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    In What World

    Author Bridget Morrissey
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    $20.00 US
    | $28.99 CAN
    Berkley / NAL | Berkley
    On sale Aug 11, 2026 | 352 Pages | 9798217188017
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    Two high school rivals begrudgingly reunite as adults to investigate the disappearance of their beloved former teacher, only to wind up traveling through a series of alternate realities together.

    Total opposites, Marlowe Jenkins and Priscilla Covington-French hated each other in high school. Now in their thirties, Marlowe is barely scraping by while Priscilla is wildly successful. Their rivalry should be long dead, yet both women remain connected through their mutual mentor, drama teacher Dallas Winthrop. Their unending tension has nothing to do with the fact that they’ve kissed. More than once.

    When Dallas goes missing, each woman believes she can figure out where he is. Except this is no ordinary disappearance. Dallas has found a way to explore alternate versions of reality. While trying to follow him, Marlowe and Priscilla find other versions of themselves instead, surprised to learn not all Marlowes and Priscillas are fueled by hate. In fact, some Marlowes and Priscillas have very different strong feelings for one another. . .

    The more Marlowe and Priscilla are forced to rely on each other, the harder it becomes to ignore their simmering attraction. But with every alternate reality they search, they only get further from their real life and responsibilities. Do they play it safe and hide behind their rivalry, or take a chance on each other that could permanently change the world as they know it?
    "A clever and heartfelt romp through the multiverse. If you grew up on Glee and High School Musical, you’ll fall in love with Morrissey’s latest."—Becca Grischow, author of I'll Get Back to You

    "Totally original! Delightfully relatable! A perfect blend of heartfelt and hysterical! This is the romance genre at its best, and I want to tell everyone about this book!"—Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Satisfaction Guaranteed

    “In What World is a magical, rivals-to-lovers delight! A celebration of art, possibility, and the transcendent power of self-acceptance. Bridget Morrissey writes with heartfelt sincerity and exquisite imagination, reminding us that every version of ourself is worthy of love.”—Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

    “High concept, and yet so down to earth I felt like I was looking into a high school backstage mirror, In What World is for every former theatre kid who has ever chased their dreams, changed their mind, and thought way too much about that kiss at the high school cast party. Full of sapphic yearning, hope, delight, and introspection, Morrissey’s clever writing and delightful characters absolutely shine (in every world).”—Emma R. Alban, USA Today Bestselling Author of Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend

    Praise for Anywhere You Go

     “Hilarious side characters, two cats I would foster in a heartbeat, and some truly hot moments.”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings

    “This book is perfect for readers who adore found families and watching as two friends fall deeply in love. Get ready to swoon!”—Lauren Connolly, author of PS: I Hate You

    “My heart ached and my cheeks hurt from smiling. This beautiful book is infused with adventure and compassion that will fill readers with hope. An absolute breath of fresh air!”—Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers

    Praise for That Summer Feeling

    “A celebratory ray of sunshine.… I loved this world of big accomplishments, found family, and dizzyingly fierce love.”—Amy Spalding, author of For Her Consideration

    “Morrissey writes with the kind of effortless warmth and complexity that elevates characters to real people you know and love, with quirks and flaws you understand.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life
     “At times achingly sweet and at others delightfully steamy, this friends-to-lovers journey had me hooked from the first page. Summer camp has never been this sexy.”—Erin La Rosa, author of For Butter or Worse
    © Provvidenza Catalano
    Bridget Morrissey lives in Los Angeles, California, but hails from Oak Forest, Illinois. When she’s not writing, she can be found coaching gymnastics or headlining concerts in her living room. View titles by Bridget Morrissey

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    Two high school rivals begrudgingly reunite as adults to investigate the disappearance of their beloved former teacher, only to wind up traveling through a series of alternate realities together.

    Total opposites, Marlowe Jenkins and Priscilla Covington-French hated each other in high school. Now in their thirties, Marlowe is barely scraping by while Priscilla is wildly successful. Their rivalry should be long dead, yet both women remain connected through their mutual mentor, drama teacher Dallas Winthrop. Their unending tension has nothing to do with the fact that they’ve kissed. More than once.

    When Dallas goes missing, each woman believes she can figure out where he is. Except this is no ordinary disappearance. Dallas has found a way to explore alternate versions of reality. While trying to follow him, Marlowe and Priscilla find other versions of themselves instead, surprised to learn not all Marlowes and Priscillas are fueled by hate. In fact, some Marlowes and Priscillas have very different strong feelings for one another. . .

    The more Marlowe and Priscilla are forced to rely on each other, the harder it becomes to ignore their simmering attraction. But with every alternate reality they search, they only get further from their real life and responsibilities. Do they play it safe and hide behind their rivalry, or take a chance on each other that could permanently change the world as they know it?

    Reviews

    "A clever and heartfelt romp through the multiverse. If you grew up on Glee and High School Musical, you’ll fall in love with Morrissey’s latest."—Becca Grischow, author of I'll Get Back to You

    "Totally original! Delightfully relatable! A perfect blend of heartfelt and hysterical! This is the romance genre at its best, and I want to tell everyone about this book!"—Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Satisfaction Guaranteed

    “In What World is a magical, rivals-to-lovers delight! A celebration of art, possibility, and the transcendent power of self-acceptance. Bridget Morrissey writes with heartfelt sincerity and exquisite imagination, reminding us that every version of ourself is worthy of love.”—Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

    “High concept, and yet so down to earth I felt like I was looking into a high school backstage mirror, In What World is for every former theatre kid who has ever chased their dreams, changed their mind, and thought way too much about that kiss at the high school cast party. Full of sapphic yearning, hope, delight, and introspection, Morrissey’s clever writing and delightful characters absolutely shine (in every world).”—Emma R. Alban, USA Today Bestselling Author of Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend

    Praise for Anywhere You Go

     “Hilarious side characters, two cats I would foster in a heartbeat, and some truly hot moments.”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings

    “This book is perfect for readers who adore found families and watching as two friends fall deeply in love. Get ready to swoon!”—Lauren Connolly, author of PS: I Hate You

    “My heart ached and my cheeks hurt from smiling. This beautiful book is infused with adventure and compassion that will fill readers with hope. An absolute breath of fresh air!”—Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers

    Praise for That Summer Feeling

    “A celebratory ray of sunshine.… I loved this world of big accomplishments, found family, and dizzyingly fierce love.”—Amy Spalding, author of For Her Consideration

    “Morrissey writes with the kind of effortless warmth and complexity that elevates characters to real people you know and love, with quirks and flaws you understand.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life
     “At times achingly sweet and at others delightfully steamy, this friends-to-lovers journey had me hooked from the first page. Summer camp has never been this sexy.”—Erin La Rosa, author of For Butter or Worse

    Author

    © Provvidenza Catalano
    Bridget Morrissey lives in Los Angeles, California, but hails from Oak Forest, Illinois. When she’s not writing, she can be found coaching gymnastics or headlining concerts in her living room. View titles by Bridget Morrissey

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