Advice to the Lovelorn

For more than forty years, Serena Hartwise has been helping the lovelorn navigate the mysteries of romance, heartbreak, and human nature through her beloved small-town newspaper advice column.

Now, she’s opening the archives.

And what she found is absolutely hilarious.

Advice to the Lovelorn is a delightful collection of Serena’s most memorable, outrageous, and laugh-out-loud letters from readers seeking help with matters of the heart.

From disastrous first dates and baffling misunderstandings to eccentric admirers and relationship predicaments no one could have predicted, these real-to-life dilemmas reveal the wonderfully messy side of love.

With warmth, wit, and a healthy dose of common sense, Serena tackles each question with humor and heart, reminding us that while times may change, matters of the heart remain delightfully complicated.

Filled with unforgettable characters, charming small-town stories, whimsical illustrations, and timeless observations about love and life, Advice to the Lovelorn is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys laughter, romance, and the delightful absurdity of being human.

Because sometimes the best love stories begin with a question…

And the funniest ones begin with a really bad decision.