Mom's Perfect Boyfriend
by Crystal Hemmingway
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Pub Date 16 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 1 Jul 2019
Galbadia Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Maria Semple, a smart romantic comedy about mothers and daughters, told in an addicting, fast-paced style.
Crystal has trouble saying no to her lonely, single mother. For 25 years, it wasn't a problem. But when one small mistake leaves Crystal jilted, homeless, and unemployed, she has to move back in with the person who caused it all: her mother.
Soon Crystal is sucked into her mother's vortex, partying with boomers and hawking homemade marshmallows. Desperate for some independence, she hatches a foolproof plan: get an experimental android to play her mom's "perfect" boyfriend. It's only a matter of time before her mom finds out, and Crystal will never live down the hilarious and disastrous consequences.
A story told through emails, texts, and journal entries, Mom's Perfect Boyfriend is a humorous yet deeply honest portrayal of the complicated friendship between mothers and daughters. Sometimes the people we want to rely upon the least are those who can help us the most.
A Note From the Publisher
Are you a bookseller or librarian? We welcome nominations for Indie Next (by 5/6) and Library Reads (by 6/1).
Paperback: 9781950458011, $13.99 US
eBook: 9781950458028, $4.99 US
Are you a bookseller or librarian? We welcome nominations for Indie Next (by 5/6) and Library Reads (by 6/1).
Paperback: 9781950458011, $13.99 US
eBook: 9781950458028, $4.99 US
Advance Praise
"Fans of Bridget Jones and Sophie Kinsella will love this fresh, original story...I couldn't put it down."
- Reader's Favorite
"Mom's Perfect Boyfriend is a modern must-read."
- San Francisco Book Review
“A cute and quirky story...Fast paced and funny.”
– Danika Stone, Swoon Reads Winner and Author of All the Feels
Marketing Plan
-ARC campaign to national print and online media
-Reading group guide
-Library outreach
-Early distribution on NetGalley and Edelweiss
-Online promotions targeting fans of romantic comedies
-Organized blog tour
-Independent bookstore placement
-Review campaign for Goodreads and Amazon
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781950458004 |
| PRICE | US$27.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Kourtney G, Reviewer
I am a sucker for epistolary novels, so when I saw this book was written with texts, emails and journal entries, I had to read it immediately. I am so glad I did, as it did not disappoint!
The story revolves around Crystal, her sister Lisa and their mother and how they interact with her. Crystal finds herself possibly single and out of a job, forcing her to move back in with her mom. She begins to feel smothered, so she hatches a plan to help her mom meet a man! Or something like that...
because it's not a man but an android that "Boople" is testing out! A robot with feelings?! Meanwhile she is trying to write a novel and figure out where her relationship is going while her fiancee is off "finding himself."
I found this book highly entertaining. It was a fast read and one that I enjoyed!
Sharon T, Reviewer
This book is a fun, easy, quick read that's just what you might need after tackling a heavy subject matter novel. Told through fun interfaces like text, email, etc. the pace soars. Very engaging and very fresh. Exploring the relationships in a mildly dysfunctional family, and holding a magnifying glass to the mother-daughter relationship, AND THEN ADDING AN ANDROID seems like it wouldn't work. But it does. Seems like it would be too weird. Seems like the author would have to work really hard to provide depth of connection, larger truths about the mother-daughter bond, but Hemmingway gets it right. This is a fun beach read, an easy choice for a plane trip of any duration, and I can see this as a great book club pick. Lots to chat about here. This is a fun one.
Thanks so much to the publishers and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! Pub Date July 16, 2019!
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