We at LLF are really excited about The Decent Proposal by Kemper Donovan, a debut novel set in Los Angeles that follows two characters approached by a mysterious benefactor with a "decent proposal" that will change their lives forever.
Richard is handsome and charming, but struggling in his career as a movie producer. Elizabeth is a cool and collected lawyer who logs more hours than she should and doesn't have many friends. They're each offered half a million dollars by a mysterious benefactor if they can stand to spend two hours together every week—just talking required, nothing scandalous—for an entire calendar year.
And what follows is a love story, but also so much more than that. There's a whole cast of characters outside the main two that add a real depth of emotion to the story, exploring the love between friends and family and all the complications that can ensue. It's funny and sweet, but still deep and moving, perfect for both fans of quirky romantic comedies like I Love You Beth Cooper and romantic literary novels like The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! You can get started reading now by downloading the egalley here.
-Amanda