See the Cover of Aimie K. Runyan's 'Missed Connections' (Exclusive)

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PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at Aimie K. Runyan's new novel Missed Connections

The novel will be published in 2026 via Harper Muse, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus

”The book really encapsulates three elements I love to explore in my writing: foodie goodness and the fascinating world of top-tier restaurants, the immersive settings of a travel book, and a deep-dive into the condition of the modern woman,” the author tells PEOPLE of the book

Aimie K. Runyan is cooking up a new novel.

The author of novels like The Wandering Season and A Bakery in Paris will publish a new book, Missed Connections , next year. PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the novel, which will be released via Harper Muse, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus.

The novel follows Sabrin