Hey, Stranger
welcome to the official page for my debut novel hey, stranger!
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so, what’s hey, stranger all about?
ever met a total stranger and thought, “nah, this person won’t matter in my life”? well, Amy and Lex would beg to differ.
it all starts with a hitchhiking mishap (yes, we’re talking actual hitchhiking), a shared flight, and a next-door hotel room. oh, and did i mention that lex might just need amy as an alibi because, well… let’s just say he’s got some bad boy baggage? now you know how fake dating comes in the story.
but wait. before you think this is your typical romance—think again. between enemies, fake dating, back to strangers, and one wild summer of mind games and hidden truths, this book will have you flipping through pages faster than you can say “who even is Lex?”
Amy thinks she’s getting to know him. but spoiler: she really doesn’t. will they stay strangers or become something more? only one way to find out…
why hey, stranger is your next read?
okay, here’s the deal: this isn’t just another enemies-to-lovers story (though we do love that trope). hey, stranger has it all—thrills, laughs, and those “what just happened?!” moments that’ll keep you hooked from the first page.
okay, let’s put it simply: a strangers-to-enemies-to-fake dating-to-finding out he’s a criminal-to-strangers again-to… lovers?
or is that too complex?
anyway. if you’re into fake dating, awkward—or sexy—encounters in a plane’s bathroom, and a criminal with a secret that could change everything, trust me, you’re going to love Amy and Lex. their chemistry? fire. their banter? even better. plus, who doesn’t love a good summer fling turned complicated?
if you loved these, you’ll love hey, stranger
the twisted series by ana huang: for its intense romance, complex characters, and tension-filled love story that keeps you turning the pages. 
the unhoneymooners by christina lauren: if you love a good mix of humor, fake dating, and sizzling slow-burn romance, amy and lex’s summer journey will hit the spot. 
haunting adeline by h.d. carlton: if dark, dangerous romance with a suspenseful edge speaks to you, lex’s story of crime and redemption will feel right at home. 
the love hypothesis by ali hazelwood: for fans of the fake dating trope, witty banter, and undeniable chemistry that develops when you least expect it. 
it ends with us by colleen hoover: for its emotionally charged plot, complex relationships, and the resilience of a strong heroine navigating difficult choices. 
the butcher and the blackbird by brynne weaver: if you’re into dark, morally gray characters with a thriller-style plot and romance that pushes boundaries, hey, stranger will deliver that intense vibe. 
november 9 by colleen hoover: for its heartfelt romance, unique twist on fate and timing, and characters who meet in unconventional ways—like amy and lex’s tangled paths. 
binding 13 by chloe walsh: for its raw, emotional romance, complex characters, and the journey through heartbreak, healing, and love—just like amy and lex’s complicated connection.
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hey, stranger will be available for preorder on november 24, 2025, on amazon. stay tuned for the link!
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thanks for being here, for reading, and for making this journey as fun as it’s been. i can’t wait for you to meet amy, lex, and the world of hey, stranger.
bisous! (because french is much cuter than “kisses”) 💋
want a sneak peek?
read the prologue of hey, stranger:
He’s a stranger.
I thought I was getting to know him, piece by piece.
But now it’s clear.
Every laugh, every shared moment, every kiss was a deception.
I believed we were becoming friends, maybe even more. I thought I was getting close to him, understanding him more with each passing day of those holidays.
I thought I knew him. I thought I knew my stranger.
But I was wrong.
I don’t know him at all.
I see it now.
The real Lex was always just out of reach, a shadow slipping through my fingers.
I thought I saw the person beneath the mask, but it was all an illusion. He was an illusion.
He has always been a stranger to me.
He will always be.
A stranger.
a little something from me to you
hey, stranger! 😉 i’m Sara Aimelle, and hey, stranger is basically my heart on paper. i wrote this while juggling exams, coffee (well, more like matcha latte tea), and late-night writing marathons because i couldn’t get enough of Amy and Lex’s story (i’m sure you won’t either when you’ll have it on your tbr!). every twist, every awkward and sexy moment—it’s all here.
if you’re into fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, heart-tugging romance with a bit of mystery, then let’s get this adventure started. i promise, you won’t want to put this down (like seriously, you might cancel plans for it—sorry, not sorry).
sara aimelle 