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If the Shoe Fits

Julie Murphy

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes the first in a brand-new adult series inspired by the classic fairy tale stories we all know and love, perfect for adult readers who crave contemporary, escapist rom-coms.

If the shoe doesn't fit, maybe it's time to design your own.

Cindy loves shoes. A well-placed bow or a chic stacked heel is her form of self-expression. As a fashion-obsessed plus-size woman, she can never find designer clothes that work on her body, but a special pair of shoes always fits just right.

With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world's biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she's at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor?

But being the first and only fat contestant on Before Midnight turns her into a viral sensation--and a body-positivity icon--overnight. Even harder to believe? She can actually see herself falling for this Prince Charming. To make it to the end, despite the fans, the haters, and a house full of fellow contestants she's not sure she can trust, Cindy will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels-- and her heart--don't break in the process.

Best-selling author Julie Murphy's reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Hyperion Avenue
  • Publish Date: Aug 3rd, 2021
  • Pages: 304
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.10in - 0.80in - 0.90lb
  • EAN: 9781368053372
  • Categories: Romance - ContemporaryRomance - Romantic ComedyFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

About the Author

Julie Murphy is the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including Dumplin', now a Netflix original movie starring Jennifer Aniston. She lives in North Texas with her husband, dog, and cats.

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Critics’ reviews

Praise for this book

"Forget the animated Cinderella! If the Shoe Fits brings a fresh, charming, and deeply empowering perspective to the classic fairy tale."--Katharine McGee, New York Times best-selling author of American Royals
"[An] inventive Cinderella retelling, Murphy cleverly blends the conventions of fairy tales and reality TV to create an incisive commentary on both...readers interested in a smart exploration of the intersection of romance and reality TV will be overjoyed."--Publishers Weekly
Accolades
A GMA Buzz Book
An Amazon Book of the Month
An Apple Best Book of the Month
Indie Next Pick
#1 Library Reads Pick
A Popsugar Best Romance Book of Summer 2021
A Country Living Best New Book
"An enchanting Cinderella-inspired story."
--Culturess
"If The Shoe Fits encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!"--Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Hopeless
"A refreshing take on the classic Cinderella story."
--Forbes
"In Murphy's breezy and fun rom-com, there's enough of Cinderella in the story to be charming, yet overall it sparkles like an exciting new tale. indy is immensely lovable, and readers will root for all her dreams to come true. Murphy brings the wit, sensitivity, and imagination that has made her a YA star to the start of her adult romance Meant to Be series."--Booklist
"In this charming and modern retelling of Cinderella, Murphy hits the mark again with a body-positive novel that makes everyone feel included."
--School Library Journal
"Murphy's adult debut is a binge-worthy modern take on Cinderella. Readers will love Cindy and Henry's back-and-forth banter; when the duo find ruses to sneak away for some time alone with each other, hearts will melt."
--Library Journal
"If the Shoe Fits is so much more than a modern retelling of a classic tale. It's a swoon-worthy slow burn romance that's filled with heart and humor."--Farrah Rochon, USA Today best-selling author of The Boyfriend Project