A debut with razor-sharp wit and irresistible charm.
But a jealous boyfriend, a vengeful competitor, and Kalvin\'s own growing ego threaten those plans, forcing Kal to rethink all he thought he knew about friendship, family, and love..
He was supposed to woo the girl of his dreams, fix his parents\' relationship, and lend a listening ear to a school full of heartbroken teens.
The truth, however, is that Kalvin\'s parents\' perfect marriage is crumbling.
He only meant to help Sterling realize she\'s dating a jerk--and maybe win her over--but news spreads fast that Kalvin\'s not just the master of sweets...but hearts, too! And as the son of two famous therapists, he leans into this newfound reputation and the money that comes with it.
But when a heartbroken Sterling Glistern--Kal\'s longtime crush--barges into the storage closet where he keeps his candy supply, a new source of income unexpectedly presents itself: relationship therapist.
He keeps his prices reasonable, his inventory fresh, and himself out of the drama.
Sophomore Kalvin Shmelton has finally perfected his underground candy-selling hustle at school. -- Kim Johnson, author of This Is My America This multilayered YA rom-com about follows Kalvin, a guy navigating his parents\' impending separation, racial dynamics in his mostly white high school, and a side hustle as a relationship therapist who also sells candy to his patients in need...one of whom is his crush.
Get ready to be swept off your feet by this heart-stopping rom-com that will have you falling head over heels with Wasson\'s fresh voice.
A debut with razor-sharp wit and irresistible charm
