Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Spotlight and Giveaway: On the Plus Side

Today we are excited to feature Jenny L. Howe's sophomore rom-com, On the Plus Side. Whether or not you enjoy reality TV, this story is sure to be a charmer! Thanks to St. Martin's Press, we have TWO copies to give away!

Everly Winters is perfectly happy to navigate life like a good neutral paint color: appreciated but unnoticed. That’s why she’s still a receptionist instead of exploring a career in art, why she lurks but never posts on the forums for her favorite makeover show, On the Plus Side, and why she’s crushing so hard on her forever-unattainable co-worker. When no one notices you, they can’t reject you or insist you’re too much.

This plan is working perfectly until someone secretly nominates Everly for the next season of On the Plus Side. Overwhelmed by the show’s extremely extroverted hosts and how much time she’ll have to spend on screen, she finds comfort in a surprising friendship with the grumpy but kind cameraman, Logan. Soon Everly realizes that he’s someone she doesn’t mind being noticed by. In fact, she might even like it.

But when their growing connection is caught on camera, it sends the show’s ratings into a frenzy. Learning to embrace all of herself on national TV is hard enough; can Everly risk heartbreak with the whole world watching?

Praise for Jenny's writing:

“With clever writing that makes her grad school rivals simmer and spark on the page, Jenny L. Howe has crafted a love story that feels not just swoony and heart-stirring, but achingly, breathtakingly real.” 
–Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex-Talk and Weather Girl

“Original, clever, sizzling...I’ll read anything Jenny L. Howe writes!” 
–Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

Credit: Anastasia Aranovich
Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few years studying bizarre and entertaining medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature, and children’s media. When she’s not writing and teaching, Jenny spends her time buried under puzzle pieces, cross-stitching her favorite characters, and taking too many pictures of her rescue dogs, Tucker and Dale.

Visit Jenny online:
Website * Instagram * TikTok

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Giveaway ends January 2nd at midnight EST.

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18 comments:

Toni Laliberte said...

I'll be ringing in the new year at home, like I always do. I used to go out when I was younger, but for the last 10 years or so, I just stay home with friends or family and watch the ball drop in Times Square. Happy New Year!

Rita Wray said...

I'll be staying home.

traveler said...

I stay home with the family and enjoy this meaningful celebration.

Amy said...

Hopefully a chill night in with my boyfriend!

dstoutholcomb said...

We always watch Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Anonymous said...

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diannekc said...

I will be spending New Year's at home with family.

Mary C said...

Staying at home

Lisa D said...

I'll be ringing in the New Year at home with my cat. I'll probably be in bed well before midnight as I'm always exhausted after Christmas and struggle to stay up until late!

holdenj said...

Quiet night at home always sounds good!!

Anonymous said...

Staying home with friends and family. Thank you for giveaway.

Robyn said...

Staying home. Thank you for the giveaway!

Mary Preston said...

Probably just sleep through it.

bn100 said...

party

Michael Law said...

I will be spending New Years with my Mom and Dad.

Xia Lee said...

Staying home

Lelandlee said...

Staying in

yellowlabs said...

I stayed at home with my 2 daughters.