{"product_id":"the-do-over-9781538772409","title":"The Do-Over","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"It's been a long time since I fell right into a rom-com, but this one grabbed me immediately... Did I mention the saucy grandmother who favors animal prints in neon?... Fantastic. 5 stars\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Kristin Higgins\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It took the most humiliating break-up for me to see that my life is in serious need of a do-over. Cue my anti New Year's resolutions that even I can't fail at: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop dating. (Men are the worst.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop trying to lose weight. (I'm never giving up chocolate.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop working so hard. (Selling mortgages is not my dream career.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop trying to live up to unrealistic expectations. (Start living my best life.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop trying to please my mother. (It's not possible.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But it turns out number five is harder than I thought, as she begins her campaign to get me back with my ex. So, what's the perfect solution to keep her out of my love life? An imaginary boyfriend--at least he was supposed to be imaginary until I blurted out my neighbor's name... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nate, the bad boy next door with gorgeous hazel eyes, a razor-sharp jawline and a mysterious scar, might be hot, but he's definitely not my boyfriend. Now all I need to do is stick to my resolutions while also keeping my interfering family away from my non-existent lover who has no idea that we're fake dating. What could possibly go wrong?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon M. Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e is a former middle school teacher and has the personality to prove it. One of her favorite quotes is from Steinbeck's \u003ci\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Washington with her husband, and four children, including two autistic sons. She has one cat, two dogs, one tattoo, and an intense fear of poodles (don't ask).. Sharon can usually be found hunched over her computer, creating characters and stories she hopes you'll love as much as she does.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50888737849618,"sku":"9781538772409","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e6aee20f-36cb-4b5b-8955-d91d4f899218.jpg?v=1738157622","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-do-over-9781538772409","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}