The most delightful cast of characters I’ve met in agesa modern romance masterpiece. New York Times bestseller Christina Lauren

Constantly revealing new layers of lyricismLove at First is poetry, then sometimes an artful sonnet, other times halting free verse. But it’s never anything short of miraculous. Entertainment Weekly, Grade A

At the end I was left with that warm, glowing love for humanity that is always what Im chasing when I read this genre: the sense of togetherness, of hope, of even unsolvable problems feeling less impossible. Because a good romance lets you forgive the people on the page. A great romance lets you forgive people in general and feel that maybe they even deserve it.The New York Times

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A sparkling and tender novel from the acclaimed author of Love Lettering, full of bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love that fans of Christina Lauren, Sarah Hogle, and Emily Henry will adore.

Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling sawor rather, heardthe girl of his dreams. Standing beneath an apartment building balcony, he shared a perfect moment with a lovely, warm-voiced stranger. Its a memory thats never faded, though hes put so much of his past behind him. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same address, where he plans to offload his new property and get back to his regular life as an overworked doctor. Instead, he encounters a woman, two balconies above, whos uncannily familiar . . .

No matter how surprised Nora Clarke is by her reaction to handsome, curious Will, or the whispered pre-dawn conversations they share, she wont let his plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. Bound by her loyalty to her adored grandmother, she sets out to foil his efforts with a little light sabotage. But beneath the surface of their feud is an undeniable connection. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful meetingmaybe its the kind of story that can’t work out in the end. Or maybe, its the perfect second chance . . .

Gorgeously written. NPR

A superb cast of characters rounds out this sweet, slow-burn romance. Booklist

A Mary Baloghstyle love storyThe comforting rewrite of Romeo and Julietyou didnt know you needed.KirkusReviews

Will and Noras chemistry and the quirky side characters keep the pages turning. Clayborns fans will be pleased.Publishers Weekly

Her beautiful prose is full of a softness and depth that lingerspassages beg to be reread and savored. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry, Love at First feels like a long, warm hug upon returning home. Shelf Awareness

A beautiful book and worth the painful beginnings Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

A beautifully understated but gloriouslyromanticlove story full of poignancy and tenderness. All About Romance

Clayborn remains one of my favorite authors, and I cant wait to see what she will write next. Frolic