More Than I Expected

More Than I Expected is a heartfelt, funny, slow-burn romantic comedy about healing, second chances, and the unexpected connection that can change everything.

Sydni Benton wasn't looking for anything-certainly not personal growth, friendship, or romance. After a painful past and months of withdrawing from the world, her life has become a loop of work, worry, and hiding inside her apartment. But one tiny step forward changes everything: joining Resolve, a simple goal-setting app that pairs her with a stranger for accountability.

That stranger is Elias Monroe.

Gentle, steady, and quietly recovering from his own heartbreak, Elias is the kind of man who sends morning encouragement and celebrates the tiniest victories. What begins as two people checking off daily goals slowly turns into something else-something warm and unexpected. Through shared messages, awkward meet-ups, and accidental vulnerability, Sydni and Elias find themselves building trust in the smallest, softest ways.

But healing isn't linear. When old wounds flare and communication falters, Sydni retreats into familiar patterns-only to discover she might lose something she never expected to want. With a fiercely protective best friend, a nosy (and chaotic) circle of people who love her, and a man who sees her more clearly than she sees herself, Sydni must decide if she's brave enough to keep stepping toward something real.

Sweet, emotional, and laugh-out-loud relatable, More Than I Expected is a tender reminder that sometimes the right person finds you when you're finally ready to find yourself.