Birding with Benefits

A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood. Newly-divorced,almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself firstcliches be damned. So when a friend asks Celeste to “partner” with his buddy John for an eventCeleste throws herself into the role of his temporary girlfriend. But quiet cinnamon roll John isn’t looking for lovejust birds—he needs a partner for Tucson’s biggest bird-watching contest if he’s ever going to launch his own guiding business. By the time they untangle their crossed signalsthey’ve become teammates…and thanks to his meddling friendsa fake couple. Celeste can’t tell a sparrow from a swallowbut John is a great teacherand the hours they spend hiking in the Arizona wilderness feed Celeste’s hunger for new adventures while giving John a chance to practice his dream job. As the two spend more time togetherthey end up watching more than just the birdsand their chemistry becomes undeniable. Since they’re both committed to the single lifeCeleste suggests a status upgrade: birders with benefitsjust until the contest is done. But as the bird count goes up and their time together ticks downJohn and Celeste will have to decide if their benefits can last a lifetimeor if this love affair is for the birds.