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"Poppy is bright and complicated and utterly enchanting in Jamie Varon's debut." --Ashley Poston, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Dead RomanticsPoppy Banks would rather be writing mysteries than writing listicles for her dead-end job at Thought Buzz. But after a series of rejections, she's ready to accept life on the sidelines as a plus-size woman. Her aunt Margot is the one person unwilling to give up on her niece's dreams and tells her so at their secret yearly lunches.But all of Poppy's beliefs about herself are challenged when her beloved aunt dies and leaves her niece a grand surprise--a trip to her villa in the French Riviera. There, she learns her aunt intends to leave her stunning villa and secretive writer's residency to Poppy--if she can finish her novel in six months.When the writing countdown begins, Poppy realizes she has more to confront than her writer's block. Family drama, complicated romances and self-doubt all threaten to throw her off course. In this fun and heartwarming debut, Poppy must decide if she can live up to her aunt's--and her own--desire to be the main character in her own life.Don't miss CHARLIE QUINN LETS GO, Jamie Varon's irresistible and heartfelt novel, where a "predictable" woman's leap into the unknown sparks love, second chances, and a life-changing adventure...

An irresistible novel about second chances and the magic of relinquishing control. Charlie Quinn has spent her life playing by the rules. But when, on her thirtieth birthday, she is laid off, her boyfriend leaves her because their life is too "predictable" and she spends the night with violent food poisoning, she hits rock bottom at a stunning velocity, and her carefully constructed world unravels.She has no choice but to return to her childhood home in LA, where her little sister strikes up an idea: Can control freak Charlie go a whole month saying yes to anything her free-spirited sister requests? Charlie agrees, if only to prove that living by one's whims will result in nothing but disaster and disappointment.But when a serendipitous encounter with her high school crush leads to a month of steamy no-strings romance, Charlie starts questioning her monotonous existence. Can she learn to loosen her grip, to let go of past heartbreak, to finally say yes to a messy, bold and exciting life?

Life is too short to play a supporting role. Take control and dive into Jamie Varon's uplifting, escapist rom-com! Early readers are loving it:'I knew within the first page that this was going to be a book I would love. . . [S]uch an enjoyable read' ? ? ? ? ? reader review'It's so refreshing to read a romance where plus sized women are not only represented, but are supported. . . Would absolutely recommend!' ? ? ? ? ? reader review'This book is everything I wanted it to be and more. . . The friendship and feminist rage felt raw and real and important. The romance with Oliver was the icing on the cake. This story is one that you shouldn't miss' ? ? ? ? ? reader reviewIt's your story, but are you the main character? Poppy Banks would rather be writing mysteries than listicles for her dead-end job at Thought Buzz. After a series of rejections, she's ready to accept life on the sidelines as a plus-size woman. But all her beliefs about herself are challenged when the one person unwilling to give up on Poppy's dreams-her aunt Margot-dies. Margot has left her niece a grand surprise-a trip to her villa on the French Riviera. And that's not all. In France, Poppy learns her aunt also intends to leave her stunning villa and secretive writer's residency to her-if she can finish her novel in six months. As the countdown begins, Poppy realises she has more to confront than her writer's block. Family drama, complicated romances and self-doubt all threaten to throw her off course. Poppy must decide if she can live up to her aunt's-and her own-desire to be the main character in her own life.More praise for Jamie Varon's Main Character Energy:"This book absolutely dazzled me from the opening scene until the very last page. Highly recommend!" Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading

*Named Book of the Week by Maria Shriver’s The Sunday Paper*“If you’ve spent the last couple years untangling yourself from Hustle Culture, and trying to find who you are outside of your achievements and productivity, then we've got just the book for you. Fans of Untamed, this is your next favorite read.” —POPSUGAR“I’ve fallen in love with Jamie’s words and how she so effortlessly can make us feel united with them. She has a true gift of helping us realize that all of our ‘human’ moments are what make us so special. She is a real light in this world.” —Lucy Hale, Award-Winning Actress from Pretty Little Liars, The Hating Game, and moreBlending memoir, sharp social insights, and unique practical tools, author Jamie Varon is your guide to radical contentment—a satisfied life outside the bounds of societal expectations. Too many of us are waiting for our lives to begin, putting our happiness on layaway for some future version where it all lines up, when we’ve accomplished it all, when we have the perfect career, bodies, partners, and when our lives finally feel “good enough.” But what is good enough? Who gets to decide? And when do we ever reach it? Jamie takes a sharp, incisive look at the industries that are constantly telling us to do more, be more, and keep striving, pushing, and hustling—and shows you how to radically opt out of societal conditioning. We’ve learned to be terrified of contentment, thinking it will lead us to complacency. Yet, being content in a world that profits off our dissatisfaction is not complacency. It’s revolutionary.Radically Content makes the case for a new framework of living. Exploring themes like guilt, I’ll be happy when…, anxiety, settling, control, healing, shame, self-trust, and being our own worst enemies—not only will you unlearn the dogma of that discontent, but learn practical tools to create a more satisfied life for yourself, including: Cultivating real self-trust Defining your own version of “success” Living with intention Rewriting your personal narrative Creating consistent and healing rituals Packed with revelatory insights, Radically Content is an exhale. A respite from the chaos of our current world. A calm place to land when you’ve had enough with trying to be enough.

Discover a new framework of living with the bold, interactive guide of the Radically Content journal. Explore themes like guilt, “I’ll be happy when...,” anxiety, settling, control, healing, shame, self-trust, and being our own worst enemies. Not only will you unlearn the dogma of that discontent, but you will learn practical tools to create a more satisfied life for yourself. With vivid imagery and prompts to guide you along the way, this journal is sure to complete your daily routines and motivate you to find the satisfaction in your everyday life. The Radically Content journal guides you through life and supports you in: ?Cultivating self-trust Defining your own version of “success” Living with intention Rewriting your personal narrative Creating consistent and healing rituals This journal encompasses themes that everyone is familiar with, and it teaches you to overcome and persevere. Learn the basics and more to your self-healing journey with the Radically Content journal.