Cover Reveal: The Wrong Kind of Perfect by Jillian Marie

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It’s cover reveal time and The Wrong Kind of Perfect by Jillian Marie is giving us slow burn, secret glances, and serious emotional heat. I’ve been counting the days to share this one with you all, and now I finally can!

WHAT IT IS ABOUT

This coastal small-town romance set in Orange County, CA has everything you want in a heart-twisting, soul-stirring read:

• Hot divorced dad
• Interior designer x client tension
• Second chance (but not with the spouse!)
• Emotional affair ➝ physical affair
• Rediscovery after motherhood
• School pickup angst
• Forbidden love and dual-family drama

This book is not your typical light and fluffy rom-com, though there are plenty of flirty moments and open-door scenes. Jillian Marie dives deep into identity, grief, and emotional growth while weaving in that magnetic pull between two people who were never supposed to fall for each other.

Expect big feelings, messy realities, and characters that will stick with you long after the final page.

And if you’re a sucker for:

• Self-growth arcs
• Hidden texts and forbidden glances
• Complex family dynamics
• That perfect blend of angst and healing

… then this one is going straight to the top of your TBR.

WHY I CAN’T WAIT

Everything about The Wrong Kind of Perfect screams emotional rollercoaster in the best way, and I am HERE for it. From the moment I saw the trope list (hot divorced dad, interior designer x client, second chance at love… but not with the spouse), I knew this book was going to hit hard.

I’m especially drawn to stories that explore emotional complexity, personal growth, and the quiet moments where everything changes. Jillian Marie seems to deliver all of that, with a healthy dose of longing, late-night texting, and coastal small-town charm.

Plus, the themes of rediscovery after motherhood and the nuance of navigating identity in the middle of life? Yes please. I have a feeling this one will stick with me, and might just end up being a new favorite.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Jillian Marie writes slow-burn romance with emotional depth, flawed characters, and stories that linger long after the final page. Her work explores love in all its messy, meaningful forms, especially the kind that breaks rules, defies timing, and demands honesty.

A mom of three girls, Jillian finds inspiration in the quiet, in-between moments of everyday life, often writing from home (or her car during dance pickups). When she’s not crafting unforgettable love stories, she’s baking something sweet, diving into a good book, doing Pilates, or winding down with tea and honey.

She lives in Southern California with her husband and daughters. The Wrong Kind of Perfect is her debut novel.

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Stay tuned for the full cover drop and more teasers soon… because trust me, you’re going to want this one in your hands the minute it hits shelves. Let me know which trope sold you??👇