Well Met by Jen DeLuca

It's not like Emily WANTED to be a tavern wench in a small Ren faire in Maryland. But her niece won't be able to participate without an adult. And Emily is in town to help support her sister after she was in a car accident. So she steps in. She is doing a lot, keeping track of her niece's schedule and making sure her sister is getting to her appointments so really, the guy running the faire can just get off her back.
Simon just wants everything to run perfectly. His older brother started the faire and the family ties mean that he just wants to continue what his brother started. He can't understand why Emily can't seem to take anything seriously. She picks a faire name that is basically her own name. She jokes around about Shakespeare's legacy. She's on her phone almost every time they meet during prep time. They just can't stand to be around each other.
But then Emily's tavern wench character, Emma, gets an eyeful of Simon's pirate character and a different sort of sparks fly. Chemistry.
There was a Big Misunderstanding at the end but it was actually okay because at least they were talking to each other. Sometimes it took time for it to sink in but... they  were being adults. So nice.

Four stars

This book came out September 3rd, 2019

Followed by Well Played

Borrowed as audiobook from Libby

Opinions are my own

Reread as audiobook from Libby September 2023