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Love is an Open Book

A Fun and Flirty Friends-to-Lovers Summer Read Between a Bestselling Author and Her Best Friend Testing All the Romance Tropes

By Chandra Blumberg

“Blumberg makes the will-they-won’t-they dance believable and exciting with sexy banter and plenty of humor throughout.” —Publishers Weekly

Blurring the line between fiction and reality…

Mia Brady never imagined her romance novels would become bestsellers, much less inspire a hit TV show. However, after signing a deal to write the final book of the series, she’s struck by a serious case of writer’s block. Her fans are clamoring for a passionate payoff, but Mia’s own experience with heartbreak—and current lack of real-life romance—is getting in the way. Do friends who become lovers ever truly have a happy ending?

Gavin Lane would like to think so. As Mia’s ride-or-die BFF, he’s been by her side through it all and convinced himself his crush on her is a thing of the past. He’s not about to let his feelings ruin their friendship, and never will. But things get complicated when Mia pitches a bold idea to help save her career: testing out tried-and-true love story tropes…together.

From workplace romance to fish-out-of-water, Mia and Gavin embark on a series of “experiments” to spark a little creativity—but they are not prepared for the flame that ignites between them. Does their friendship even stand a chance when pure fantasy suddenly becomes a little too real?

For fans of:
  • Friends-to-Lovers
  • So.Much.Pining.
  • He falls first
  • Books about books
  • Plant daddies
  • Fish-out-of-water
  • Forced Proximity
ISBN: 9781335016577
Imprint: Canary Street Press
On Sale: Aug 12, 2025
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 352
Trim Size: 5.260 in (w) x 7.980 in (h) x 0.810 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Multicultural & Interracial
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Chandra Blumberg

Biography

Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after majoring in English at Michigan State University. When she’s not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family.

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<strong>“Blumberg makes the will-they-won’t-they dance believable and exciting with sexy banter and plenty of humor throughout.” —<em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>Blurring the line between fiction and reality…</strong><br /><br />Mia Brady never imagined her romance novels would become bestsellers, much less inspire a hit TV show. However, after signing a deal to write the final book of the series, she’s struck by a serious case of writer’s block. Her fans are clamoring for a passionate payoff, but Mia’s own experience with heartbreak—and current lack of real-life romance—is getting in the way. Do friends who become lovers ever <em>truly</em> have a happy ending?<br /><br />Gavin Lane would like to think so. As Mia’s ride-or-die BFF, he’s been by her side through it all and convinced himself his crush on her is a thing of the past. He’s not about to let his feelings ruin their friendship, and never will. But things get complicated when Mia pitches a bold idea to help save her career: testing out tried-and-true love story tropes…together.<br /><br />From workplace romance to fish-out-of-water, Mia and Gavin embark on a series of “experiments” to spark a little creativity—but they are not prepared for the flame that ignites between them. Does their friendship even stand a chance when pure fantasy suddenly becomes a little too real?<br /><br /><strong>For fans of:</strong><ul> <li><strong>Friends-to-Lovers</strong></li> <li><strong>So.Much.Pining.</strong></li> <li><strong>He falls first</strong></li> <li><strong>Books about books</strong></li> <li><strong>Plant daddies</strong></li> <li><strong>Fish-out-of-water</strong></li> <li><strong>Forced Proximity </strong></li></ul>

ISBN: 9781335016577
Imprint: Canary Street Press
On Sale: Aug 12, 2025
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 352
Trim Size: 5.260 in (w) x 7.980 in (h) x 0.810 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Multicultural & Interracial
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Chandra Blumberg

Biography

<p> <p><span>Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after majoring in English at Michigan State University. When she’s not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family.</span></p></p>gt;