TYPORAMA
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Most lies are harmless.
Others, however, can come back to bite you. For one Native American woman who is down on her luck, a little white lie she tells to get ahead snowballs, until the successful life she built for herself is in jeopardy.
An entertaining rom-com with Indigenous representation that’s filled with witty humor and romance readers’ favorite tropes.
In it, a Chickasaw woman misrepresents her racial identity to land the job of her dreams, but the lies she must tell to keep her secret quickly spin out of control.
August 6, 2024
Berkley Trade Original
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PRAISE FOR THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO EMBER:
“The Truth According to Ember is a truly funny and wonderfully heartfelt comedy of errors with a plucky, lovable heroine I rooted for from page one. Danica Nava is a fresh, exciting new voice in the world of romantic comedies and I can’t wait to see what she does next.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy Place
“A dazzling debut filled with hilarious and loveable characters. I couldn’t put this book down and I can’t wait to read what Nava does next!”—Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wildfire
"My heart was in my stomach as I watched Ember weave herself a tangled web and have to figure her way out. Danica Nava's The Truth According to Ember gives us a fresh, relatable heroine in Ember, who has been so focused on helping everyone else that she doesn't always know how to ask for help herself. And Danuwoa! No wonder Ember blushes every time the swoony IT technician tells her to unplug it and plug it back in. This book provided the perfect escape mixed with the perfect amount of grounded reality, bringing the characters to life."—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of With Love, from Cold World
"Danica Nava has created a fantastic heroine in Ember Lee Cardinal, whose good heart and determination to do the right thing are as admirable as her occasional lies are understandable...Nava guides Ember along a compelling journey of empowerment while tackling complicated issues of identity, racism, corporate corruption, and the pain and joy that family can bring. And the book is so funny, too! The characters shine, each of them unique and interesting and so real they could step off the page. The Truth According to Ember was a delight from start to finish, and Nava delves into both heartbreaking and life-affirming topics with wit and wisdom. Danica Nava's writing is fresh, funny, and romantic, and I will read anything she writes."—Sarah Hawley, author of A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire
“Fresh, funny, and full of heart, The Truth According to Ember delivers a romantic comedy delight. Ember is lovable and laugh-out-loud hilarious, and her journey as she learns to lean into the support of her community, discovers unconditional love, and embraces the power of telling her truth, is wonderfully touching. This is a romance I won’t soon forget.”—Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Always Only You
"There are so many reasons to love The Truth According to Ember, from this being a swoony and smart debut, to author Danica Nava's authentic and thoughtful Native representation on the page, to a heartfelt love story with all the delicious workplace romance tropes that will have readers obsessed (like me)."—Vanessa Lillie, USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters
“The Truth According to Ember is a witty, laugh-out-loud delight that deals with important themes and delivers much-needed perspective—all while being an utterly stellar debut of a romance. I can’t wait to see what Nava does next!”—Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Fake Mate
“The author delivers some delicious rom-com moments while also sensitively portraying the overt and covert racism her characters face. ... With wit, smarts, and abundant heart, this office romance is a triumph.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A captivating romance that effortlessly balances laugh-out-loud scenes and heartwarming family moments.”—Kirkus, starred review
“With relatable storylines about identity, family, and self-worth and endearing characters, this steamy rom-com is a strong debut and a must-have for romance collections.”—Library Journal, starred review
“A big-hearted romp of a first novel.”—Elle
“Witty banter, little lies, and juicy scandal make The Truth According to Ember a captivating novel for readers.”—SheReads
**PRAISE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**
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ABOUT THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO EMBER:
THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO EMBER is a humorous novel that tackles real issues faced by readers today.
Nava is a registered member of the Chickasaw Nation, and she accurately depicts the challenges faced by millennial twenty-somethings attempting to “adult,” especially as members of marginalized groups.
Her novel is a refreshing take on the frustrating realities of hiring practices, workplace politics, and falling in love. She also fills her novel with delicious tropes like workplace romance, “there is only one bed,” and mistaken identity, for a vibrant, diverse story perfect for modern rom-com fans.
Ember Lee Cardinal can’t catch a break. An aspiring accountant, she’s been working a dead-end job at a bowling alley for far too long, and despite her efforts, she hasn’t landed a single interview in the accounting field.
After her resume is rejected for the thirty-seventh time, she takes matters into her own hands. She adds some experience to her qualifications, and she takes her Native American identity out of her demographics. It’s a half-lie, but before she has the chance to regret her choice, she lands the job of her dreams.
At first, Ember thrives in corporate life, proud that she’s proving everyone’s assumptions about Indigenous people wrong. Her love life even seems to be looking up when she meets Danuwoa Colson, who works in IT and is also Native American.
Despite the company’s no-dating policy, they start to see each other after hours. What’s one more secret, right?
But when they’re found out by a toxic coworker, suddenly Ember is being blackmailed and she must tell even more lies to protect her job and her new relationship.
Things quickly start to spin out of control, and Ember must make the hard decision to stay silent or finally tell the truth, which could cost her everything.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Danica Nava is an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and works as an Executive Assistant in the tech industry.
She has her MBA from USC Marshall School of Business. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter.
The Truth According to Ember is her debut novel.
You can find her on Instagram at the handle @danica_nava.
**AUTHOR INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**
**AUTHOR PHOTO TAKEN FROM HER GOODREADS PAGE**
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