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Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”
Desk mat featuring pink plaid background and green banner with the printed text “romance novels. setting unrealistic expectations from the start.” displayed beneath a desktop monitor.
Desk mat printed with the phrase “romance novels. setting unrealistic expectations from the start.” shown on a desk with laptop and mouse.
Reverse side of the desk mat displayed in black neoprene with textured grip backing.
Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”
Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”
Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”
Desk mat featuring pink plaid background and green banner with the printed text “romance novels. setting unrealistic expectations from the start.” displayed beneath a desktop monitor.
Desk mat printed with the phrase “romance novels. setting unrealistic expectations from the start.” shown on a desk with laptop and mouse.
Reverse side of the desk mat displayed in black neoprene with textured grip backing.
Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”
Pink gingham plaid desk mat with a diagonal lime green banner. Text reads “romance novels.” followed by “setting unrealistic expectations from the start.”

Romance Novels: Raising Standards. Ruining Dating - Cheeky Desk Mat | Free U.S. Shipping

We created this desk mat to call out the real villain in your dating life: romance novels. Blame the books.

The entire romance-reading population knows the truth: these books have absolutely corrupted your expectations. The bar you have set is too high for mere mortal men.

A coffee date and basic hygiene used to be enough to capture your attention.Now? You want angsty eye contact, third-act grovels, and only a man who is a secret billionaire and rescues lost puppies and feral cats in his spare time will do.

It's bold. It's cheeky. It's a cry for help wrapped in humor. Basically, it's perfect for your desk and your plot-driven, red-flag-ridden, wildly unattainable standards.

No need to despair - just adjust your expectations.

Features Galore!

Features That’ll Steal the Show:

  • Desk Drama, Delivered: 100% polyester front and natural rubber backing for a combo as solid as your favorite OTP.
  • Smooth Operator: Vibrant, crisp print surface for effortless mouse gliding—perfect for clicking, scrolling, or plotting your next fantasy.
  • Stable and Steamy: Anti-slip base grips your desk harder than a grumpy hero grips your heart.
  • Low-Maintenance, High-Impact: Spot clean with dish soap and warm water—no soaking required.
  • Choose Your Size: Three options. Because size does matter.
Care Instructions
  • Warm water and dish soap to clean spots
  • Soft-bristled brush for hard-to-clean areas
FYI: Colors may look a smidge different IRL. Blame your screen, not us—we’re fabulous in all resolutions.
Made-to-order means you don’t get your steamy goods overnight. Please allow 1–2 business days for production + 5–7 for delivery.
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Size: 12" × 22"

Sku: 39157099935392738034

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