Miranda in Retrograde

by Lauren Layne

Overview

After getting passed over for tenure and having her life upended in the process, a physics professor decides to throw caution to the wind and live by her horoscope predictions for a year in this effervescent rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan.

As the youngest physics professor at her university, practical-minded Miranda Reed plans her life with minute precision. But that’s before she’s denied tenure and the promotion she thought was guaranteed. Suddenly, her tidy life is anything but constant.

Overdue for a sabbatical, Miranda takes some time to look towards the stars—only this time, she’s not looking for black holes. With her faith in science shaken, Miranda turns to a practice she’s long dismissed as preposterous: astrology.

Determined to figure out why her life has suddenly gone sideways, Miranda commits to a year of letting her horoscope guide her. Put a down payment on a home? Not while Mercury’s in retrograde. Spontaneous dinner party invitation? Sorry, horoscope says Gemini Rising best stay in tonight. And as far as the intriguingly aloof artist living next door? Never. His Aries energy is all wrong. On the other hand, the charming father of her new tutoring pupil is Sagittarian perfection. Made for her...right?

As Miranda navigates life with new a perspective, she slowly discovers neither science nor the stars have all the answers. And that, when it comes to love, you sometimes just have to trust your heart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781797182230
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster Audio
Publication date:	08/13/2024
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 5.67(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Lauren Layne is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than three dozen romantic comedies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide. Lauren’s work has been featured in Publishers Weekly, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, and Inside Edition. She is based in New York City.

Jennifer Jill Araya has been trained as an opera singer and orchestral cellist, lending a musicality and depth of understanding to her narration that help bring her authors’ stories to life. When she’s not narrating, Jennifer can be found hiking, biking, running, or generally exploring her home city of Cincinnati with her husband, Arturo, and their two children.

Editorial Reviews

06/03/2024

This grumpy sunshine contemporary from Layne (Passion on Park Avenue) brims with wit and warmth. Astronomer Miranda Reed is approaching Neil Degrasse Tyson levels of fame thanks to her approachable and entertaining teaching style, so it’s a big shock when she’s denied tenure at the fictional Nova University. Forced into taking a one-year sabbatical and crashing at her aunt’s Manhattan townhouse, she throws herself into an entirely unscientific endeavor: astrology. Since she no longer trusts her own judgment, she’ll allow her horoscope to make her decisions for her. Meanwhile, she takes on tutoring clients, including astronomy-obsessed Kylee, and meets her new neighbor Archer, a reclusive artist who enjoys painting by night on their buildings’ shared roof. As Miranda and Archer form a tentative, bickering friendship, she begins dating Christian, Kylee’s knight in shining armor of a father. But is their relationship really written in the stars? What begins as a bog-standard rom-com quickly develops subtleties and nuances as Miranda undergoes some serious personal growth. The result is a rich tale of self-discovery and empowerment, complete with a romance that readers will root for. Agent: Nicole Resciniti, Seymour Agency (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Made in Manhattan

"This lighthearted read includes witty banter, a "phew, that’s hot" romance, and the author's adept ability to bring her characters and their experiences off the page and into your life. New York’s never felt more real than it does in Layne’s Made in Manhattan."

USA Today

With a charming cast, snappy dialogue, and a romance written in the New York City stars, Lauren Layne’s Miranda in Retrograde will call to all the Nora Ephron fans out there (is it too late to cast Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks?). This Leo sun loved and laughed her way through it!

K.L. Walther

“Lauren Layne proves once again that she’s the queen of contemporary New York City romance. Her breezy dialogue and delightful characters will fully immerse readers in this dreamy and sophisticated love story... a wonderfully satisfying romance.

Bookpage *starred review*

Praise for Miranda in Retrograde

"A heartfelt novel about the astronomical power of opening your heart and trusting your gut.”
—Apple Books Review

“This grumpy sunshine contemporary from Layne brims with wit and warmth...A rich tale of self-discovery and empowerment, complete with a romance that readers will root for.”
—Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

"Crackling with humor and sizzling with romantic tension, this charming modern fairy tale sparkles like the best champagne. I couldn’t put it down!"

Alexis Daria

"Layne updates the Nora Ephron 1998 rom-com, You've Got Mail, for digital-age Manhattan...Sweet and full of humor... readers will be rooting for Gracie to find her Prince Charming."

Booklist

Remember the movie You've Got Mail? Think of this novel as an updated version, Tinder and all....It's the perfect read while sipping a Mai Tai on the sand.

Cosmopolitan.com

"To Sir, with Love is a delight—as sweet and bubbly as a glass of champagne. I loved Gracie's fairytale take on the world, her wonderful friends and family, and her highly unusual romantic situation! Such a warm, lovely read."

Beth O'Leary