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

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

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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 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

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Heather Drucker: heather.drucker@harpercollins.com