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    Thighs Wide Shut

    A Novel

    Part of Dial Delights

    Author Hayley Fleming
    Paperback
    $19.00 US
    Random House Group | Dial Press Trade Paperback
    5-3/16"W x 8"H | 10 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Jul 21, 2026 | 368 Pages | 9798217155491
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    A charming second-chance romance about a young woman determined to finally embrace vulnerability—a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt their body is a barrier to their happiness.

    Emma thought her late twenties couldn’t get more complicated. But then she quit her teaching job and moved across the country—only to find herself living right below the man she tried for years to avoid.

    Emma hasn’t seen Harrison since an explosive fight ended their college friendship and eliminated the possibility of anything more ever happening between them. Now that his apartment is right above hers, Emma is privy to every detail of his active (and noisy) dating life. She knows she has only herself to blame for their estrangement: her inability to be honest with Harrison drove him away. It’s clear he’s moved on; why can’t she?

    Presented with an opportunity to reignite the long-smoldering flames of their relationship, Emma realizes that to seize the moment, she will have to finally face the women's health condition holding her back from intimacy and truly open up. But can she let her desires overcome the resistance in her mind and body?

    Funny and tender, Thighs Wide Shut is an all-too-relatable story of how terrifying—and freeing—it is when we let our hearts take charge.
    “Thighs Wide Shut is warm, funny, and wonderfully relatable. Emma and Harrison are so real, flawed, and so obviously in love with each other. Itʼs impossible not to root for them and their second chance. Fleming’s debut shimmers from the inside out.”—Lyla Sage, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “Thighs Wide Shut is a beautiful exploration of love and intimacy when dealing with physical limitations or health conditions. Fleming’s debut is charming, fun, and deeply relatable—with a truly compelling pair of main characters you cannot help but love. With an exceptionally well- balanced mix of humor and vulnerability, you’ll be sure to root for Emma and Harrison’s second chance.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of Out on a Limb

    “Thighs Wide Shut is the kind of book I want to talk about with everyone I know. The voice is so fresh and fun and funny. . . . I already miss this book and want to read it again. Thereʼs something so distinct and special about Thighs Wide Shut—I will follow Hayley Fleming’s writing wherever it goes!”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of In Every Possible Way

    “Heartfelt and empathetic . . . Fleming keeps the emotions high as these two appealing characters navigate their rocky reunion. . . . A grounded and refreshing take on the noncommunication trope . . . an endearing supporting cast . . . adds plenty of fun. This is sure to make an impact.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
    Hayley Fleming grew up in Florida, where she was raised by two novelists and surrounded by alligators and English professors. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and music from Amherst College. Nowadays, she lives in Washington, D.C., doing nonprofit work by day and writing rom-coms by night. In her free time, you can find her chatting with her romance book club, singing alto in a local chorus, and scouring the internet for budget flights to fun destinations. View titles by Hayley Fleming

    About

    A charming second-chance romance about a young woman determined to finally embrace vulnerability—a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt their body is a barrier to their happiness.

    Emma thought her late twenties couldn’t get more complicated. But then she quit her teaching job and moved across the country—only to find herself living right below the man she tried for years to avoid.

    Emma hasn’t seen Harrison since an explosive fight ended their college friendship and eliminated the possibility of anything more ever happening between them. Now that his apartment is right above hers, Emma is privy to every detail of his active (and noisy) dating life. She knows she has only herself to blame for their estrangement: her inability to be honest with Harrison drove him away. It’s clear he’s moved on; why can’t she?

    Presented with an opportunity to reignite the long-smoldering flames of their relationship, Emma realizes that to seize the moment, she will have to finally face the women's health condition holding her back from intimacy and truly open up. But can she let her desires overcome the resistance in her mind and body?

    Funny and tender, Thighs Wide Shut is an all-too-relatable story of how terrifying—and freeing—it is when we let our hearts take charge.

    Praise

    “Thighs Wide Shut is warm, funny, and wonderfully relatable. Emma and Harrison are so real, flawed, and so obviously in love with each other. Itʼs impossible not to root for them and their second chance. Fleming’s debut shimmers from the inside out.”—Lyla Sage, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “Thighs Wide Shut is a beautiful exploration of love and intimacy when dealing with physical limitations or health conditions. Fleming’s debut is charming, fun, and deeply relatable—with a truly compelling pair of main characters you cannot help but love. With an exceptionally well- balanced mix of humor and vulnerability, you’ll be sure to root for Emma and Harrison’s second chance.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of Out on a Limb

    “Thighs Wide Shut is the kind of book I want to talk about with everyone I know. The voice is so fresh and fun and funny. . . . I already miss this book and want to read it again. Thereʼs something so distinct and special about Thighs Wide Shut—I will follow Hayley Fleming’s writing wherever it goes!”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of In Every Possible Way

    “Heartfelt and empathetic . . . Fleming keeps the emotions high as these two appealing characters navigate their rocky reunion. . . . A grounded and refreshing take on the noncommunication trope . . . an endearing supporting cast . . . adds plenty of fun. This is sure to make an impact.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

    Author

    Hayley Fleming grew up in Florida, where she was raised by two novelists and surrounded by alligators and English professors. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and music from Amherst College. Nowadays, she lives in Washington, D.C., doing nonprofit work by day and writing rom-coms by night. In her free time, you can find her chatting with her romance book club, singing alto in a local chorus, and scouring the internet for budget flights to fun destinations. View titles by Hayley Fleming

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