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Finding You #1
You’re So Extra: Finding You, Book 1
Lucas
I figured being an extra for a local production would be a harmless distraction-a way for me to forget my charmed life is imploding. Sure, I'm the one who blew the whistle on my family business, but that doesn't make it any easier to sit around in the fallout. Worse, I have to spend every last minute on set with a woman who was hurt by my parents' greed. I'm determined to help her, thereby evening the scales of justice, but Delia Evans is so sunshiney and naïve and . . .
Well, extra. And, to my utter astonishment, I find myself wanting more of her.
Delia
It seemed like fate when I got hired to be in this movie. My high school crush is the lead actor, and the hours fit comfortably into my schedule of being a dog walker, granddaughter for hire, and a mermaid for children's events.
Only it turns out my former crush is a jerk, and I'm paired with a man whose last name guarantees he's my enemy. Lucas Burke is gorgeous and interesting, but even if he weren't a Burke, he's what my elderly landlord would call a cad. I know better than to have anything to do with him. Or at least that's what I think until accidents start happening on set . . .
Contains mature themes.
I figured being an extra for a local production would be a harmless distraction-a way for me to forget my charmed life is imploding. Sure, I'm the one who blew the whistle on my family business, but that doesn't make it any easier to sit around in the fallout. Worse, I have to spend every last minute on set with a woman who was hurt by my parents' greed. I'm determined to help her, thereby evening the scales of justice, but Delia Evans is so sunshiney and naïve and . . .
Well, extra. And, to my utter astonishment, I find myself wanting more of her.
Delia
It seemed like fate when I got hired to be in this movie. My high school crush is the lead actor, and the hours fit comfortably into my schedule of being a dog walker, granddaughter for hire, and a mermaid for children's events.
Only it turns out my former crush is a jerk, and I'm paired with a man whose last name guarantees he's my enemy. Lucas Burke is gorgeous and interesting, but even if he weren't a Burke, he's what my elderly landlord would call a cad. I know better than to have anything to do with him. Or at least that's what I think until accidents start happening on set . . .
Contains mature themes.
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Published September 24, 2024
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Angela Casella
41 books869 followersANGELA CASELLA lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, her daughter, and their ill-behaved corgi in an extremely small bungalow. She spends her days writing and pretending to market. She writes solo romcoms and also has three co-written series with Denise Grover Swank.
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July 18, 2024
I sat on this review overnight because I wasn't sure if my mood affected my enjoyment of this book or if the book itself really dragged for me and ultimately, I think it was a combo but more-so the book. It took days for me to finish what I would normally have probably read in a day, two max. I can't put my finger on what had me struggling to focus on this story though. The H and h are both likable and have interesting stories. They're not riveting, but there's a charm to them. The side characters were hilarious and I liked how the author has clearly written some of their romances previously, while she's also setting up future tales to tell. The mystery over what was happening on the movie set was entertaining. It may be that the book lacked the right note of tension.
The chemistry between the H and h wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either and there were steamy scenes that were good. I do wish that the H's past exploits hadn't been brought up quite so much, he didn't do relationships and while his history wasn't explicitly detailed, it was mentioned multiple times how he'd been previously (though he hadn't been with anyone for a bit). I also liked that he was wealthy but insecure and struggling with his identity after the shock of learning how evil his parents were and trying to separate himself. The h was also very true to herself and I loved how she also defended the life she'd chosen. Both of them also loved helping others, which was sweet, and they were genuinely supportive of each other.
The climax and resolution of the mystery was interesting and I liked the bit of fierceness the H got to exhibit, as well as another side character. The ending is HFN and cute with a lead-in to the next book which seems a bit angstier since those side characters are attracted to each other but that h will be fighting against that H hard. I kind of wonder if this author just isn't quite the right fit for me, but I do think others may enjoy that this was mostly lower angst with lots of humor and cuteness. It had a small town feel since it takes place near Asheville, NC, which isn't a huge city, though it is a popular one.
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow drama, not really om drama (the h had previously crushed on one of the movie stars in high school but quickly realizes he's an ass), and both are experienced (not much given for the h's history and the H seemed to have been celibate for at least a little bit, though he was a player in the past).
