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THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY IN PRE-ORDER. ORDERS WILL BEGIN SHIPPING ON JUNE 11, 2026.

Every great love story begins with a single, unexpected moment—a spilled coffee, a missed flight, or a chance encounter in a crowded room.

But sometimes, the “how we met” is far more dramatic than a cute cafe meet-up. From life-altering medical warnings to the modern-day mystery of a digital “catfish,” this anthology captures the raw, unfiltered, and often unbelievable moments that lead us to our forever.

“If you take this baby home, it will die . . .”
“She’s catfishing me. Call the police.”
“I love your voice. Will you sell me some of your music?”
“We have three blind dates lined up, and number three is only doing it as a favor.”

Editor James D Paulk Jr. is a former Naval officer from coastal Georgia and a manufacturing leader who traded submarine patrols for fishing conservation. A prolific writer for fishing magazines and the published author of three books, Paulk brings his keen eye for storytelling and human connection to this captivating collection of real-life encounters.