Something to Talk About

Name: Something to Talk About
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349427133
Price: 27.99 NZD
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the perfect feel-good love story to escape with this year

By Meryl Wilsner

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( 34,921 ratings, 5,374 reviews)

Summary

Hollywood show runner Jo and her assistant Emma become the focus of a persistent tabloid rumour suggesting they are a couple, just as Jo is launching a new film and Emma faces a career milestone. The gossip impacts their professional and personal lives, yet the pair respond with silence, allowing their relationship to deepen unexpectedly. As they grow closer in the high-pressure entertainment world, the subtle spark between them challenges the boundaries of their friendship and the risks of public scrutiny.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with slow-burn relationships, especially those interested in stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters and glamorous Hollywood settings. Fans of character-driven love stories and witty, heartfelt narratives will find this debut especially engaging.

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A fresh and fun romance, featuring two witty, intelligent women coming to terms with both their careers and their growing attraction to each other in a glittering Hollywood setting.

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The kind of Hollywood ending that will make you believe in soul mates - Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club

A show runner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumour in this debut romance.

Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse time - threatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie.

As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a 'source' is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is 'no comment'.

With the launch of Jo's film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realise the rumour might not be so off base after all . . . but is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?

A fresh and fun romance . . . Meryl Wilsner is a great new voice whose perspective is both extremely welcome and desperately needed - Jen Deluca, author of Well Met

An extremely fun, supremely readable slow-burn romance that had me yelling, JUST KISS ALREADY! . . . Emma and Jo's love story is both irresistible and a total breath of fresh air - Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks

Completely captivating and so satisfying - Booklist (starred review)

An unputdownable slow-burn romance with well-drawn and incredibly real characters. Wilsner does an amazing job exploring a Hollywood love story - Library Journal (starred review)

A sparkling debut with vibrant characters, a compelling Hollywood studio setting, and a sweet slow-burn romance - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Something to Talk About is a captivating slow-burn romance praised for its witty, intelligent characters and sparkling Hollywood backdrop. Reviewers highlight Meryl Wilsner's fresh and much-needed voice in romance, describing the novel as fun, irresistible, and emotionally satisfying. Starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews commend its well-drawn characters and compelling storytelling, calling it a gem that delights from first page to last.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349427133

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 336

Collections

Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Romance Meryl Wilsner Romance

About the Author

Meryl Wilsner writes stories about queer women falling in love. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before recently returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife.

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