Description
A former pop star finds herself back in the spotlight - along with an old flame from her past - in this 'friends to lovers' meets 'enemies to lovers' romance from the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask, the sensational TikTok romance!
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 smouldering 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 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. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smoulder and those hands are still very good. Despite everything, Katee 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?
'This book is catnip for those of us who love boybands, musical theater, and second chances at first love' Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow
'The angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams' Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood
'This stellar romance has all the passion, energy, and showstopping moments of a real Broadway musical' Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved
'Smart and sexy, infused with crackling chemistry . . . I devoured it in a day' Laura Hankin, author of Happy & You Know It
'Sussman dazzles in this smart second-chance romance' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
'As fun and frothy as a Britney concert mashed up with a musical comedy' Entertainment Weekly
About the Author
Elissa Sussman is the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask and three young adult novels. She received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MFA from Pacific University and lives in her hometown of Los Angeles with her husband and their two dogs, Basil and Mozzarella.
Reviews
As fun and frothy as a Britney concert mashed up with a musical comedy . . . warm, engrossing, and satisfying in every way * Entertainment Weekly *
I'm a huge admirer of Elissa Sussman. Once More with Feeling delivers a pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry. Elissa's deep love of pop culture and the arts makes every page sparkle * Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After *
This book is catnip for those of us who love boybands, musical theatre, and second chances at first love * Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow *
Once More with Feeling is the angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams. Elissa Sussman elegantly weaves the threads of past and present into a love story that's impossible to put down * Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood *
Once More with Feeling puts romantic tension and juicy celebrity drama centerstage. Elissa Sussman expertly crafts the love story of two artists set across three timelines, building to a powerful finish worthy of a standing ovation. This stellar romance has all the passion, energy, and showstopping moments of a real Broadway musical * Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved *
Elissa Sussman has given a gift to all of us theatre nerds and boy band obsessives. Smart and sexy, infused with crackling chemistry, Once More with Feeling deserves an enthusiastic round of applause. I devoured it in a day * Laura Hankin, author of Happy & You Know It *
Sussman . . . dazzles in this smart second-chance romance. . . . Her leads are complex, appealing, and multi-layered, and the perfectly paced plot offers real insight into celebrity culture and media slut-shaming * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
A winning second-chance romance that's fun, steamy, and full of crackling chemistry * Kirkus Reviews *
Elissa Sussman returns with another dual timeline celebrity romance that explores the pressure cooker of fame and the gift of growing older and wise. . . . Kathleen and Cal's evolution as a couple is refreshingly complex * BookPage *
Book Information
ISBN 9780349435251
Author Elissa Sussman
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Piatkus Books
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 286g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 36mm