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“As fun and frothy as a Britney concert mashed up with a musical comedy . . . warm, engrossing, and satisfying in every way.”—Entertainment Weekly
From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes “a pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry” (Carley Fortune, author of Every Summer After). A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Entertainment Weekly, NPR, PopSugar Then. Katee Rose is living the dream as America’s number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans, and constant tabloid coverage. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Maybe that’s why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who’s always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smoldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee’s relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life. Now. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence and leaving her pop star image in the past. That is, until Cal Kirby shows up with the opportunity of her dreams—a starring role in the Broadway show he’s directing and a chance to perform, the way she’s always wanted. The two haven’t spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other, making their reunion a tense battle of wits and egos. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to the musical, as long as she keeps her guard up around Cal. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smolder, and those hands are still very good. Despite everything, Kathleen can’t deny the chemistry between them. Is it ever a good idea to reignite old flames? Especially if you’ve been burned in the past?
“As fun and frothy as a Britney concert mashed up with a musical comedy . . . warm, engrossing, and satisfying in every way.”—Entertainment Weekly
From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes “a pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry” (Carley Fortune, author of Every Summer After). A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Entertainment Weekly, NPR, PopSugar Then. Katee Rose is living the dream as America’s number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans, and constant tabloid coverage. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Maybe that’s why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who’s always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smoldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee’s relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life. Now. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence and leaving her pop star image in the past. That is, until Cal Kirby shows up with the opportunity of her dreams—a starring role in the Broadway show he’s directing and a chance to perform, the way she’s always wanted. The two haven’t spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other, making their reunion a tense battle of wits and egos. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to the musical, as long as she keeps her guard up around Cal. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smolder, and those hands are still very good. Despite everything, Kathleen can’t deny the chemistry between them. Is it ever a good idea to reignite old flames? Especially if you’ve been burned in the past?
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From the coverChapter 1
I'd made a terrible mistake.
Well, two terrible mistakes.
The first was agreeing to the lunch. The second was not insisting that Harriet and I arrive together. We would have been late, because Harriet was always late, but it would have been better than being early, which I was because I was always early.
Cal too, apparently.
He was already seated when the waitress escorted me back. He glanced up as I approached.
Three mistakes.
The grainy headshot that the trades used whenever he was mentioned was at least five years old, and now that he was here, eyes locked with mine, it was clear that photo hardly did him justice.
He stood and seemed to go up and up and up. Had he always been this tall?
His clothes fit well. He had a five o’clock shadow that had arrived just in time. His hair was artfully tousled. I imagined him driving through Brooklyn in a convertible with mirrored sunglasses, causing everyone to stop and stare.
“Kathleen Rosenberg,” he said.
And then there was his voice. I’d forgotten—worked hard to forget—just how f***ing good it was. How deep and resonant.
God. I felt it in my toes and my fingertips.
“Well, well, well,” I said. “If it isn’t Calvin Tyler Kirby.”
His cheek twitched, but his polite—fake—smile didn’t falter.
He hated being referred to by all three names. Which was exactly the point.
Cal should consider himself lucky that I wasn’t using his even more loathed nickname.
In fact, he should consider himself lucky that I showed up here in the first place. The last time we’d seen each other, he’d called me a “mistake” and I’d told him to get the f*** out of my life.
He’d obliged.
My feelings about him hadn’t changed, but circumstances had. And I’d promised Harriet I’d hear him out.
“It’s good to see you,” he lied, holding out a hand.
“Come now,” I said.
Placing my hands on his shoulders, I leaned up and gave him two loud, obnoxious air kisses. His muscles tensed beneath my palms. His cologne—like an orange grove—wrapped around me. I ignored how good all of it felt, let go, and stepped back.
“Shall we?” He gestured toward the table.
We sat.
It was like being in a sauna of awkwardness. I could feel it in my pores.
“It’s been a while,” I said. Understatement of the century.
Cal raised an eyebrow but said nothing. His menu was apparently fascinating.
I was fairly certain, despite his unruffled exterior, that Cal was doing exactly what I was doing—which was recalling the last time we’d been in a room together, exchanging barbs. We’d both said some unkind things.
How long had it been? Ten years? Fifteen?
It didn’t really matter. I could still remember the disgust and disappointment in his eyes. How he’d turned away, not looking back as he left me alone to deal with the consequences of our shared actions.
I wondered if he felt bad about it now, or if he still thought I’d deserved what happened.
The complete lack of apology seemed to indicate he had no regrets.
Well, that was fine. F***ing fine.
Because it wasn’t like I was about to accept an apology, even if he had offered one. Sorry wasn’t enough to repair what had been broken.
My career. My spirit.
I knew I was being dramatic, but I...
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Starred review from March 6, 2023 Sussman (Funny You Should Ask) dazzles in this smart second-chance romance. The artist formerly known as Katee Rose—now Kathleen Rosenberg—gets a second chance at her Broadway dreams 10 years after her music career was torpedoed by her vengeful ex-boyfriend, Ryan. Her best friend, songwriter Harriet Watson, has written a part specifically for Kathleen in her new 1940s-set musical. There’s just one problem: the director is Cal Kirby, who was in a popular boy band with Ryan and whom Kathleen has been crushing on since their theater camp days. The press has painted Kathleen as a man-eating “slut” ever since Ryan leaked news that Kathleen cheated on him—but no one knows that she cheated with Cal. In the fallout, Cal stayed far away, and Kathleen struggled to rebuild her life. But when they’re forced to work together, old feelings reignite. Sussman skillfully toggles between flashbacks and the present, teasing out her characters’ fraught backstories. Her leads are complex, appealing, and multilayered, and the perfectly paced plot offers real insight into celebrity culture and media slut-shaming. Sussman’s first-rate latest will please her existing fans and win her many new ones. Agent: Elizabeth Bewley, Sterling Lord Literistic.
Katee Rose went from popstar to pariah overnight when she cheated on her boy band boyfriend, Ryan, with his bandmate Cal. Never mind that Cal and Katee had a real connection, while Ryan was just seeking the glow from her spotlight; the drama destroyed her career. Decades later, and back to being Kathleen Rosenberg, she has another chance to shine in the Broadway show of her dreams; the only problem is that Cal, the director of her downfall, is also directing the musical. As they struggle to put aside the past, they realize this may be a curtain call for their lost love. Sussman (Funny You Should Ask) crafts a compelling contemporary romance. The dual timeline allows listeners to fall in love with the complex characters as they fall in love with each other. Narrator Jaime Lamchick gives a playful, passionate performance. Her expressiveness fills the fast-paced, first-person narrative and yields an engaging listening experience. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy pop-star rom-com about celebrity and second chances. Recommended for fans of Olivia Dade, Emily Henry, and Katherine Center.--Lauren Hackert
Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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Jamie Lamchick narrates a second-chance romance between two former pop stars. Kathleen Rosenberg, formerly the superstar Katee Rose, wants to perform the Broadway role that was literally written for her, but the show is being directed by the cause of her downfall. Lamchick creates a generally relatable persona for Kathleen, making her desire to succeed on her own merits, rather than on the coattails of her past, entirely believable. Frequent flashbacks give Lamchick the opportunity to portray Kathleen at different points in her life and career. While Lamchick's wry delivery can make some of the more emotional moments fall slightly short, overall it's a good match for the audiobook's sly humor. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
