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Midnight Rush Romance #2
One More Made Up Love Song
Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss. Rule #2: See Rule #1.
As the personal assistant of rockstar Freddie Ridgefield, Ivy Conway knows most women would love to have her job. It definitely has its perks. She gets to travel, the pay is great, and she’s among the first to hear Freddie’s new music.
The only problem? When she got the job, Ivy promised herself she would never fall in love with her boss. And it’s taking everything in her to stay true to her word.
Then Freddie kisses Ivy—an impulsive move to save himself from a little bit of bad press—and everything changes. Now, the whole world thinks they’re in love.
Even more significant: Ivy could swear Freddie felt the same fireworks she did when he pressed his lips to hers.
What starts as an accidental publicity stunt quickly turns into something more, but fame makes everything more complicated. As Freddie’s spotlight grows to include her—and her family—Ivy starts to wonder if the life Freddie can offer her is worth the life she’ll give up. And how she’ll ever survive without him if it isn’t.
As the personal assistant of rockstar Freddie Ridgefield, Ivy Conway knows most women would love to have her job. It definitely has its perks. She gets to travel, the pay is great, and she’s among the first to hear Freddie’s new music.
The only problem? When she got the job, Ivy promised herself she would never fall in love with her boss. And it’s taking everything in her to stay true to her word.
Then Freddie kisses Ivy—an impulsive move to save himself from a little bit of bad press—and everything changes. Now, the whole world thinks they’re in love.
Even more significant: Ivy could swear Freddie felt the same fireworks she did when he pressed his lips to hers.
What starts as an accidental publicity stunt quickly turns into something more, but fame makes everything more complicated. As Freddie’s spotlight grows to include her—and her family—Ivy starts to wonder if the life Freddie can offer her is worth the life she’ll give up. And how she’ll ever survive without him if it isn’t.
342 pages, Paperback
First published August 29, 2025
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Jenny Proctor
39 books2,216 followersJenny Proctor is an award-winning author of more than fourteen romantic comedies and an Amazon bestseller. She began her career in publishing in 2013; her writing has been a constant since then, but she's also spent time as the owner and managing editor of Midnight Owl Editors and the chair of the Storymakers Conference. Wired for relationships, Jenny loves public speaking, teaching, and building lasting connections.
Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.
Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.
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August 31, 2025
Thank you to the author for an eARC.
MY NEWEST OBESSION.
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GOSH I LOVED IT SO MUCH. This was exactly what friends to lovers, boss x assistant trope romance that I WAAAAAANT. The subtle moments about took me out because it was beautifully nuanced and left this sense of longing and yearning that I CRAVE. CRAVE Y’ALL. Bring back these kind of romances and I will be a happy camper forever.
I can’t even begin to list all of the scenes I loved. The pining was intense and I could not get enough of the glances and touches and the KISSES THAT LIT MY KINDLE ON FIRE.
And I really appreciated the strong friendships for both Freddie and Ivy. There’s something magical about the side characters adding genuine connection to the story that makes it even better. One of my new favorites from Jenny Proctor.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
- Content warnings: loss of a sibling from drunk driving (recounted)
MY NEWEST OBESSION.
BLOG || INSTAGRAM || TIKTOK
GOSH I LOVED IT SO MUCH. This was exactly what friends to lovers, boss x assistant trope romance that I WAAAAAANT. The subtle moments about took me out because it was beautifully nuanced and left this sense of longing and yearning that I CRAVE. CRAVE Y’ALL. Bring back these kind of romances and I will be a happy camper forever.
I can’t even begin to list all of the scenes I loved. The pining was intense and I could not get enough of the glances and touches and the KISSES THAT LIT MY KINDLE ON FIRE.
And I really appreciated the strong friendships for both Freddie and Ivy. There’s something magical about the side characters adding genuine connection to the story that makes it even better. One of my new favorites from Jenny Proctor.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
- Content warnings: loss of a sibling from drunk driving (recounted)
October 22, 2025
Freddie's story is finally here and I loved every second of this whirlwind of a romance novel 🥰❤️🎸 This novel includes tropes such as fake dating, celebrity and workplace romance all packed in this sweet closed door romance with amazing tension 😉 I absolutely love how Jenny Proctor crafted Freddie to be larger than life, as one would expect with a rockstar personality and balanced him out with organized and determined Ivy. The pair had chemistry and amazing dialogue from the very first chapters which had me unable to put this novel down.
