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As a reality TV producer, Ana Karina orchestrates extravagant marriage proposals that always (well, mostly) go as planned. When they don't, she's not afraid to cut and paste scenes to make the moment picture-perfect. If only Ana's own life was as simple to direct. Her colleagues are getting promotions. Her best friend and her younger sister are both getting married. Everyone is moving forward—except Ana.
Sick of feeling stuck, she decides to start living with no regrets. She's going to pitch all her ideas at work, no matter how unlikely. She'll take a chance on a guy even if he doesn't check all her boxes for Mr. Right. Soon, she's swept up in a roller coaster of exhilarating dates—a comedy show, a Jane Austen reenactment, a rave pool party, and a whirlwind trip to Vienna. With all this excitement, Ana should be on her way to her own happily-ever-after, but instead her life is getting messier by the second.
Yet throwing caution to the wind may still bring Ana more than she hoped for as she begins to listen to her heart and realizes the life—and man—truly meant for her might be the one she never saw coming.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781668619834
- File size: 254882 KB
- Duration: 08:51:00
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Starred review from November 1, 2022
DEBUT Ana Karina loves producing Marry Me, You Fool!, her reality TV show. The other thing she loves is lists; Ana has a list for everything: the perfect date, the perfect restaurant, even the perfect husband. But when Ana finds out her perfect show is about to be cancelled, she decides to make some changes, even if it means letting some of those perfect lists go up in smoke. While helping her best friend Gia, plan her wedding to "Mr. Perfect," Ana maneuvers to get a date with the best man, Landon, who fits everything on Ana's list. But the mystery of who Landon really is to Gia drives Ana to make some rather foolish decisions. Why not find one guy for every trait on her perfect list? Fernando is so romantic, and TJ is incredibly sexy, Philip an accomplished artist. She can check the list off, one man at a time, but this game ends with broken hearts and lessons learned. VERDICT It's clear from the outset that veteran reality TV producer Decos knows her subject matter, and Ana is a likable, fun character who will make readers laugh and believe in finding true love.--Jane Blue
Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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January 1, 2023
Cuban American television producer Decos' first romance novel is a cheeky contemporary rom-com that captures all the frustration and bravery of a perfectionist who finally decides to throw caution to the wind. Nothing surprises Ana Karina, who has meticulously produced the last eight seasons of a surprise-proposal reality show designed to capture the heartwarming moment when real-life couples get engaged on camera. But Ana's personal life is less than perfect, and while she wants to have her own happily-ever-after moment, she hasn't found the right guy. So, in a bid to shakes things up, Ana decides to date multiple guys at once, leading to hilariously predictable consequences. Meanwhile, Ana's new editor, Richard, matches all the items on her "What to Avoid" list, but he sees her for who she is and reaches out in her time of need. Now Ana is discovering that her ideal guy isn't perfect either, but he could be perfect for her. Genuine dialogue and excellent secondary characters combined with tight pacing makes this chaste romance, with just a hint of spice, a true standout.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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