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Passion Project

A Novel

by London Sperry
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“Passion Project will charm your pants off and carve itself a permanent place in your heart. Full of deep emotion and top-tier banter, this authentic, affectionate slow burn is absolutely worth the wait.” —Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance
“Not only a sparkling romantic comedy, but a thoughtful look at navigating grief and the hopefulness of opening yourself to new possibilities. Bennet is messy and relatable, and her chemistry with Henry is delicious, crackling, and immediate.” —Trish Doller, internationally bestselling author of Float Plan
If your twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life, Bennet Taylor is failing miserably . . . with a big emphasis on the miserable. Where’s that zest she keeps hearing about? She’s a temp worker in New York City with no direction, no future, and no social life. And at the painful center of this listlessness is grief over the death of her first love.
When Bennet runs into Henry Adams just hours after standing him up for a first date, she makes an alcohol-fueled confession: She’s not ready to date. In fact, it’s been years since she felt passion for something. Not even pottery, or organized sports—not anything. Rather than leaving her to ruminate, Henry jumps at the opportunity for adventure: Bennet needs to find a passion for life, and Henry will help her find it. Every Saturday, they’ll try something new in New York City. As friends, of course.  
As their “passion project” continues, the pair tackle everything from carpentry to tattooing to rappelling off skyscrapers, and Bennet feels her guarded exterior ebbing away. But as secrets surface, Bennet has to decide what she wants, and if she’s truly ready to move on. With emotional resonance and sparkling banter, Passion Project is a fun, flirty, thoughtful story of finding a spark—and igniting happiness.

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    April 8, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9780593512647

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      • File size: 1912 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2025

      DEBUT Sperry's debut delivers a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the unexpected ways love can reenter one's life. It follows Bennet Taylor, a young woman struggling with the death of her boyfriend and drifting through temporary jobs in New York City, and takes an engaging turn when she reconnects with Henry Adams, a date she previously ghosted. Sperry crafts a thoughtful narrative around Henry's unique proposal to Bennet: that they go on weekly adventures to discover new passions in life. Through these experiences, Bennet's journey from emotional isolation to self-acceptance unfolds. Sperry excels at portraying the complexities of grief without overwhelming the story's hopeful undertones. While romance blooms between Bennet and Henry, the novel's true strength lies in its profound character development. Henry's patient, understanding approach to Bennet's healing process creates a compelling dynamic that feels both realistic and emotionally satisfying. VERDICT A skillful debut that balances emotional depth with moments of joy and discovery. Ideal for readers who appreciate romance novels that delve deeper into personal growth and healing. Sperry establishes herself as a promising voice in contemporary romance with this touching exploration of love after loss.--Michelle Mistalski

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      March 1, 2025
      Struggling with grief after losing her boyfriend a few years before, Bennet is trying to live the life they'd planned in New York City. She attempts to go on a blind date but chickens out and gets drunk instead. Realizing she left her wallet, she returns the next day, only to meet the date she ignored, Henry. She tells him about her fears and why she is having trouble, and he proposes that they meet weekly to take fun excursions to search for Bennet's passion in life. Their friendship evolves in humorous adventures, from designing tattoos to building a rooftop oasis. Bennet realizes she is falling in love with Henry and that she no longer wants to push away everyone who tries to connect with her in her grief. Traveling to her former boyfriend's sister's wedding with Henry forces her to come to terms with the future she wants. Bennet's journey out of grief is painfully realistic, while her connection with Henry and her roommate offer hope and positive rungs on a ladder to a better future in Sperry's richly layered debut.

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