“Touching and deeply romantic, Dear Eliza is a tender love story about a heroine whose bravery in the face of grief leads to discovery and the possibility of romance.”

- Abbi Waxman, bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and Adult Assembly Required

“The beautiful and heartfelt tale of a woman who goes looking for her biological father, and ends up finding herself. Andrea Stein deftly dances the line between grief and love—keeping the story upbeat without shying away from the depths of emotion. I loved it!”

– Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise

“A wonderful journey of resilience, grief and love told in Andrea J. Stein’s beautiful breezy prose. Dear Eliza grabbed me from page one and did not let go!”

— Jane L. Rosen, author of Seven Summer Weekends

“Written with humor and hope, Dear Eliza is the story of a young woman navigating the complexities of loss, love, and family. I couldn’t put it down! Perfect for fans of Katherine Center and Mhairi McFarlane.”

-- Elyssa Friedland, author of Jackpot Summer

“Dear Eliza is a deeply felt exploration of grief, mothers and daughters, and the secrets we keep from others and ourselves.”

– Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance

"Andrea J. Stein’s stunning sophomore novel Dear Eliza is a must read! As Eliza navigates her complicated feelings of grief while simultaneously learning that her parents weren’t who she thought they were, I couldn’t put this heartfelt, engaging, and ultimately hopeful book down. I loved everything about it—especially its relatable, funny, honest heroine who will stay with you long after turning the last page. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Jennifer Weiner."

-- Angela Terry, award-winning author of The Palace at Dusk

“Dear Eliza is an engaging and heartfelt look at grief, the consequences of long-held secrets, and the true meaning of family. Stein’s writing is thoughtful and well-crafted with splashes of humor in all the right places. I was Team Eliza from page one!”

– Lisa Roe, author of Welcome to the Neighborhood

"Dear Eliza skillfully examines how family ties unravel when the loss of a parent exposes a shocking secret that sends a young woman reeling. Timely and relatable, this novel is a perfectly-paced exploration of loss, love, and learning how to carry on when your world is turned upside down. Brimming with just the right mix of humor and heart, Dear Eliza is sure to be a book club favorite."

– Liz Alterman, author of The House On Cold Creek Lane

“Dear Eliza is an emotionally compelling story filled with tension and drama that hooked me from the start. With vivid characters so real, they jump off the page. Stein has crafted a compulsive narrative that examines the complications of uncovered family secrets while exploring the question: Where do we go from here? A juicy, heart-tugging read.”

— Annie Cathryn, multi-award-winning author of The Friendship Breakup

“With patience and realism, Andrea J. Stein explores the complexities of first love, family dynamics, and adulting. A relatable journey fraught with growing pains, Typecast reminds us that in order to truly evolve—and find new, lasting love—we must first accept the past and ourselves.”

—Nora Zelevansky, author of Competitive Grieving

“Insightful and bighearted and oh-so-deliciously page-turning, Typecast is like a road trip with friends, complete with detours and surprises and wildly satisfying moments. A perfect next read for fans of Camille Pagán and Kristy Woodson Harvey, Stein’s Typecast is a don’t-miss debut!”

—Amy Impellizzeri, award-winning author of I Know How This Ends and In Her Defense

“A smart, endearing heroine; an enjoyable, entertaining story; and a hopeful, satisfying ending. Callie revisits the past with her ex to make sense of her present love life, making Typecast a fun mix of rom-com and women’s fiction. Full of heartfelt charm, humor, and truth, Stein’s debut is exactly the book I’d been craving. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Josie Silver. A very delightful read!”

—Angela Terry, award-winning author of Charming Falls Apart and The Trials of Adeline Turner

“In lively, sparkling prose, Andrea J. Stein’s Typecast offers keenly observed insights about family, friendship, and figuring out who you want to be when you grow up. Alternating between the heroine’s past and her present, Typecast is a portrait of a woman rewriting her own future.”

—Jenn Stroud Rossmann, author of The Place You’re Supposed to Laugh

"Filled with many great supporting characters, Stein's writing is sharp and her character development for Callie is strong . . . Perfect for Fans of Josie Silver."

—Booklist

“Stein’s novel presents a charming tale of first love and second chances that’s likely to entertain fans of the works of Emily Giffin…A heartwarming modern romance for movie mavens."

—Kirkus Reviews

“I adored this book! . . . Callie was a fantastically written character whom I grew to love as each chapter went on. I highly recommend!”

—@doingitbythebook

“Callie is going right to the top of my favorite main characters this year…The humor, banter, sarcasm and flirting in this book was so amazing.…One of my favorite women's fiction books this year.…Amazing writing, great characters and fun plot!”

—BiteIntoBooks

“Typecast was an excellent debut novel…Callie was an incredibly relatable character and I enjoyed going on the journey with her…”

—Alyson, @alysonsbookishthoughts

“…the ending is perfect…I definitely recommend this one for readers of domestic fiction and romance!”

—Elizabeth, @so.many.books_so.little.time

“Reminiscent of a Paige Toon/Heidi Swain romance, [Typecast] was beautifully written and I loved the story, the characters and the love interests. It was well paced, left me wanting to read more and I binged this in two sittings!”

—@emma_bookshelf

"This debut novel is funny, heartfelt, & a real page-turner w/ lots of 80’s & 90’s rom-com references, which I’m always down for. It’ll definitely be a standout title in my list of favorite rom-com’s of ‘22!...Readers of Emily Henry, Abbi Waxman & Jennifer Weiner will especially enjoy this relatable beach-read—or cozy, fall read—about a long-lost college boyfriend, a competitive older sister, & a handsome architect who may just be looking for love."

—@Mom_Loves_Reading

“With a cast of interesting characters, Typecast is a compelling story about love, friendship, family, relationships, and second chances in life.”

— Jersey Girl Book Reviews

“Charming. Insightful. Oh so funny!…This debut by Stein is such a joy to read…Stein writes complex dynamics and a young woman faced with the difficultues of adulting so perfectly.”

—@nurse_bookie

“Typecast [is] a novel I’ll remember for a long time to come… such an addictive storyline and excellent characters”

— A Quintillion Words

“I loved Callie’s story of family, forgiveness, and love…I highly recommend it and cannot wait to see what Stein writes next.”

—@what.beth.reads

“…filled with humor, relatable characters, sisterly relationship, and romance. Once I picked it up I did not want to put it down…such a charming and heartfelt story."

— @books.with.courtney

“I am always a sucker for a dual timeline book and Typecast didn't disappoint…It's a book of first love and the journey after it ends.”

— @webreakforbooks