Work of Art: A Novel

Alea Fettucci left her suburban home in New Jersey for a fresh life in Dallas, where she recently landed a new job as a third-grade art teacher. She dreams of the white picket-fenced family life similar to her upbringing, yet it seems impossible with a *very* single relationship status, limited funds, and not many opportunities to put herself out there.

That's until she started her side hustle of reviewing dating app profiles, leading her to meet Jason, a well-versed bachelor, and single dad. Not to mention Vincent, the recently hired kindergarten teacher next door who brings an old-fashioned charm to the drawing board.

Torn to choose between a traditional meet-cute and modern-day swipe culture, Work of Art homes in on how taking risks could add shimmer to Alea's masterpiece or wreck havoc on her canvas — while she learns about life's larger painting along the way.