The Missed Connection
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"Tia Williams is one of the very best romance writers we have. A forever auto-buy for me." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author
A New York Times, USA Today, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Bookriot, and Parade Most Anticipated Book of the Summer!
New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams...
"Tia Williams is one of the very best romance writers we have. A forever auto-buy for me." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author
A New York Times, USA Today, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Bookriot, and Parade Most Anticipated Book of the Summer!
New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams returns with an intensely romantic, deliciously sexy tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight—and the unexpected places her hunt for love leads her.
Sasha Cruz knows types. As a booked-and-busy casting agent, she’s always casting—at happy hour, the grocery store, everywhere. She’s all about finding the perfect person to slot into the perfect role. What she doesn't do, however, is relationships. Too much energy, not enough time.
On a flight to Paris for work, a chance encounter with her type changes everything. Sasha’s seated next to a broodingly attractive mystery man, and sparks fly—but they never exchange contact information. Convinced she’s lost out on her soulmate, Sasha emails her work friend for help, but accidentally writes to the entire company worldwide! The international manhunt to find Seat F begins.
Meanwhile Sasha takes matters into her own hands. She hires a smoldering detective she knew in another lifetime—who complicates matters in unforeseen (and irresistible) ways.
With a worldwide search underway, will love take flight for Sasha?
Published By Grand Central Publishing
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 450
Publication Date 06/09/2026
ISBN 9781538783238
Dimensions 6 inches x 9 inches
“Tia Williams is one of the very best romance writers we have. A forever auto-buy for me."—Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author
"I don't know what Ms. Williams puts in her books, but frankly I need it on prescription. She is a master at crafting chaotic but instantly loveable characters and fresh, unpredictable, satisfying plots. This book is an absolute delight, balancing heart-wrenching emotion with searing sexual tension and laugh-out-loud humor. Six stars! (I am a Barbecutie now. IYKYK)"—Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author
"Tia Williams’s The Missed Connection crackles with heat and heart, with characters who burrowed into my chest and remained there long after the last page. Williams has a unique ability to deliver electric chemistry and emotional honesty in ways that catch you off guard. I’m a forever fan!"
—Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and One Golden Summer"Hilarious, mysterious, and wildly sexy, The Missed Connection is a gift to romance fans who like their swoons with a touch of danger. Tia Williams is the queen of sparkling banter and blazing chemistry. If you miss the Y2K golden age of Black romantic comedies, this is the book you've been waiting for."—Regina Black, USA Today bestselling author of August Lane
“Lighthearted and flirty while also being deeply emotional and healing, this sizzling love story stole my heart. Add this to the pile of unforgettable five star reads from Tia Williams.” —Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of It’s a Love Story
“Another satisfying, electric romance from Tia Williams. She truly operates in a league of her own. Gorgeous prose, captivating characters, and delicious tension. I will forever love everything Tia does.”—B.K. Borison, New York Times bestselling author of And Now, Back to You
"Tia Williams’s knack for pulling you in with sharp wit and captivating banter is on full display in this compelling novel. The Missed Connection shows us that, no matter what, soulmates will eventually find their way to each other.”
—Farrah Rochon, New York Times Bestselling Author"Whenever I finish a Tia Williams book, I have to sit and marvel at the story I’ve just consumed. This is the power and beauty of her storytelling. And I felt this in spades with The Missed Connection. With her signature lush prose and depth of characters, Williams adds smart, laugh-out-loud humor and perfect, swoon-worthy romance to create what will already claim a spot as one of the best of the year. This book has everything I want in my romance novels—banter, yearning, intense chemistry—but with deeper themes and arcs that pull at heartstrings. The Missed Connection is a can’t miss read. Highly recommend!"—Susan Lee, bestselling author of Julia Song is Undateable
"Williams's fresh, clever writing and woman-centric way with a love scene light up this spicy rom-com."
—Oprah Daily
"In The Missed Connection,Williams balances fun and messy chaos with undeniable wit. And as in all her books, you’ll laugh at the pop culture nods and fan yourself through the chemistry—an ideal way to spend a summer night."
—Los Angeles Times