Elissa Sussman

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 Tik Tok 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 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. Katee 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, 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?

A Novel

Once More with Feeling

why is she like actually so full of herself wtf 

Raigan Correll

Fat chance. That role has been written for me. It was perfect for me. I’d be amazing. 

“You’re also so fucking good that I can’t look away,” 

Alyssa Weaver

Katee Rose had been beautiful and perfect and manufactured. Until she wasn't. Then she'd been sad. sloppy and embarrassing. The woman in the mirror last night had wrinkles and damage, and of fucking course, a zit on her chin. sun Kathleen Rosenberg was imperfect. She was fine. She was alive. 

 I caught glimpses of Katee. We had the same eyes, after all. 

"You're also so fucking good that I can't look away."

"Over my dead body," I said. That's my girl," he said.

“Funny," he said. "Because I was just going to say that you don't need to act like a fucking diva to feel like a real actor." 

Lilyana

"Do you ever wish you could just freeze time?" I asked.

"To be an adult, I guess," he said. "To have freedom and be able to make choices of my own."

I turned toward him, resting my cheek on my knee.

"I feel like I'm just waiting for something to happen, I guess.“

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