If you are looking for a fake dating romance that melts your heart but also has laugh out loud moments this novel needs to be added to your TBR list ASAP!
If you are looking for a fake dating romance that melts your heart but also has laugh out loud moments this novel needs to be added to your TBR list ASAP!
September 12, 2025
Another winning sweet romance from Jenny Proctor! Absolutely works as a stand alone- I haven’t read the first in this series but I ordered it immediately after I finished.
Ivy is assistant to Freddie, a rock star. He just can’t manage his life without her. She dreams of leaving the road life to become an artists rep at a record label. But when her younger sister Carina needs saving, Freddie comes to the rescue. To prevent him being in a photo with an influencer he’d rather not be associated with, he kisses Ivy and they agree to fake dating. Sparks fly!
Read if you like;
🩷Fake Dating
🩷Music industry
🩷Closed-door/ no spice, but lots of kisses!
🩷Friends/coworkers to lovers
🩷Starburst minis-FaveReds
Trigger warning- ⚠️
Off page mention of family member death to drunk driving accident
This is a lovely palate cleanser from the general horrors of everyday life on the internet.
Ivy is assistant to Freddie, a rock star. He just can’t manage his life without her. She dreams of leaving the road life to become an artists rep at a record label. But when her younger sister Carina needs saving, Freddie comes to the rescue. To prevent him being in a photo with an influencer he’d rather not be associated with, he kisses Ivy and they agree to fake dating. Sparks fly!
Read if you like;
🩷Fake Dating
🩷Music industry
🩷Closed-door/ no spice, but lots of kisses!
🩷Friends/coworkers to lovers
🩷Starburst minis-FaveReds
Trigger warning- ⚠️
Off page mention of family member death to drunk driving accident
This is a lovely palate cleanser from the general horrors of everyday life on the internet.
September 4, 2025
ALL. THE. STARS!!!! Absolutely obsessed with this book! I’ve been dying for Freddie’s story since reading Once Upon a Boy Band and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined.
Talk about a rockstar! Freddie use to be in a boy band but now he has a fame all on his own with solo albums. Somehow amidst all the fame, he is the kindest person and really looks out for all the people that work for him. This does not go unnoticed by his assistant, Ivy, and she’s crushing big time.
Watching Freddie catch feelings for Ivy is the BEST! There so many adorable moments and the greatest kisses…and lots of them! I loved watching them both work on tour and being right there in the middle of it all with them. The forced proximity was hitting!
I caught myself smiling numberless times while reading and kicking my legs in giddiness from all the swoony scenes. I have dozens of entire paragraphs and pages highlighted because it was all just SO GOOD!
I highly recommend picking this one up. Ivy and Freddie are the cutest and I love them so much!
🔥: Lots of kissing!
Talk about a rockstar! Freddie use to be in a boy band but now he has a fame all on his own with solo albums. Somehow amidst all the fame, he is the kindest person and really looks out for all the people that work for him. This does not go unnoticed by his assistant, Ivy, and she’s crushing big time.
Watching Freddie catch feelings for Ivy is the BEST! There so many adorable moments and the greatest kisses…and lots of them! I loved watching them both work on tour and being right there in the middle of it all with them. The forced proximity was hitting!
I caught myself smiling numberless times while reading and kicking my legs in giddiness from all the swoony scenes. I have dozens of entire paragraphs and pages highlighted because it was all just SO GOOD!
I highly recommend picking this one up. Ivy and Freddie are the cutest and I love them so much!
🔥: Lots of kissing!
September 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
GENRE
-contemporary romance
CONTENT
-🤬: 2 d
-❤️: make outs
-⚠️: loss of sibling in a drunk-driving accident (past), grief (present)
I absolutely loved Once Upon a Boy Band, and I looked forward to this one so much. It did NOT disappoint!
