everyone, but he''s juggling his role at the museum, navigating the grief of losing his sister, attempting to make his nieces smile, and trying not to ruin dinner for the fifth night in a row. He can''t afford to let anything slip, and certainly doesn''t need anything more to deal with--especially not Millie literally stumbling into him, with her bright smile and sunny optimism. He bugs her. She''s too starry-eyed for him. They want nothing to do with each other. But with Finn on the interview committee, avoidance is impossible. And Millie soon realizes it''s one thing when a job is on the line. It''s quite another when it''s her heart.
About the author
Jillian Meadows writes cozy love stories that make you swoon, smile, and squeal. She lives thirty miles past The Middle of Nowhere with her husband, four wild daughters, two unruly dogs, and her sparkling water addiction. When she’s not writing, you can find her devouring a romance novel, playing board games, or enjoying the outdoors with her family.
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"This story reached right into my chest, grabbed my heart, and didn't let go. Millie and Finn are the opposites attract love story of my dreams with a tender sort of longing that threads its way around them. I'll be thinking about these characters for a long time."
- B.K. Borison, USA Today bestselling author of Lovelight Farms
"Fans of Ali Hazelwood will cheer on Millie and Finn's mutual passion for science-and each other-in this nerdy, delicious joy of a book. Meadows weaves together their story with such tenderness and heat, it's impossible not to root for them." - Grace Reilly, USA Today bestselling author
"Meadows's prose is a breath of fresh air. Give Me Butterflies is a comforting, tender read, and I loved every second of it." - Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb
"Full of so much heart, heat, and beautifully tender moments, Give Me Butterflies has all the makings of a classic comfort read. I fell in love with Millie and Finn, the ultimate sunshine/grump pair, and the equally endearing cast of secondary characters that surrounded them. Jillian Meadows weaves magic with this!"
- Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of You, With a View
"Meadows wows with a contemporary that's funny, sexy, sweet, and deliciously nerdy all at the same time...Fans of Ali Hazelwood's STEMinist series should snap this up." - Publishers Weekly *STARRED* review
"Collectors of perfectly executed grumpy sunshine love stories will want to snare a copy of Meadows' superbly written romance in their reading nets. With an intriguing STEM-centered storyline, an abundance of steamy sexual chemistry, and plenty of sharp wit, the start of Meadows' 'Oak Sisters' series is a rare specimen indeed." - Booklist *STARRED* review
"A companionable romance that emphasizes family and friends, support and mental wellbeing, and building a happy life." - Library Journal
"A delectable blend of sugar and spice."
- Kirkus Reviews
