How many faux engagements can one girl have? When twenty-seven year old, Hilary, is swept off her feet she's positive her spinster days of dating duds are over, and her happy-ever-after is right around the corner. But perfect on paper Marc has one gigantic problem in real life - he's petrified of commitment. Years later, worried the relationship has long reached its expiration date, Hilary's friends devise a plan to get Marc to propose. Will the interfering pals manufacture a marriage or bring on a breakup? A true story that "sparkles with humor and shines with wisdom" (Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author). In this chick-lit memoir, Hilary Grossman digs deep as she explores the good, the bad, and the frustrating of dating and relationships. Dangled Carat is the perfect light-hearted, laugh-out-loud, relatable book for every girl who wondered if she should love him or dump him. Perfect for fans of Jen Lancaster, Sophie Kinsella & Emily Giffin"Dangled Carat sparkles with humor and shines with wisdom. It is a gem of a book." - Christina Baker Kline - New York Times & USA Today Best Selling Author of Orphan Train. ★★★★★ I literally could not put this book down" - Chick Lit Goddess ★★★★★ "A heart-wrenching, tear-jerking novel about an attempt to bring a commitment-phobic man to the altar.... The authentic-ness of the main character blew me away!" Ms. B's Reviews ★★★★★ "One sensational read. Readers everywhere will be pulled in like a moth to a flame. This funny and romantic story will take readers on a journey, a journey deep into the lives of one very interesting couple." - Readers Favorite ★★★★★ "I would highly recommend this book to people who like their romance novels honest, emotional and real, it's a real page-turner." - Chicks That Read ★★★★ "I loved this book - Grossman was extremely brave sharing her story with the world, but has done it in such a gentle and truthful way as only a talented writer can! I would definitely recommend this to any chick-lit lover who fancies something a little different, and to anyone who enjoys reading memoirs that open your eyes to a common truth." - A Novel Thought ★★★★ "You can't help but laugh, sigh, cry, and feel genuinely happy for this couple as destiny and love brought them together, it is truly a beautiful and heartfelt story that proves love really can conquer all!" - Jersey Girl Book Reviews ★★★★★ About the Author: By day, Hilary Grossman works in the booze biz. By night she hangs out with her "characters." She has an unhealthy addiction to denim and high heel shoes. She's been known to walk into walls and fall up stairs. She only eats spicy foods and is obsessed with her cat, Lucy. She loves to find humor in everyday life. She likens life to a game of dodge ball - she tries to keep many balls in the air before they smack her in the face. She lives on Long Island. To find out more of what Hilary is up to check out her Facebook page https: //www.facebook.com/HilaryGrossmanAuthor or find her on Twitter https: //twitter.com/feelingbeachie