Make It Count

*Cue montage of London and a quirky intro song, e.g. Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall*

Imagine this: You have one goal, and you’re determined to not let anything get in the way of your meticulously planned future. Then, when you’re almost there, the universe throws in a little chaos. Well, that’s exactly what happens to Josh and Elle. The attraction between them is immediate, and all those years of hard work is about to go to waste, because all they can think about are their bodies colliding and… No, wait, sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s rewind a bit.

Twenty-something Elle, a gorgeous Swedish blonde, has finally arrived in London for her year. She’s pursuing a master’s degree in international relations and is determined to have the perfect university experience. Elle, who’s all in her head, has no time for relationships, and certainly not fleeting ones. Love? Not on the syllabus.

Enter Josh: a privileged New Yorker who prefers fleeting encounters. Josh is in London to pursue his passion for classical music at a prestigious university, and he only has a year before he has to return back home. Love? Simply a complication.

So, naturally, these two who have sworn off distractions are bound to meet. Their first encounter is electrical, almost like a magnetic force drawing them toward each other. Sigh… the dreaded distraction. All though, perhaps love is just what they both need. After all, life rarely goes according to plan. Enter the problems:

*Cue rain and a sappy song, e.g. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls*

After Elle’s mother’s death, the only family she has left is her estranged British father, who happens to be an esteemed professor at her university. A bit naively perhaps, Elle hopes that if he sees her succeed academically, he will finally want to be a part of her life. Meanwhile, Josh’s family has absolutely no clue that he is studying music. As far as they know, their son is in London to attend law school, just like they decided for him the minute he was born. On top of that, his uncle, who has been more of a father to Josh than his actual dad, is ill. Problems, problems…

Maybe, just maybe, if Elle and Josh dare to open their hearts, it could lead to possibilities they never imagined? Maybe, just maybe, following your heart and falling in love might be exactly what is going to make this year count?

Make It Count is a riveting love story set in the academic world of London, penned for those who love the charm of How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, but who will also happily binge The Summer I Turned Pretty and Off Campus. Here, Jenny Clevström has sprinkled in all the ingredients of a classic 90’s rom-com: wittiness, complicated feelings, undeniable chemistry, and best of all, lots of yearning.

*Cue… and then they lived happily ever after!*