{"product_id":"9781982152819","title":"To Sir, with Love","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTo Sir, with Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lauren Layne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove Is Blind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e meets \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou’ve Got Mail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy following two thirty-somethings who meet on a blind dating app—only to realize that their online chemistry is nothing compared to their offline rivalry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerpetually cheerful and eager to please, Gracie Cooper strives to make the best out of every situation. So when her father dies just months after a lung cancer diagnosis, she sets aside her dreams of pursuing her passion for art to take over his Midtown Manhattan champagne shop. She soon finds out that the store’s profit margins are being squeezed perilously tight, and complicating matters further, a giant corporation headed by the impossibly handsome, but irritatingly arrogant Sebastian Andrews is proposing a buyout. But Gracie can’t bear the thought of throwing away her father’s dream like she did her own.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverwhelmed and not wanting to admit to her friends or family that she’s having second thoughts about the shop, Gracie seeks advice and solace from someone she’s never met—the faceless “Sir”, with whom she connected on a blind dating app where matches get to know each other through messages and common interests before exchanging real names or photos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut although Gracie finds herself slowly falling for Sir online, she has no idea she’s already met him in real life…and they can’t stand each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Layne crafts a gleefully shameless homage to \u003ci\u003eLittle Shop Around the Corner \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYou’ve Got Mail \u003c\/i\u003ethat \u003cb\u003esparkles like champagne fizz. ... This is a delight.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“Layne’s newest contemporary romance features a classic enemies-to-lovers plot and plenty of banter. The side characters, including Gracie’s siblings and employees, add an extra spark to this already charming tale. \u003cb\u003eA first-tier purchase\u003c\/b\u003e, especially for libraries where romantic comedies are popular.”\u003cbr\u003e\"Layne updates the Nora Ephron 1998 rom-com, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou've Got Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, for digital-age Manhattan\u003c\/b\u003e...Sweet and full of humor… readers will be rooting for Gracie to find her Prince Charming.\" \u003cbr\u003e“Remember the movie \u003ci\u003eYou've Got Mail\u003c\/i\u003e? Think of this novel as an updated version, Tinder and all....\u003cb\u003eIt's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e the perfect read while sipping a Mai Tai on the sand\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e“If you love the 1998 film \u003ci\u003eYou've Got Mail \u003c\/i\u003eyou’ll love this book...And\u003cb\u003e if you’re a sucker for a New York City setting, Cooper’s little Manhattan shop and park dates will check that box for you\u003c\/b\u003e, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e“As light and refreshing as a glass of champagne, \u003ci\u003eTo Sir, with Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ewill have you smiling from the first swoon-worthy page to the last\u003c\/b\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFans of Nora Ephron will adore this \u003c\/b\u003e... Lauren Layne puts a fresh spin on a favorite classic, creating a charming, witty, heartfelt tale of hope and love and second chances.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA charming, swoony, funny, must-read delight of a book! \u003c\/b\u003eUnexpected side-effect: I now crave a champagne tasting in Manhattan with an oh-so-handsome business rival.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo Sir, with Love\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight—as sweet and bubbly as a glass of champagne.\u003c\/b\u003e I loved Gracie's fairytale take on the world, her wonderful friends and family, and her highly unusual romantic situation! Such a warm, lovely read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Crackling with humor and sizzling with romantic tension, \u003cb\u003ethis charming modern fairy tale sparkles like the best champagne\u003c\/b\u003e. I couldn’t put it down!\"\u003cbr\u003e “Perfect for: fans of \u003ci\u003eYou've Got Mail,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMeet Cute,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wedding Party\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eFor when your fave movie of all time is \u003ci\u003eYou’ve Got Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e…Don’t miss this modern version.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis book was absolutely amazing. Layne has a special gift with bringing to life Manhattan based romances... \u003cb\u003eThe best romance novel that I have read in months!.\u003c\/b\u003e.. A brilliantly beautiful story that hits all the right spots... A definite must read!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“Lauren Layne proves once again that she’s the queen of contemporary New York City romance with \u003ci\u003eTo Sir, With Love\u003c\/i\u003e. Her breezy dialogue and delightful characters will fully immerse readers in this dreamy and sophisticated love story… a wonderfully satisfying romance.”\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTo Sir, With Love\u003c\/i\u003e would be a great introduction to Layne’s books if you haven’t already tried them already. What are you waiting for? Your next book boyfriend awaits!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781982152819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40592381280462,"sku":"9781982152819","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_16ec9632-05db-4547-9513-e6d2af42ed45.jpg?v=1637767114","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781982152819","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}