The chemistry between the H and h wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either and there were steamy scenes that were good. I do wish that the H's past exploits hadn't been brought up quite so much, he didn't do relationships and while his history wasn't explicitly detailed, it was mentioned multiple times how he'd been previously (though he hadn't been with anyone for a bit). I also liked that he was wealthy but insecure and struggling with his identity after the shock of learning how evil his parents were and trying to separate himself. The h was also very true to herself and I loved how she also defended the life she'd chosen. Both of them also loved helping others, which was sweet, and they were genuinely supportive of each other.
The climax and resolution of the mystery was interesting and I liked the bit of fierceness the H got to exhibit, as well as another side character. The ending is HFN and cute with a lead-in to the next book which seems a bit angstier since those side characters are attracted to each other but that h will be fighting against that H hard. I kind of wonder if this author just isn't quite the right fit for me, but I do think others may enjoy that this was mostly lower angst with lots of humor and cuteness. It had a small town feel since it takes place near Asheville, NC, which isn't a huge city, though it is a popular one.
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow drama, not really om drama (the h had previously crushed on one of the movie stars in high school but quickly realizes he's an ass), and both are experienced (not much given for the h's history and the H seemed to have been celibate for at least a little bit, though he was a player in the past).
May 15, 2023
I LOVED the characters in You're So Extra, from Delia and Lucas--our main characters--to the well-developed secondary characters.
Delia is a delight! She's a woman who knows who she is and makes no apologies for it. In the past, men have tried to change her, from her colorful clothing to her unusual jobs--plural--and she's done putting up with that. Accept her as she is or not at all.
Lucas is a man who is trying to figure out who he is if he's not living in his controlling parent's shadow. All he's ever known is money and privilege and he wants to distance himself from it and his parents' recently tarnished reputation. He's intrigued by Delia-even before he sees her true colorful self.
There's a bit of a mystery going on (which I absolutely loved) as well as self-discovery, and of course, a beautiful love story--not just for the couple, but as Lucas learns to love himself.
Delia is a delight! She's a woman who knows who she is and makes no apologies for it. In the past, men have tried to change her, from her colorful clothing to her unusual jobs--plural--and she's done putting up with that. Accept her as she is or not at all.
Lucas is a man who is trying to figure out who he is if he's not living in his controlling parent's shadow. All he's ever known is money and privilege and he wants to distance himself from it and his parents' recently tarnished reputation. He's intrigued by Delia-even before he sees her true colorful self.
There's a bit of a mystery going on (which I absolutely loved) as well as self-discovery, and of course, a beautiful love story--not just for the couple, but as Lucas learns to love himself.
July 11, 2023
Delia is a freaking cupcake! I love her so so much! Lucas has that steamy dreamy but mystery going on about him. I feel like I read so many stories in this one because the other characters were so well written and developed! Must read more by this author!!
September 8, 2023
2.5 🌟
Really struggled to power through this book. I found it dry and really slow. Going to try and read the next book in the series and hopefully that one is better
Really struggled to power through this book. I found it dry and really slow. Going to try and read the next book in the series and hopefully that one is better
June 17, 2023
After meeting Lucas in Drew's book I was extremely excited to learn that he would be getting his own book. You're So Extra follows on from the previous series and sees Lucas navigating his life after becoming a whistle-blower against his own parent's company.
He agrees to be an extra in a movie alongside his friend Leonard and this is where he meets Delia for this first time.
Delia is an absolute breath of fresh air, and I adore her to pieces. She's obsessed with colour and glitter and mermaids. Her bubbly personality is just the right thing to change Lucas' perspective on life and I love how she brings him out of his shell.
This book had some wonderful humour in it and I especially enjoyed the banter between Constance and Leonard. Constance is an older lady that they meet as a fellow extra and she is also Shauna's grandmother. Her own personal love life woes add to the humour.
I loved getting to know Lucas in this book and his pairing with Delia was perfect. I'm excited for Leonard's upcoming book as that teaser chapter at the end was brilliant!
He agrees to be an extra in a movie alongside his friend Leonard and this is where he meets Delia for this first time.
Delia is an absolute breath of fresh air, and I adore her to pieces. She's obsessed with colour and glitter and mermaids. Her bubbly personality is just the right thing to change Lucas' perspective on life and I love how she brings him out of his shell.
This book had some wonderful humour in it and I especially enjoyed the banter between Constance and Leonard. Constance is an older lady that they meet as a fellow extra and she is also Shauna's grandmother. Her own personal love life woes add to the humour.
I loved getting to know Lucas in this book and his pairing with Delia was perfect. I'm excited for Leonard's upcoming book as that teaser chapter at the end was brilliant!
