Hit Me with Your Best Charm

Praise for Beauty and the Besharam:

*"A story that feels simultaneously magical and true to life. The character-driven plot, led by a vibrant cast that showcases diversity in ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, places equal weight on the value of friendship, family relationships, and romance, with each element playing an important role in Kavya’s growth and changing self-understanding throughout the book. A joyful ode to being true to yourself and finding love where you least expect it."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“If you're a fan of rivals-to-lovers, look no further! Beauty and the Besharam is a novel bursting with swoony romance, humor, and the importance of going for it, even when it's scary. Vale shows us that love is about not compromising who you are, or loving someone despite their ferocity and drive, but because of it. Lillie Vale put it perfectly — ‘Rivalry is good, but kisses are better.’”—Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys

"A clever, emotional book about being true to yourself no matter what. With a delightful rivalry you can’t help but ship, whimsical settings, and so much banter, Beauty and the Besharam is not to be missed."--Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Some Girls Do

"Warm, joyful, and funny! This delightful gender-flipped Beauty and the Beast is the perfect, sweet rom-com to snuggle up with."—Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately

"Beauty and the Besharam is for every girl looking for their happy ending. A perfect rivals-to-lovers romance that also gives a voice to outspoken Desi girls."—Adiba Jaigirdar, bestselling author of The Henna Wars

“Full of heart and enemies-to-lovers heat, Vale’s modern fairytale is a witty, welcome celebration of the girls who feel like too much.”—Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Never Vacation with Your Ex

"Hilarious, sharp, and sweep you off your feet romantic, Beauty and the Besharam is the kind of book that you will immediately want to reread. Prepare a spot on your forever favorite shelf."--Nina Moreno, author of Join the Club, Maggie Diaz

"Beauty and the Besharam is the modern fairytale we need right now. This big-hearted story is a joyful celebration of friendship, falling in love, and most importantly, of being true to yourself. Kavya is a princess (and a beast) worth cheering for." –Kara McDowell, author of One Way or Another and This Might Get Awkward




Praise for Lillie Vale's adult novels:

The Decoy Girlfriend
One of
PopSugar’s Best New Books of 2022 So Far
Paste’s 10 Best Contemporary Romance Books: Fake Dating Edition
BookBub’s Best Romances of the Second Half of 2022 
BookRiot’s 17 New Romance Books You Need to Read This September

“Much like Lillie Vale’s debut, The Decoy Girlfriend is voicy, witty, and fulfilling authentic. Lillie Vale knows exactly how to write relatable characters with sizzling chemistry and mix humor and longing in her stories. The Decoy Girlfriend is the irresistible fake-dating romcom of my heart—an absolute must read!” –Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

“I loved getting lost in the bubbly escapism of The Decoy Girlfriend. The Princess Switch meets The Lizzie McGuire Movie (with some very grown-up lust and longing) in this celebrity romance, but beneath the zaniness of the fake dating to hide a fake dating scheme is a book about grief and about the challenges of being a creative and sharing your art with the world. A glittery delight of a rom-com with a genuine emotional center.” –Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive

“The Decoy Girlfriend is Lillie Vale’s best act yet.” –PopSugar

“A definite must read…[this] cute fake turned real romcom checked all the right boxes.” –Harlequin Junkie “This is a perfectly engaging, flirty rom-com staged around a couple that any reader will be able to fall for. An irresistible romance.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A contemporary Hollywood spin on The Prince and the Pauper...Vale manages to add some fun new layers to the fake dating trope and delivers plenty of celebrity drama. Rom-com fans will find much to enjoy." –Publishers Weekly

"[The Decoy Girlfriend] is of-the-moment and offers readers a glimpse into the life of modern novelists....Peels back the glamour of celebrity to reveal the romance and beauty of the everyday." – Library Journal

“The fake dating and celebrity tropes are fun and believable in Vale’s entertaining romantic comedy, following The Shaadi Set-Up (2021)…[T]he romance is wholly satisfying. Fans of Hollywood romances will relish this, and readers of royalty romance may also enjoy this genre cousin.” –Booklist

“Fans of fake dating and celebrity culture will love Lillie Vale’s The Decoy Girlfriend.” –BookRiot