{"title":"Elodie Cheesman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElodie Cheesman\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that explore the delicate complexities of human relationships with warmth and insight. Her work often weaves emotional depth with nuanced character studies, inviting readers to reflect on love, connection, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet within the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, her novels like \u003cem\u003eLove, in Theory\u003c\/em\u003e blend heartfelt storytelling with thoughtful examinations of life’s unpredictable moments. Readers can expect evocative narratives that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-in-theory-by-elodie-cheesman-9781760982966","title":"Love, in Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stunning romantic comedy ... fun, warm and perceptive\u003c\/em\u003e - Jessie Stephens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElodie Cheesman's joyous debut is a modern take on the age-old decision between following your head or your heart in the search for love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an algorithm for everything else, so why not love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 24-year-old lawyer Romy learns that she is at her 'optimal stopping point' (the mathematically designated point at which one should select the next 'best person' who comes along in order to have the best chance at happily ever after), she knows it's time to get serious about her love life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuthlessly rational, with a belief in data over destiny, Romy knows that reliability and consistency are dependable options, while passion and lust are transitory and only bring pain and disillusionment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why sensible Hans the engineer is the right choice, as opposed to graphic designer James who exhibits the kind of behaviour that has got her into trouble before. Isn't he?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2022 BEST DESIGNED COMMERCIAL FICTION COVER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eLove, in Theory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Cheesman plays with love's biggest questions, like: Is finding a life partner chaos? Or could there be an underlying logic? A hopeful, feel-good read, \u003cem\u003eLove, in Theory\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly captures the beauty - and occasional horror - of dating in the modern age.' - Jessie Stephens, author of \u003cem\u003eHeartsick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242955452652,"sku":"9781760982966","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760982966-love-in-theory-1.jpg?v=1787978513"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/elodie-cheesman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}