Rachel Weiss's Group Chat

In this witty and sharp debut rom-com set in Seattle's tech industry, one woman grapples with her best friends growing apart, self-exploration in therapy, and her overbearing mother's matchmaking attempts with the tech millionaire next door.

Rachel Weiss has it all: a fabulous social life, three best friends she can confide in, and a job that sucks but pays the bills. Unfortunately, she also has an anxious mother desperate for her to be married. So when a millionaire tech CEO named Christopher buys the house next door, Rachel's mom fixates on him as the perfect eligible bachelor. But Rachel has worked in the tech industry for years and knows guys like Christopher: arrogant, algorithm-obsessed capitalist overlords.

Yet, no matter how much she tries, she can't stop bumping into him. The more time she spends with Christopher-who perhaps isn't quite as unfeeling or self-centered as she expected-the more Rachel questions what she's doing with her own life... And with every interaction that leaves her heart racing and even more confused than ever, she wonders if she possibly had him wrong all along.

"This book truly feels like a treat made specifically for me and other millennial Jewish romance lovers, like a great Nora Ephron movie but with more DMs."--Kveller
"In Applebaum's laugh-out-loud romance, Rachel bears a charming similarity to that quirky British heroine Bridget Jones. Rachel is confident, loud, and boisterous, and despite her lack of self-awareness and knack for causing a scene, readers will need to know what nonsense she'll get up to next. The star of the show, however, is Rachel's tightknit friend group: You'll come for Darcy, but you'll stay for the Charlottes."--Kirkus
"With sharp, unapologetic wit, delightful friendships, and hilarious characters, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat is a fresh and charming twist on Pride & Prejudice. I'll re-read again and again! Appelbaum's humor and voice absolutely sparkle in this adorable romp."--Laura Piper Lee
"Rachel Weiss's Group Chat brought pure joy to my Jane Austen-loving heart. It's clever, fun, and hits deep when it comes to the challenges of navigating close friendships."--Lissette Decos, author of ANA TAKES MANHATTAN
"Lauren Appelbaum's debut novel is an absolute stunner! With sharp wit and unrelenting honesty, Appelbaum examines the intricacies of family, friends, and falling in love. Brimming with humor, RACHEL WEISS'S GROUP CHAT is as hilarious as it is heartwarming. Appelbaum knocked my socks off, and I will be counting down the days until her next book!"--Falon Ballard, author of RIGHT ON CUE
"With a refreshingly honest and unabashedly flawed protagonist and a hero who can give Mark Darcy a run for his money, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat gave me all the Bridget Jones's Diary vibes and had me snorting in laughter. A delight from start to finish."--Meredith Schorr, author of AS SEEN ON TV
"With Rachel Weiss (and her whole mishpocha), Appelbaum deftly tackles modern love, second coming-of-age, and zany family antics with heart, humor, and realness. This is a Saturn Return story you'll want to share with the entire group chat!"--Courtney Preiss, author of WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLINE
"Rachel Weiss's Group Chat hits the sweet spot of modernizing Pride & Prejudice in the vein of Bridget Jones's Diary and Clueless, to bring the beloved tale of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy into the twenty-first century. Hilarious, charming, and as comforting as a warm hug, Appelbaum's debut proves she's a rising powerhouse in the world of contemporary romance."--Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of DON'T FORGET TO WRITE
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a book with such a sharp, witty heroine, a swoon-worthy love interest, and laugh-out-loud hijinks must not be missed. Watching Rachel Weiss figure her life out was an absolute delight. Reading this book felt like making a friend."--Amanda Elliot, author of LOVE YOU A LATKE
"Lauren Appelbaum's charming debut is a laugh-out-loud romp filled with all the best ingredients: sharply drawn female friendships, hilarious social observations, a reluctant appreciation for JDate, and a slow burn, opposites-attract romance between a lovably chaotic heroine and the tech bro next door. It's the perfect pick for readers who crave a good belly laugh with their romance."--Lindsay Hammeroff, author of TILL THERE WAS YOU

Lauren Appelbaum works as a technical editor and has been writing fiction since she could hold a pencil (usually when she's supposed to be doing other things). She lives in Seattle with her family.

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