April 11, 2024
The book is cute, but I didn't enjoy it much. I found it boring and bland. Lucas and Delia are cute and adorable, but I didn't care too much about what was going on with them as a couple. The writing is easy to follow and made the time fly by. I hate that I didn't love this book, but it wasn't bad either.
June 6, 2023
I have read, and liked, all the books in this series, but this one is my new favourite!
Delia is a delightful character, so warm, full of life and with a big heart. She’s like a fairy princess, but she still feels like a real person to me. That is good penmanship.
Lucas is dreamy, of course, but he’s also a great mix of pained soul, kind heart and powerful persona. He is really likeable as well as hot. A powerful combination in a romance hero!
Best of all is the community in the series, the friendships, the quirky personalities, the banter and so on. I just love it.
There’s a background story too of course. We who have read the previous books know of Lucas’s (and Leonard’s) personal story and trauma and his angst about his family.
The movie set is a quite common trope, but here the focus is on the extras and that is a fun point of view. Especially when you know that the author did her background study as an actual extra on a set.
There are stories within stories and threads that go back to earlier books in the series as well as hints on what’s to come.
I have to say that I’m really excited by the teasers about the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Delia is a delightful character, so warm, full of life and with a big heart. She’s like a fairy princess, but she still feels like a real person to me. That is good penmanship.
Lucas is dreamy, of course, but he’s also a great mix of pained soul, kind heart and powerful persona. He is really likeable as well as hot. A powerful combination in a romance hero!
Best of all is the community in the series, the friendships, the quirky personalities, the banter and so on. I just love it.
There’s a background story too of course. We who have read the previous books know of Lucas’s (and Leonard’s) personal story and trauma and his angst about his family.
The movie set is a quite common trope, but here the focus is on the extras and that is a fun point of view. Especially when you know that the author did her background study as an actual extra on a set.
There are stories within stories and threads that go back to earlier books in the series as well as hints on what’s to come.
I have to say that I’m really excited by the teasers about the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 13, 2023
I really loved this start to a new series. Casella never fails to bring her A game. The mystery was a fun angle in the mix. The banter between the characters was witty and full of laughs. The chemistry was undeniable and full of steam. Overall it was a fun read and I loved all the characters. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
June 13, 2023
I fell in love with Delia and Lucas instantly, but I would have to say that Leonard and Constance are probably my favorite characters in this one. This book was funny, a bit mysterious, and just a fun read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
June 12, 2023
This is the first installment of a new series by Angela Casella. I loved the idea of being an extra on a movie set and how our couple has their meet-cute as they arrive for their first day on the set. The characters are all fantastic. Josie is strong and determined and knows what she wants. Lucas is someone who stands up for the right thing, even when it comes at a personal cost. But as Casella’s fans already know, it’s not just the primary characters that are well developed, but the secondary characters are endearing, I loved Doris and Ross and Cadence! Casella draws the reader in and leaves us wanting the next installment. I’m sure Leonard and Shauna’s story is going to be amazing, the hard part is waiting until August.
September 20, 2023
You're So Extra is the first book in a new series by Angela Casella that follows Lucas (one of Drew's best friends from the Fairy Godmother Agency series) and Delia. Lucas agrees to be an extra for Drew's sister as a distraction from turning in his parents to the FBI. Delia is the type of person who looks for signs and believes in wishes and fate so she is hoping this movie will answer her birthday wish for something wonderful to happen in her life. She had a major crush on the male lead in the movie and hopes he is the reason. She and Lucas are set to play a couple in the movie, but their relationship doesn't start off well since she almost ran him over while looking at the star's butt.
