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  • Published: 7 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9781984804044
  • Imprint: Jove
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $36.00

Not Like the Movies



What happens when your life is a rom-com . . . but you don't even believe in love?

What happens when your life is a rom-com . . . but you don’t even believe in true love?

Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, she’s pretty much responsible for everything. She has no time—or interest—in getting swept up in some dazzling romance. Not like her best friend, Annie, who literally wrote a rom-com that’s about to premiere in theaters across America . . . and happens to be inspired by Chloe and her cute but no-nonsense boss, Nick Velez.

As the buzz for the movie grows, Chloe reads one too many listicles about why Nick is the perfect man, and now she can’t see him as anything but Reason #4: The scruffy-bearded hunk who’s always there when you need him. But unlike the romance Annie has written for them, Chloe isn’t so sure her own story will end in a happily-ever-after.

  • Published: 7 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9781984804044
  • Imprint: Jove
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $36.00

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Praise for Not Like the Movies

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"An endearing, klutzy heroine elevates this utterly charming romance, [and] the plot's many moving pieces add complexity. Chloe, lovable Uncle Don, and the local coffee shop's colorful characters provide humor and heart in just the right places."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"What a total delight it was to read this book! A compelling, heartwarming, hilarious rom-com. I couldn't stop turning the pages!"--New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster

"Winfrey's sweet, hilarious novel is full of klutzy and charming characters, heartwarming moments, and laugh-out-loud one-liners. This quick read is sure to delight readers looking for an escape of everyday life, especially fans of Mary Ann Marlowe and Helena Hunting."--Booklist

"Just try to resist falling in love with this guy, who turns out to be fully Hanks-ian. The deluge of rom-com trivia on Annie's path to happiness will send you on a Netflix spree, and there's a great indie-music playlist and jokes for D&D enthusiasts sprinkled along the way as well. Calling all girls and women downtrodden by life and love--happiness awaits!"--Kirkus Reviews