32 Everleigh “No way, Ev. I’m not getting set up with some author.” Harley protests too much. At least Rowan gave in right away, even though this isn’t technically a set up for either of them. “It’s not a blind date, it’s just dinner. Michael wants to celebrate his new book with me and the guys. I’d feel more comfortable with you guys there. Then we’d be all balanced out. Three guys and three girls.” “Ha! See, I knew it. It’s a set up. You’re pairing us off.” “I am not, what’s wrong with you? There are three of us and three of them. It’s really just about the math.” “Uh-huh,” Harley says. “I just don’t like being set up. It’s never really worked out for me.” “Okay, Harley, you have to listen to my words. I’m-not-setting-you-up, okay? I just want my girls around me like he’ll have hi

