From Not Here to Be Liked author Michelle Quach comes a smartly funny, heartfelt story told in dual POV about a young woman roping in her childhood crush to act as an honorary male heir to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish. A story about first love, familial duties, and finding yourself-perfect for fans of Emiko Jean and Loan Le. Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out.
He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Her solution? Ask Ollie Tran, a family friend (and former crush, not that it matters), to pretend to be ceremonially adopted and act like the grandson her A Gung never had. Ollie has always made a point of avoiding the odd, too blunt (and fine, sort of cute) Francine, whose intensity has always made him uncomfortable.
So when she asks him to help deceive her dying A Gung, Ollie's definitely not down. He doesn't get why anyone would go to such lengths, even for family. Especially with a backwards (and sexist, Ollie keeps stressing) scheme like this. Francine, however, is determined to make it work, and soon Ollie finds himself more invested in her plan-and in her-than he ever thought possible. But as the tangled lies and feelings pile up, Francine will have to discover what exactly she needs for herself-and from Ollie.
Because sometimes the boy you always wanted isn't what you expected. One elaborate lie. Two former crushes. And a plan that's about to get more complicated than either of them imagined. Dual POV: See the story unfold from both sides as intense, determined Francine and the avoidant (but cute) Ollie share their hilarious and heartfelt perspectives. Childhood Crush: Francine needs a fake grandson for her A Gung.
Ollie, her former crush, is the only one who fits the bill-not that it matters. (It totally matters.) Forced Proximity: He can't stand her intensity, but now Ollie finds himself drawn into Francine's family traditions, her complicated plan, and Francine herself. Heartfelt and Humorous: A sweet, funny, and emotional exploration of first love, family secrets, and figuring out what you truly want for yourself.
Rich Cultural Setting: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Chinese Vietnamese community of Southern California, with all its traditions, expectations, and love.
From Not Here to Be Liked author Michelle Quach comes a smartly funny, heartfelt story told in dual POV about a young woman roping in her childhood crush to act as an honorary male heir to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish. A story about first love, familial duties, and finding yourself-perfect for fans of Emiko Jean and Loan Le. Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out.
He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Her solution? Ask Ollie Tran, a family friend (and former crush, not that it matters), to pretend to be ceremonially adopted and act like the grandson her A Gung never had. Ollie has always made a point of avoiding the odd, too blunt (and fine, sort of cute) Francine, whose intensity has always made him uncomfortable.
So when she asks him to help deceive her dying A Gung, Ollie's definitely not down. He doesn't get why anyone would go to such lengths, even for family. Especially with a backwards (and sexist, Ollie keeps stressing) scheme like this. Francine, however, is determined to make it work, and soon Ollie finds himself more invested in her plan-and in her-than he ever thought possible. But as the tangled lies and feelings pile up, Francine will have to discover what exactly she needs for herself-and from Ollie.
Because sometimes the boy you always wanted isn't what you expected. One elaborate lie. Two former crushes. And a plan that's about to get more complicated than either of them imagined. Dual POV: See the story unfold from both sides as intense, determined Francine and the avoidant (but cute) Ollie share their hilarious and heartfelt perspectives. Childhood Crush: Francine needs a fake grandson for her A Gung.
Ollie, her former crush, is the only one who fits the bill-not that it matters. (It totally matters.) Forced Proximity: He can't stand her intensity, but now Ollie finds himself drawn into Francine's family traditions, her complicated plan, and Francine herself. Heartfelt and Humorous: A sweet, funny, and emotional exploration of first love, family secrets, and figuring out what you truly want for yourself.
Rich Cultural Setting: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Chinese Vietnamese community of Southern California, with all its traditions, expectations, and love.