Readers will delight in this glamourous, swoon worthy enemies-to-lovers romance that is as hilarious as it is heart-wrenching. In the end all the effort in the world won't be able to help Gracie keep up this elaborate ruse without losing herself.and her heart. But resisting her attraction to Sam, and playing the role of an elegant movie star, proves more difficult than she ever imagined-especially when she learns the real reason Fangli so desperately needs to step out of the spotlight. Soon Gracie moves into a world of luxury she never knew existed. Problem is, Sam is the most attractive-and infuriating-man Gracie's ever met.īut if it means getting the money she needs for her mother, Gracie's in. The catch? Gracie will have to be escorted by Sam Yao, the other half of Chinese cinema's infamous golden couple. Gracie can't believe what she's hearing: due to their uncanny resemblance, gorgeous actress Wei Fangli wants Gracie to be her stand-in. Gracie's barely holding it all together…until a mysterious SUV rolls up beside her on the street, and she's offered the opportunity of a lifetime. To make matters worse, a paparazzo has mistaken her for a famous Chinese actress in town for a new project and the resulting snapshot's gone viral. She's been scraping together every extra dollar to get her mother into a top-notch memory care center. Gracie Reed was just fired by her overly 'handsy' boss at the worst possible moment. The Stand-In is truly a stand out romance.' - USA Today bestselling author Andie J. Chu's exploration of multi-racial identity was resonant and nuanced. 'The Stand-In is a charming, engaging rom com that drips in glamour and sparkles with banter. Featured in USA Today's 'Best Rom-Coms' of May 2023 and one of the Washington Post's best romances of the year!

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