Waiting in the Wings

by Melissa Brayden

If you don’t get lost, there’s a chance you may never be found. Jenna McGovern has spent her whole life training for the stage. She’s taken dance classes, voice lessons, and even earned her performance degree from one of the most prestigious musical theater programs in the nation. At graduation, she’s stunned when a chance audition lands her a prime supporting role in the hottest Broadway touring production in the country. In more exciting news, Jenna discovers acclaimed television star Adrienne Kenyon is headlining the production.

Jenna settles easily in to life on tour and has a promising career laid out in front of her, if only she plays her cards right. She’s waited for this opportunity her entire life and will let nothing stand in her way. The one thing she didn’t prepare for, however, was Adrienne. Her new costar is talented, beautiful, generous, and the utmost professional. As the two women grow closer onstage and off, they must learn how to fit each other into a demanding lifestyle full of unexpected twists and difficult decisions. But is Jenna ready to sacrifice what she’s worked so hard for in exchange for a shot

Genres: Romance, LGBT, Lesbian, Queer, Contemporary, Fiction, Lesbian Romance

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Melissa Brayden is the multi-award winning author of more than twenty-five sapphic romance novels and is hard at work on more. She is a wine enthusiast, a fan of all donuts, and is probably staring off into space as you're reading this. You can find her at www.melissabrayden.com and on most social media sites.

Reviews

[Diane Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved! an emotional ride that took an enjoyable turn to an eventually loving ending..its also a well written story..highly recommended to everyone

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally had some time to read and I chose to read some of Brayden’s earlier work. She’s one of my favorites and this was her first release and I enjoyed seeing how far she’s come. While this wasn’t perfect, I was surprised how well it written given that it’s a debut. I expected more bumps than there were and I was pleasantly surprised. Not that I thought it’d be awful, it’s still Brayden after all lol.

I don’t think I’ve ever read a second chance romance quite like this but I liked how it was executed. I know I’ve seen Jenna and Adrienne mentioned in other books so it’ll be nice to finally know the history there.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book I have read by this author and I am pretty sure I read them in the wrong order. I just picked whichever one sounded more interesting to read first. But still, they are standalones and it isn't a huge deal which order they are read. They are both freaaaaaking awesome.



This book is a romance (F/F) but only written in one perspective (Jenna).

Honestly though, I feel more connected with these characters and this type of story than I do with some of the M/F romances I read. The chemistry was intense and I freaking loved it. Yes, I am repeating myself.



I am a sucker for Broadway and New York and the Entertainment Biz. This book nailed that entire genre, moreso the Broadway side of things. I thought it was going to be an instalove type of story and everything was super peachy and beautiful until BAM - it wasn't. The conflict was written and developed so well. Everything was. I am dying to read more of these type of stories, hopefully by this author - because she is brilliant. I am a suuuuuuucker for this kinda love.

If F/F is your thing, add this to your TBR immediately.

[Les Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of the les-fic novels that I’ve read, these story-lines seem to be pretty common:

-Teacher + Student
-Lonely and married “heterosexual” female falls in love with her cool new lesbian friend
-Hollywood A-List Actress x 2

Who hasn’t fallen in love with a teacher? Or a straight woman? (or two, or three… hundred) And raise your hand if you didn’t trip all over yourself when you found out that Portia de Rossi is gay.

Yeah, I see no hands raised.

This story though, is less Hollywood than it is New York Broadway. It’s written in the author’s biography that she’s a theater director in her home state, so she’s not just a storyteller that researched a topic and wrote about it on the fly. She’s a subject matter expert and it shows, not just in the details written of the theater acting world in Waiting in the Wings, but also in the execution of her writing style. An example of this would be the ending of Brayden’s novel, How Sweet It Is. The author has the ability to draw from her own personal experiences and expertise to create fresh, original stories for her readers to enjoy.

Has anyone watched the movie Tangled? There’s a scene in the movie that reminded me of one of the important messages gleaned from Waiting in the Wings:

Rapunzel: I’ve been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it’s not everything I dreamed it would be?
Flynn Rider: It will be.
Rapunzel: And what if it is? What do I do then?
Flynn Rider: Well, that’s the good part I guess. You get to go find a new dream.

Like Rapunzel in Tangled, Jenna pursues one dream to find another. Jenna ventures out into her new world with innocence and naivete. Eventually, she finds the way to her heart and her home. It’s normal if you want to give this book a big hug when you’re done. It’s really that cute and heartwarming.

