Happy Paperback Publication Day!

Happy Paperback Publication Day to IS THIS FOR REAL?

Is This for Real? is available now in paperback on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737… It releases in e-book on January 11, 2022 –pre-orders are available now at 99 cents for the e-book until January 25. A Grand Romance included it in its list of Most Anticipated Romance Reads for January 2022.

I absolutely love my cover from COVER EVER AFTER.

IS THIS FOR REAL? BLURB

Here’s the blurb:

An opposites-attract, friends-to-lovers, slow burn, fake-dating romantic comedy.

Love is all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Usually, me. I admit it. I’m a relationship recluse. Ironic, given that I write romantic comedies. So, I’m on a sabbatical from dating.

Which is why fake dating my best friend, Rory, is foolproof. Rory suggested it because he needed a date for work functions. And I can use our experiences as fodder for my romcom novel. Plus, my sister doesn’t know it’s not real, and she is thrilled that I’m not walling myself off emotionally. Her words, not mine. But I do wish she would stop saying that she always suspected there was something more between me and Rory. She should realize that we’ve been friends forever so I’m immune to his appeal. 

We would never work. Rory is such a romantic; he still believes in that perfect love similar to his parents’ marriage. My parents fought bitterly. So, we are better off as friends. I can’t risk losing our friendship, even if this might be my chance—before his ex-girlfriend wins him back.  

Those flickers of attraction? Easily extinguished by cold-water reality, like a two-mile hike in drenching rain over sand with wheelie luggage. 

But our relationship is not sticking to the plot—or is it?

Wonderful Reviews

It has received some wonderful reviews:

“This is a beautiful friends-to-lovers story which really tugged at your heartstrings as our main characters battled with their own insecurities and background, and falling in love with each other whilst also battling this so as not to wreck their friendship.”

– NetGalley

“I loved how closely the storyline in Penelope’s books and miniatures blog mimicked the events of her real life. Her side business in miniatures is her own form of art expression and seems to be a successful business even when her writing career is a challenge. So many aspects of this story felt like those photos of photos taken in a mirror, reverbated into infinity. I felt like I was sitting on Penelope’s shoulder, sharing her viewpoint and getting a clear line of sight into her thoughts. I felt so close to the story that at some points, I wanted to whisper to Penelope to just throw a tantrum and tell Rory to get rid of his horrible ex. I loved how, similar to Partner Pursuit, the city is such an integral part of the story, almost a character in itself. It’s a goodie.”

Read-athon2021, Instagram.

“Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable and cheerful. If you need [cheering] up, this is the perfect book for you.”

-NetGalley

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I hope you are enjoying the holiday season! I’m so happy that I received an early holiday gift with the paperback publication day of Is This for Real? .

Wishing you all the best in 2022!