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Reel Love

Love is always a gamble.

This moment was nothing like the movies. I mean, I stared at Ethan alright. But unlike in a movie, he knew exactly what effect him being shirtless and two feet away from me was having on my otherwise-rational mind.

Ethan smirked. “You doing okay?”

Praise for Reel Love

“Readers looking for a romance with heart and humor will be thoroughly entertained.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Charming… Woolridge’s flawed characters and hilarious rivalry of grandmothers make for an entertaining read….” —American Library Association Booklist

“A happy ending…will satisfy the shippers in this surprisingly grounded modernization of a classic not-so-forbidden love story.” – The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books

Jamie is happy to be the camera-shy brains behind her grandmother BamBam’s social media stardom—especially if it makes college admissions boards notice her. But with BamBam’s diva antics, creating content isn’t easy. Getting invited to an influencers convention in Las Vegas where she can relax and get inspired is just what Jamie needs.

Or it was, until BamBam learns that Buzzy Timmons, her archnemesis and a fellow granfluencer, is also attending—along with her influencer grandson, Ethan. No matter how cute Ethan is, he’s forbidden fruit. Jamie has to be a loyal granddaughter… until she learns about a cash prize for best tourism video, one Ethan could help Jamie win.Exploring Vegas together turns out to be more fun than she expected. But without BamBam’s blessing, can they ever have anything real?

More Praise for Reel Love

“Addie Woolridge has done it again! With endearing characters, swoon-worthy romance, and feuding grandmas who steal every scene, REEL LOVE is the feel-good read that will have you believing in second chances—and the power of a well-timed bag of jalapeño chips.” —Evelyn Skye, New York Times Bestselling author

“A swoony, he-falls-first forbidden romance that absolutely delights with secret dates, snappy banter, sigh-worthy moments, and believable teen angst readers of all ages can relate to! Reel Love puts you in the BEST “Hey, baby, let’s go to Vegas” mood!”—Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestselling author of Island Affair and West Side Love Story

“Reel Love is utterly charming and side-splittingly hilarious! Between laughing out loud with the granny influencer shenanigans and clutching my heart at the sweetness of Jamie and Ethan’s budding romance, I had so much fun reading this book from start to finish. What a delight!” —Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates

“A romance jackpot! Woolridge crafts a winning combination of humor and heart in magical Las Vegas while reminding us of the importance and power of being fully seen—online and in real life.” —Danielle Parker, author of Love on Paper

“An absolute delight! Addie Woolridge had me hooked from the start. Hilarious, heartfelt, and sweet, I couldn’t put this one down. Jamie and Ethan are #couplegoals.” —Xio Axelrod, USA Today Bestselling author of Girls with Bad Reputations

The Homecoming War

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND HOCO.

When plunging enrollment forces two rival high schools to merge, two class presidents must work together to make the schools unite. But when a mutual crush emerges, they’ll both have to figure out what they want and where their loyalties lie before they become the most hated people at school.

Praise for The Homecoming War

“The perfect pick-me-up.” —Booklist

Surrounded by strong women, Meg Williams is driven to succeed—after all, that’s how she ended up being junior class president. Except this year Meg’s high school merged with another, and the result? She’s forced to share her presidency with Chris Chavez—a cocky athlete/musician/all-around annoyingly perfect guy who also happens to be class president.

Meg did her research on Chris before they met (naturally) and was certain she wasn’t going to like him. And she doesn’t. At first. The thing is, he has a super-frustrating way of being funny and cute, wearing killer sunglasses, and looking hot in a vintage red convertible, which makes it really hard for Meg to stay focused.

With homecoming happening fast and pranks getting out of control, the rival schools must learn to get along—and Meg and Chris know it starts at the top. Are they prepared to leave their loyalties—and their hearts—on the dance floor?

Anatomy of a Meet Cute

Sparks fly when an ob-gyn butts heads with a doctor at her new hospital in this delightfully charming romance about bad timing, good friends, and fresh starts.

Praise for Anatomy of a Meet Cute

“The will-they-won’t-they dynamic between Sam and Grant makes the romance sizzle, while the tension between Sam and her family adds some much needed drama.…This is a delight.” —Publishers Weekly

“Readers interested in a contemporary drama in a medical setting with well-developed characters and closed-door romance will appreciate this slow-burn from Woolridge.” —Library Journal

Cover of Anatomy of a meet cute. The background is a soft pink and the text is a tie-dye color with two people standing on the front. The woman is in green scrubs and has her arms crossed. The man is in a white coat and is holding an ice cream cone.

The last thing I ever expected was to insult a colleague before I even started a new job.

But here I am, already on thin ice after I mistook a fellow doctor for a patient on a bad drug trip. Oops.

No matter how handsome or infuriatingly aloof he is, Grant Gao isn’t going to spoil my fresh start. Instead, I’m going to keep myself (maybe too) busy with my roommates, work, and passion: starting a new program to improve pregnancy care in the community.

But getting the hospital bigwigs on board with my idea is proving to be more difficult than I anticipated, and I may be forced to swallow my pride and ask Grant for help.

Will working with Grant bring us closer, or will I be crushed under my ever-growing list of responsibilities?

The Bounce Back

In this delightfully fiery rom-com from The Checklist author Addie Woolridge, even the worst situations have a silver lining.

Praise for The Bounce Back

“Woolridge’s introspective narrative tackles the limiting behaviors that stem from comparison and failure. Focusing first on the growth of the characters, Woolridge makes every connection feel genuine and the romance well-deserved for both Neale and the audience.” —Publishers Weekly

“Woolridge’s romance has a diverse cast of characters, some laugh-out-loud moments, and a nice change of pace with its art world setting.” —Library Journal

Aspiring artist Neale Delacroix should be on top of the world. She’s landed a spot in an exclusive art program that’s sure to be her ticket to success, but then her best shot at stardom goes up in flames—literally. When her relationship follows suit, Neale finds herself a stone’s throw from rock bottom.

Her heart broken and her dream deferred, Neale decides to work a soul-crushing nine-to-five job until the heat dies down. However, that’s not exactly what happens when she meets Anthony, a sizzling coworker with a perfect smile.

Convinced that she breaks everything she touches, Neale’s sworn off art and men. Yet her creative spirit still beckons, and she can’t get Anthony out of her head. She’s caught in that familiar space between daydreams and responsibilities, desperate to find a new way forward. With her future hanging in the balance, Neale must decide if she is down and out…or ready to bounce back.

The Checklist

In an energetic debut novel about personal and professional chaos, author Addie Woolridge introduces a multicultural cast whose exploits are redefining the modern rom-com.

Praise for The Checklist

“The diverse cast and amusing hijinks make this an appealing pick for rom-com fans.”—Publishers Weekly

“After showing up her boss, Dylan Delacroix is exiled to her hometown of Seattle in Addie Woolridge’s charming rom-com The Checklist.” —POPSUGAR

“Wit, humor, and swoon-worthy moments combine in this debut novel.” —Woman’s World

Killing it at work? Check. Gorgeous boyfriend? Check. Ambitions derailed by an insecure boss? Sigh—check.

Things were going a little too well for Dylan Delacroix. After upstaging her boss on a big account, she gets dispatched to the last place she wants to be: her hometown, Seattle. There, she must use her superstar corporate-consulting skills to curb the worst impulses of an impossibly eccentric tech CEO—if she doesn’t, she’s fired.

The fun doesn’t stop there: Dylan must also negotiate a ceasefire in the endless war between her bohemian parents and the straitlaced neighbors. Adding to the chaos is a wilting relationship with her boyfriend and a blossoming attraction to the neighbors’ smoking-hot son.