If the Shoe Fits
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Chapter Book · 2021

If the Shoe Fits

By Julie Murphy

Book #1 in the Meant To Be series

A fashionista enters a reality show, becoming a viral sensation and finding unexpected romance.

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292 pages· 85,815 words
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Cindy, a shoe-loving fashion graduate, finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the limelight on a reality dating show. As the first plus-size contestant, she becomes a viral sensation and a body-positivity icon. Amidst the glitz and glamour, Cindy navigates the challenges of fame, rival contestants, and her own insecurities. Can she trust her heart and find true love with a charming suitor, or will the pressures of the spotlight prove too much? In this modern fairy tale, Cindy must take a leap of faith, hoping her heels—and her heart—remain unbroken.

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes the first in a brand-new adult series inspired by the classic fairy tale stories we all know and love, perfect for adult readers who crave contemporary, escapist rom-coms. If the shoe doesn’t fit, maybe it’s time to design your own. Cindy loves shoes. A well-placed bow or a chic stacked heel is her form of self-expression. As a fashion-obsessed plus-size woman, she can never find designer clothes that work on her body, but a special pair of shoes always fits just right. With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world’s biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she’s at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor? But being the first and only fat contestant on Before Midnight turns her into a viral sensation–and a body-positivity icon–overnight. Even harder to believe? She can actually see herself falling for this Prince Charming. To make it to the end, despite the fans, the haters, and a house full of fellow contestants she’s not sure she can trust, Cindy will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels– and her heart–don’t break in the process. Best-selling author Julie Murphy’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.

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Hardcover
Pages
292
Words
85,815
Audience
Adult
Themes & topics
Books about grief and healingBooks about fashion and designBooks about love and relationshipsBooks about body positivityBooks about family dynamics
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Published
August 3, 2021
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781368050388

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