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- "The stuff of rom-com fantasies come to life.
- About the Author: USA Today bestselling author Melonie Johnson--aka #thewritinglush--enjoys sipping cocktails that start with the letter m. Declared a "writer to watch" by Kirkus and a "fizzy, engrossing new voice" by Entertainment Weekly, her smart funny contemporary romances include Too Good to Be Real and her award-winning Sometimes in Love debut series: Getting Hot with the Scot, Smitten by the Brit, and Once Upon a Bad Boy.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
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About the Book
"While her friends wish for meet cutes worthy of their favorite rom-coms, Julia is ready to give up on love. Swiping right has replaced getting swept off your feet and good old-fashioned romance has become, well, old-fashioned. A writer for a popular website, love becomes the last thing on her mind when impending layoffs threaten her job. As Julia searches for the ultimate pitch to impress her boss, she stumbles upon a resort offering guests a chance to live out their romantic comedy dreams. Real life dating is so bleak, who wouldn't want to spend a week in a fantasy rom-com world with your best friends? At the resort, Julia literally falls into a not-quite-meet-cute involving an aggressive seagull and an adorably awkward guy named Luke who is also participating in the rom-com experience. Julia hides the fact she is there to do a story, but Luke harbors a few secrets of his own. Among further encounters with thieving seagulls, a gaggle of corgis, kisses in the rain, and even a karaoke serenade, their feelings deepen quickly. But could their love be real when they haven't been honest about their true identities? Once the fantasy is over, can they have a relationship in the real world? In her trade paperback debut, Melonie Johnson brings her signature humor, sexy romance, and strong female friendships in this hilarious romantic comedy about finding perfectly imperfect love, Too Good to Be Real"--Book Synopsis
"The stuff of rom-com fantasies come to life." - Entertainment Weekly
"The perfect combination of sweet, sexy, and make-you-grin moments." - Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club
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Buzzfeed, "Best Books To Read July 2021"
Goodreads, "The Top Romances Burning Up Goodreads This Summer"SheReads, "Most anticipated spring and summer romances of 2021" "Too Good to Be Real is the stuff of rom-com fantasies come to life....The various scenarios Johnson devises are laugh-out-loud funny; her cast of characters is vibrant and engaging; and the book as a whole is the type of frothy escape readers long for." - Entertainment Weekly "A setting that readers will undoubtedly wish to visit, a relatable hero and heroine, and a flock of feathered and furry sidekicks make this story memorable. It's sure to please fans of romantic comedies, whether of the in-print or on-screen variety." - Library Journal "Has all the classic rom-com tropes that readers will rejoice over--an awkward yet kind of hilarious meet-cute, hidden identities, swoony kisses in the rain, and lots of puns that lead to happily ever after. ...Fierce, supportive female friendships and a good old-fashioned romance meet in Too Good To Be Real--a fun romp that's perfect for summer!" - The Nerd Daily "One of the best Rom-Coms of the year. This novel is smartly written, with enjoyable characters you root for, in a great setting. This book has it all and more. A perfect summer beach, pool or just staying cool read." - Red Carpet Crash "A sizzling, laugh-out-loud saga." - Woman's World "Melonie Johnson has written a charming, feel-good romp about all the reasons we love rom-coms! It's the perfect combination of sweet, sexy, and make-you-grin moments." - Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club "Charming and clever, Too Good to Be Real is an ode to everything we love about rom-coms." - Alexis Daria, author of You Had Me at Hola "Too Good to Be Real gives you the sparks and tingles you get watching your favorite rom-com. Bursting with colorful side characters and a charming whirlwind romance, you'll finish the book with a smile on your face." - Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting "A sweet, sexy, and slightly meta rom-com perfect for anyone who craves meet-cutes, serenades, long walks on the beach, and even a grand gesture or two. Too Good to Be Real is an Austenland-esque fantasy for romantic comedy obsessives!" - Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks
About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Melonie Johnson--aka #thewritinglush--enjoys sipping cocktails that start with the letter m. Declared a "writer to watch" by Kirkus and a "fizzy, engrossing new voice" by Entertainment Weekly, her smart funny contemporary romances include Too Good to Be Real and her award-winning Sometimes in Love debut series: Getting Hot with the Scot, Smitten by the Brit, and Once Upon a Bad Boy. A former high school English and Theatre teacher, she spends her days in her Star Wars office, dreaming up meet cutes. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband, their two redhead daughters, and one very large dog.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
Author: Melonie Johnson
Language: English
Street Date: July 6, 2021
TCIN: 81227981
UPC: 9781250768803
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-6768
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
rom-com delight, mid-summer beach read
5 out of 5 stars
momof3boysj - 4 years ago
If you love rom-coms like I do, then you'll love this book. It's the romcommiest book ever--like a modern LARPing role-play mixed with Austenland and all of your favorite rom-coms blended together. To save her job, Julia makes a deal with her boss, grabs her two besties, and arrives at a hotel promising to give you a rom-com experience. The meet-cute with Luke was unscripted, but she keeps running into him, and there's definitely chemistry from the get-go. But she's here for a story, and a misunderstanding with the staff allows her to be quasi-undercover as she researches for the story to pitch. Because a girl needs an income with benefits, and a little romance couldn't hurt. Luke is not supposed to be in the role-playing rom-com fantasies, he is the tech guy behind the hotel, and along with his sister and best friend, everything rides on the success of this week, and the promise of a bonus so he can do the tech work of his dreams. As Julia and Luke are thrown together by accident, and sometimes on purpose, the lines between role playing and the heart are blurred. And even though both are technically working, they're having a lot of fun. And as they're about to do a skit, their secrets are revealed, and it threatens everything, including their budding romance. Cue the black moment. This book has romance, comedy, lots of corgis, an eccentric hotel owner, crazy seagulls, a few wrong turns, and Julia and Luke have to decide if everything happened for a reason, if there's a chance for a future, or if it was all Too Good to Be Real... This is your mid-summer beach read! **I received a Netgalley from the publisher**
Kept me smiling
4 out of 5 stars
carvanz - 4 years ago
This was such a cute, fun read. I was smiling and laughing pretty much from the first page. I found it to be very entertaining, with characters that were easy to fall in love with. While I never really felt the chemistry between the hero and heroine, the storyline was engaging and the secondary characters were just as interesting as the main characters. With so many fun moments that included corgis and seagulls, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the world this author created. Despite the hero and heroine having some issues to work through that affected their ability to take a chance on a relationship, the angst level remained low.