Waiting in the Wings is a wonderful introduction to Melissa Brayden’s work, and I guarantee that when you put down this one down, you’ll be reaching for more!

[Luce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-reading while I wait to read First Position.

Up from 3 stars when I first read this book. When comparing with other Brayden books it is 3 stars when compared to other books I've rated it is 4 stars.

It lagged for me in the middle, but it might of been because I could only read it in small snippets of time. The POV is Jenna, because of that I didn't get the connection I wanted from Adrienne. I loved Adrienne. It seemed to take forever for Jenna to get a clue. But when success is so close at hand in an industry that rarely gives second chances - I understand why she chose the path that she did.

[Fia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this was the first Brayden's book, wasn't it? And the one I did not enjoy that much.

The first half was kindly putting it...boring. I skipped a lot of parts and I didn't like the fact that they got together almost immediately. So I expected some drama... but there was a time jump. And I liked that part much better. Otherwise I would give it only 2 stars, but the second part of the book was okay. I didn't skip as much as before.

Brayden got much better in her following books and she remains my favorite FF author.

[emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

i enjoyed this one a lot. i haven't read many (maybe even only one other one, that i don't remember really well) of brayden's books but i've meant to for a while. this one was desinged almost for me. as a big theatre fan, i loved seeing them fall in love early on during the tour, and as a fan of second chance romance (when done right) watching the slow burn a couple of years later was also great. my only real complaints are few and mostly personal taste stuff: i tend to prefer third person and getting to have povs of all parties involved in a romance, so i was bummed we never got adrienne's pov because i really liked her and i'd have enjoyed getting into her headspace. i listened to this one on audio, and this was a new narrator for me. overall, i enjoyed it, but there wasn't a ton of differentiation between the character voices, i sometimes wasn't always sure who was saying what. overall though, decent performance and narration.

i'll def be checking out more titles by brayden.

[Valerie Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay here's the thing. In the context of LGBT fiction novels I've read so far in my life, this would get a 4.5 out of 5. In the context of all books ever and how much I have enjoyed them, it's about a 3 out of 5.

And here's why:

I hate cheesy romance novels. This story has Lifetime movie written all over it. Everything happened WAY too easily for Jenna: She's naturally and effortlessly beautiful, she's an off-the-charts triple threat, she got a Off-Broadway role out of college after her very first audition, and a supporting role at that, the gorgeous lead actress falls for her almost immediately. The "rough" patches Jenna goes through hardly seem rough because her life has been so damn smooth. Overall everything was just too neat and tidy. The writing was okay, but not stellar. There were a lot of repeated flowery phrases, a lot of random unnecessary character traits introduced late in the game. (i.e. "I've always loved the beach" is not something I need to know in the last 50 pages of a story.) And the end! Don't even get me started.

But here's the thing: This is an important story. I'm very glad it exists. VERY glad. This wasn't a coming out story. This was a cheesy love story that happened to be about out lesbians. Not about straight women falling for each other, not about confused women in their 30s. It was about 20-somethings who were confident in their sexuality, just not in their relationship. And it was the kind of story my mother would eat up. She loves these cheesy romance novels where little to nothing is hard and the ending is the most predictable. I wish this WAS a Lifetime movie. I'd treat it the way I treat all Lifetime movies: With sarcastic commentary and aggressive eye-rolling. But at least it would be consumed by the people who love that thing. And there are tons of them! TONS OF THEM. So for those people? I'm thrilled this story exists.



That being said, I'd be interested in reading something else by Melissa Brayden, since this was her first novel. I liked the theatre/acting setting, and I felt like her writing had potential to be something I enjoyed. Plus, you know, lesbians.

Thus concludes my unsolicited opinion on the matter.

[Bárbara Sousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg such a beautiful love story!! I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!! Melissa Brayden never disappoints! She’s one of my favorite authors and she did an excellent job yet again with this heartwarming romance. It had its ups and downs, like any real romance, but Adrienne and Jenna overcame all the obstacles and got their happy ending. And I loved that this was set in the world of Broadway and Hollywood, it makes the story even more interesting, at least for me. This was really really good. The chemistry between both characters was on point and there was a healthy balance between romance and soft angst and smut. Just perfect 😍 100% recommend. In fact, I recommend all the books by Melissa Brayden 🙌🏻

[Carleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s something about me that most people don’t know. It’s not a deep, dark secret, or anything…but, there’s just something that most people wouldn’t exactly expect from me.

