The Comeback

Name: The Comeback
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728242651
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By Lily Chu

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In The Comeback by Lily Chu, we follow the journey of Ariadne Hui, a driven lawyer whose life takes an unexpected twist when she meets Holton Park, a charismatic singer hiding from the limelight. As their worlds collide, Ariadne must navigate the complexities of her career ambitions and a burgeoning romance, all while questioning what truly matters in life.
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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?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy romance tales that blend glamour and personal growth, set against a backdrop of unexpected life changes. Readers who appreciate stories about reconciling career ambitions with personal relationships in a fun and engaging manner will likely be drawn to this narrative. Fans of romance infused with humour and heart-warming moments will find this a captivating read.

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From rising star Lily Chu comes a hilarious and thoughtful story of fame, family, and love for fans of Beach Read and Crazy Rich Asians.

For fans of The People We Meet on Vacation and everything K-Pop comes a hilarious and thoughtful story of fame, family, and love.

"Hilarious and relatable." – Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author of The Stand-In

Ariadne Hui thrives on routine. So what if everything in her life is planned down to the minute? That's the way she likes it. If she's going to make partner in Toronto's most prestigious law firm, she needs to stay focused at all times.

But when she comes home after yet another soul-sucking day to find an unfamiliar, gorgeous man camped out in her living room, focus is the last thing on her mind. Especially when her roommate explains this is Choi Jihoon, her cousin freshly arrived from Seoul to mend a broken heart. He just needs a few weeks to rest and heal; Ari will barely even know he's there. (Yeah, right.)

Jihoon is kindness and chaos personified, and it isn't long before she's falling, hard. But when one wrong step leads to a shocking truth, Ari finds herself thrust onto the world stage—not as the competent, steely lawyer she's fought so hard to become, but as the mystery woman on the arm of a man the entire world claims to know. Now with her heart, her future, and her sense of self on the line, Ari will have to cut through all the pretty lies to find the truth of her relationship... and discover the Ariadne Hui she's finally ready to be.

WHO IS ARIADNE HUI?

Laser-focused lawyer climbing the corporate ladder
"Perfect" daughter living her father's dream
Shocking love interest of South Korea's hottest star

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728242651

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Lily Chu loves ordering the second-cheapest wine, wearing perfume all the time, and staying up far too late reading a good book. She writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.

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