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I’m here to save you from living through your own romantic horror stories. (Like the time my date got arrested on an actual airplane!)

For the married readers, relax on the couch with your spouse and feel incredibly good about your choice of marrying stable person. For you singletons, misery loves company, and you are not alone. If I can spend fifteen years delusionally dating after my divorce – heart open and hopeful for love – you can too.

Consider this book your guide on how to date smarter, safer with plenty of self-esteem.

When I, Lisa Marie Wilson, first moved to Los Angeles at 20 years old as a naive bright-eyed actress, I met plenty of “producers” who padded their stories with lies and their wallets with monopoly money. It was easy to get caught up in the glitz and the drama.

Luckily, I moved in with Celeste. She quickly taught me that just because a guy buys me a beer at BJ’s, it doesn’t mean that I owed him a BJ. While I was dating for love, Celeste was dating for a backstage pass.

Inside, you’ll read about the early days where Celeste tried to teach me the art of care“free” dating. Instead, I accidentally wound up participating in a drug deal, running for my life with a guy on asylum, and flying all the way to Africa.

The adventures didn’t stop there. At 35, I found myself divorced, raising a child, and navigating the absolute abyss of dating app hell. From the fringe of LA to the beaches of France, I went on a plethora of dinner dates with both paupers and princes. I swiped, fell in love, got my heart broken, and dealt with psychopaths, sociopaths, and guys who literally forgot who I was.

This book is about resiliency and extreme positivity. It’s a reminder to never give up on love because it’s the whole reason we are alive. Today, because I never quit, I’m happier than I have ever been.

Whether you’re dating for a steak dinner or the love of your life, you’ll learn to date smarter and get what you want sooner.