If the Shoe Fits: A Meant to be Novel

Julie Murphy

Aug 2021 · Meant To Be Book 1 · Hyperion Avenue · Narrated by Jen Ponton

About this audiobook

"If the Shoe Fits encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!" —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Hopeless If the shoe doesn’t fit, maybe it’s time to design your own. Cindy loves shoes. A well-placed bow or a chic stacked heel is her form of self-expression. As a fashion-obsessed plus-size woman, she can never find designer clothes that work on her body, but a special pair of shoes always fits just right. With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world’s biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she’s at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor? But being the first and only fat contestant on Before Midnight turns her into a viral sensation—and a body-positivity icon—overnight. Even harder to believe? She can actually see herself falling for this Prince Charming. To make it to the end, despite the fans, the haters, and a house full of fellow contestants she’s not sure she can trust, Cindy will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels— and her heart—don’t break in the process. Best-selling author Julie Murphy’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.

Ratings and reviews

Cindy goes on a reality TV dating show as one of 25 women competing for the love of a modern-day Prince Charming. Her goal is to get her shoe design business off the ground. As she gets to know Prince Charming, she realizes there’s true chemistry between them. With the producers constantly interfering, can the couple find their way to true love? This is a cute, fun rom com. It actually feels more like chick lit, because Cindy and the male lead don’t have a lot of time together to develop a deep relationship. After reading ONE TO WATCH, this novel didn’t feel like it was breaking any new ground. But it you like the “reality TV” trope, you’ll probably like this book. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

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