I have a theatre background. Yes, I do. I even have an MA degree in Theatre. Acting, directing, lighting design, set design, stagecraft…I’ve done a little bit of everything (with varying levels of expertise). I’m actually a pretty good actor, but I don’t sing nor do I dance. (Amazingly, however, I’ve been in a few musicals.) I admit to being a better Assistant Director than a Director. And I can build a muslin flat or a plywood platform like nobody’s business!

I’m really good with power tools, too. Mmmm…power tools. *ahem*

But I digress.

Considering this, it seems pretty obvious that I would be excited about Melissa Brayden’s debut novel, Waiting in the Wings (Bold Strokes). It tells the story of Jenna McGovern and her journey from recent college graduate to up-and-coming new star to famous leading lady. Jenna is young, talented, and ambitious. Will her ambitions bring her happiness? Or will they drive away the one thing in her life that means the most to her?

So, there were basically 3 things that drew me to this book:

1) Well, theatre. I love the theatre. Throw in that this was also about MUSICAL theatre and I’m hooked.

2) It’s a romance. Honestly, it’s been a while since I’ve been able to sit down with a bunch of just really good romance novels. When I’m in reading cycles, it’s often because I have to and am under a deadline to get the novels read…and I usually end up reading Suspense/Intrigue. While those also have romance, it’s just not the same.

3) The darned thing just won TWO Goldie awards! That has to say “well-written” – and I’m a sucker for a novel that is written well.

The sections of the book that describe the various aspects of putting on a live show were a lot of fun for me. I was able to reminisce about the various theatre venues I’ve worked in – each with their own pros and cons. Brayden does a very nice job of describing the goings-on backstage. She provides just enough detail to keep it interesting not only for readers who are very familiar with what goes into producing a staged show, but also for the reader who may have never seen the back stage. At the same time, she doesn’t get so bogged down in the details that all I wanted to do was skip pages to get to better stuff.

I love a good romance and this was a good romance. I’ll admit that, at first, I was a bit thrown by the incredibly fast relationship development between Jenna and her beautiful co-star, Adrienne Kenyon. I had that “it’s too good to be true” sort of feelings at first. Sure, being instantly attracted to another person is certainly believable – that’s happened to be before. But I was feeling like things were moving so very quickly. Then I sat back for a moment and thought about it and things fell into place for me. This is a theatre setting. I’ve worked on enough shows and done enough summerstock to know that when people spend nearly all of their time together, friendships form very quickly. Add that instant attraction and, yeah, a romantic relationship can certainly grow out of that in a short period of time. So I was back on track.

What Brayden does next completely settled things for me – Jenna and Adrienne have a sudden and rather dramatic (pardon the pun) breakup. On the one hand, this fits the formula I expected in a romance – the inclusion of conflict. However, the conflict that I expected to come from one direction completely side-swiped me by coming from a different direction. I thought it was telegraphed for me – the struggle of a long distance relationship, the adapting – over time – to the juggling of careers and relationships. But no! Instead, I got the breakup! ARGH!

Brilliant!

The second half of the story gave me what I had initially expected – the getting to know each other and gradual building (rebuilding) of a friendship. Jenna and Adrienne are older, more mature. While I wouldn’t say that either is necessarily settled in life, each has a slightly better understanding of what she wants her life to be. That is, until their work once again throws them together. Brayden now begins an emotional roller coaster that lasts through the rest of the book – she’s not afraid to throw more obstacles in Jenna and Adrienne’s way, that’s for sure. I think it’s delicious!

With the exception of some few, minor inconsistencies (which I won’t detail here – that’s how few and minor they are), this was a well-written novel. The Goldies for Debut Author and Traditional Contemporary Romance were very deserved, in my opinion. Waiting in the Wings is a novel that is tightly written – if it’s on the page, it has a purpose in the story. I love the way Brayden writes dialogue. It’s crisp, it’s clean, and it’s witty. Most importantly, it’s believable. Not once did I think, “Who says stuff like that?!”

