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A Novel Proposal - by Denise Hunter (Paperback)

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  • From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes a sweet and sizzling story of a romance writer surprised by her own happily ever after.
  • Author(s): Denise Hunter
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian

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About the Book



From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes a sweet and sizzling story of a romance writer surprised by her own happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, A Novel Proposal features a fun grumpy-sunshine romance with all the bookish seaside vibes.



Book Synopsis



From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes a sweet and sizzling story of a romance writer surprised by her own happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, A Novel Proposal features a fun grumpy-sunshine romance with all the bookish seaside vibes.

Desperate to salvage her career, Sadie accepts an invitation to hole up at her friend's beach duplex for the summer and devote herself to this confounding genre. After all, where better to witness love than on the beautiful South Carolina shore?

But Sadie soon finds many ways to procrastinate the dreaded task--like getting to know the beach regulars and installing a Little Free Library on the property. She even attempts conversation with Sam Ford, the frustratingly stubborn neighbor on the other side of the duplex. But things take an unexpected turn when Sadie finds inside her library an abandoned novel with a secret compartment--and a beautiful engagement ring tucked inside.

Suddenly, locating the ring's owner becomes the perfect way to put off writing that romance. Sadie draws a reluctant Sam into her mission. And as the two close in on an answer to the mysterious proposal, she discovers a tender side to him. She begins to wonder if he just might make the perfect hero for her romance novel--or maybe even her heart.

Escape to the sun-soaked shores of North Carolina with this heartfelt, clean romance about opposites attracting, unexpected love, and the magic of finding where you truly belong. Perfect for fans of beachy settings, bookish heroines, and swoon-worthy heroes, this story will warm your heart and keep you turning pages late into the night.



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'A heartwarming tale written by an undisputed queen of the genre, A NOVEL PROPOSALl is a love letter to readers, to writers and, above all, to romance. As Sadie and Sam were forced out of their comfort zones, I sank deeper and deeper into my reading happy place. This cozy, clever, captivating love story is the perfect beach read and an absolute must for fans of happily ever afters. Denise Hunter charmed my socks right off with this one!'--Bethany Turner, author of PLOT TWIST and THE DO-OVER

Hunter (Bookshop by the Sea) opens this heartwarming romance with Queens, N.Y., western writer Sadie Goodwin learning that her publisher wants her to switch genres to romance . . . Hunter's charismatic and complex characters effortlessly propel the story. Readers won't want to put this down.--Publishers Weekly
Dimensions (Overall): 8.27 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theme: Romance, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Denise Hunter
Language: English
Street Date: March 21, 2023
TCIN: 88018580
UPC: 9780840716590
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-6709
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.66 pounds
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
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Fantastic!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mel Andres - 2 years ago
A Novel Proposal is the perfect beach read! Friendship, romance, a little mystery, a beautiful beachside setting...and books! Who doesn't love a book that includes books in its plotline!? Sadie Goodwin is a novelist whose passion is westerns, but her books aren't selling that well. So, her publisher gives her the opportunity to write a romance novel because even though sales arent great, her writing is excellent. But how can a woman who's never been in love write about love? She accepts an invitation from her friend's mother to spend the summer at her beach house to try her hand at writing the romance she's never experienced. When she gets permission to put up a Little Free Library, someone donates a book that has a compartment inside. Sadie opens it to find a beautiful engagement ring and decides right then and there that she must find out who the book belongs to. Sam just wants to be left alone as he tries to mend his broken heart when he finds out his ex-girlfriend is marrying his cousin...whom she cheated on him with. His family is trying hard to get Sam to forgive and join them for the weekend long destination wedding, but the last thing he wants is to try and make it through the event on his own. This is when Sadie and Sam strike a bargain. He'll use his local connections to help her find the owner of the ring, and she'll be his +1 to all the wedding festivities. This is such a cute read! These two have a super fun, relationship that starts pretty rocky, but grows. The mystery of where the ring came from is also a really fun aspect of the story. A very enjoyable read!! I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
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A Novel Proposal!

4 out of 5 stars
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DianFlow - 2 years ago
~No Spoilers~ This is such a cleverly written, cute story—and a novel within a novel if that makes any sense. It will when you read it! I typically don't care for humorous books, however, I not only found myself laughing out loud, but also crying fat ugly tears because, well...you know all about that angst Denise Hunter has such a talent for writing. I totally identified with the heroine, Sadie, because we have so much in common. She loves the SC beach, books, kids, dogs, and never meets a stranger. Me neither—and many times like Sadie it's "open mouth - insert foot" time. lol She even built a free library on the beach and included a few of my favorite authors' books! Gotta love Sadie. And then, there's Sam. Perfect gentleman (albeit a bit on the crabby side), easy on the eyes, Sam. However, neither he nor Sadie are interested in anything other than friendship. They team up together to solve a mystery, Sam needs a date to his cousin's wedding, and that's it. Or is it? This is a perfect beach novel to devour when you need a light, fun read. I especially enjoyed the romance writers' epigraphs at the beginning of each chapter! Be sure to put this romantic page-turner at the top of your wishlist! *I received a complimentary ARC from the publisher and was under no obligation to write a favorable review.*
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