Overdue

Overdue by Stephanie Perkins Pre-Order October 7th 2025

From bestselling author Stephanie Perkins comes Overdue, a witty, heartfelt debut adult novel about love, self-discovery, and finding your way into adulthood. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedies, this story explores what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Ingrid Dahl is a cheerful, twenty-nine-year-old librarian in the cozy mountain town of Ridgetop, North Carolina. She and her long-term boyfriend, Cory, have never discussed marriage—but when Ingrid’s sister announces her engagement, pressure mounts. Suddenly, Ingrid and Cory face tough questions about their future, and a surprising decision: a one-month separation to “date other people” before deciding whether to commit.

For Ingrid, the perfect candidate for this experiment is her cantankerous—but utterly charming—coworker, Macon Nowakowski. What starts as an innocent fling soon becomes something far more complicated, challenging everything Ingrid thought she knew about love, loyalty, and following your heart.

Full of humor, heart, and Stephanie Perkins’ signature charm, Overdue is a story about second chances, unexpected romance, and the courage to grow up on your own terms.