The Ballad of Darcy and Russell

From New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson comes a ';strongly plotted romantic comedy with plenty ofpitch-perfect drama to dig into' (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about love, fateand that one night that can change everything. Darcy believes in love at first sight. Even though it's never happened to her, she's spent her whole life waiting for that perfect, magical moment. But right now, her life is anything but perfect. In the aftermath of a music festival, she's stranded at a bus station until morningthe day before she leaves for college. Her phone is dead, she has no cash, and she's convinced nothing good can come of this nightbut then she meets Russell. Russell. Cute and nice, funny and kind. She knows this is the momentand the guyshe's been waiting for. And they have until sunrise to walk and talk and connect. Over the course of this one fateful nightfilled with football field picnics, night swimming, and escape-artist dogsDarcy and Russell's lives will change forever. They'll discover things they never imagined about each otherand about themselves. But can you really know someone after only a handful of hours? Is it possible to fall in love in just one day? And is it worth saying hellowhen you know you're destined for a goodbye?