NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gem of a novel.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great ThingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be “the one,” and an IOU that changes everything.Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: “Family first.” And since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands of his wife and children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to say no to people. So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, she not only agrees—she ends up saving it from certain disaster. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, the computer's owner, Sebastian, an investment manager, scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. Fixie laughs it off—she'd never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she? But then Fixie's childhood crush, Ryan, comes back into her life, and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie's buttons. As always, she wants nothing for herself—but she'd love Seb to give Ryan a job. No sooner has Seb agreed than the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOUs between Seb and Fixie—from small favors to life-changing moments—ensues. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?Praise for I Owe You One“This book is a shot of pure joy!”—Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Corner “A humorous exploration of family life, finding love and the difficulties of coming into one's own as a young professional woman... The entertaining cast of characters... will certainly remind readers why nineteen years after her first hit Kinsella remains one of the reigning queens of women's fiction.”—The Washington Post “I Owe You One is another impossibly delightful story by Sophie Kinsella, a must-read for her die-hard fans and new readers alike.”—PopSugar

I OWE YOU ONE : pub date: 2/2019

Kinsella, Sophie, author

Penguin Random House Distribution

Dial Press Trade Paperback

Random House, Incorporated

Penguin Random House LLC

Dial Press trade paperback edition, New York, 2019

United States, United States of America

First U.S. edition, New York, 2019

New York, USA, 2019

Ex-Library, 2019

Reprint, 2019

Feb 05, 2019

1, 2019

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Source title: I Owe You One: A Novel

New York Times Bestseller * A Gem Of A Novel.--jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of A Spark Of Light And Small Great Things From The Author Of Surprise Me Comes An Irresistible Story Of Love And Empowerment About A Young Woman With A Complicated Family, A Handsome Man Who Might Be The One, And An Iou That Changes Everything. Fixie Farr Has Always Lived By Her Father's Motto: Family First. And Since Her Dad Passed Away, Leaving His Charming Housewares Store In The Hands Of His Wife And Children, Fixie Spends All Her Time Picking Up The Slack From Her Siblings Instead Of Striking Out On Her Own. The Way Fixie Sees It, If She Doesn't Take Care Of Her Father's Legacy, Who Will? It's Simply Not In Fixie's Nature To Say No To People. So When A Handsome Stranger In A Coffee Shop Asks Her To Watch His Laptop For A Moment, She Not Only Agrees--she Ends Up Saving It From Certain Disaster. To Thank Fixie For Her Quick Thinking, The Computer's Owner, Sebastian, An Investment Manager, Scribbles An Iou On A Coffee Sleeve And Attaches His Business Card. Fixie Laughs It Off--she'd Never Actually Claim An Iou From A Stranger. Would She? But Then Fixie's Childhood Crush, Ryan, Comes Back Into Her Life, And His Lack Of A Profession Pushes All Of Fixie's Buttons. As Always, She Wants Nothing For Herself--but She'd Love Seb To Give Ryan A Job. No Sooner Has Seb Agreed Than The Tables Are Turned Once More And A New Series Of Ious Between Seb And Fixie--from Small Favors To Life-changing Moments--ensues. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit For Everyone Else, Is Torn Between Her Family And The Life She Really Wants. Does She Have The Courage To Take A Stand? Will She Finally Grab The Life, And Love, She Really Wants? Praise For I Owe You One This Book Is A Shot Of Pure Joy!--jenny Colgan, Author Of The Bookshop On The Corner A Humorous Exploration Of Family Life, Finding Love And The Difficulties Of Coming Into One's Own As A Young Professional Woman . . . The Entertaining Cast Of Characters . . . Will Certainly Remind Readers Why Nineteen Years After Her First Hit Kinsella Remains One Of The Reigning Queens Of Women's Fiction.--the Washington Post I Owe You One Is Another Impossibly Delightful Story By Sophie Kinsella, A Must-read For Her Die-hard Fans And New Readers Alike.--popsugar

"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be "the one," and an IOU that changes everything. Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: "Family first." But ever since her dad passed away, leaving his charming kitchen supply store in the hands of his children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to tell people "no." So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, Fixie not only agrees--she ends up saving it from certain disaster. Turns out the computer's owner is an investment manager named Sebastian. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, he scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. But Fixie laughs it off--she'd never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she? Then Fixie's childhood crush Ryan comes back into her life and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie's buttons. She wants nothing for herself, but for Seb to give Ryan a job. And Seb agrees, until the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOU's between Seb and Fixie--from small favors to life-changing moments--ensue. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand for herself? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?"-- Provided by publisher

435 pages ; 22 cm
"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be "the one," and an IOU that changes everything. Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: "Family first." But ever since her dad passed away, leaving his charming kitchen supply store in the hands of his children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to tell people "no." So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, Fixie not only agrees--she ends up saving it from certain disaster. Turns out the computer's owner is an investment manager named Sebastian. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, he scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. But Fixie laughs it off--she'd never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she? Then Fixie's childhood crush Ryan comes back into her life and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie's buttons. She wants nothing for herself, but for Seb to give Ryan a job. And Seb agrees, until the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOU's between Seb and Fixie--from small favors to life-changing moments--ensue. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand for herself? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?"--

When a stranger named Sebastian gives her an IOU for saving his computer from disaster, Fixie Farr never imagines she'll use it, until her childhood crush Ryan comes back into her life needing a job

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