First published 2016
Grace Sheridan spent ten years learning that talent means little in Los Angeles. Now she's back, determined to prove the film industry wrong about her potential. She catches the eye of Jack Hamilton, Hollywood's newest British star who happens to be nearly a decade younger. Grace hesitates to pursue him because of their age gap, but Jack shows no such reservations. The paparazzi brands Grace the "unidentified redhead" as their romance heats up. Grace lands her dream role in an off-Broadway play, but maintaining a bicoastal relationship proves challenging. Weekend visits feel rushed while tabloids link Jack to his leggy ex-girlfriend. Grace questions whether physical attraction can sustain them. Later, Grace wins the lead in a TV dramedy, but directors demand she lose fifteen pounds. Jack seems more interested in celebrity culture than supporting her through the pressure. His jealous fans attack Grace's appearance while he arrives late to her important events. Grace must decide if their undeniable connection can survive the brutal spotlight.
Genres: drama, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: age-gap-romance, celebrity-romance, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Los Angeles, New York
Period: 21st-century
690 pages · Kindle Edition · Pocket Star