Decent Proposal

<p><strong>A sharp wise and hilarious novel. . . . We loved it! -- Lucy Sykes & Jo Piazza authors of <em>The Knockoff</em></strong></p><p><strong>An addictively readable romantic comedy drama and mystery rolled into one about two very different strangers whose lives become intertwined when they receive an unusual proposition. <em>The Decent Proposal is </em>a funny tender and enchanting story about love attraction and friendship: Jane Austen in Los Angeles.</strong></p><p>A struggling Hollywood producer Richard Baumbach is twenty-nine hung-over and broke. Ridiculously handsome with an innate charm and an air of invincibility he still believes good things will come his way. For now he contents himself with days at the Coffee Bean and nights with his best friend Mike (that's a woman by the way).</p><p>At thirty-three Elizabeth Santiago is on track to make partner at her law firm. Known as La Máquina The Machine--to her colleagues she's grown used to avoiding anything that might derail her quiet orderly life. And yet recently she befriended a homeless man in her Venice neighborhood surprised to find how much she enjoys their early-morning chats.</p><p>Richard and Elizabeth's paths collide when they receive a proposal from a mysterious anonymous benefactor. They'll split a million dollars if they agree to spend at least two hours together--just talking--every week for a year. Astonished and more than a little suspicious they each nevertheless say yes. Richard needs the money and likes the adventure of it. Elizabeth embraces the challenge of shaking up her life a little more. Both agree the idea is ridiculous but why not?</p><p>What ensues is a delightful journey full of twists revelations hamburgers classic literature poppy music and above all love in its multitude of forms. <em>The Decent Proposal </em>is a heartfelt and often hilarious look at the ties that bind not just a guy and a girl but an entire diverse cast of characters situated within a modern-day Los Angeles brought to full and irrepressible life.</p>