Just My Type

To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love . Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationhip and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready to take a break, both personally and professionally. That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative--and undeniable--as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana's boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it's not only their careers on the line--it's also their hearts.

To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love . Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationhip and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready to take a break, both personally and professionally. That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative--and undeniable--as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana's boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it's not only their careers on the line--it's also their hearts.

One of PopSugar 's Best New Books to Look Forward to in 2023! 'A page-turning second-chance romance bursting with crackling banter and delightful characters' AVA WILDER ' Just My Type sparks with enemies-to-lovers wit and dazzles with Los Angeles flair' EMILY WIBBERLEY & AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA 'With supremely relatable characters, sparkling wit, and a second-chance-rivals-to-lovers romance to die for, Just My Type is an unputdownable showstopper!' COURTNEY KAE ........................................... Ever since a disastrous high-school break-up, Lana Parker has bounced from one long-term relationship to the next - she even works as a dating and relationship columnist. So, when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready for a break, personally and professionally. But then her high-school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's website. Having spent years travelling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots, even if it means treading on some toes. Pitted against each other for a shot at a dream job, Seth and Lara are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana will write about being - and staying - single, while Seth learns how to become boyfriend material. With their careers on the line, Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative - and undeniable - as ever. But when these two square off, it's not only their careers on the line - it's also their hearts. ........................................... Raves for Lease on Love : 'A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero, this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true delight' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON ' Lease on Love warmly and wittily underscores that none of us are perfect, but we are all worthy, we are all enough: we all deserve to be loved, not just by others, but by ourselves too' SARAH HOGLE ' Lease on Love was a delight on every level. Ballard delivers a soft, sweet story with enough shadows to make the happily ever after feel that much more earned... This is a beautiful love story about finding something precious that seems out of reach!' DENISE WILLIAMS ' Lease on Love is a crackling, compulsively readable debut . . . I enjoyed every minute of it!' SUZANNE PARK

One of PopSugar 's Best New Books to Look Forward to in 2023! 'A page-turning second-chance romance bursting with crackling banter and delightful characters' AVA WILDER ' Just My Type sparks with enemies-to-lovers wit and dazzles with Los Angeles flair' EMILY WIBBERLEY & AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA 'With supremely relatable characters, sparkling wit, and a second-chance-rivals-to-lovers romance to die for, Just My Type is an unputdownable showstopper!' COURTNEY KAE ........................................... Ever since a disastrous high-school break-up, Lana Parker has bounced from one long-term relationship to the next - she even works as a dating and relationship columnist. So, when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready for a break, personally and professionally. But then her high-school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's website. Having spent years travelling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots, even if it means treading on some toes. Pitted against each other for a shot at a dream job, Seth and Lara are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana will write about being - and staying - single, while Seth learns how to become boyfriend material. With their careers on the line, Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative - and undeniable - as ever. But when these two square off, it's not only their careers on the line - it's also their hearts. ........................................... Raves for Lease on Love : 'A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero, this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true delight' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON ' Lease on Love warmly and wittily underscores that none of us are perfect, but we are all worthy, we are all enough: we all deserve to be loved, not just by others, but by ourselves too' SARAH HOGLE ' Lease on Love was a delight on every level. Ballard delivers a soft, sweet story with enough shadows to make the happily ever after feel that much more earned... This is a beautiful love story about finding something precious that seems out of reach!' DENISE WILLIAMS ' Lease on Love is a crackling, compulsively readable debut . . . I enjoyed every minute of it!' SUZANNE PARK

Three years ago, I met Hannah Evans for the first time. She was beautiful, unforgettable, and, when I witnessed something I wasn't supposed to see, full of irritation directed right at me. Our family connections meant our paths crossed on and off over the years. But with Hannah in a long-term relationship and her steadfast determination to avoid me, I've never been able to get as close to her as I've wanted to. Five months ago Hannah showed up in Boston with bruises on her wrists, a haunted look in her eyes, and a steely-spined snark that made me want to know everything about her. When my grandma offers Hannah the empty apartment in our brownstone I learn the real reason for Hannah's sudden Boston arrival - after an explosive breakup with her terrible ex she's suffering from a bad case of writer's block she can't break through. After a drunken night in Vegas leaves both of us with rings on our fingers and no memory of how they got there, I make a proposition - stay married to me for the summer and let me show her how she deserves to be treated, with the hope that it helps her find her words. Hannah may be skeptical of our agreement but I have never been surer of anything, and the more time we spend together, the more determined I am to convince her that nothing about our marriage is fake at all. After all, she was always meant to be mine.

Three years ago, I met Hannah Evans for the first time. She was beautiful, unforgettable, and, when I witnessed something I wasn't supposed to see, full of irritation directed right at me. Our family connections meant our paths crossed on and off over the years. But with Hannah in a long-term relationship and her steadfast determination to avoid me, I've never been able to get as close to her as I've wanted to. Five months ago Hannah showed up in Boston with bruises on her wrists, a haunted look in her eyes, and a steely-spined snark that made me want to know everything about her. When my grandma offers Hannah the empty apartment in our brownstone I learn the real reason for Hannah's sudden Boston arrival - after an explosive breakup with her terrible ex she's suffering from a bad case of writer's block she can't break through. After a drunken night in Vegas leaves both of us with rings on our fingers and no memory of how they got there, I make a proposition - stay married to me for the summer and let me show her how she deserves to be treated, with the hope that it helps her find her words. Hannah may be skeptical of our agreement but I have never been surer of anything, and the more time we spend together, the more determined I am to convince her that nothing about our marriage is fake at all. After all, she was always meant to be mine.