For anyone who has ever overdosed on loveor planned the wedding before the second dateJo Piazzas dazzling debut novel is a must-read
Cyber-stalking, drive-bys, drunken text messaging, creating fake email accountsyoure gonna have to face it, youre addicted to love.
Sophie isnt dealing with her breakup well. Dumped by her boyfriend, Eric, for his sexting, D-cupped, young Floozy McSecretary, Sophie leaves Manhattan and lands back in her hometown, crushed and pajama-clad, blaming herself and begging her ex for a second chance.
But when her best friend, Annie, gets in trouble for driving drunk and is forced to go to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, something clicks in Sophies strung-out mind. Women need love rehab, she realizes, to help fix the craziness that comes along with falling for someone.
If you start it, they will come. When she opens up her home to the obsessed and lovelorn, Sophie finds a way to help women out there who have overdosed on the wrong menand she saves herself in the process.
Love is a drug and the only things that can save us are the steps, rules, and one another. Step one: Admit you have a problem, and keep the hell away from Facebook.
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If youve ever had your heart broken and then cut your own bangs, read this book. I laughed so hard I made people around me uncomfortable. Paula Froelich, New York Timesbestselling author of Mercury in Retrograde
Love Rehab is for anyone who has experienced heartache, heartbreak, or made some not so savvy decisions in the romance departmentin other words, everyone. Dana Ravich, coauthor of The Weekend Makeover: Get a Brand New Life by Monday Morning
Anyone who has ever spent an entire evening deep Googling an ex will relate to Jo Piazzas hilarious and relevant new book. The women who populate Love Rehab are sharp and wonderful hot messes, and you will enjoy hanging out with them while cringing at their missteps. Jessica Grose, author of Sad Desk Salad
Reading Love Rehab is like settling in for one of those awesomely long booze-fueled gossip-y brunches with your girlfriends. Whether youre happy in love or still searching for it you'll probably take some comfort in Love Rehaband maybe even wish it really existed. Leah Chernikoff, executive editor, Fashionista.com
Love Rehab will appeal to everyone whos ever loved and lost . . . and then refused to lose. That rare romantic comedy that has equal parts humor and heart, brought to life by writing filled with wit and empathy. A terrific debut. Jason Pinter, bestselling author of The Mark
After reading Love Rehab I know I can officially be marked as a hopeless romantic pushover because I love seeking a happily-ever-after ending! But this one surprised me! Dr. Gilda Carle, The Today Shows 30-Second Therapist
You will immediately recognize the characters in this funny and touching book. And if youre smart, youll defriend them on Facebook. Ben Widdicome, editor in chief, Gilt City
What grabbed me first? This book made me feel like I might die if I didnt read it right now. Jason Rice, Three Guys One Book
Piazza does a fantastic job injecting humor into the topic of heartbreak. This breezy read will bring a laugh to anyone who has known the trials of love. Publishers Weekly
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CONNECTED, SAVVY AUTHOR: Jo Piazza is a senior digital editor at Current TV. She wrote for the Rush and Molloy column at the New York Daily News, before graduating to staff reporter and landing her own column, Full Disclosure. She has since written for The Daily Beaset, Glamour, Slate, AOL, CNN, Fox News, and the Wall Street Journal. And has appeared on Dateline, ABC's 20/20, and Fox News. Piazza is the author of Celebrity, Inc. How Famous People Make Money. Shei is a tirleless worker and will eagerly assist you in providing support ot your accounts.
NEW WAVE OF ROMANTIC COMEDY: Jo Piazza joins the new wave of humor writing by women, led by Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, Lena Dunham, and others who have brought a female perspective to the genre. "It's real subject, the engine that drives both the humor and the pathos, is female friendship." ("The Funnywoman, Alive and Well," The New York Times)
PRE-PUBLICATIONI CONTEST: Entrants are asked to share their worst-ever relationship story. The winner will have their story worked into the novel, and will receive a major prize package that includes Juicy Couture clothing and more.
Jo Piazza is the author of the acclaimed Celebrity, Inc.: How Famous People Make Money and a novel, Love Rehab. She is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and her work has appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, Glamour, Gotham, the Daily Beast, and Slate. She has also appeared as a commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR.
Piazza holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, a masters in journalism from Columbia University, and a masters in religious studies from New York University. She lives in New York City with her giant dog.
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