The story is told entirely from Jenna’s point of view. While Brayden does a nice job of maintaining Jenna’s “voice” throughout the novel, what’s even more impressive is how that voice matures. From the first words to the last words, it’s very clear that Jenna is telling the story. But it’s also very clear that the Jenna on the last page is not the same naive Jenna on the first page. This was very nicely done, I thought.

So, here’s the thing…

If you like the theatre, give this book a read.

If you like romance, give this book a read.

If you like award-winning novels, give this book a read.

Oh, for pity sake! Just read it!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

needed a Brayden fix. This is one of my faves! I loved it just as much!

[D. Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

If the bio hadn't said "first book," I would have never guessed this was a debut novel. It is witty, agonizing, sweet, believable and has perfect pacing and dialog that sings. Jenna is just starting out in show biz, while Adrienne is an battered veteran who has managed to still maintain a sweetness that makes her character incredibly appealing. I absolutely loved this book. I finished it at 2:30 a.m. and woke up wanting to re-read my favorite scenes. I'll definitely snatch up this writer's next book.

[Choko · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was a perfect installment for a first novel!!! I love the theater and know how competitive it is, so I would say the one somewhat negative character was way-under representing the cattiness that goes on behind the scenes, but I think Melissa Brayden only sees the good in people and gives the imperfect ones a chance to redeem themselves :-) Very romantic and pleasant, as always!

[Starsandsun18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the plot, everything is in perfect timing.
You'll never go wrong with this book.

A must read for me.



Mar 26 2017

Listening to one of my favorites ever is kinda of exciting.
I love the book even more! I wish there's a sequel. I would have love to read more from them especially after they move in together. I was hoping they got married sometime after but I guess Brooklyn and Jess beat them to it. I was happy to have a preview of them again on First Position.
Still no major update on them. :(




6stars :)

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 stars!

[Juniper L.H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melissa Brayden is always a good choice. I was nervous going back to their first novel (given I had only read more recent ones before this) but I didn’t need to be because this still delivered. I can see how this author has gotten better over the years, but it is incredible that they were this good right from the start. This would be a low-5-stars, but it is absolutely still a 5-star novel.

My Rating: "A-"
GoodReads: 5-stars

Highlights:
-Everything? Lol. That is, Melissa Brayden pens a well-rounded novel.
-The feels were on point. Meaning, I certainly felt the emotions throughout this novel. There was a lot of sadness and heartache when things were not going smoothly for the protagonists, but also some wonderful and happy moments as well.
-The protagonists were delightful together. I loved their banter, particularly when they were not getting along. The connection was tangible. These were not characters that we were told were good together, it was something that the reader can feel throughout their interactions.
-Melissa Brayden is the champion of the time skip. I usually hate time skips, especially large or abrupt ones, yet this author has shown me on multiple occasions that they can be done well.
-The balance between the plot and the romance was essentially perfect. There was enough plot that was well developed enough that I was interested and invested in what was going on, but not so much that it took over the novel. You don’t need to care about dancing or musical theater or movies to enjoy this novel (which I was nervous about).

Nitpicks:
-The initial conflict that the characters faced (and the later bits too) didn’t quite deliver for me. It was somewhat weak, and can be largely explained as a lack of communication. This is common, but I always am disappointed. Compared to Brayden’s later works (Strawberry Summer, or You Had Me At Merlot, as two examples) this was underwhelming. I don’t think the characters were being all that reasonable when you consider the situation and the stakes, which makes it a bit harder for me to sympathize and connect with their conflicts.

[Frank Van Meer · Rating 1 out of 5]

There's a risk in reading an author's first novel after you've read the rest of her work. On the one hand, it's great to see how someone started and progressed through her work. On the other hand, there's a chance it fails to meet the expectations you have, which are based on the knowledge of the former.

To get to the point: this book is so very formulaic in the lesbian actresses genre, it's almost painfull. And that's coming from someone who, not long ago, gushed over the four books he read in the same genre. The only difference is that this one is more focussed on the theater scene, and less about movies. But all the elements are there, which are kind of expected. Yet this story failed to capture me and I found it down-right boring.

A major issue I hade is that the characters are too good to be true, and everything is amazing, and everyone is at a minimum gorgeous and nothing is happening besides the requisite stormy romance, the inevitable break-up and the getting back together. (which, I admit, is a staple in romance, and I really shouldn't be expecting anything else). And, because it's required, the award ceremony, which we can't possible do without. That's fine, but there's a distcinct lack of the witty banter that defines Ms. Braydens later works, and I didn't really like the protagonists. Even the supporting cast didn't add anything.

