24-Karat Kids

“Treat yourself to a full dose” of this humorous novel about a NYC pediatrician juggling romance and a pack of privileged parents (Gregory Maguire, New York Times–bestselling author of the Wicked and Son of A Witch).

Meet Dr. Shelley Green, newly minted pediatrician. After graduating from medical school at the top of her class, Shelley is hired by Madison Pediatrics, the most exclusive practice on New York's Upper East Side. Hyper-parenting has reached epidemic proportions, and Madison Pediatrics is its epicenter. Shelley, a superb doctor with a kid-friendly touch and a genius for diagnosis, quickly becomes the Upper East Side's latest must-have accessory. Now this self-described “schlumpy girl from Jackson Heights” is slimming down, dressing up in Fendi and Prada, and weekending in the Hamptons, and Arthur—her adorable schoolteacher fiancé—is left baffled by the changes.

Enter Josh Potter, a blue-blooded hunk with charm, connections, and enough sex appeal to set Shelley's head spinning. Before long, Shelley's plate is way too full: men, medicine, and meddling mothers. Can she handle it all without losing her soul—and her fiancé?

“The most fun I've ever had in a doctor's office” —Nancy Lieberman, author of Admissions

“Shelley Green is one of the funniest, warmest heroines I've ever met. I was rooting for her all the way!” —Vicki Lewis Thompson, author of the New York Times–bestselling Nerd series

“Dr. Judy Goldstein and Sebastian Stuart are writing about a milieu I know well, and their take on it is fresh and very entertaining.” —Woody Allen

“Thoroughly entertaining.” —Jonathan Newhouse, Conde Nast International