: Because Maisie serves as the philanthropy liaison for the university, she is forced to work closely with Wilder to coordinate team events.

: Maisie, a "preacher’s daughter" tired of her perfect image, decides to rebel by having a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger in a bar bathroom. They exchange no names or contact information.

In " The Good Girl Exception ," the romantic storyline centers on the "grumpy vs. sunshine" and "forbidden age gap" tropes.