Dear Mary O.

Dear Mary O. is a warm, witty sapphic romance about letters, longing, and the quiet courage it takes to be seen. Marin owns a small-town bookstore, prefers routine, and believes romance has passed her by. When she agrees to host a Valentine's pen-pal exchange, she expects little more than a temporary distraction. Instead, anonymous letters begin to spark unexpected connection, vulnerability, and hope. Writing behind a pseudonym allows Marin to say what she has never said out loud, while someone closer than she realizes may already be listening. Tender and humorous, Pen Pals explores late-blooming love, queer connection, and the magic of finding safety with another person.