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Name: The Charm Offensive
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SKU: 9781982170714
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By Alison Cochrun

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The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun is a captivating romance novel that follows Dev Deshpande, a producer on a popular reality dating show, and Charlie Winshaw, its new awkward and anxiety-ridden contestant. As the unlikely duo navigates the complexities of the show, they discover unexpected connections, challenging their perceptions of love and themselves. Set against a backdrop of production drama and romance, the story beautifully explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and genuine human connections.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this romance if you love stories that mix heartwarming relationships with the charm of reality TV. It offers a delightful blend of humour, emotional depth, and exploration of mental health, making it appealing to fans of engaging and inclusive romantic tales.

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A MOST ANTICIPATED ROM-COM SELECTED BY BUZZFEED LGBTQ READS BUSTLE THE NERD DAILY ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT FROLIC MEDIA AND MORE!

A BEST BOOK PICK BY HARPER’S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

The Charm Offensive will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar

In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red, White & Royal Blue and One to Watch—an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show goes off-script when sparks fly with his producer.

Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So, it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. But then the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star.

Charlie is far from the romantic Prince Charming Ever After expects. He doesn’t believe in true love and only agreed to the show as a last-ditch effort to rehabilitate his image. In front of the cameras, he’s a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date twenty women on national television. Behind the scenes, he’s cold, awkward, and emotionally closed-off.

As Dev fights to get Charlie to connect with the contestants on a whirlwind, worldwide tour, they begin to open up to each other, and Charlie realises he has better chemistry with Dev than with any of his female co-stars. But even reality TV has a script, and in order to find their happily ever after, they’ll have to reconsider whose love story gets told.

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Alison Cochrun's debut work is a heartwarming romance set against the backdrop of a reality dating show, offering a fresh twist on familiar reality TV tropes. The novel shines for its inclusivity, clever banter, and exploration of mental health and LGBTQ+ themes. It's praised for its thoughtful character development and ability to challenge traditional Hollywood love stories, leaving readers with a memorable and emotionally resonant tale.

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ISBN: 9781982170714

Publisher: Atria Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Atria Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Alison Cochrun is a former high school English teacher and a current writer of queer love stories, including The Charm Offensive, Kiss Her Once for Me, Here We Go Again, and Every Step She Takes. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon, with her wife, her son, and two very needy dogs. You can find her online at AlisonCochrun.com or on Instagram as @AlisonCochrun.

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