Finally, a romantic comedy for readers who are tired of swiping left on men posing with dead fish and explaining that "bacon tho" isn't a valid argument for anything!
When your date mocks your veganism, judges your curves, and gets a drink thrown in his face by the waitress, you might feel like you only have two options: give up on men entirely, or take your broken heart to the other side of the world. For 27-year-old primary school teacher Chrissy Pember, an unexpected friendship with said waitress (and a wild night out that changes everything) leads to option two-Bondi Beach or bust!
But what starts as an escape quickly gets complicated when she finds herself torn between a lifeguard with a heart of gold (and a rescue dog named Ned) and a personal trainer whose smile makes her forget why his protein shake obsession drives her crazy.
As Chrissy navigates the highs and lows of her new life down under-complete with hilarious boot camp blunders, unexpected friendships, and the occasional rescued animal-she's determined to confront her deepest insecurities and make peace with her past. With her feelings pulled in two directions, Chrissy realises that she'll never be able to open her heart to romance until she learns to love herself, wobbly bits and all.
Will Chrissy find the confidence to chase her dreams and embrace true love? Or will her fears and self-doubt keep her from finding her happily-ever-after?
Bursting with laughter, heart, and plenty of Aussie charm, A Whole New Chrissy is a rollicking romantic comedy about taking chances and learning to love the skin you're in. Get ready to cheer for Chrissy as she discovers that the love of her life might just be a plane ride (and a few wardrobe malfunctions) away!
Perfect for readers who love:
- Romance novels that get why "must love dogs" means more than just buying a designer puppy
- A romcom where being vegan isn't just a phase the heroine needs to outgrow
- Love triangles that keep you guessing
- A real body positivity journey (no miraculous weight loss here!)
- Animal rights themes in contemporary fiction
- Fish-out-of-water stories (sorry, fish friends!)
- Australian beach romance
- Holiday romance turned life-changing adventure
This hilarious romance will have you giggling, swooning, and hugging your rescue pets long after the last page!
**Heat level: If Bridget Jones and Friends had a baby! All the sizzle, banter, kisses and chemistry but low spice.