The Make-Up Test: A Novel by Jenny L. Howe (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe One To Watch meets Beach Read in this smart, swoony debut in which two exes find themselves battling against each other — and their unresolved feelings — for a spot in a prestigious Ph.D. program. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Allison Avery loves to win. After acing every academic challenge shes come up against, shes finally been accepted into her dream Ph.D. program at Claymore University, studying medieval literature under a professor shes admired for years. Sure, grad school isnt easy-the classes are intense, her best friend is drifting away, and her students would rather pull all-nighters than discuss The Knights Tale-but shes got this. Until she discovers her ex-boyfriend has also been accepted. Colin Benjamin might be the only person who loves winning more than Allison does, and when theyre both assigned to TA for the same professor, the game is on.What starts as a personal battle of wits (and lit) turns into all-out war when their professor announces a career-changing research trip opportunity-with one spot to fill. Competing with Colin is as natural as breathing, and after he shattered her heart two years ago, Allison refuses to let him come out on top. But when a family emergency and a late night road trip-plus a very sexy game of Scrabble-throw them together for a weekend, she starts to wonder if they could be stronger on the same team. And if they fall for each other all over again, Allison will have to choose between a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and what could be a twice-in-a-lifetime love. Author Biography Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few years studying bizarre and entertaining medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature, and childrens media. The Make-Up Test is her debut novel. Review One of "Septembers Top New Rom-Coms"--USA TodayOne of the "17 Best Fall 2022 Books That You Wont Be Able to Put Down"--CosmopolitanOne of the "Most Anticipated September Romances"--GoodreadsOne of the "24 New Books Youll Want to Read This Fall"--BuzzfeedOne of the "30 Most-Anticipated Books of 2022"--Readers DigestOne of the "Best New Romance Novels to Spice Up Your Fall"--PopSugarOne of the "17 New Romance Books You Need to Read This September"--BookRiot"Featuring a plus-size heroine, The Make-Up Test provides some much-needed representation in the rom-com genre...sweet and funny." -USA Today "Original, clever, sizzling, The Make-Up Test is the perfect mix of unique settings, lovable characters, and the exquisite agony of second chance romances. Its the grad school, rivals-to-lover book of my wildest, sexiest dreams! Ill read anything Jenny Howe writes!" -Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis"Enemies-to-lovers, set in academia, with the pitfalls of imposter syndrome to navigate? Yes, please! A sweet, fresh spin on how the third times the charm." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here "What happens when you have to go against your ex for the chance of a lifetime while studying in the same Ph.D program? Tension and sparks, thats what!" -Cosmopolitan "Jenny L. Howes comedic timing shines in this debut." -Readers Digest, Editors Pick"Romance readers are sure to enjoy this highly recommended debuts fat-positive, rivals-to-lovers romp through academia. Perfect for fans of Kate Stayman-Londons One to Watch and Jen DeLucas Well Met." -Library Journal (starred)"Howes sparkling debut takes contemporary romance to medieval times...Romance readers yearning for brilliant plus-sized heroines will cheer for Allisons deft handling of fatphobic insults from haters trying to steal her shine." --Booklist"This academia-themed love story from debut author Jenny L. Howe is recommended for fans of Beach Read and One to Watch. Bonus trivia: The book features at least one sexy game of Scrabble. English majors are so weird." -Goodreads, "Readers Most Anticipated September Romances" "Jenny L. Howes The Make-Up Test delivers an irresistible rom-com with a side serving of academic rivalry." -PopSugar "Charmingly nerdtastic...a delightfully sweet second chance, rivals-to-lovers story wrapped up in a cardigan, sprinkled liberally with Beowulf and Chaucer references, and garnished with cat socks." -Jen DeLuca, author of Well-Met, Well-Played, and Well-Matched "Heartfelt vulnerability wrapped in a sexy cardigan...The Make-Up Test is an A+." --Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting and The Fastest Way to Fall "This second-chance romance is cozier than one of Colins cardigans and lovelier than a crisp autumn day. I didnt know how badly I needed a sexy Scrabble scene in my life, and now I know Id have been incomplete without one! With clever writing that makes her grad school rivals simmer and spark on the page, Jenny Howe has crafted a love story that feels not just swoony and heart-stirring, but achingly, breathtakingly real." -Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex-Talk and Weather Girl "The Make-Up Test has all of the emotions of the roller coaster thats university life woven into its pages. The second-chance romance is a soothing balm to my heart, and the fat representation is exactly what I have longed to see in books. We need more stories like The Make-Up Test!" -Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties "The Make-Up Test celebrates being who you are and staying true to yourself while also acknowledging that its incredibly hard when it seems like the world is working against you. A thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish! A perfect companion read for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Rachel Lynn Solomon." --Suzanne Park, author of So We Meet Again and Loathe at First Sight "Full of deliciously biting banter, laugh-out-loud observation, and heartbreaking introspection...While body positivity, frank conversations about anxiety, and navigating fraught parent-adult