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If the Shoe Fits

Julie Murphy

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"If the Shoe Fits encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!" —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Hopeless 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.

Contemporary RomanceRomanceRomantic ComedyAdult
Pages
305
First published
August 3, 2021
Language
English
Edition
Ebook

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  • Finished July 1, 2023

    Cindy just graduated college and doesn't really know what to do, so when her stepmom's show, Before Midnight, offers her a spot to be a contestant, she jumps at the chance. Once on the show, she finds out that the "bachelor" is the same guy that she hit it off with on her flight from NY to LA. They have to pretend they don't know each other for the sake of the show but enjoy their dates and time together. I really enjoyed this book! I loved that the main female character was plus sized, and that she stood up for herself when necessary.