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Book Synopsis"Encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!"
- COLLEEN HOOVER, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF IT ENDS WITH US
If the shoe doesn't fit, maybe it's time to design your own.
Cindy loves shoes. A well-placed bow or a chic stacked heel is her form of self-expression. As a fashion-obsessed plus-size woman, she can never find designer clothes that work on her body, but a special pair of shoes always fits just right.
With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world's biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she's at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor?
But being the first and only plus-size contestant on Before Midnight turns her into a viral sensation -and a body-positivity icon- overnight. Even harder to believe? She can actually see herself falling for this Prince Charming. To make it to the end, despite the fans, the haters, and a house full of fellow contestants she's not sure she can trust, Cindy will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels - and her heart - don't break in the process.
Bestselling author Julie Murphy's reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.
Trade Review"An
enchanting Cinderella-inspired story." * Culturess *
"
A refreshing take on the classic Cinderella story." * Forbes *
"In this charming and modern retelling of Cinderella, Murphy hits the mark again with a
body-positive novel that
makes everyone feel included." * School Library Journal *
"Murphy's adult debut is a
binge-worthy modern take on Cinderella. Readers will love Cindy and Henry's
back-and-forth banter; when the duo find ruses to sneak away for some time alone with each other, hearts will melt." * Library Journal *
"[An] inventive Cinderella retelling, Murphy cleverly blends the conventions of fairy tales and reality TV to create an incisive commentary on both ... readers interested in
a smart exploration of the intersection of romance and reality TV will be overjoyed." * Publishers Weekly *
"In Murphy's breezy and fun rom-com, there's enough of Cinderella in the story to be charming, yet overall
it sparkles like an exciting new tale. Cindy is immensely lovable, and readers will root for all her dreams to come true." * Booklist *
