Author Event! Lauren Okie and Clare Osongco

About the book:

In this lush, slow-burning romance, two childhood neighbors, connected by a shared tragedy, unexpectedly reunite to ghostwrite a love story for a reclusive author. Spending the summer at her secluded Hamptons estate, they soon discover that dozens of classic romance tropes, including the ones they’re crafting on page, are mysteriously playing out in real life.

Tropesick is a powerhouse of a novel, perfect for readers who crave smart and sexy beach reads with a modest side of emotional devastation. It’s speculative book club fiction meets romance – marrying what readers love about Rebecca Serle’s work with what they crave in a delicious love story. It’s perfect for readers who are looking for a high-concept premise, strong writing, and an absolutely captivating love story.

About the authors:

Lauren Okie studied English and American Literature at New York University. When she’s not mining old traumas or blocking sex scenes on the backs of grocery lists, Lauren works as a copywriter. Originally from Miami, she lives with her husband and daughter in the Los Angeles area.

Clare Osongco is a mixed Filipino American author living in Los Angeles who likes to write about falling in love, messy family relationships, and ghosts. She is also the author of the young adult romance Midnights With You.

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