Daddy Issues

A Novel

Author Kate Goldbeck

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Sometimes love shows up where you least expectit—right next door.
A jaded twenty-something is stuck living at home, herlife on pause, when a single dad becomes her newneighbor, and unexpectedly sets her life—and herheart—into motion in this modern love story from thebestselling author of You, Again.

Praise for Kate Goldbeck:
"This debut romance ticks all the boxes of a must-read, with plenty of bite giving it edge." Kirkus (*starred review*)

"A masterclass in banter." – Rosie Danan, bestselling author of The Roommate

"Fresh, witty, and utterly romantic.“ – Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

"You can’t help but enjoy every second of the ride.” NPR, “Books We Love in 2023”

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Kate Goldbeck grew up in a literal village and dreamed of living in New York, even though her parents warned her that the apartments on Friends were not realistic. In college, she studied film and art history—limiting her employment prospects to “film museum.” Since earning a master’s degree at an engineering school, she’s designed award-winning museum exhibits and immersive experiences all over the world. She adores bantering with her partner, falling asleep to British audiobook narrators, and scratching dogs behind the ears.