Freddie is a world-famous rockstar; Ivy is his personal assistant (who really is more of a manager of his entire life). They've worked together for five years, and Ivy has been hiding her feelings for Freddie for four of those.
Ivy is beginning to realize that she needs to distance herself from Freddie if she's ever going to get over him, BUT THEN she orders him to kiss her to save him from a PR disaster and things go viral. So, yes, Ivy then begins to fake date the man she is already in love with. Thankfully, it doesn't take Freddie too long to catch up to her feelings.
These two are just so cute together. They balance each other out well. I really loved how Freddie found a sense of belonging with Ivy's family when his own family was just not very understanding of him. It was also lovely to watch Freddie support Ivy as she dealt with her grief and confronted situations that triggered it.
I can't wait to see what Jenny has in store for Leo and Jace.
Favorite Quotes:
-Freddie’s eyes brighten, his delight utterly unabashed as he smiles at Eli, who reaches up and pats Freddie’s cheeks, then smiles in return. Oh. Oh, this is not good. Freddie holding a baby? What sort of inexplicable torture is this? I’ve always been one to scoff at talk of biological clocks, but my body is having a visceral reaction right now, like my ovaries are ringing some sort of bell announcing their approval.
-The amusement in his voice makes me want to punch him directly in the nose. Except his nose is far too pretty to risk breaking it, so maybe a punch in the gut would be better. But then I would feel his abs, and that feels more dangerous, so maybe I should break his nose.
-Because no matter what happens, even if my heart gets broken and my professional life falls apart, I’ll still have this. I’ll have a home where I’m welcome and loved and seen. And that’s no small thing.
-“So I’ve been thinking lately that maybe it isn’t about living big or living small. It’s more about living with people where you belong."
-"Because I’m not sure belonging is a place so much as it’s a person. I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
-“I don’t know what to do with this feeling,” I say in between kisses, my words brushing against her mouth. “I feel like I’m on fire. You consume me, Ivy. I can’t stop kicking myself for how long it took me to recognize—but I’m so glad I did. I’m so glad you didn’t give up on me.”
GENRE
-contemporary romance
CONTENT
-🤬: 2 d
-❤️: make outs
-⚠️: loss of sibling in a drunk-driving accident (past), grief (present)
I absolutely loved Once Upon a Boy Band, and I looked forward to this one so much. It did NOT disappoint!
Freddie is a world-famous rockstar; Ivy is his personal assistant (who really is more of a manager of his entire life). They've worked together for five years, and Ivy has been hiding her feelings for Freddie for four of those.
Ivy is beginning to realize that she needs to distance herself from Freddie if she's ever going to get over him, BUT THEN she orders him to kiss her to save him from a PR disaster and things go viral. So, yes, Ivy then begins to fake date the man she is already in love with. Thankfully, it doesn't take Freddie too long to catch up to her feelings.
These two are just so cute together. They balance each other out well. I really loved how Freddie found a sense of belonging with Ivy's family when his own family was just not very understanding of him. It was also lovely to watch Freddie support Ivy as she dealt with her grief and confronted situations that triggered it.
I can't wait to see what Jenny has in store for Leo and Jace.
Favorite Quotes:
-Freddie’s eyes brighten, his delight utterly unabashed as he smiles at Eli, who reaches up and pats Freddie’s cheeks, then smiles in return. Oh. Oh, this is not good. Freddie holding a baby? What sort of inexplicable torture is this? I’ve always been one to scoff at talk of biological clocks, but my body is having a visceral reaction right now, like my ovaries are ringing some sort of bell announcing their approval.
-The amusement in his voice makes me want to punch him directly in the nose. Except his nose is far too pretty to risk breaking it, so maybe a punch in the gut would be better. But then I would feel his abs, and that feels more dangerous, so maybe I should break his nose.
-Because no matter what happens, even if my heart gets broken and my professional life falls apart, I’ll still have this. I’ll have a home where I’m welcome and loved and seen. And that’s no small thing.
