{"title":"Lauren Appelbaum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Appelbaum\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts heartfelt romance novels that explore the nuances of love through introspective and relatable characters. Her stories often delve into the quiet moments and subtle emotions that shape meaningful connections, offering readers a tender look at life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances humour and sincerity, Appelbaum’s books such as \u003cem\u003eAn Introvert's Guide to Life and Love\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRachel Weiss's Group Chat\u003c\/em\u003e invite readers to embrace vulnerability and the joys of personal growth within romance. 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Each encounter leaves her heart racing and more confused than ever, prompting her to reconsider whether she might have misjudged him from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46023997522156,"sku":"9781538757840","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781538757840.jpg?v=1734486988"},{"product_id":"an-introverts-guide-to-life-and-love-by-lauren-appelbaum-9781538757864","title":"An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Introvert's Guide to Life and Love\u003c\/em\u003e by Lauren Appelbaum is a touching romance where inheriting a seaside cottage comes with strings attached. An introverted remote worker must leave her city apartment, learn to connect with others, and find love—in real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMallory Rosen takes her remote tech job seriously. She values routine with predictability and minimal contact with others. So the last thing she wants is any surprises that force her to leave her comfortable Seattle apartment. Surprises like inheriting her late grandmother's seaside cottage in Florida... with the requirement that she keeps her newly widowed grandfather company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith no vacation days left, Mal will have to quickly check on her grandfather, sell the cottage, and return to her structured life before her boss even knows she left. But when she gets to Gramp's new independent living community, it's not so simple. The cottage needs expensive maintenance fixes with a much too charming property manager. Her grandfather constantly interrupts her Zoom meetings. The WiFi drops at the absolute worst times. It all feels too much like déjà vu—the kind that reminds her of when she was fired from her last remote job and was forced to live with her parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut right when she's about to call it quits, she starts finding the unexpected: making friends at the senior citizen yoga, getting to know Gramps as a person (rather than just a stubborn boomer), and exploring the tight-knit small town. It doesn't help that she keeps running into her hot property manager, who seems to know everyone. 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