After Perfect: A Novel

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Timely subject: This book will resonate with the many women all across the USespecially women in their thirties and fortiesinterested in mindfulness, self-care, and manifesting the life of their dreams.

Huge target audience: About 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce, and an estimated 30 million married US women ages 1865 are currently facing divorce or infidelity; this book will appeal to the women who fall into these groups.

For readers who love . . . : Emily Giffin, Katherine Center, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Jennifer Weiner.

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Featured in The Most Anticipated Books of Fall on Women.com
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A woman starts over after the end of her marriage in Gabriels debut contemporary romance novel . . . the authors narrative voice is engaging, and readers will root for Gabby and Colt to find happiness. A sexy and often compelling love story . . .
Kirkus Reviews

A heartfelt debut, After Perfect depicts a womans healing after divorce with grace and empathy. Maan Gabriel is an author to watch in contemporary womens fiction.
Tif Marcelo, USA Today best-selling author of The Key to Happily Ever After

Maan Gabriel's After Perfect is the story of a marriage and a divorce and the complexities of both. Gabriel explores how cultural expectations may not only inform decision-making but determine it. In clear prose and through vivid scenes, Maan Gabriel shows us this ironyoften through relationships, we come to know ourselves.
Corie Adjmi, award-winning author of Life and Other Shortcomings

At once relatable and unexpected, After Perfect is the story of one womans quest to learn to liveand loveon her own terms after heartbreak. Maan Gabriel is a refreshing new voice in womens fiction.
Camille Pagn, bestselling author of Dont Make Me Turn This Life Around

Maan Gabriel doesnt shy away from difficult topics in her debut novel. The bravery of her writing shows through in her characters.
Harlequin Ever After blog

I loved the writing in After Perfect! The story is about Gabrielle, who most women will find relatable who is forced to change her life when her husband leaves her. I loved watching Gabrielle's journey with finding herself and looking for love. I think the author showed us something about Filipino culture which was fascinating. This is well written and you will want to keep reading it all night, just to find out how Gabrielle's story ends. Definitely 5 Stars!
Leslie Rasmussen, author ofAfter Happily Ever After

The book is fun, sometimes sexy reading. I loved the cast of diverse, well-drawn characters, the glimpses into Filipino culture and food, the comfort of friendships and family, and the scenes of New York City life. To quote the heroine,Love is someones magic,and so is this book.
Margaret Rodenberg, author ofFinding Napoleon

Gabby has to start over. Insecure and scared, she has to redefine life. When she meets a man who is as unpredictable as he is handsome, it challenges her to find her own strength. A relatable protagonist in a sweet story of second chances.
Kerry Chaput, author ofMy Boring Life and Daughter of the King

Heartfelt and evocative.
Maida Malby, author ofBoracay Vows

Author Bio

Maan Gabriel is a mom, wife, dreamer, writer, and advocate for womens stories in literature. She earned her BA in communications from St. Scholasticas College in Manila and MPS in public relations and corporate communications from Georgetown University. She has lived in Manila, Brussels, Dakar, and Mexico City. During the day, she works in strategic communications. Gabriel, along with her husband and son, currently calls suburban Washington DC home. After Perfect is her first novel.