The Relationship Mechanic

PRAISE FOR THE RELATIONSHIP MECHANIC

One of Book Riot’s Spiciest Romance Books of 2025

“I loved this book and I loved Vini and Jessica. This book was a lot smuttier than I had anticipated, but I am not at all mad about it. I loved the instant connection we got between these two and how they navigated their budding relationship amidst trying to keep it a secret from their small town and Vini’s sister, Ava…There’s also so much more to it, but I don’t want to spoil anything and, honestly, that description should be enough to convince you that you need to read this book…” –Megan Molinari, bookseller from Lark and Owl in Georgetown, TX

PRAISE FOR KARMEN LEE

“Lee does a great job balancing the characters’ past and present. Their history is always lingering in the background, and when it comes to the foreground, it’s that much more powerful, because it never feels like it’s coming out of nowhere.” –Autostraddle

“Lee continues to give readers unconventional, strong heroines in her “Peach Blossom” series, whose first installment was The 7-10 Split. Readers who enjoy small-town romances with strong family dynamics should give this one a try.” –Library Journal

Karmen Lee is the author of the Peach Blossom series, including The 7-10 Split, The Relationship Mechanic, and The Secret Crush Book Club. She’s a lifelong southerner living in Atlanta, GA with her kid, her cats, and humidity. When not packing lunches or working her nine-to-five, she can be found drinking coffee too late at night, dreaming up ways to show her readers a good time.