If this is your first foray in Ms. Brayden's work (or the lesbian actresses genre) don't give up because I think it sucks, because I genuinly enjoyed the novels that came after it. I can honestly say I wish I hadn't read it.

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very well written book, that given the right audience, is most likely a sure hit. I recommend it if you are interested in theater or actresses or Access Hollywood reality tv drama. (i know several people that would love this book!) However, i'm not one of those people, so this book was just 'OK' for me. So the rating i'm giving it, is merely a measurement of my enjoyment of the book, and not of it's quality.

Don't get me wrong, you don't have to be hugely into the theater theme to enjoy this book, but for me, the first 1/3rd of the book seemed heavy on that plot, which while it was well done, still slowed the book down for me. That first part also made me want to slap one of the main characters repeatedly... which didn't help. After the 4 year fast forward, the book definitely picked up for me though. Yet, looking back i see how it wouldn't have been as real or believable if it weren't for that first 1/3rd that i mentioned.

The writing is well done, i don't think i noticed a single typo. The characters were all well developed, main characters and supporting roles. The romance was a slow, slow burn that requires patience from the reader. It gets 5 stars from me for the ending though. I love epilogues and an author that makes sure all lose ends are tied up, giving the reader closure. Overall, this was a good book, and i recommend it if you like the theme, and a romance drawn out over time.

[♡Matty♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first published sapphic read. I remember failing to put the book down as I read it back then and I was so happy to see I enjoyed it even more now. Melissa Brayden is easily one of my favourite authors and her debut novel, imo, is a beautiful example of her amazing writing and storytelling abilities.

[T.B. Markinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful debut novel.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I revisited this all-time favorite today. The audible version with Betsy Zajko (Narrator). The story itself remains a 5 star but I could have done without Betsy Zajko's narration. She skipped words and added words to the story constantly, changing the meaning of sentences. I would not listen to another book narrated by her.

5- EXCEPTIONAL DEBUT NOVEL!

This book was a wonderfully emotional read. An Excellent debut book for Melissa Brayden. I loved every minute of it. Can't wait for the next book.

[Michelle Schuler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

Melissa Brayden's first novel is absolutely stunning! The connection and chemistry she creates is brilliant between Jenna and Adrienne.
To have lost love and then reconnect after four years was well done.

[MJSam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to get to this one, I think it’s because I knew it was a past/present book and I’m not a huge fan of those.

This one is different in that it’s not told in flashbacks, rather in two separate time periods. Jenna and Adrienne first meet doing a play together, are instantly attracted to each other and begin a relationship that’s then sidelined by injury, and as you would expect in show business, distance. Jenna is young and not yet established, and when given a huge break, is cast as the villain by Adrienne for taking it and they break up. Four years later they meet up on a film and after much rehashing of the past and some annoying other relationships, get together again. That’s pretty much it.

I guess my main issue with this one was that it was told from Jenna’s POV which mean the that I had a limited view of Adrienne and her motives. I also thought her ‘you have to chose me’ thing was ridiculous. The whole issue could have been solved if she (who at that point had no ties) just went with Jenna. There’s somewhat of a miscommunication around the issue, but it still bugged me.

Anyway, this isn’t my favourite Brayden (and I thought the dance/working relationship thing was done better in First Postion) but it’s still Melissa Brayden, and worth a read.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those "I wish I could give it more than 5 stars" books. The kind I wanted to read slowly so that it would last longer, if only I could bring myself to stop reading all at once. I don't even know where to start because I honestly enjoyed everything about this story so damn much.


Starting off on the right foot, I was absolutely in love with the main character from the very beginning. Jenna was a breath of fresh air — she was sweet, funny, hardworking, ambitious, witty, determined, and confident in her talent but also realistically insecure at times. It was also nice to get a break from the usual protagonists who are only starting to deal with their sexuality or didn't even know about it before they met the love interest; she knew she was gay since way before the story started, and it wasn't that big of a deal.


On that note, this book handled the fact that it was a lesbian love story differently than most, and that was a pleasant surprise. It didn't waste much time on the characters thinking the other was straight or uninterested, and it had none of the typical angst of gay couples having to keep a secret because of their careers or dealing with homophobic family/friends. The issues they faced were exclusively caused by their careers and their feelings, and for that I was very thankful.


