You Had Me At Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky (Paperback)

A TikTok rom-com for 2026, perfect for fans of male-male, workplace, opposites attract romance!

Julien Boire has a clear plan. He is preparing to leave his small hometown for an advanced wine course that will move him closer to becoming a master sommelier. Focus matters, and distractions are not part of that plan. Working at his family’s restaurant is only temporary, and he intends to keep everything under control.

Greg Harlow is the opposite of everything Julien values. Confident, social, and known for his presence as a mixologist, he brings a completely different energy into the restaurant. Where Julien is structured, Greg is relaxed. Where Julien avoids attention, Greg attracts it.

Despite their differences, they are brought together to work on a series of happy hour events. What starts as a professional arrangement quickly develops into something more complicated. Both agree to keep things simple and avoid anything serious, setting clear boundaries from the start.

As they spend more time together, their connection begins to shift. What was meant to stay casual becomes harder to define, and both are left questioning whether their arrangement can remain unchanged.

Set in a small-town workplace, this story explores connection, contrast, and the challenge of balancing personal goals with unexpected feelings.