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Twice Shy

the most hilarious and feel-good romance of 2022
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Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle is a heartwarming tale of Maybell Parish, who inherits a charming but dilapidated house in the Smoky Mountains. She harbours dreams of transforming it into a dreamy retreat, but her plans are complicated by the presence of the prickly yet intriguing caretaker, Wesley. Their journey involves navigating personal aspirations and unexpected companionship.
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Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle might appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales about personal growth and unexpected romance. This delightful story captures the charm of two opposites finding common ground, set in an enchanting and dream-like atmosphere. If you appreciate narratives about starting fresh and the magic of self-discovery, this book is sure to captivate you.

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From the author of You Deserve Each Other comes an unconventional and laugh-out-loud new romantic comedy about a woman who inherits a rambling Tennessee estate--and, with it, a groundskeeper whose cranky exterior masks a vulnerability that matches her own.

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This book is the perfect dose of sweet, hilarious joy . . . We are in love - bestselling author Christina Lauren

If you dream something hard enough, it might just come true . . .

Maybell Parrish lives with her head in the clouds, which is the sensible choice because her fantasy life is wonderful. She runs a cosy coffee shop, surrounded by friendly colleagues and delicious baked goods, and is together with the man of her dreams - the one she's now certain doesn't exist. In real life, she works in a thankless job surrounded by screaming children, blocked toilets, and work frenemies who pity her, whilst trying not to think too hard about her absent mother and doing her best to deal with debilitating panic attacks.

So, when Maybell inherits a stately old manor from her eccentric Great Aunt Violet, it's as though a piece of her dreams has finally come true . . .

But when she arrives at her new home, nothing is as she'd hoped. Not only is the magical manor she remembers falling apart, but Great Aunt Violet had plans. Enter Wesley Koehler, the handsome-yet-surly groundskeeper. Wesley turns out to be the co-inheritor of the property - and seems determined to avoid speaking to Maybell completely, which is just fine with Maybell. Yet, as the pair begin to tackle Violet's long list of demands, it becomes clear that Wesley's brooding exterior hides a shy, kind nature that has also found the real world a difficult place to be - in fact, could it be that Wesley and Maybell are better matched than even Maybell could ever have dreamed?

Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang's The Love Quotient and Sally Thorne's The Hating Game, Twice Shy is laugh-out-loud funny, painfully relatable, and bitingly smart.

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Praise for You Deserve Each Other:

Sarah Hogle is a master of comedic dialogue and sexual tension - Kristin Rockaway

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will recognize a part of themselves in this book - Lyssa Kay Adams

An honest depiction of how dishonesty in a relationship can be its undoing. You Deserve Each Other is a sharp and witty look at how relationships take work to succeed, and how being true to yourself and each other is at the very core of a romantic connection - Samantha Young

You Deserve Each Other is one of my favourite books of the year - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Laugh-out-loud funny and a love story with incredible heart. I absolutely loved You Deserve Each Other - Katie McGarry

A snarky heroine, wickedly funny banter, and a cast of quirky characters make this a laugh-out-loud read

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Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle is praised for its charm and romantic essence, focusing on themes of dream-chasing and discovering love in unexpected places. Reviewers appreciate the light-hearted humour and the heartwarming dynamic between the characters, which makes it an engaging and uplifting read. The book often receives commendation for its whimsical setting and emotional depth, with readers finding it both entertaining and comforting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349424385

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Sarah Hogle wrote her first construction paper book at age 5, and hasn't stopped since. Now a stay at home mom of two in Southern Ohio, she spends her free time planning weird pranks and hoping for a haunted castle to call her own. She believes in enchanted forests and happy endings.

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