{"title":"Jackie Lau","description":"\u003cp\u003eJackie Lau is a celebrated author in the world of contemporary romance, known for her delightful and heartwarming stories that bring vibrant characters and relatable plots to life. Her books are perfect for those who enjoy a satisfying blend of love, humour, and endearing relationships, often with a multicultural flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her captivating collection, \u003cem\u003eLove, Lies, and Cherry Pie\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a charming narrative full of unexpected twists and delectable romance. Lau's writing often explores themes of family, identity, and love, weaving them into stories that promise both laughter and heartfelt moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften featuring diverse characters and settings, Jackie Lau's novels invite readers into a world where love triumphs all, making them an excellent choice for fans of engaging and inclusive romantic tales. Dive into her world and discover why so many readers are charmed by her witty, uplifting storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-lies-and-cherry-pie-by-jackie-lau-9781668030769","title":"Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJackie Lau,\u003c\/b\u003e author of the “full of heart” (Ali Hazelwood, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author) \u003ci\u003eThe Stand-Up Groomsman\u003c\/i\u003e, returns with a charming rom-com about a young woman’s desperate attempts to fend off her meddling mother…only to find that maybe mother does know best.\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Chan this. Mark Chan that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriter and barista Emily Hung is tired of hearing about the great Mark Chan, the son of her parents’ friends. You’d think he single-handedly stopped climate change and ended child poverty from the way her mother raves about him. But in reality, he’s just a boring, sweater-vest-wearing engineer, and when they’re forced together at Emily’s sister’s wedding, it’s obvious he thinks he’s too good for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut now that Emily is her family’s last single daughter, her mother is fixated on getting her married and she has her sights on Mark. There’s only one solution, \u003ci\u003eclearly\u003c\/i\u003e: convince Mark to be in a fake relationship with her long enough to put an end to her mom’s meddling. He reluctantly agrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, lying isn’t enough. Family friends keep popping up at their supposed dates—including a bubble tea shop and cake-decorating class—so they’ll have to spend more time together to make their relationship look real. With each fake date, though, Emily realizes that Mark’s not quite what she assumed and maybe that argyle sweater isn’t so ugly after all…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531932291308,"sku":"9781668030769","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24525703482781.jpg?v=1749293448"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jackie-lau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}