-“So I’ve been thinking lately that maybe it isn’t about living big or living small. It’s more about living with people where you belong."
-"Because I’m not sure belonging is a place so much as it’s a person. I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
-“I don’t know what to do with this feeling,” I say in between kisses, my words brushing against her mouth. “I feel like I’m on fire. You consume me, Ivy. I can’t stop kicking myself for how long it took me to recognize—but I’m so glad I did. I’m so glad you didn’t give up on me.”
September 5, 2025
If Jenny Proctor writes it, I am going to read it and love it! So excited to be back in the boy band world of Midnight Rush and getting to know Freddie and Ivy more!
Freddie and Ivy's friendship blossoms into such a lovely romance. I especially loved seeing Freddie realize how much Ivy means to him. I'm not a big friends to more fan. I feel like this trope often centers on a big lack of communication between the friends. But this one worked so well! Perhaps that is because Ivy hid her feelings for so long or because it wasn't so much a miscommunication as a lack of realization from Freddie for so long. I also felt their friendship was so natural and it felt right to have that change into something more. Regardless, I really enjoyed their romance. From the first pages of this story, I was rooting for them and loved seeing them fall in love.
One of my favorite elements in this story was the found family especially for Freddie. It was sad to hear about his indifferent parents and brother. But seeing him on the farm with Ivy and her family was my favorite part of the whole story. I loved seeing him accepted for himself, not because of his fame or talents. And of course the swoony kisses by the swimming pool were fantastic as well!
Seeing Ivy work through her grief and fear was a beautiful part of this story. She has experienced some truly harrowing things and of course the grief is still with her. I loved how Freddie helped her face her fears without undermining her deep feelings and real hurt. His support with the red carpet shopping was so sweet. And I loved how sharing her grief with him draws them closer together.
Loved the cameos from other Midnight Rush characters and the references to other characters from Jenny's books (Flint Hawthorne forever!). I am so excited to get the other books in this series and felt like we had a few indications of who might feature in those books. Can't wait!
The ending is absolutely darling and I loved the bonus epilogue so much!
Freddie and Ivy's friendship blossoms into such a lovely romance. I especially loved seeing Freddie realize how much Ivy means to him. I'm not a big friends to more fan. I feel like this trope often centers on a big lack of communication between the friends. But this one worked so well! Perhaps that is because Ivy hid her feelings for so long or because it wasn't so much a miscommunication as a lack of realization from Freddie for so long. I also felt their friendship was so natural and it felt right to have that change into something more. Regardless, I really enjoyed their romance. From the first pages of this story, I was rooting for them and loved seeing them fall in love.
One of my favorite elements in this story was the found family especially for Freddie. It was sad to hear about his indifferent parents and brother. But seeing him on the farm with Ivy and her family was my favorite part of the whole story. I loved seeing him accepted for himself, not because of his fame or talents. And of course the swoony kisses by the swimming pool were fantastic as well!
Seeing Ivy work through her grief and fear was a beautiful part of this story. She has experienced some truly harrowing things and of course the grief is still with her. I loved how Freddie helped her face her fears without undermining her deep feelings and real hurt. His support with the red carpet shopping was so sweet. And I loved how sharing her grief with him draws them closer together.
Loved the cameos from other Midnight Rush characters and the references to other characters from Jenny's books (Flint Hawthorne forever!). I am so excited to get the other books in this series and felt like we had a few indications of who might feature in those books. Can't wait!
The ending is absolutely darling and I loved the bonus epilogue so much!
September 2, 2025
I flew through this love story of Freddie & Ivy. Loved them individually and as a couple. This fictional boyband and its members are everything. I love this series!! 🥰😍❤️🎸
🔥 - kissing only
•“You’re more than your fame, Freddie. You always have been.”
•”I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
🔥 - kissing only
•“You’re more than your fame, Freddie. You always have been.”
•”I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
October 27, 2025
My boy band loving self adores the Midnight Rush Romance series by Jenny Proctor. Book 2, One More Made Up Love Song, follows rockstar Freddie Ridgefield’s romance with his assistant, Ivy Conway. This has the perfect fake dating, friends to lovers vibes with the added goodness of a rockstar MMC.
