Typecast

- Blurb -

Callie Dressler thought she' d put her past where it belonged - behind her. But when her ex-boyfriend brings their breakup to the big screen, she can no longer deny that their history has been looming over her all along. At thirty-one, Callie Dressler is finally comfortable in her own skin. She loves her job as a preschool teacher, and although living in her vacant childhood home isn' t necessarily what dreams are made of, the space is something she never could have afforded if she' d stayed in New York City. She knows her well-ordered life will be upended when her type A, pregnant sister, Nina; adorable four-year-old niece; and workaholic brother-in-law move in, but how could she say no when they needed a place to crash during their remodel? As Nina pointed out, it' s still their parents' house, even if their mom and dad have relocated. As if adjusting to this new living situation isn' t enough, the universe sends Callie another wrinkle: her college boyfriend - who Callie dumped ten years earlier for reasons known only to her - has a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. While the movie consumes her thoughts, Callie can' t help wondering if Nina and her friends are right that she hasn' t moved on. When a complication with Nina' s pregnancy brings Callie in close contact with Nina' s smart and funny architect, Callie realises she' d better figure out whether she wants to open the door to the past - or risk missing out on her future. ' A smart, endearing heroine; an enjoyable, entertaining story; and a hopeful, satisfying ending. Callie revisits the past with her ex to make sense of her present love life, making Typecast a fun mix of rom-com and women' s fiction. Full of heartfelt charm, humour, and truth, Stein' s debut is exactly the book I' d been craving. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Josie Silver. A very delightful read!' - Angela Terry, award-winning author of Charming Falls Apart and The Trials of Adeline Turner