This humorous short story bundle contains three intertwined tales that take place before the events of the novel, Leveled. Sisters: After Perse and Missy both experience a terrible and demoralizing day, Missy decides a night out is just what they need to brighten their spirits. And to boost Perse’s self-confidence. Mission: Marriage: While on a cruise with friends, Stef comes to the conclusion that she’s ready for a long-term relationship again and is convinced she can design the perfect system to make that happen. But she’ll need the input from her friends, and a flirtatious waitress, to get the ball rolling. The Interview: After a mock interview conducted by her family, Perse is ready to face the last hurdle to secure her dream job. All she needs to do is keep her anxiety in check and hope the interviewers don’t ask any off-the-wall questions. As long as that happens, she’ll be fine. Yeah, she’ll be just fine.

To find love another way would be illogical. After having her travel papers stolen to research in India, Dr. Persephone 'Perse' Teixeira succumbs to living in her sister's basement and working in retail. Just as she's about ready to hit rock bottom, Perse is offered an opportunity to teach anthropology and history at Chesapeake Bay University. Perse is thrilled; now her only worry is managing her anxiety. However, that changes once she meets a science professor, Dr. Stefanie 'Stef' Blake. Stef is cute, quick-witted, and a touch neurotic. She's also very interested in dating Perse. When Perse declines her romantic advances because it is imperative that she focuses on her new job, Stef explains she has a relationship system that consists of six levels, which will ensure perfect compatibility before marriage. It's casual, slow, and, really, what are the odds of getting to level six? Perse is amused, yet intrigued by Stef's analytical approach, and agrees to go out with her. But logic only goes so far and when feelings start to grow, Perse must contend with her anxiety issues, because history has taught her nothing good comes out of falling in love. Are Perse and Stef compatible enough to get through the levels? Will Perse's past cause her to run before they can find out? Or did Stef create the perfect system for happily ever after?