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The Glow Up (I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Cara Malone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,123 ratings
A coveted summer internship takes a small-town girl to the Windy City, where she’s totally out of her element – and learning who she is for the first time.

Jo’s dreams have always been too big for her small-town Montana life. When she lands a competitive internship in Chicago, her conservative parents worry about letting her go. But it’s the opportunity of a lifetime, sure to change her world.

Hazel is a city girl to the core, absorbing all the culture Chicago has to offer in her quest to make beautiful queer art. When a gorgeous girl in a prairie dress stumbles in front of her scooter during the city’s Pride Parade, it’s almost vehicular manslaughter at first sight – but Hazel acts in the nick of time and winds up with a clueless baby gay in her lap.

Meeting Hazel and her friends unveils a world Jo never imagined, as well as parts of herself she’s long kept hidden. But first loves are doomed to end, and the summer won’t last forever. Jo’s parents expect her to return to her life in Montana, sacrificing the new family she’s found with Hazel. Can she go home again?

What begins as a traffic accident evolves into a smoldering attraction in this romance full of pride, found family and the glow-up of a lifetime.

This book is part of the I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection, which contains eight standalone books from some of the top authors in sapphic fiction today. Each one promises a Pride theme and a happy ending. The collection was organized by I Heart SapphFic, which is a website for authors and readers of sapphic fiction to stay up to date on all the latest sapphic fiction news.
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    I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection
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    English
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  5. Publication date
    June 1, 2022
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Z397PNB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lisbon Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 8 ‏ : ‎ I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 1,123 ratings

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Cara Malone

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Hi, I'm Cara.

I write lesbian fiction with drama, depth and plenty of heat, including the bestselling Lakeside Hospital medical romance series, romantic suspense Fox County series, and Rainbow Award honorable mention The Beginning of Everything.

My books are for you if you're a fan of contemporary romance, if you love strong women who aren't afraid to also be vulnerable, and if you like a little heat with your love stories.

I also really love to talk to my readers, so don't be shy! You can contact me on Twitter or Facebook @CaraMaloneBooks

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Customers find this book to be a quick, delightful read with a sweet story of discovery and first love. They describe it as adorable and heartwarming, with one customer noting it's a fairy tale love story. Customers appreciate the wonderful characters and consider it a great addition to the Pride Collection.

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24 customers mention "Readability"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a quick and delightful read, describing it as an enjoyable YA novel.

"...You can’t go wrong by choosing this book. It’s a like a good ditty…happy and sweet and easy to pick up...." Read more

"Pleasant and heartwarming...." Read more

"Well Ms. Malone did not lay me down - another great book by her. What a fantastic story to add to this series...." Read more

"...Well done!" Read more

19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a fairy tale love story and fabulous Pride narrative.

"...Cara is a good story teller and the book was well put together and edited (also often a problem with this genre)...." Read more

"Pleasant and heartwarming. Fairly condensed and low stakes story of someone figuring out how gay they are (spoiler: very) along with both parties..." Read more

"...What a fantastic story to add to this series. I loved the storyline and the HEA the characters got. Off to read more in this series...." Read more

"...changing, along with more and more acceptance. This story illustrates that well, along with giving us a sweet love story. Well done!" Read more

8 customers mention "Cuteness"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute and sweet, with one mentioning it serves as a romantic introduction to the characters' relationship.

"...There’s not a lot of strife and depth beyond the sweet story but sometimes that’s exactly what you want." Read more

"It was light, easy and just purely adorable book. The story was pretty uncomplicated and quick to read...." Read more

"...How Hazel literally sweeps Jo off her feet is a very cute beginning to their relationship...." Read more

"...reading The Glow Up. Each time my heart fills. Still the most adorable, cutest, sweetest, romantic introduction meeting of the main characters...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...I loved the storyline and the HEA the characters got. Off to read more in this series...." Read more

"...Cara writes with compassion, love and quirkiness. Her characters are really nice people, people you'd like as friends...." Read more

"This has great character development and enough pulls to the side to keep you guessing. An easy read that was enjoyable." Read more

"Such a very cute love story. Enjoyed it thoroughly and loved all of the characters. A quick delightful read as is guaranteed from this author...." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartwarming"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as a joyful pride celebration, with one customer noting it's a wonderful addition to the Pride Collection.

