Kate Stayman-London

"Bea Schumacher is a leading fashion blogger, known for her warm, honest body-positive message. But after an unexpected heartbreak, Bea's confidence is shaken and she feels hopelessly alone. In the midst of her sadness (and some drunken internet rantings), she receives a surprising proposition: Would Bea like to be the first plus-size woman to star in the next season of reality dating competition sensation Main Squeeze? Against her better judgment, she accepts. The producers promise it will be the most diverse cast yet and a great opportunity to expand her brand. And while she knows she'll never find love, she might find distraction from her broken heart and inspire other plus-sized women to believe that they have a right to the spotlight too. But as the cameras roll, she is forced to face down judgement, ridicule, and expectations amidst over-the-top dates and international travel with a line-up of men who feel like fantasies (a sexy French chef, a sardonic professor, a playful younger man) as she ultimately discovers the truth behind the fairytale, and the reality of falling in love. In this witty, heartfelt debut, Kate Stayman-London shines a light on how the complex standards of female beauty affect how we define ourselves and who deserves to be seen...and loved"--

A Novel

One to Watch

Fang Fiction

Um dos melhores livros do ano segundo Time, Marie Claire, NPR e Mashable. "Uma leitura viciante, incrivelmente esperta... uma estreia extraordinária" — Jasmine Guillory, autora best-seller do New York Times Bea Schumacher é uma blogueira de moda plus size que tem amigos maravilhosos, uma família dedicada, uma legião de seguidores... e um coração partido. Para se distrair, toda semana ela acompanha o viciante reality show É Pra Casar, em que uma pessoa busca o amor verdadeiro entre vinte belos pretendentes. Justo quando Bea desiste de vez de procurar pelo amor, ela recebe uma proposta intrigante: É Pra Casar quer que ela seja a próxima estrela do programa. Bea concorda, mas com uma condição: ela não vai se apaixonar de jeito nenhum. O que ela quer é dar mais visibilidade para sua carreira e para outras mulheres plus size, inspirando pessoas no país inteiro a se aceitarem. Mas, quando as câmeras começam a rodar, ela percebe que as coisas serão mais complicadas do que ela esperava... Em uma narrativa montada a partir de tweets, roteiros e blogs de fofocas, Kate Stayman-London nos convida a mergulhar no mundo incrivelmente real de Bea.

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"Bea Schumacher is a leading fashion blogger, known for her warm, honest body-positive message. But after an unexpected heartbreak, Bea's confidence is shaken and she feels hopelessly alone. In the midst of her sadness (and some drunken internet rantings), she receives a surprising proposition: Would Bea like to be the first plus-size woman to star in the next season of reality dating competition sensation Main Squeeze? Against her better judgment, she accepts. The producers promise it will be the most diverse cast yet and a great opportunity to expand her brand. And while she knows she'll never find love, she might find distraction from her broken heart and inspire other plus-sized women to believe that they have a right to the spotlight too. But as the cameras roll, she is forced to face down judgement, ridicule, and expectations amidst over-the-top dates and international travel with a line-up of men who feel like fantasies (a sexy French chef, a sardonic professor, a playful younger man) as she ultimately discovers the truth behind the fairytale, and the reality of falling in love"--Provided by publisher.

Kate Stayman-London

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