Jenna and Adrienne's interactions were so nice to read. I'm a sucker for that kind of back-and-forth witty dialogue that they had, sounding comfortable around each other from early on. And the fact that they were always so supportive of each other, while working together or not. Oh, and the author can write non-sexual intimacy so well; even the smallest moments they shared were genuine and amazing.


I thought the time jump was brilliant. Their relationship started out quite quickly — I say this as a matter of fact, not at all a complaint — and then it was over and instead of dwelling on it, the story jumped straight to a whole new beginning years later. There was all the slow burn that we didn't see much of in the beginning, except the feelings were already there between them. It was nice to see Jenna slowly come to terms with the fact that she was still in love with Adrienne, and getting to the point where she knew she just wanted Adrienne in her life, if not as her girlfriend, then as a friend.



Ugh, I don't know what else to say, this book was just so great. Being a slow reader as I am, the fact that I was done with it in less than a day should be enough of a review in itself, and now I already want to re-read the whole thing. If Melissa Brayden's other books are as good as this was, I'm going to be happily entertained for quite some more time.


Update: reading the first two novels in Brayden's Soho Loft trilogy, I couldn't help but compare them to this book, and I can safely say that Waiting In The Wings is still my favorite. I think it will be hard to top the kind of slow burn that this one had. It was just too good.

[Vic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an absolute pleasure to read. The kind of book that reminds me why I love reading romance books in this genre. Pure escapism and enjoyment.

The main character Jenna was refreshing, likeable yet flawed, interesting and alluring. As was the character of Adrienne (who was even more alluring). I like to read about women with lives unlike my own, in situations I can sympathise with and understand even if I'd never find myself in similar circumstances. I like to read about smart, attractive women who make mistakes yet make you care about them despite those mistakes. This book had all that in spades for me.

Two people drawn to each other, a heady mix of passion, emotion and choices. Every scene made a mark (especially the intimate ones). Every bit of dialogue felt important. I can't find a flaw in this book. I completely adored it.

A very well written first book, and I've enjoyed every one of Melissa's newer novels almost as much. Can't wait for the next one.

[♡ Hel Nemisis ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

”For so many years, I’d been sure of who I was and what I needed out of life to be happy. But here in the dark, the rain beating against the windshield, I couldn’t escape the fact that I loved Adrienne more than I’d ever loved anyone in my entire life.”

First things first, I did not anticipate my obsession with this book. I merely picked it up as a no-brainer before I embarked on a venture with my long YA fiction series again but HELL did this story make me feel fluffy. I honestly can’t describe my love for this book haha the amount of times I wanted to throw my Kindle against the wall is quite literally insane. The book is so darn cute I just couldn’t handle it at times. I’ve never read romance in my life, let alone sapphic novels, but this will be my first novel of many. A whole new world has opened up for me haha. Also, I need me a wife like Adrienne because goddamn.

Instagram: @helnemisis

[Megzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

God, one of my all time favorite! Melissa Brayden is such a good writer. Couldn't put the book down. The characters feel real, the chemistry is unbelievable. Perfect amount of angst, and great storyline (especially if you love broadway shows), keeping the readers wanting more. It's one of those few books that make you feel so much, so that when I finished it, I smiled like an idiot, closed my eyes and breathed out a long sigh of bittersweet satisfaction, thinking "Wow. Wow. That was intense. That was beautiful. I want more but I'm so glad they're finally happy."

[Patricia Foort · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edit after second read. I had to replace it and put it at number 5 in my list. It could even go up after Reading my other top 5 books again. I love this book.

What’s not to love. More than 5 stars. Number 7 in my top 10 books.

8 september 2020 Listened to the audio. Great job! Loved it equally as the ebook. After listening to this one I must say that I miss this Melissa Brayden in her recent books.

[Sleady · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is first book from this author that I choose to read and it does gave a feeling of the first try. I heard the author are great but this one didn't really grab me. However, I still have faith and hope on her other books, which I will definitely read in future.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just didn't buy the conflict!!! OF COURSE Jenna should've taken the job!!! A fantastic job that can lead to great opportunities in a very uncertain job market vs being unemployed in a new city for a new relationship???? And Adrienne could've moved to LA?????

And I guess the romance wasn't quite enough for me either. I needed more development.