I am absolutely in love with all of the characters in this book! Like Delia, I am a fan of color and sparkle and her positive outlook on life was so refreshing. I especially loved that she insists that, if you look hard enough, every person has at least one thing to like about them. I also really enjoyed that most of her friends are older adults and that she works as a granddaughter for hire. The chemistry between Lucas and Delia is smoking! I also really loved the relationship between Leonard (Lucas' friend) and Constance (an older woman who was also a movie extra). The banter and quirkiness of the characters really makes them come to life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am absolutely in love with all of the characters in this book! Like Delia, I am a fan of color and sparkle and her positive outlook on life was so refreshing. I especially loved that she insists that, if you look hard enough, every person has at least one thing to like about them. I also really enjoyed that most of her friends are older adults and that she works as a granddaughter for hire. The chemistry between Lucas and Delia is smoking! I also really loved the relationship between Leonard (Lucas' friend) and Constance (an older woman who was also a movie extra). The banter and quirkiness of the characters really makes them come to life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 31, 2023
Delia gets to play an extra in a movies and one of the leads is a boy she had a crush on in high school. When she’s parking there is a little mishap and she almost hits two men named Lucas and Leonard. They get to know each other as the day goes on, she’s a free spirit and he’s a serious. They are instantly attracted to each other, but then she finds out his last name and realizes he might not be a good person. She gets paired with Lucas and weird things start happening on the movie set. Can they figure out who’s behind the accidents that keep happening? Can Lucas show Delia he’s not bad? Great characters and storyline Highly recommended Amazing book I absolutely love Lucas and Delia. Great supporting characters. This book has me laughing out loud and has some good twists and turns. This is my first book by this author definitely not my last.
August 12, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
There’s nothing I disliked about this book, but it was just very bland and boring. The beginning was actually good, and then it just fell flat. The second half of the book was almost a DNF for me, and the ending was just kinda crazy.
There’s nothing I disliked about this book, but it was just very bland and boring. The beginning was actually good, and then it just fell flat. The second half of the book was almost a DNF for me, and the ending was just kinda crazy.
June 21, 2025
DNF @ 53%
June 13, 2023
I originally was drawn to this book because I used to live in a film heavy town in NC so that aspect plus romance and I was sold! Going into this book I was expecting a sweet little rom com, I did get that, but so much more! Along with the enemies to lovers, opposites attract, forced proximity, rich boy, reformed playboy, he falls first and the stars aligning aspects there’s a huge mystery/thriller element. A who dunnit if you will. I thought that was a really great surprise as I love a good mystery. The only reason I didn’t give this 5 stars was because I guessed who did it. I can’t wait to read about Leonard and Shauna next!
June 8, 2023
Y’all. I am un-alive. Lucas and Delia are the sweetest and cutest two people ever, real life or fiction. They are also the hottest even though nothing more than some PG touches and a steamy kiss (I’m only at 47% as of right now). I go from having the biggest smile and laughing to having to fan myself, because goodness. (I have finished the book and holy smokes, Lucas and Delia are gosh darn sexy together)
I’m not sure if I have ever loved a cast of characters as much as I do in this book. Delia and Lucas are phenomenal, but all the people they end up having in their circle are just as awesome, and I just want to keep on reading about all of them.
If you haven’t been able to tell…I really really love this book. All the feels, lots of laughs, and little whodunnit in You’re So Extra.
~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~
I’m not sure if I have ever loved a cast of characters as much as I do in this book. Delia and Lucas are phenomenal, but all the people they end up having in their circle are just as awesome, and I just want to keep on reading about all of them.
If you haven’t been able to tell…I really really love this book. All the feels, lots of laughs, and little whodunnit in You’re So Extra.
~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~
June 10, 2023
I absolutely fell in love with the two main characters, Lucas and Dalia, and honestly most of the secondary ones too! The work Lucas and Dalia were doing on themselves made the read feel almost like an unintentional self-help book. I find myself trying to emulate Dalia or Lucas in different parts of my life.
The plot as a whole was a little out there and hairbrained but it worked for this cast of characters and made for a unique story! And now I will impatiently wait for for Leonard’s story :)
The plot as a whole was a little out there and hairbrained but it worked for this cast of characters and made for a unique story! And now I will impatiently wait for for Leonard’s story :)
June 12, 2023
Highly entertaining, emotionally thrilling, action packed romantic adventure filled with witty and interesting charters and landscape, desire and undeniable passion. This sweetly sexy, laugh out loud, heart racing emotional roller-coaster journey has it all and them so extra!!!
September 24, 2023
I wouldn’t say it’s well written, but it was sweet and cute. Overall enjoyable
August 26, 2024
This is a strong 3.9. It was a very cutesy feel good book. The relationship felt a lil rushed. Also the amount of times she said he only lasted half and hour was a little wild😬
May 11, 2025
Solid book and I’ve never read a book about movie extras meeting so that was kinda refreshing!
June 7, 2023
This was so cute! Great start to a new series by Angela Casella. I loved the characters in this one. Delia was unabashedly herself and I was here for it. Quirky, positive, and a lover of bright colors, she never apologized for being herself and I thought she was adorable. I loved her Granddaughter for Rent business and how her friends were elderly. Lucas was also great and I enjoyed getting to watch him face his past and come out a stronger person. Their chemistry was great. Full of laughs and steam, I had a great time reading this one. Secondary characters were awesome too!
