It’s time to smash that glass slipper and find your own happily ever after!

The fairy-tale narrative is a poisoned apple of unrealistic expectations and impossible relationship goals. If you’re sick of kissing frogs in search of Prince Charming, get ready to rescue your own love life from Cinderella Syndrome! Part self-help, part history lesson, Cinderella, You Bitch is the sassy, smart, and soulful guide that shows you how to:

• Identify and release your own fairy-tale expectations
• Break the spell of old beliefs and patterns that hold you back from being your true self in—and out of—a relationship
• Rewrite your story and find the hero within
• Cultivate true love that starts with you and lasts a lifetime

Are you ready to smash your glass slipper and take control of your romantic life? Your very own version of happily ever after is waiting to be written and—spoiler alert—the hero at the end of this tale is YOU.

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Shannon Heth is a communications strategist, storyteller, and president and founder of public relations agency Milk. Her creative work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, FASHION, The Washington Post, and The Globe and Mail. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her two young sons.

Beau Nelson is a multipassionate creative who has spent years studying and practicing principles of personal transformation. As an internationally recognized celebrity makeup artist, he has worked with the likes of Kristen Stewart, Zoë Kravitz, Christina Hendricks, and Iman. As a photographer/director, he has collaborated with legendary brands like Chanel and Dior. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

“[This] snarky and swear-y book... asks readers to identify unrealistic expectations and rewrite personal narratives, and stresses that happily ever afters are found within.”

—Publishers Weekly

“[Doubles] as a self-help step-by-step and a cathartic hangout with your fun-and-feisty BFFs.”

—Montecristo Magazine

“Cinderella, You Bitch encourages readers to dig into their deep-rooted beliefs and muster the emotional energy to kick stupid fairy tale constructs out of the carriage and make room for their own version of a happy ending.”

—Vancouver Sun

“It’s fast, it’s funny, and it’s bitchy…. Get ready to laugh—and learn.”

—Nicole Richie

“Reading this book feels like drinking a bottle of wine at brunch with your best friends. Part self-help, part group therapy, the authors open up, get real, and deliver the laughs. Pass the rosé.”

—Kelly Oxford, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, director

“This book is both wildly entertaining and wildly helpful, with great advice on navigating the world of relationships. Also, there’s swearing and sassy talk, which I happen to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and read this book!”

—Will Forte, actor, comedian

“Cinderella,You Bitch is a rare thing: a laugh-out-loud self-help book that dares to go deep. Authors Shannon Heth and Beau Nelson open a vein here as they help readers learn to recognize bad patterns and finally stop chasing a fairy tale. Meaningful relationships take real work. Happily ever after starts with you. Be the princess you want to see in your life. Or something like that. Just read the book.”

—Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect

“After reading this book, you will be left feeling hopeful of what is actually possible when we let go of trying to live the stories we’ve been taught, and instead, allow our own fairy tale to be written—one that honors the totality of the human experience.”

—Mark Groves, human connection specialist and founder of Create the Love