In the Absence of Men

In the Absence of Men is a hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy about one woman’s desperate lie that spirals into the most unexpected summer of her life.

Scottie Price has just landed a new job, and she’s bracing herself for locker room banter and solo lunch breaks. She's the only woman on a team full of Brads and Chads, after all. But to her surprise, every one of her new coworkers turns out to be happily married. Wanting to blend in and win her boss’s favor, Scottie casually drops that she too has a husband. There’s just one problem—she doesn’t.

When someone notices the absence of a wedding ring, Scottie panics and digs herself deeper by pretending her marriage is going through a rough patch. Her boss, concerned and well-meaning, suggests a private session with a top-tier marriage counselor. And just her luck, that counselor happens to be her boss’s husband.

With no way to untangle the lie, Scottie calls her best friend for help. He sends in backup: his brother, Wilder Wells, a handsome millionaire with a love for improv and a mischievous streak. Wilder is all in on the charade and follows his personal rule of always saying yes. But things get even more complicated when their fake counseling session leads to an invitation to an eight-day summer marriage retreat—with all of Scottie’s coworkers in attendance. And one very cozy cabin.

Filled with humor, chemistry, and a whole lot of heart, In the Absence of Men is the perfect feel-good story for anyone who loves a romcom with high stakes, ridiculous twists, and a whole lot of swoon.