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A slow-burn, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that Tessa Bailey hails as “a romance for the ages,” The Friend Zone is a heartfelt novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly.

Kristen Peterson avoids drama, fiercely protects her friends, and has no patience for men who don’t understand her. But she’s carrying a heavy secret—she needs a medical procedure that will prevent her from having children. As she plans her best friend’s wedding, she struggles with mixed emotions, especially when she meets Josh Copeland, the best man. Josh is charming, handsome, and never fazed by Kristen’s biting sarcasm. He always seems to anticipate her needs—even ensuring she never gets too hungry. Even her beloved dog, Stuntman Mike, is smitten with him. The problem is, Josh dreams of having a big family someday. Kristen is convinced he would be better off with someone else, but as their undeniable chemistry grows, keeping him at a distance becomes nearly impossible.

Balancing humor with heartfelt emotion, The Friend Zone delivers both laughter and tears as it explores infertility and loss with charm, wit, and honesty.

Named one of the best romance novels of the year by O, The Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, SheReads, and Good Housekeeping, this novel was also a nominee for the Goodreads Choice Awards in both Best Romance and Best Debut categories. It was a finalist for the Audie Award and earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, which also named it one of the Top 10 Romance Debuts of the year. A USA Today bestseller and a Bookish Best Book of the year, The Friend Zone is a rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love.