The Comeback

In this enthralling contemporary romance from Chu (The Stand In), a straitlaced woman’s life is turned upside down when she unknowingly falls for one of the most famous men in the world. Lawyer Ariadne “Ari” Hui works tirelessly toward becoming a partner at her prestigious Toronto law firm—until her roommate, Hana, begs her to let Hana’s cousin, Choi Jihoon, crash at their apartment to escape from a mysterious breakup back in Korea. Charming and enigmatic Jihoon proves to be a delicious distraction from Ari’s goals, bringing out a warmth and courage in her that she didn’t know existed. But when she discovers that Jihoon has been hiding why he’s really there—and who he really is—their connection is put to the test. Chu easily captures the heart-fluttering elation of falling in love, but the story is just as much about Ari’s personal growth as she works through her self-sabotaging tendencies and learns to open up. Readers will have no trouble rooting for this delightful heroine. Agent: Carrie Pestritto, Laura Dail Literary. (May.)