"Pleasant and heartwarming...." Read more

"...obstacles to overcome — either personally or professionally; it’s an upbeat, positive coming out story with all the celebratory, unifying feel of a..." Read more

"...Would def recommend. It was funny, sweet and lighthearted. Very much enjoyed the quick read. Another winner from the author." Read more

"...This SapphFic collection is such wonderful pride gift. I am on to book 3." Read more

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  • "christa_reviews”
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good storytelling!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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    It’s getting easier to find a good lesbian story but many still lack refinement. Cara is a good story teller and the book was well put together and edited (also often a problem with this genre).

    You can’t go wrong by choosing this book. It’s a like a good ditty…happy and sweet and easy to pick up.

    In terms of cons, they are also it’s strengths in some ways. There’s not a lot of strife and depth beyond the sweet story but sometimes that’s exactly what you want.
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  • Mike Wawalrus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice artsy love
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
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    Pleasant and heartwarming. Fairly condensed and low stakes story of someone figuring out how gay they are (spoiler: very) along with both parties finding their passions into adulthood.
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  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars the Glow Up
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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    Well Ms. Malone did not lay me down - another great book by her.

    What a fantastic story to add to this series. I loved the storyline and the HEA the characters got.

    Off to read more in this series. What a fantastic job of putting this series together - thank you to all of the authors and whomever thought of the idea!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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    It's interesting to hear and read about small rural towns that have either no books about LGBTQ+ or very, very few. It's so good to see how that's changing, along with more and more acceptance.
    This story illustrates that well, along with giving us a sweet love story. Well done!
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  • BookLover0932
    3.0 out of 5 stars Generic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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    This story is about a girl spending the summer in Chicago on an internship and dating a local… That’s it.

    I was hoping to get something out of a non-fantasy romance. This story is cute, but nothing substantial.
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  • Marta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
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    It was light, easy and just purely adorable book. The story was pretty uncomplicated and quick to read. I really liked the way Hazel and Jo meet up for the first time - very original. I am sure I will be reading something more by Cara Malone in the future.
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  • Valerie Carter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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    I love that I’m discovering new authors through the I Heart Sapphfic Pride Collection. This was a good read.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the Pride Collection!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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    Brand new graduate from Montana State, Josephine has earned a communications internship with the Marlowe Foundation in Chicago. Hazel, a graduate art student working at a coffee shop, is from a very wealthy family whose father wants her to take over the family foundation, but Hazel is determined to be true to her artistic self. How Hazel literally sweeps Jo off her feet is a very cute beginning to their relationship.

    Hazel is out and proud, but Jo is just figuring things out. I love that there was a palpable attraction and connection. Hazel pursued her hard but was extremely patient throughout this story and when Jo committed, well there was no doubt they belonged together. I also love that Jo's family was accepting. There are still so many books today where the parents aren't and it's heartbreaking, just like real life. I do, however, feel hope for a more positive acceptance by all of us.

    Cara writes with compassion, love and quirkiness. Her characters are really nice people, people you'd like as friends. There is such a warm ending in this book that should make everyone reading feel hopeful for a more inclusive future!
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  • goldust women
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2022
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    I loved everything about this book it didn't drag on, it kept me interested and I even shead tears of joy for hazel and jo ❤
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  • Ruthread
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely feel good romance
    Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2022
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    I just finished the Glow Up and I still reminisce retrospectively about the entertaining lines. Cara Malone brought another feel-good romance into the world, a book full of love and positive vibes despite the problems Hazel and Josephine, sorry, Jo(!), have to face :-) The book is an easy read and I found myself with a smile on my face every time I pictured Hazel and Jo, a truly lovely couple.
    The I heart sapphfic pride collection is a touching gesture that each author in the collection will be donating a portion of their preorder royalties to a charity of their choice! The other volumes in the series are also a must-read, if only for the support, but I've already read a few volumes and it's really worth it for more than just the donations!
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  • Reader97
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read
    Reviewed in India on September 4, 2022
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    I loved how Hazel and Jo meet and then start dating. It is just so cute! The progression of their relationship feels a bit hurried, but in a good way. And that ending. Just perfect!
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  • Miked
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2022
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    Great read. Really liked the story and all the characters. Learnt some about Chicago as well. Worst part was getting to the end.
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  • Lauren Jade
    4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2022
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    I adored Jo and Hazel's meet cute, they are great characters and make a gorgeous couple. I loved Daphne too. Brilliant, heart warming story, I loved it. Highly recommend.
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