Picture Perfect

Name: Picture Perfect
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008511579
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Jeevani Charika

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Summary

Niro, a photographer who has lost her passion after a painful break-up, meets Vimal, who is desperate to win back his ex-girlfriend. When Vimal claims he will bring a plus one to a group holiday, their friends suggest Niro pretend to be his new girlfriend. Set against the stunning Swiss Alps, this fake-dating romance explores whether a staged relationship can stay picture-perfect or if real feelings will emerge.

This funny and uplifting story is perfect for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers seeking a delightful romantic comedy with heartfelt moments, especially fans of the fake-dating trope and contemporary romance.

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‘Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A perfect laugh-out-loud fake-dating romantic comedy for fans of The Spanish Love Deception!

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I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day – Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author

Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun. – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Niro is a photographer who’s lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she’s in desperate need of inspiration.

Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she’s bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he’s bringing a plus one too.

Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal’s new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps…

She’s not thinking about love. He’s thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship – or will real feelings get in the way?

Don’t miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis!

Readers LOVE Picture Perfect!

Quirky, original and charming… I absolutely loved it. – Kathleen McGurl

Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I’ve ever read. – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story… Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all. – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely loved this story… I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT! – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Love how romantic the story is… Really enjoy it. – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it. – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author, said: ‘I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day.’

Kathleen McGurl found it ‘quirky, original and charming’ and ‘absolutely loved it’.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008511579

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 288

Collections

Contemporary Romance Enemies to Lovers Fiction General Fiction Humour Jeevani Charika Romance

About the Author

Jeevani (pronounced 'Jeev-uh-nee') writes multicultural women's fiction and romantic comedies. She spent much of her childhood in Sri Lanka, with short forays to Nigeria and Micronesia, before returning to England to settle in Yorkshire. All of this, it turned out, was excellent preparation for becoming a novelist. She also writes under the name Rhoda Baxter. Her books have been shortlisted for multiple awards. A microbiologist by training, Jeevani loves all things science geeky. She also loves cake, crochet and playing with Lego. You can find out more about her (and get a free book) on her website www.jeevanicharika.com.

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