The Essence of Perfection

Name: The Essence of Perfection
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ISBN: 9781496721945

Nita Brooks

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Kensington Publishing
31 March 2020

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Witty, warmly wise, and always surprising, Nita Brooks' sophomore novel tells the fun- yet-poignant second chances story of a successful Hollywood fragrance chemist who accidentally sends her ""List of Regrets"" to a national news program! She abruptly becomes America's poster-child for taking a second chance at life, but admitting to some regrets can threaten her career and her family.

Wickedly entertaining, insightful, and always surprising, Nita Brooks delivers a delicious new novel about a celebrity perfume designer forced to add a daring new ingredient to her carefully curated life . . .

Among the uber-famous, she's the most highly sought-after fragrance maker-and a well-kept secret. But designing a scent for pop's newest superstar could take Nicola King and her family's business from elite to downright legendary. Of course, mystery is part of Nicola's brand-so no one knows she's actually an over-cautious person who always puts her own life on permanent hold. Until her ultra-personal list of regrets is accidentally put on a social media blast-and she's challenged to go after everything she really wants . . .

From finding a hobby to reconnecting with a family member, Nicola's getting some surprising results. But when she reveals her deepest, darkest secret of all to her troubled sister, the fallout threatens her budding romance, her career, and her reputation. Now between ambition, heartbreak, and hard truths, Nicola must risk the courage to fix the damage-and decide what success truly means . . .

By: Nita Brooks
Imprint: Kensington Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781496721945
ISBN 10: 1496721942
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 31 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A reading addict, self-professed connoisseur of home improvement shows, and a collector of teapots, Nita Brooks resides in South Carolina with her family. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter at @AuthorNitaB.

Reviews for The Essence of Perfection

“Readers looking for an escape will be drawn in by Nicola's misadventures, her complicated family, and fascinating details of perfume-making. Most appealing, though, is Nicola, and Brooks (Redesigning Happiness, 2019) perfectly captures the voice of a smart, funny woman who is learning to live a little.” —Booklist