She’s playing the part of romance author, but has she found her own real life love story?
Talent agent Charlie Francisco has three problems: a divorce that ended his screenwriting career, a business he never planned to inherit, and a take-your-breath-away romance novel whose author wants nothing to do with its publication. The book is a surefire hit, if only his agency can find someone to “play” author on its summer book tour.
Enter Kate Elliott, a former soap actress who’s miraculously right for the part at the very moment her life seems to be going all wrong. Kate is still recovering from her own divorce and Charlie’s job offer is a lifeline. She agrees to the pretense for all interviews, signings, and appearances surrounding the novel’s publication. But she can’t know who really wrote the remarkable story—the one so beautiful it’s made her believe in love again.
When Kate and Charlie meet they’re all friction and sparks—the one thing they have in common is they’re determined to play their respective parts. But as the summer heat ups and the lies get bigger and bigger, can they stick to their lines . . . or will they go off-script? (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)
Josie Silver has been a favorite author of mine since her release of One Day in December. That book continues to live rent free in my head. If you haven’t read One Day in December yet, read Slow Burn Summer first and then read that one!
Josie has such a heartfelt and warm writing style. I don’t think she has written a leading lady that I haven’t immediately connected with and really loved. In Slow Burn Summer you get to meet Kate. She is so vulnerable and real. What you see is what you get; she really wears her heart on her sleeve. She acted when she was younger and then got married young and is now going through a divorce and needs a job. She reaches out to an old agent and ends up meeting Charlie instead. I think you are really going to love Charlie!
Charlie offers Kate an opportunity to pose as a romance author and what ensues is incredibly entertaining and so much fun! I do not want to give too much away but you get a T-Rex, a loyal book community, and a sister bond that will make your heart melt. I also love the mystery aspect of the story and you will know what I am talking about when you start reading!
This is such a fun summer slow burn romance! Definitely read this one if you love books about books, a leading lady that will make you feel seen, and some pretty funny banter!
Also, thanks to Penguin Random House Audio I was able to do an immersive read of this one and really, really enjoyed Anna Acton’s narration. She really brought the story to life conveying the emotions of the characters beautifully!
Thanks to Random House for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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