Cover of Youve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao

Youve Found Oliver

by Dustin Thao

You’ve Found Oliver is a contemporary romance and companion to the New York Times bestselling You've Reached Sam. It follows Oliver as grief after the loss of his best friend Sam drives him to cling to their old exchanges, until a misdial spirals into an unlikely connection with Ben. Written for readers who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories about moving on, longing, and the surprising ways we find belonging, the tone is intimate, gentle, and hopeful. The story unfolds in a warm, intimate voice that blends memory with present moments, inviting readers into Oliver's heart as he navigates the first anniversary of Sam's death and the pull of a new connection. This journey in You've Found Oliver unfolds through memories and real-time conversations, letting readers feel both the ache of what’s lost and the spark of what could be. Oliver's life becomes a series of small, luminous scenes—texts that echo, calls that arrive at just the right moment, and conversations that reveal who he is becoming. The book's structure—a blend of memory, present tense moments, and a slowly unfolding relationship—lets the reader feel the ache and the tenderness at once. What makes this experience unique is the way it uses a phone call to unlock a deeper relationship and illuminate how we carry memories while learning to live in the present. Ben's presence brings warmth and curiosity, and the Seattle setting grounds Oliver's journey in tangible detail, while the narrative keeps a gentle, honest pace with emotion and quiet humor. The book stays truthful about grief, yet never loses sight of hope and renewal, offering a compassionate, empowering look at how the heart can heal when it opens to someone new. A heartfelt, character-driven exploration of grief, friendship, and love An unexpected connection sparked by a mistaken call that reshapes Oliver's world Intimate storytelling with memories, real-time dialogue, and a slow, hopeful romance Vivid settings and authentic, believable characters who grow across the pages Hopeful themes of healing, resilience, and the boundary-crossing power of connection After finishing You’ve Found Oliver, readers carry a sense of hope that love can arrive in surprising ways and that healing is possible after loss. This moving story invites you to think differently about connection, trust in your heart's capacity to heal, and remember that the right person can appear when you least expect it.

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