"Smart and funny, Twelve Steps perfectly captures the gut-wrenching joy and supreme mortification of unrequited love. Authentic and *oh so* relatable, Bartles hits it out of the park with her debut! For anyone who's ever felt second best, or struggled to find their place inthe world, this book is for you! Grab the chocolate, turn off the phone, and prepare to ride the roller coaster of Andi's life as it unfolds, page after humor-filled page. This is contemporary romance done right!"--Rachel Harris, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE FINE ART OF PRETENDING

"With her debut novel, Veronica Bartles creates a fun, fast-paced story about a feisty heroine whose plan to steal her oh-so-perfect sister's spotlight leads to a messy love triangle ... no, love pentagon. TWELVE STEPS will have you cheering when Cinderella finds her backbone, PrinceCharming learns that not every stepsister wants his glass slipper, and the heroine realizes she's been shining in her own light all along."--Laura Bowers, Author of BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT and JUST FLIRT