Did Not Finish
July 15, 2024DNF @ 6%
Wasn’t jiving with the writing or characterisation of the MCs.
July 15, 2024
Wasn’t jiving with the writing or characterisation of the MCs.
July 15, 2024
June 5, 2023
Book 1 of the Finding You series by Angela Casella was exciting, funny and suspenseful with painful emotional moments. You’re So Extra, Delia and Lucas story, was everything I’ve begun to expect from Angelia.
Learning to love and accept who you are as a person is a strong message that Angela flawlessly expressed in her book. The combination of the personalities of multiple characters adds humor and reinforcement that acceptance is what a person needs to be successful. And success is not necessarily wealth and fame, but contentment in one’s life.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Learning to love and accept who you are as a person is a strong message that Angela flawlessly expressed in her book. The combination of the personalities of multiple characters adds humor and reinforcement that acceptance is what a person needs to be successful. And success is not necessarily wealth and fame, but contentment in one’s life.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2023
blah
This one could've used another few rounds pruning dialogue and situations.
not that funny not that exciting the entire plot is almost predicable from chapter one. dnf
This one could've used another few rounds pruning dialogue and situations.
not that funny not that exciting the entire plot is almost predicable from chapter one. dnf
August 22, 2023
I adored this first book of the new Finding You series. I absolutely loved Delia and Lucas; along with all the quirky and fun secondary characters. I loved the premise of how the main characters met while extras on a movie set.
Lucas’s life recently blew up (if you’ve read a Reluctant Roommate, you’re already in the know), and he is dealing with the aftermath. He is on a journey of self-discovery and trying to figure out who he really is and what makes him happy. Delia is the sunshine to his darkness and together they help each other heal and grow.
Delia is pure joy. She knows people think she’s odd for her choices of various jobs; but she decided she’s happy and you can like her or not. She is a strong woman who fights for those she cares about.
Lucas and Delia’s love story is heartwarming and sweet. There is a little mystery entwined in the story as well. The story and characters are all well-developed, drawing you in and making you feel a part of the story. I’ll be impatiently waiting for the next book as I’ve already loved the banter between Shauna and Leonard.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lucas’s life recently blew up (if you’ve read a Reluctant Roommate, you’re already in the know), and he is dealing with the aftermath. He is on a journey of self-discovery and trying to figure out who he really is and what makes him happy. Delia is the sunshine to his darkness and together they help each other heal and grow.
Delia is pure joy. She knows people think she’s odd for her choices of various jobs; but she decided she’s happy and you can like her or not. She is a strong woman who fights for those she cares about.
Lucas and Delia’s love story is heartwarming and sweet. There is a little mystery entwined in the story as well. The story and characters are all well-developed, drawing you in and making you feel a part of the story. I’ll be impatiently waiting for the next book as I’ve already loved the banter between Shauna and Leonard.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2024
This book was not for me.
It's solidly in that romantic comedy category that just never hits with me. There was a line earlier where the FMC "chickens out" of saying fuck that just hit me so wrong. I thought it was a signal the book was going to be clean, but nope... it embraces filthy language after that, both cursing and sex-related.
Overall, it was so slow, and just.... boring. Because I didn't find the humor funny, there wasn't much to sustain me for most of the book. I was looking forward to some of the later pairings in the series, but I think I'm going to pass on them now.
It's solidly in that romantic comedy category that just never hits with me. There was a line earlier where the FMC "chickens out" of saying fuck that just hit me so wrong. I thought it was a signal the book was going to be clean, but nope... it embraces filthy language after that, both cursing and sex-related.
Overall, it was so slow, and just.... boring. Because I didn't find the humor funny, there wasn't much to sustain me for most of the book. I was looking forward to some of the later pairings in the series, but I think I'm going to pass on them now.
November 22, 2025
it was a weird book: on the one hand it definitely aimed to be a romcom with all that fluffiness, on the other - strange efforts to pull some mafia level daekness into the story. I just don't think it meshed well at all, felt almost like mixing oil and water.
That all was really confusing and didn't let me enjoy the book to the fullest
That all was really confusing and didn't let me enjoy the book to the fullest
August 20, 2023
I got bored reading this one. Ended up not finishing it because of that fact.
December 10, 2023
Got bored at 20% and DNF
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