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Written in the Stars

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Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur is a charming romantic comedy that explores the unexpected sparks between a free-spirited astrologer and a structured actuary. After a disastrous blind date, the two agree to fake a relationship to appease their families during the holiday season. As they navigate their facade, genuine feelings complicate their arrangement, leading to unexpected growth and self-discovery.
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This novel may captivate you if you enjoy heartwarming romantic comedies with a touch of astrology. You'll likely appreciate the opposites-attract dynamic, complete with charming misunderstandings and vibrant chemistry that blossoms into a heartfelt romance. If you're a fan of LGBTQ+ love stories with humour and wit, this book is a delightful pick.

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When Darcy’s brother—and Elle's new business partner—expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family during the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year’s Eve.

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"I was hooked from the very first page!” – Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of In a Holidaze

"This book is a delight." – New York Times Book Review

A National Bestseller and winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance! Featured on Shondaland, Oprah Mag, Bustle, The New York Times Book Review, Buzzfeed, POPSUGAR, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, NPR, Culturess, Vulture, and more. Named one of the Best Romances of 2020 by Washington Post, Bustle, and Buzzfeed!

With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride & Prejudice, this debut is a delightful queer rom-com about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with a grumpy actuary until New Year’s Eve—with results not even the stars could predict!

After a disastrous blind date, Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again. Love—and the inevitable heartbreak—is the last thing she wants. So she fibs and says her latest set up was a success. Darcy doesn’t expect her lie to bite her in the ass.

Elle Jones, one of the astrologers behind the popular Twitter account Oh My Stars, dreams of finding her soul mate. But she knows it is most assuredly not Darcy... a no-nonsense stick-in-the-mud, who is way too analytical, punctual, and sceptical for someone as free-spirited as Elle. When Darcy’s brother—and Elle's new business partner—expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. Was Darcy on the same date? Because... awkward.

Darcy begs Elle to play along and she agrees to pretend they’re dating. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family during the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year’s Eve. The last thing they expect is to develop real feelings during a faux relationship. But maybe opposites can attract when true love is written in the stars.

"Everything I want from a rom-com: fun, whimsical, sexy." – Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown

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Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur is celebrated by reviewers as a delightful and witty rom-com that infuses a modern, queer twist on the beloved fake relationship trope. Its humour and heartwarming elements draw comparisons to Pride and Prejudice, with engaging character dynamics and astrological themes enhancing the narrative's charm. With its playful blend of endearing romance and pop culture nuances, the book is praised for its ability to captivate and comfort readers.

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ISBN: 9780063000803

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Avon Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Alexandria Bellefleur is an author of swoony contemporary romance often featuring loveable grumps and the sunshine characters who bring them to their knees. A Pacific Northwesterner at heart, Alexandria has a weakness for good coffee, Pike Place IPA, and Voodoo Doughnuts. Her special skills include finding the best Pad Thai in every city she visits, remembering faces but not names, falling asleep in movie theaters, and keeping cool while reading smutty books in public. She was a 2018 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist.

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