As Seen on TV

Adina Gellar, a young journalist, moves to a small town for a story, but finds that it's not as pleasant as she expected. She meets Finn Adams, who works for the company she wants to bring down, and starts to question whether she should follow her heart or her career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

After enduring a series of disappointing dating experiences in New York City, aspiring journalist Adina Gellar has decided to give up on finding love in the big city. Drawing inspiration from romantic movies made for television, she believes that her true love awaits her in a small town filled with harvest festivals, delightful but quirky characters, and an abundance of eligible single men. When a prominent real estate magnate targets the picturesque town of Pleasant Hollow for development, Adina sees it as the perfect opportunity to land a coveted position at an online magazine and finally begin to mature as an adult. She is determined to write a captivating story that will secure her dream job and perhaps even lead her to meet her ideal man.

However, Pleasant Hollow turns out to be far from the idyllic place Adina imagined. The town lacks the charm of a bustling bakery, and there are no delightful seasonal festivals to enjoy. The residents are rather ambivalent towards her, making her feel like an outsider. To add to her frustration, she discovers that Finn Adams, the handsome man she has been swooning over, works for the very company she had hoped to bring down.

As Adina delves deeper into her investigation, she begins to question whether her preconceived notions about small towns and love were misguided. She wonders if perhaps television has oversimplified and romanticized the idea of finding true happiness. She starts to doubt her own instincts and wonders if following her heart will ultimately lead her to miss out on her chance to achieve success in the competitive world of journalism.

Despite the challenges she faces, Adina remains determined to uncover the truth about Pleasant Hollow and its residents. She spends countless hours interviewing locals, conducting research, and piecing together the story that will make her stand out as a talented journalist. As she gets closer to the heart of the matter, she discovers that there are more layers to the town than meets the eye, and that some of the residents have their own secrets and motivations.

In the end, Adina must make a difficult decision. She must choose between pursuing her career goals and following her heart. Will she be able to find love in a small town, or will she be forced to compromise her dreams and settle for a less fulfilling life? Only time will tell, but Adina is confident that she has the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacle that comes her way.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 202 x 130 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538754764