The Bump

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'Sid Karger has done it again, with this beautifully-written and timely story that resonates in a universal way. The Bump is a smart, deeply funny and heartwarming novel that perfectly captures modern parenthood, family and love. What a joy to read' ANDERSON COOPER

Wyatt and Biz are freaking out.

Their surrogate is ready to pop and their life as care-free New Yorkers is nearly over.

So as a last hurrah, and to get their relationship back on track before the baby arrives, the soon-to-be-daddies embark on a road trip across America to pick up their bundle of joy.

But when several unexpected detours cause long-buried secrets to spill, old wounds are reopened and the couple are forced to reexamine the meaning of family.

After all, what’s a road trip without a few bumps along the way?

'Tender and humorous … Fans of Best Men will welcome this follow-up' STEVEN ROWLEY

Karger makes it easy to empathize with his heroes, bringing impressive emotional depth to their relationship. The twisty road trip plus cameos from Biz’s large, boisterous family add plenty of fun. Readers will root for Biz and Wyatt to make it work' Publishers Weekly

'A touching adventure full of laughs, tender moments, and a ton of not-so-baby bumps in the road' Kirkus

'The novel moves along in high gear, and is a terrific beach read for the season ahead' MV Times

Critics Review

.PRAISE FOR BEST MEN:

‘With a spot-on gift for writing dryly witty banter and a deliciously acerbic sense of humor in the Nora Ephron mode’
Booklist

‘Made me laugh out loud and feel alive’ Amy Schumer

‘Joyous, funny and very sweet, this is one to savour’
Stylist

‘Outrageously fun and genuinely laugh out loud, this is summer in a book’ Sophie Irwin

‘Funny and swoony and a big dose of warm sunshine’ Cressida McLaughlin

‘Such a funny, clever, fresh take on modern romance. From start to finish, you won’t stop laughing!’ Molly Shannon

‘Inventive, hilarious and satisfying; it’s also a keenly-observed portrayal of love and friendship. This is a heartfelt charmer of a book’ Grant Ginder, The People We Hate at the Wedding

‘A big-hearted, feel-good summer escape’ Anderson Cooper

‘Laugh-out-loud funny . . . Max is the epitome of millennial dry humor’
Kirkus

‘With an unforgettable voice, Best Men is all at once funny, tender, and wise. A sexy, swoony, summer love story to get lost in!’ Ashley Herring Blake, Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail

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