Pop, Fizz, Clink
by Jenna Beall Mueller
It's the day before Bea Parker's 30th birthday and a week until Thanksgiving. A milestone birthday and a holly-jolly season practically made for happy couples loom. But Bea doesn't have an adoring partner who will gladly drive an hour to the countryside and cut down a Fraser fir with her. She doesn't have a beautiful home to decorate or a chubby baby to sit on Santa's lap. Bea doesn't even have a fulfilling career to throw herself into. Instead, she's working as a mid-level graphic designer, living in a dilapidated apartment, and her greatest confidante is a blind dachshund.
And to top it all off? She's just been given a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Thirty, flirty, and thriving? More like thirty, flirting, and flailing. Literally.
Bea's MS diagnosis prompts her to reclaim her life in ways big and small, from chasing a passion for tiny homes to putting her heart back on the dating scene. But the road to recovery isn't straight and narrow, and as Bea discovers, there are a whole lot of twists, turns, and setbacks. But sometimes? Well, sometimes life surprises you in all the best ways.
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Reviews
"If you're into fun and cozy romantic comedies with a heavy helping of pop culture references, then Pop, Fizz, Clink deserves a spot on your to-be-read list."
CityBeat Magazine
"This book warmed my heart so much! I am a slow reader, but this book had me staying up way past my bedtime several nights in a row to finish it. I love how charming and resilient main character Bea is and watching her overcome her medical battles inspired me not to let my own get the better of me. The author, Jenna Beall Mueller, infused so much voice into Bea I felt like we were BFFs and she was catching me up on her life. The characters were so charming, the city of Cincinnati in winter was so charming, and the story was oh so charming. This is THE book for holiday reading."
Jordey
"I fell in love with Bea from the first page! I loved the flow of Jenna’s writing style and felt like Bea was my bff at the end of the story. I loved the banter about MS, dating, her career, family and neighbor crush. I was rooting for her every step of the way. I had a tear in my eye in the last page and I wanted to relive all the characters again."
Holly
"The book was a charming romcom that delved into genuine issues, illustrating the importance of one's response to adversity. Bea, grappling with MS, was a character I admired, along with the geek-chic neighbor, Chris. Their banter and chemistry kept me hooked from start to finish, as their relationship blossomed and evolved throughout the story. Overall, it was a heartwarming, cute and uplifting read that left me feeling inspired and hopeful."
Katie
"I absolutely LOVE Bea as a character and really connected with her during her journey. The author has a lovely, easy-to-read writing style that’s so clever, warm and endearing. Highly recommend."
KH