child relationships and friendships on the cusp of change are sure to be relatable, its the bittersweet longing in Allison and Colins slow-burn exes-to-friends-to-lovers relationship that takes center stage....By my troth, if this second-chance debut isnt on your TBR already, fie on you!" -Lillie Vale, author of The Shaadi Set-Up and The Decoy Girlfriend "Insightful, inclusive, and incredibly fun, The Make-Up Test is an absolute delight from beginning to end. Jenny Howe is a romance writer to watch." --Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf and For the Throne "Deliciously clever, delightfully romantic, and wonderfully honest, The Make-Up Test is the academic romcom of my dreams. By the last page, I was desperate to read it all over again--and sign up for a classical literature class." -Annette Christie, author of The Rehearsals "An honest and heartfelt story that will wrap you up like a warm cardigan." -Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak For Hire Promotional One To Watch meets Beach Read in this smart, swoony debut in which two exes find themselves battling against each other-and their unresolved feelings-for a spot in a prestigious Ph.D. program. Review Quote "Original, clever, sizzling, The Make-Up Test is the perfect mix of unique settings, lovable characters, and the exquisite agony of second chance romances. Its the grad school, rivals-to-lover book of my wildest, sexiest dreams! Ill read anything Jenny Howe writes!" - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis "Enemies-to-lovers, set in academia, with the pitfalls of imposter syndrome to navigate? Yes, please! A sweet, fresh spin on how the third times the charm." -- Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here "Jenny L. Howes comedic timing shines in this debut." - Readers Digest , Editors Pick "Romance readers are sure to enjoy this highly recommended debuts fat-positive, rivals-to-lovers romp through academia. Perfect for fans of Kate Stayman-Londons One to Watch and Jen DeLucas Well Met ." - Library Journal (starred) "Howes sparkling debut takes contemporary romance to medieval times...Romance readers yearning for brilliant plus-sized heroines will cheer for Allisons deft handling of fatphobic insults from haters trying to steal her shine." -- Booklist "Charmingly nerdtastic...a delightfully sweet second chance, rivals-to-lovers story wrapped up in a cardigan, sprinkled liberally with Beowulf and Chaucer references, and garnished with cat socks." - Jen DeLuca, author of Well-Met , Well-Played , and Well-Matched "Heartfelt vulnerability wrapped in a sexy cardigan... The Make-Up Test is an A+." -- Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting and The Fastest Way to Fall "This second-chance romance is cozier than one of Colins cardigans and lovelier than a crisp autumn day. I didnt know how badly I needed a sexy Scrabble scene in my life, and now I know Id have been incomplete without one! With clever writing that makes her grad school rivals simmer and spark on the page, Jenny Howe has crafted a love story that feels not just swoony and heart-stirring, but achingly, breathtakingly real ." - Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex-Talk and Weather Girl " The Make-Up Test has all of the emotions of the roller coaster thats university life woven into its pages. The second-chance romance is a soothing balm to my heart, and the fat representation is exactly what I have longed to see in books. We need more stories like The Make-Up Test !" - Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties " The Make-Up Test celebrates being who you are and staying true to yourself while also acknowledging that its incredibly hard when it seems like the world is working against you. A thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish! A perfect companion read for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Rachel Lynn Solomon." -- Suzanne Park, author of So We Meet Again and Loathe at First Sight "Full of deliciously biting banter, laugh-out-loud observation, and heartbreaking introspection...While body positivity, frank conversations about anxiety, and navigating fraught parent-adult child relationships and friendships on the cusp of change are sure to be relatable, its the bittersweet longing in Allison and Colins slow-burn exes-to-friends-to-lovers relationship that takes center stage....By my troth, if this second-chance debut isnt on your TBR already, fie on you!" - Lillie Vale, author of The Shaadi Set-Up and The Decoy Girlfriend "Insightful, inclusive, and incredibly fun, The Make-Up Test is an absolute delight from beginning to end. Jenny Howe is a romance writer to watch." -- Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf and For the Throne "Deliciously clever, delightfully romantic, and wonderfully honest, The Make-Up Test is the academic romcom of my dreams. By the last page, I was desperate to read it all over again--and sign up for a classical literature class." - Annette Christie, author of The Rehearsals "An honest and heartfelt story that will wrap you up like a warm cardigan." - Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak For Hire Promotional "Headline" One To Watch meets Beach Read in this smart, swoony debut in which two exes find themselves battling against each other--and their unresolved feelings--for a spot in a prestigious Ph.D. program. Details ISBN1250837863 Author Jenny L. Howe Short Title The Make-Up Test Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1250837863 ISBN-13 9781250837868 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Pages 336 Publisher St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2022-09-13 Imprint Saint Martins Griffin,U.S. Publication Date 2022-10-17 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General US Release Date 2022-10-17 AU Release Date 2022-12-12 NZ Release Date 2022-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139348035;

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