"A very interesting, humorous and touching book" - Southwest News, published on July 25, 2025
The brightly colored cover perfectly matches the story. The story is light-hearted and maintains this style until the end. The romantic plot, charming supporting characters, and humorous dialogue are all impressive. - Jennifer Deuschle, ekz Library Services
"A book that will definitely lift your spirits!" - Nina Balczun, Instagram
"A wonderful, fun and truly delightful romantic comedy!" - Kathrin Reim, Instagram
"A vivid and amusing romantic comedy" - Göttingen City Radio Station
The author's writing style is light-hearted, sincere and full of humor, making for a delightful read. Tessa Helf ― Instagram

After reading the introduction, I knew I had to read this book. As soon as I started reading, I was deeply attracted by the story and didn't know whether to be shocked or amused. I decided to take it as a joke, and the author's humorous writing style made it easy for me to do so. Alice is such a likeable protagonist. I really enjoyed watching her work at the children's bookstore. Her good friend Zara also works there and is even her boss. The supporting characters are all charming, making the reading experience even more enjoyable. You can truly feel the deep friendship between friends. Lennon is a particularly charming character. When Alice saw him throw a mattress out of the window, I immediately fell in love with him. But Alice, who had just ended a relationship, had no intention of starting a new one. So, she decided to just be friends with Lennon and enjoy the time spent with him. But would that really work? Why did the longer she spent time with Lennon, the stronger the attraction between them became?

The author successfully immersed me in the story, allowing me to experience all kinds of emotions along with the protagonists. I laughed with Alice, suffered with her, looked forward to things with her, and felt everything with her... When the novel ended, I really felt sad. The only thing that seemed a bit strange to me was how the people working at the bookstore could earn so much money that they could often eat out and even take taxis frequently. After all, Alice lives in New York, where the cost of living is not low. But then again... This novel really lifted my spirits.

A more charming work than ever before! A light-hearted romantic comedy from Kira Mohn, the best-selling author of Der Spiegel.

Let's be friends - or maybe not? Alice has completely broken down - or rather, on her boyfriend (now ex-boyfriend). Alice was betrayed by her boyfriend - and it happened in her apartment, on her own bed! She kicked him out without hesitation. But the ensuing emptiness made her quickly realize: she could no longer sleep in that bed. Before long, she lost her mind and accidentally hit Lennon, who was unprepared, on the head with the mattress, almost sending him away too. She almost killed him with the mattress. They had a few drinks, and Lennon soon changed from initial annoyance to growing infatuation with her. Alice is used to controlling her life with lists, and her current list is "All the things that are more fun without a man." But Lennon is persistent and keeps showing up at the children's bookstore where Alice works. When he manages to involve a blue whale, suddenly, the opportunity to escape the "friend zone" appears...

Kira Mohn's charming series of love stories set in New York begins.

Kira Mohn
Kira Mohn has a rich and diverse life experience. Before becoming a freelance writer and copywriter, she studied psychology and education. She founded a music magazine, lived in New York for a while, and co-founded the writer label "Rebel Pen" with four friends. Now, she is fully devoted to writing and lives in Munich with her children.