Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer Paperback Book

Description: Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer "A woman attends her ex-boyfriends funeral only to discover that his family thinks theyre still together. [She decides] to play the grieving girlfriend, all the while falling in love with his best friend"-- FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A tender, laugh-out-loud debut romance about a woman who ends up in over her head after a little white lie . . .The right guy at the dead wrong time.When thirty-year-old post-double-mastectomy BRCA 1 carrier and reluctant thrill-seeker Alison Mullally arrives at her ex-boyfriend Sams funeral to find that no one knows he dumped her, she agrees to play the grieving girlfriend for the sake of the family and pack up Sams apartment with his prickly best friend, Adam Berg. After all, itll only take four weekends . . .But Adam doesnt want Alison anywhere near him. Forced to spend long hours with the grump, and his monosyllabic demeanour, Alison decides she must put her people-pleasing abilities to the test. She will make him like her. And after awkward family affairs and packing up dilemmas, the two form a tenuous friendship . . . if "friendship" means incredible chemistry and tension between them. Can Alison come clean and finally embrace the life and love shes always wanted? Or will her little white lie get in the way of her new, unexpected romance? Author Biography Ellie Palmer is a lifelong lover of love stories, a carrier of the BRCA1 mutation, and a prototypical Midwesterner who routinely apologizes to inanimate objects when she bumps into them. When shes not writing romantic comedies featuring delightfully messy characters, shes at home in Minnesota, eating breakfast food, watching too much reality television, and triple texting her husband about their son. Review One of The Nerd Dailys Most Anticipated Books of 2024One of Beyond The Book Ends Most Anticipated Releases this AugustOne of Fangirlishs Best Romance Books of August "Prepare yourself for a whole five-course forced-proximity meal! Alison and Adam may meet through the most contrived of situations, but their connection is all natural. Sure, Adam prefers to speak in single-word sentences, but his obvious care for Alison is warm and undeniably attractive. I mean the man starts storing Thin Mints in his freezer after seeing Alison eat them one time. Who wouldnt swoon?" —Washington Post"The writing is lively, and the wintry Twin Cities/Duluth setting [is] good fun. . . The book really shines in its serious moments, and what could be more serious than being a carrier of the BRCA1 mutation (the author also is a carrier)?. . . Touching. . . Very much worth a read." —Minneapolis Star Tribune"A refreshing, seriocomic romance. . . Wry banter, compelling subplots, and escalating sexual tension infuse this sparkling enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that examines sadness and guilt, loss, and grief." —Shelf Awareness "Debut author Ellie Palmer is poised to become one of the most beloved voices in the romance genre, mark my words. If you enjoy romance novels with a heavy dose of sarcasm, vulnerability, love scenes worthy of several spicy peppers, and lots of tension, you need to add Four Weekends and a Funeral to your TBR list. Its one of the most unique yet authentic storylines Ive read this year, and I cant wait to devour Palmers next project!" —Scary Mommy"An inventive twist on the fake dating trope." —Katie Couric Media"Twin Cities resident Ellie Palmer does it right in her debut rom-com with poignancy and heart." —St. Paul Pioneer Press"An emotionally resonant grumpy/sunshine romance. . . Alison makes for a deeply sympathetic heroine [and Adam] will tug at readers heartstrings as he juggles his attraction to Alison with his grief. Palmer also handles tough issues with grace, including Alisons preventative double mastectomy after learning that she carries the BRCA-1 gene, and her all too understandable panic attacks. This packs a punch." —Publishers Weekly"These protagonists are realistic and likable and have sizzling chemistry. Their banter is amusing and witty, and Alisons interior life is both frustrating and hilarious. . . This debut rom-com features peak grumpy/sunshine and friends-to-lovers tropes." —Library Journal"A cozy affirmation for introverts and homebodies about loss, love, and being enough." —Abby Jimenez, author of Yours Truly "I fell all the way for the slow, warm unfolding of friendship and love in this poignant debut from Ellie Palmer. From the wintery Minnesota setting to the banter over the best way to enjoy Girl Scout cookies, theres so much in Four Weekends and a Funeral that reminds you of how special it is to find someone who quickly becomes your new favorite person. I already want to reread this book all over again; it feels like a comfort I will return to many times!" —Alicia Thompson, author of With Love, from Cold World "My absolute favorite kind of rom-com, where laugh-out-loud banter, lovable characters, and swoony moments sneakily add up to something deep and beautiful. . . . An incredible debut!" —Sarah Adler, author of Happy Medium "Ellies voice is fresh and real. Four Weekends and a Funeral is a story about finding yourself and being brave enough to take ownership of your life, in addition to being a sparkling, heartwarming, and perfectly witty romance. I will read anything she ever writes." —Tarah Dewitt, author of Funny Feelings "From the very first line, I knew Four Weekends and a Funeral was going to be one of my favorite books. Ellie Palmer has such a compelling voice—razor-sharp wit wrapped up in beautiful warmth—that every word she writes leaps off the page. The fresh take on fake dating hooked me from the start, and the perfectly balanced mix of serious topics and electric banter made it unputdownable. Ill devour anything Ellie Palmer writes." —Jessica Joyce, author of You, with a View "A charming rom-com dripping with witty banter and heartfelt moments. Despite their rocky start, Alison and Adams chemistry leapt off the page with the sweetest tension as their relationship progressed. But what was special about this book for me was the realistic exploration of survivor guilt and grief as Alison learned to accept herself and her new body as a carrier of the BRCA1 genetic mutation. As a carrier myself, I loved how this difficult diagnosis was handled with care and nuance by the author. A stunning debut! —Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged "With her debut novel, Ellie Palmer has managed to accomplish what most authors never do and that is create the perfect romantic comedy. Four Weekends and a Funeral is a masterfully penned, pitch-perfect romance full of humor, so much heart, and swoon-worthy moments as well as brilliant puns, poignant observations about life, important representation, and believable character development. Adam, Alison and all their friends, even the dead ones, come alive on the page and make you care so hard and pine for their happily ever after." —Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV "Brilliant and funny! Ellie Palmer and her exceptional wit gave me an emotional hangover for weeks. My hands down favourite read of the year!" —Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love "With a fresh and funny premise, electric wit and banter, and the best grumpy hero Ive ever read, Ellie Palmer has created a perfect rom-com. Every moment of this story is filled with so much warmth and humor, and these characters feel like some of my dearest friends." —Naina Kumar, author of Say Youll Be Mine "Fresh, witty, and achingly cathartic . . . An unforgettable book that explores what it really means to live an authentic life when given the most precious gift of time. With a bitterly funny heroine, an endearing friend group, and a deliciously grumpy hero, Four Weekends and a Funeral is an immersive read that beautifully explores life, love, and a smidge of fake-dating-the-dead after a preventative mastectomy." —Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the Feels "From page one, Ellie Palmers debut sizzles with humor, heart, and a whip-smart dose of sass. This book reads like the inviting hug of an endearingly snarky best friend while also exploring the poignant details of life post-double mastectomy. This book simply sings." —Neely Tubati Alexander, author of Love Buzz Details ISBN059371430X Author Ellie Palmer Pages 368 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593714300 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-08-06 Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-08-06 NZ Release Date 2024-09-09 AU Release Date 2024-09-09 Imprint Penguin Putnam Inc Place of Publication New York, NY ISBN-10 059371430X UK Release Date 2024-08-06 DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161107724;

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