My Friend Paul (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781764116107)

Gwen Hopper has always felt like an outsider-lost in the chaos of Silicon Valley, trapped by loneliness, overlooked at work, and the aching desire for something more. Then she meets Paul-charming, funny, supportive, and always there when she needs him, bringing light to her grey days. The only catch? He's imaginary.

With Paul's encouragement, Gwen finds the courage to step beyond her solitude by taking risks, discovers a friendship in Grayson, pursues a romance, and to dream of a life that once felt out of reach. But as her world expands, so do the cracks beneath it. When Gwen builds something extraordinary-an advanced AI app that mimics Paul's personality - her creation sparks a groundbreaking start-up-one that redefines connection.

But as success pulls her further from the woman she once was, Gwen is forced to ask herself: Is she finally finding her place in the world, or is she just building another illusion?