One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London

So, Colton is gay. I didn’t see that one coming. But then again that is what makes the “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” shows so interesting to watch. These are not actors but real people who, while looking for love, are also experiencing fame, many for the first time. The franchise is also realizing that they can’t continue to produce the show in the same cookie-cutter formula they have been doing for years. The show needs to grow, mature, expand and become more inclusive across the board. “One To Watch” by Kate Stayman-London is fictional account of a stylish, plus-size, fashion blogger named Bea. When she is not entertaining her legions of Instagram followers, she and her friends watch their favorite show “Main Squeeze,” a reality dating show much like “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette.” Watching all the size O women on the show, however, frustrates Bea and makes her scold the show for its lack of body diversity, and lament her own poor dating card. After her most recent broken heart, Bea has nearly sworn off dating until she gets a call from a producer on “Main Squeeze” wanting her to star in the upcoming season. Bea cannot deny that her appearance on the show will help boost her fame as a blogger. But at the same time, she is fearful of putting her heart on her sleeve. She decides to make a compromise: she will agree to go on the show, but personally not fall in love. She will simply commit to the experience and enjoy the sexy suitors, fancy couture outfits and free hot air balloon rides, without opening her heart. The best laid plans, however, are not often possible. When Bea finds herself falling for more than one of the potential suitors, she must decide if love is worth risking everything after all. Like all good romantic comedies, “One To Watch” has plenty of twists and turns, and was truly a delightful read. To buy this book on Amazon click here.