Tahira's time in Bakewell (the small town that's all about their flowers) is filled with more than she bargained for: new friends, heartbreak, growth, character struggles, social media pressure and microaggressions. Their plan of getting her into the school falters a bit when an internship falls through and Tahira ends up in a small town working at her aunt's clothing store with her best friend Gia over the summer. The story follows 17-year-old Tahira Janmohammad’s journey to getting into a highly coveted fashion design school with the undying support of her parents. Not a traditional rom-com, 'Tahira in Bloom' is romance veteran Heron's first YA novel and is well worth the read.

USA TODAY staffers culled through the fall and holiday book releases and picked 12 of our favorite rom-coms that are sure to envelop you in a warm embrace.īanned Books Week: We defend 30 challenged books including 'Beloved' and '1984' 'The Charm Offensive'īy Alison Cochrun. With a wealth of more authors and stories to choose from, there is a love story for everyone.

Who wouldn't want a few happy hours of diversion with a good book, particularly a swoon-worthy one at that?īefore you dismiss them, romantic comedies, nee 'chick lit,' have come a long way since 'Bridget Jones' and 'Shopaholic' burst on the scene more than 20 years ago. The days are growing cooler and the nights are descending sooner, and what better time than now to curl up with the latest rom-com read? After all, the delta coronavirus variant has our social lives and holiday plans in a constant state of limbo. Watch Video: Amanda Kloots on the hardest part of new Nick Cordero book to writeĬorrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the author of “Never Fall For Your Fiancée.” The author’s name is Virginia Heath.

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