Penelope in Retrograde
A Novel
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Penelope in Retrograde
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Narrated by:
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Eva Kaminsky
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By:
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Brooke Abrams
About this listen
In this witty and heartfelt debut from author Brooke Abrams, a romance writer with a passion for astrology reluctantly travels home for Thanksgiving to make amends with her estranged family…and possibly manifest her own happily ever after.
Romance writer Penelope Banks can write the perfect love story, but when it comes to family, all she’s got is a rough draft. Penny shelved the idea of fitting in with her high-achieving family years ago, but when her new business venture—a romance bookstore—is at risk of closing before its doors have opened, she’s forced to ask for help from the one place she never expected. Home.
Penny’s prepared for the usual Thanksgiving lineup: her perfect sister, meddling nana, matchmaking mother, and workaholic father. The guest she didn’t anticipate? Her ex-husband, Smith. After an awkward rideshare with Smith leaves Penny questioning why the romance in her life exists only in her novels, Penny adds some fiction to reality and turns her father’s colleague into the perfect fake boyfriend.
With only four days to mend damaged relationships, and her bookstore’s future at stake, all the stars must align for Penny to finally write a happily ever after for herself and her family.
©2023 Brooke Abrams (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Critic Reviews
“Rounded out by a quirky cast…the book will leave readers with a real sense of the family dynamics at play here. Abrams' writing shows a lot of promise.”—Booklist (starred review)
“An ex-husband, a fake boyfriend, and a snarky, weed-growing grandma are just a few of the guests at the Banks’s family Thanksgiving that make Brooke Abrams’s debut unputdownable. Penelope in Retrograde will make you laugh a lot, cry a little, and want to call your dysfunctional family to tell them you’ll be home for the next holiday. Spice Girl’s Honor.”—Ali Brady, author of The Beach Trap
“Penelope in Retrograde sucked me in from the very first page! Abrams’s voice is a standout—she had me laughing on one page and tearing up on the next. With sparkling wit and characters I want to be best friends with, Abrams has crafted a story that cuts right to the heart of what it means to be a family, and she does it beautifully. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place. Abrams has penned a brilliant debut, and I can’t wait to see what she does next!”—Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type
What listeners say about Penelope in Retrograde
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lily
- 24-06-2024
Funny, witty and a great time
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🍩
Narration Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎤 Eva Kaminsky
📚 single POV, 1st person
Do I recommend this book: 👍
♥️ romcom
♥️ witty banter
♥️ ex husband
♥️ fake dating
Fantastic romcom with many laugh out loud moments. Loved the personality and banter from the FMC Penelope.
I read and listened to the book thanks for kindle unlimited. I highly recommend the audio. The narrator does a fabulous job.
If you’re after a lighthearted good time this is the book for you.
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