Miranda in Retrograde Authored By Lauren Layne

After getting passed over for tenure and having her life upended in the process, a physics professor decides to throw caution to the wind and live by her horoscope predictions for a year in this effervescent rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan.

Miranda Reed is the youngest physics professor at her university, known for her practical, precise approach to life. But when she’s unexpectedly denied tenure, her carefully planned world unravels. Faced with a career crisis and a life that feels anything but constant, Miranda decides it’s time for a change.

On sabbatical, she turns her attention to the stars—not for scientific discovery, but for guidance. Skeptical of astrology, Miranda is nevertheless curious and decides to spend a year letting her horoscope steer her decisions. She embarks on new home improvement projects, adopts a quirky pet, and scrutinizes astrological compatibility for her love life.

The aloof artist next door? His Aries energy is all wrong. Instead, the charming father of her new tutoring pupil, a Sagittarian, seems like the perfect match. But as Miranda immerses herself in the celestial world, she begins to see that neither science nor astrology has all the answers.

Navigating life with a new perspective, Miranda learns that sometimes, the stars—or even a well-planned experiment—can’t predict the course of true love. Sometimes, you just have to trust your heart. This delightful rom-com is perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered if the universe has a hand in matters of the heart. 📚❤️