The Decoy Girlfriend

The Decoy Girlfriend
Lillie Vale
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Paperback
h209 x 139mm - 336pg
6 Sep 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593422021
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A laugh-out-loud funny and whip-smart romantic comedy from the author of The Shaadi Set-Up, about a young woman who takes the place of her celebrity doppelg nger, and must fake-date the actress' s sexy costar boyfriend. Writer Freya Lal has a huge secret- she' s a dead ringer for It-girl actress Mandi Roy. Her second novel is due in a month, but inspiration is nowhere to be found. Desperate to shake off her writer' s block, Freya leans into her look-alike abilities and indulges in some mistaken identity for simple perks, like scoring a free mimosa or getting into a trendy nightclub. Actor Taft Bamber appears to have it all- gorgeous, talented, and Mandi' s love interest both on- and off-screen. But what nobody knows is that their relationship is a PR stunt, and after years of playing make-believe, he' s yearning for something real. When Freya' s latest impersonation of Mandi goes viral thanks to Taft' s accidental interference, rumors of a breakup threaten Hollywood' s golden couple. To make amends, Freya is forced to give Mandi a little time off- she' ll pretend to be the actress for a month, move in with Taft, and squash the rumors by acting completely in love. But as Freya and Taft play house, it becomes impossible to ignore that their instant chemistry isn' t just for the cameras. While faking it, they might have just found the real thing.
"A contemporary Hollywood spin on The Prince and the Pauper. . . Vale manages to add some fun new layers to the fake dating trope and delivers plenty of celebrity drama. Rom-com fans will find much to enjoy. " -Publishers Weekly "[The Decoy Girlfriend] is of-the-moment and offers readers a glimpse into the life of modern novelists. . . . Peels back the glamour of celebrity to reveal the romance and beauty of the everyday. " -Library Journal "Fans of fake dating and celebrity culture will love Lillie Vale' s The Decoy Girlfriend. " -BookRiot "Much like Lillie Vale' s debut, The Decoy Girlfriend is voicy, witty, and fulfilling authentic. Lillie Vale knows exactly how to write relatable characters with sizzling chemistry and mix humor and longing in her stories. The Decoy Girlfriend is the irresistible fake-dating romcom of my heart-an absolute must read!" -Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis "I loved getting lost in the bubbly escapism of The Decoy Girlfriend. The Princess Switch meets The Lizzie McGuire Movie (with some very grown-up lust and longing) in this celebrity romance, but beneath the zaniness of the fake dating to hide a fake dating scheme is a book about grief and about the challenges of being a creative and sharing your art with the world. A glittery delight of a rom-com with a genuine emotional center. " -Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive "The Decoy Girlfriend mixes razor sharp wit with achingly tender romance to create a fake-dating rom-com you won' t soon forget. Vale is a master of snark and sweet, and I' ll read anything she writes. " -Mazey Eddings, author of A Brush with Love "I INHALED Lillie Vale' s witty, sexy, and irresistible spin on fake dating in Hollywood. Taft and Freya' s electric chemistry hooked me from their first meeting, and I swooned watching it evolve into a genuine, tender, soul-deep connection. A must-read for all fans of celebrity romance, sparkling narrative voice, and complex, lovable characters. " -Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It in Hollywood "Smart, sweet, and sexy, The Decoy Girlfriend serves up a swoon-worthy romance, a charming cast of characters and an honest glimpse into the writing life. I devoured it. " -Lauren Kate, author of By Any Other Name
Lillie Vale is the author of The Shaadi Set-Up and the young adult novel Small Town Hearts. She writes about secrets and yearning, complicated and ambitious girls who know what they want, the places we call home and people we find our way back to, and the magic we make. Born in Mumbai, she grew up in Mississippi, Texas, and North Dakota, and now lives in an Indiana college town.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593422021
Published: 6 Sep 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Bantam USA
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 209mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 336

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