{"product_id":"penelope-in-retrograde-a-novel-9781662513251","title":"Penelope in Retrograde: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn this witty and heartfelt debut, a romance writer travels home for Thanksgiving to make amends with her estranged family and manifest her own happily ever after. With the help of a fake boyfriend, she must mend damaged relationships and save her bookstore before it's too late. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 251 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amazon Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating and poignant debut from author Brooke Abrams, a romance writer with a deep fascination for astrology reluctantly returns home for Thanksgiving to reconcile with her estranged family and perhaps bring her own happily ever after into existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRomance writer Penelope Banks possesses the remarkable ability to craft exquisite love stories, yet when it comes to her family, she struggles to find her place. Years ago, she abandoned the notion of fitting in with her high-achieving family, but when her new business venture, a charming romance bookstore, faces the threat of closure before it even has a chance to flourish, she is compelled to seek assistance from the one place she never anticipated: her hometown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePennys anticipation for the customary Thanksgiving festivities includes her perfect sister, meddlesome grandmother, matchmaking mother, and hardworking father. However, the guest she did not anticipate is her ex-husband, Smith. After an uncomfortable ride-share with Smith leaves Penny questioning the absence of romance in her real life, she decides to infuse some fiction into reality and transforms her father's colleague into the ideal fake boyfriend. With only four days left to mend fractured relationships and safeguard the future of her bookstore, every star must align for Penny to finally pen a happily ever after for herself and her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis delightful and heartwarming tale showcases Abrams's talent for creating captivating characters and intricate storylines. With its blend of humor, warmth, and a touch of astrology, \"The Fake Boyfriend\" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good love story with a sprinkle of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 392g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148 x 223 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781662513251\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooke Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44668057125114,"sku":"9781662513251","price":12.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697821822066_book.jpg?v=1697968800","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/penelope-in-retrograde-a-novel-9781662513251","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}