Fan Favorite - by Adrienne Gunn (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This laugh out loud romcom by podcast host Adrienne Gunn set in the reality TV dating universe is perfect for readers of If the Shoe Fits, One to Watch, and The Charm Offensive.

Thirty-five year old Edie Pepper, a rosé loving, reality TV obsessed copywriter from Chicago, dreams of plucking her soulmate from the depths of Hinge (or Tinder or Bumble). Following yet another dumpster fire of a date, Edie is consoling herself with boxed wine and E! News when Ryan Seacrest drops a bomb: Edie's high school sweetheart has been cast as the lead in America's most beloved reality dating show, The Key, and wow, does he look different. Charlie Bennett, Edie's chubby cheeked, cosplay loving high school boyfriend has had a serious glow up, and is now a world traveling, extreme sports hunk.

Desperate to reclaim her One True Love, Edie DMs the show's conniving producers, who are more than happy to shove Edie headfirst into the competition. But Charlie isn't quite who she remembers, and he's as desperate to hide his past as Edie is to reveal it. Further complicating matters is Peter Kennedy, The Key's cranky showrunner, who, despite his best efforts, finds himself drawn to Edie's everywoman charm.

Navigating increasingly absurd dates, Edie starts to rethink everything she thought she knew about love. Is the biggest risk she's ever taken about to culminate in disaster? Or is Edie about to secure the Happily Ever After she's always wanted?

Find out this season on The Key.

Review Quotes

"Fan Favorite is an inventive and big-hearted novel by a fresh, irreverent and hilarious new voice. Gunn's debut is as addictive as a season of the most bingeable reality television."--Katelyn Doyle, author of Just Some Stupid Love Story

"Equal parts charming and laugh-out-loud funny, Fan Favorite is the perfect modern romcom with a side of delicious pop culture satire."--Laurie Devore, author of The Villain Edit

About the Author

Adrienne Gunn is a writer and podcaster obsessed with pop culture. When she's not busy watching reality TV, Adrienne works as a content strategist, performs as a storyteller and comedian, and hangs out with her adorable son and adorabler puppy. Learn more about her at adriennegunn.com.