Meant to Be
2 total works
Book 1
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.
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.
Fall in love with your favorite fairy tales reimagined as contemporary romances, from bestselling and award-winning authors Julie Murphy, Jasmine Guillory, Zoraida Córdova, and Christina Lauren, now in a stunningly collectable, highly giftable, four-book paperback boxed set.
If the Shoe Fits: Julie Murphy reimagines Cinderella as a contemporary fish out of water story. When aspiring shoe designer Cindy is cast as the first and only plus-size contestant on the world’s biggest reality dating show, she will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels—and her heart—don’t break in the process.
By the Book: Jasmine Guillory reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a literary workplace romance that’s a tale as old as time. Overworked and underpaid and one of the few Black employees at her publishing house, editorial assistant Izzy pictures a promotion when she agrees to help brooding author Beau Towers finish his memoir. As their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn’t there before.
Kiss the Girl: Zoraida Cordova reimagines The Little Mermaid as a pop star struggling to find her voice and listen to her heart. Anyone would think world-famous pop star Ariel del Mar is the girl who has everything. But indie rock star Eric Reyes has no idea who she is when he invites her on tour for the summer with his band. When sparks fly, can Ariel follow her dreams, fall in love, and, somehow, find her own voice?
Tangled Up in You: Christina Lauren reimagines Tangled as a modern romance about breaking free from the past and opening your heart to the future. Raised on a homestead for most of her twenty-two years, Ren is finally achieving her dream of going to college. But an assignment in her immunology seminar sends her on a cross-country road trip with bad boy Fitz, to discover the truth about her family.
If the Shoe Fits: Julie Murphy reimagines Cinderella as a contemporary fish out of water story. When aspiring shoe designer Cindy is cast as the first and only plus-size contestant on the world’s biggest reality dating show, she will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels—and her heart—don’t break in the process.
By the Book: Jasmine Guillory reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a literary workplace romance that’s a tale as old as time. Overworked and underpaid and one of the few Black employees at her publishing house, editorial assistant Izzy pictures a promotion when she agrees to help brooding author Beau Towers finish his memoir. As their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn’t there before.
Kiss the Girl: Zoraida Cordova reimagines The Little Mermaid as a pop star struggling to find her voice and listen to her heart. Anyone would think world-famous pop star Ariel del Mar is the girl who has everything. But indie rock star Eric Reyes has no idea who she is when he invites her on tour for the summer with his band. When sparks fly, can Ariel follow her dreams, fall in love, and, somehow, find her own voice?
Tangled Up in You: Christina Lauren reimagines Tangled as a modern romance about breaking free from the past and opening your heart to the future. Raised on a homestead for most of her twenty-two years, Ren is finally achieving her dream of going to college. But an assignment in her immunology seminar sends her on a cross-country road trip with bad boy Fitz, to discover the truth about her family.