From the Classic Hit Movies and Peacock Series
Comes The First Book In a Three-Part Series

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The Best Man: Unfinished Business!

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    COMING JULY 1, 2025

    The beloved characters from the fan favorite The Best Man movies and hit television series reunite for a sexy and soulful, heartbreaking and hilarious, reckoning of love in this new story.

    Praise

    “When I met these classic characters twenty-five years ago, no way did I think they’d have the longevity that they’ve had, but Malcolm Lee keeps elevating the storytelling. The Extended Chapters is the characters you love like you’ve never seem them before! You will laugh out loud and possibly shed a few tears, so read this with your crew. A must read for new and old fans alike. You will keep wanting more.” – Morris Chestnut

    “When you’re as close to the characters as I have been, you think you can predict what’s coming around the corner, but this kept even me on the edge of my seat. The Extended Chapters dives deeper into the lives of these characters revealing what has made them who they are, the good and the bad. From a second chance romance to wrestling with heartbreak and purpose, Malcolm and Jayne has given the best men and women new life. Emotionally-engrossing. Seductive. Impossible to put down. It’s the perfect summer read, full of heat! ” – Taye Diggs

    “This felt like catching up with a group of beloved friends I hadn’t heard from in a while. The complicated relationships, angsty passion, and doses of humor I’ve come to expect from The Best Man franchise…it’s all here! Such a treat! This new story is just as cinematic as the movies themselves, maybe even more so.” – Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author of Pardon My Frenchie

    “An absolute treat . . . soulful, sexy, fast-paced! What a delight, catching up with beloved fan favorites Harper, Jordan, Robyn (and a dazzling supporting cast) as they navigate relationships and their careers all around the world—only to discover that some bonds can never be broken. Unfinished Business is an utterly propulsive, stylish read with so much heart.”—Tia Williams, bestselling author of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

    “Not only are fans of The Best Man films going to fall in love with this book, which goes deeper into the emotional lives of characters we have loved for decades, readers new to the canon will be swept up in the interpersonal dramas between Harper, Jordan, Robyn and their crew, in a story that spans from Brooklyn to Ghana. I believe in second acts—in life and in love. The Best Man: Unfinished Business gives us a front row seat to the challenges of grown folks’ love and the sometimes bumpy ride to becoming your most authentic self.”—Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author of From Scratch

    “The Best Man: Unfinished Business contains every element that we love about this franchise. It’s full of heart, vulnerability, and most importantly, love, mixed in with a few delicious surprises. These characters continue to deliver new dimensions as they navigate the tricky process of real growth.”—Jemele Hill, author of Uphill

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    About The Authors

    MALCOLM D. LEE Malcolm D. Lee is a writer, director, and producer whose directorial work includes his critically acclaimed feature film debut, The Best Man, as well as Girls Trip, Night School, and The Best Man: The Final Chapters.

    JAYNE ALLEN Jayne Allen is the author of the bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted novel series and The Most Wonderful Time.

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    Media Inquiries

    For U.S. book media inquiries, please contact:
    Gwyneth Stansfield, Penguin Random House: gstansfield@penguinrandomhouse.com

    For all other media related inquiries for Malcolm D. Lee, please contact:
    Jackie Bazan, BazanPR: jbazan@bazanpr.com

    For all other media related inquiries for Jayne Allen, please contact:
    Heather Drucker: heather.drucker@harpercollins.com