Penelope in Retrograde: A Novel

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In this witty and heartfelt debut from author Brooke Abrams, a romance writer with a passion for astrology reluctantly travels home for Thanksgiving to make amends with her estranged family...and possibly manifest her own happily ever after. Romance writer Penelope Banks can write the perfect love story, but when it comes to family, all she's got is a rough draft. Penny shelved the idea of fitting in with her high-achieving family years ago, but when her new business venture-a romance bookstore-is at risk of closing before its doors have opened, she's forced to ask for help from the one place she never expected. Home. Penny's prepared for the usual Thanksgiving lineup: her perfect sister, meddling nana, matchmaking mother, and workaholic father. The guest she didn't anticipate Her ex-husband, Smith. After an awkward rideshare with Smith leaves Penny questioning why the romance in her life exists only in her novels, Penny adds some fiction to reality and turns her father's colleague into the perfect fake boyfriend. With only four days to mend damaged relationships, and her bookstore's future at stake, all the stars must align for Penny to finally write a happily ever after for herself and her family.

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Praise for Penelope in Retrograde An ex-husband, a fake boyfriend, and a snarky, weed-growing grandma are just a few of the guests at the Bankss family Thanksgiving that make Brooke Abramss debut unputdownable. Penelope in Retrograde will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and want to call your dysfunctional family to tell them youll be home for the next holiday. Spice Girls Honor. Ali Brady, author of The Beach Trap Penelope in Retrograde sucked me in from the very first page! Abramss voice is a standoutshe had me laughing on one page and tearing up on the next. With sparkling wit and characters I want to be best friends with, Abrams has crafted a story that cuts right to the heart of what it means to be a family, and she does it beautifully. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place. Abrams has penned a brilliant debut, and I cant wait to see what she does next! Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type Brooke Abramss Penelope in Retrograde is the ultimate feel-good novel. Its utterly charming, laugh-out-loud funny, and interspersed with genuine, heartfelt moments. Abramss dialogue sparkles, and her characters come to life in all the best, most relatable ways. I loved it. Kathleen West, author of Home or Away

Author Bio

Brooke Abrams lives in the Sonoran Desert with her husband, three children, three dogs, and cat. Shes quite literally never alone. Not even now. You can find her socials and writing-related news on her website at www.akabrooke.com.