Summertime Punchline: A Novel

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HBOs Hacks meets Carley Fortunes Every Summer After in this second-chance romantic comedy about an up-and-coming comedian forced to return to her Jersey Shore hometown and confront everything she left behind ten summers beforeincluding the man who broke her heart.

Then. Delfina Silva-Miller wants one thing: to leave behind Evergreen, New Jersey, and never look back. Every part of her longs for solid land, access to a Sephora, and to be free of her status as side character. Despite her adoring grandmothers best efforts, Del cant bear to live another moment at the whims of her deadbeat dad (so clich) and her ever-temperamental crush, Eddie Rodriguez (humiliating).

Now. If theres one thing Del knows how to do, its spin her bad luck into a killer joke. Shes worked her way through the NYC stand-up scene, molding the unflattering and often tragic raw material of her life into comedic gold. After years of hard work, shes finally landed a coveted spot at a huge comedy festival. But when Del loses her job, boyfriend, and apartment in the span of a few hours, shes forced to pack her bags and return to the home she swore off at eighteen.

Del is determined not to let her history with Evergreen distract her. She has 45 days to perfect a new comedy set and march into her new life. Instead, she marches right into Eddie Rodriguez. But hes nothing like the boy she left behind ten years ago.

As the festival draws closer, Del is faced with the terrifying possibility that everything shes ever wanted isnt as far away as it once seemed.

Vividly evoking the boardwalks and beaches of the Jersey Shore,Summertime Punchlineis a hilarious, vulnerable, and sweeping love story celebrating the complicated relationshipsromantic and notthat impact our lives, for better or worse.

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Fun and fresh...Wry observational humor and a dose of romance strike a good balance with some tough family dynamics. Kirkus Reviews I'm in love with Corrello's voice. Vivid, fresh, and wholly singular, hers is a voice that's been missing from the romcom pantheon. Wonderfully real characters, unexpected heart-twists, and knee-buckling humor makes Summertime Punchline a surprising stand-out. What a delight. Please welcome to the stage... Betty Corrello! Julia Whelan, author of Thank You for Listening "A vibrant sunbeam of a book I simply inhaled it. Betty Corrello's writing is both achingly vulnerable and wildly funny. The ideal summertime (or anytime) read, guaranteed to make you crave both a funnel cake and a cute single dad." Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Business or Pleasure "Funny and keenly crafted, Summertime Punchline is packed with messy people, perfect chemistry and a satisfying amount of heartfelt forgiveness. I tore through it, you will too." Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script "Summertime Punchline is killing it! Betty Corrello brings a fantastic and fresh new voice to modern rom-coms with sharp writing, nimble humor, and an enchanting romance. I cant wait to read whats next. Amy E. Reichert, author The Kindred Spirits Supper Club Humor, heart, and steam collide in this charming story about how people and places change and grow whether we're there to witness it or not. Betty Corrello's debut is the romcom equivalent of a tight fiveeverything hits exactly how you want it to. My spouse kept asking what I was laughing at, and the answer was always just, This book! Sarah Adler, author of Happy Medium and Mrs. Nash's Ashes A charmingly heartfelt and genuinely funny second-chance romance. Summertime Punchline is a wonderfully witty love letter to stand-up comedy, true love, and there being no place like home. Betty Corrello is a hugely exciting new voice in rom-com. I absolutely loved this book! Georgia Clark, author of It Had to Be You "Betty Corrello writes big-hearted, hot romance and perfectly crafted jokes that kick your ass; reading this book was like taking a beach vacation with an extremely hot single dad and the funniest person you know." Lex Croucher, author of Infamous "Summertime Punchline is the funniest romcom Ive read in years while also delivering all the chemistry, angst, and emotional depth I could ever want. I was torn between wanting to savor it and devour it as fast as possible. Im officially a Betty Corrello superfan." Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood Betty Correllos hilarious and sincere debut completely swept me away. The beautifully messy heroine narrates with a dry wit that gives way to a surprisingly earnest and tender core. I laughed, I swooned, I dabbed my eyes. Corrello is a voice to watch. Rachel Runya Katz, author of Thank You for Sharing

Author Bio

Betty Corrello is a writer, comedian, and proud Philadelphian. Despite her hardened exterior, she is biologically 95% marshmallow. Her greatest passion is writing stories where opposites attract, but love is chosen. When shes not writing, she can be found fretting about niche historical events most have forgottenor petting her very tiny dog. Summertime Punchline is her first novel.