In the end all the lists in the world won't be able to help Gracie keep up this elaborate ruse without losing herself.and her heart. But resisting 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 her help. When The Stand-In opens, Gracie Reed has taken a sick day from work to go see a lawyer about whether she has a case against her gross, handsy boss.

Chu writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.

It does all of that without feeling unbalanced or taking away from the romance that’s the center of the plot. Lily Chu’s The Stand-In was a very nice way to spend 10 hours and it reignited my off and on search for the perfect to-do list organizer. The Stand-In is Lily Chus debut rom-com novel. Soon Gracie moves into a world of luxury she never knew existed. The Stand-In is a celebrity romance that also celebrates female friendships, openly discusses the stigma against mental illness, and allows the main character the space to explore the complexities of being bi-racial. The catch? Gracie will have to be escorted by Sam, the most attractive-and infuriating-man Gracie's ever met.If it means getting the money she needs for her mother, Gracie's in. The famous actress has a proposition: due to their uncanny resemblance, Fangli wants Gracie to be her stand-in. Sure, she was fired by her overly 'friendly' boss, and yes she still hasn't gotten her mother into the nursing home of their dreams, but she's healthy, she's (somewhat) happy, and she's (mostly) holding it all together.But when a mysterious SUV pulls up beside her, revealing Chinese cinema's golden couple Wei Fangli and Sam Yao, Gracie's world is turned on its head. The Stand-In by Lily Chu 671 Paperback 89314.99 FREE delivery Sun, Feb 12 on 25 of items shipped by Amazon Or fastest delivery Fri, Feb 10 More Buying Choices 2.49 (56 used & new offers) Kindle 7399.

HOW TO UPEND YOUR LIFE:Get fired by gross, handsy bossFail to do laundry (again)Be mistaken for famous Chinese actressFall head-first into glitzy new worldGracie Reed is doing just fine. But when a mysterious SUV pulls up beside her, revealing Chinese cinemas golden couple Wei Fangli and Sam Yao, Gracies world is turned on its head.