I love that it is told in dual POVs (Freddie & Ivy) and that we get to experience the mutual pining, tension and feelings of both of them. This is a closed door romance, full of so much heart, friendship and family with some chemistry filled kisses.
Can I just say that while this book does have some loss and grief in it, it is pure joy. As in, I read the book with a permanent smile on my face and closed the last page and let out a happy sigh. It filled my heart with such joy, as do all of Jenny’s books.
Loved the cameos from the rest of the Midnight Rush crew and we even get mention of Flint Hawthorne. I cannot wait for more of this series. I’m obsessed!
I love that it is told in dual POVs (Freddie & Ivy) and that we get to experience the mutual pining, tension and feelings of both of them. This is a closed door romance, full of so much heart, friendship and family with some chemistry filled kisses.
Can I just say that while this book does have some loss and grief in it, it is pure joy. As in, I read the book with a permanent smile on my face and closed the last page and let out a happy sigh. It filled my heart with such joy, as do all of Jenny’s books.
Loved the cameos from the rest of the Midnight Rush crew and we even get mention of Flint Hawthorne. I cannot wait for more of this series. I’m obsessed!
November 8, 2025
4.5⭐️I loved this book! There were some parts that seemed slow or repetitive but I loved the ending. I love seeing what it might be like behind the scenes of concerts and a musician on tour or writing music so I was all over this. So many Harry Styles vibes and I was all for it!
August 24, 2025
Eeee!!!! I loved this book so, SO much!! I have been so excited for Freddie & Ivy’s story and it was everything I hoped for and more! It was so perfect and I was obsessed from the very beginning!!
Ivy has been the assistant/manager to world famous pop star, Freddie Ridgefield for several years. He made her promise when he hired her that she wouldn’t fall in love with him. However, after spending so much time working for him and now touring with him, Ivy is having a hard time reminding her heart of that promise. When some quick thinking to save Freddie’s reputation involves a kiss, Ivy’s feelings start to escalate and Freddie is wondering if Ivy felt the same things he did. That kiss leads to some necessary fake dating, which can only lead to one thing…..right?
Oh my heart! I loved these two sooo much! Their work relationship already led to friends vibes, so it was only fair that things move forward from there! Freddie was so stinkin’ cute and charismatic, it was impossible not to be charmed by him! And Ivy was so independent and capable, but I loved her soft spot for Freddie and how she fell for him first—I mean, who could blame her??
I enjoyed the side story with her sister, how loving and accepting Ivy’s parents were, the baby donkey snuggling, and of course, seeing the Midnight Rush band members back together!
You definitely need to add this to your TBR!!!
I had soooo many favorite quotes, here are just a few:
“Freddie is too charming for his own good. Whether it’s Wayne or me or the entire global female population, he just has a way of winning people over. And that usually means he gets what he wants.”
“You know, this could backfire.” Ha. He has no idea. It’s already backfiring because I can’t stop thinking about unzipping his hoodie and crawling inside, latching myself onto his body like a baby koala.”
“If you had asked me yesterday what the cruelest form of torture would be, I would not have conjured up a shirtless Freddie crawling into my very tiny bunk to have a heart-to-heart about my living situation. But after last night? My answer has definitely changed.”
“I can’t love Freddie forever. Not if I want to find someone who will love me in return. But as long as I work for him, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop.”
“You’re a great singer, man. But you’ve never been much of an actor.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” He shrugs like he’s admitting something as casual as the forecast for tomorrow’s weather. “There’s no way you faked the way you just looked at her.”
Ivy has been the assistant/manager to world famous pop star, Freddie Ridgefield for several years. He made her promise when he hired her that she wouldn’t fall in love with him. However, after spending so much time working for him and now touring with him, Ivy is having a hard time reminding her heart of that promise. When some quick thinking to save Freddie’s reputation involves a kiss, Ivy’s feelings start to escalate and Freddie is wondering if Ivy felt the same things he did. That kiss leads to some necessary fake dating, which can only lead to one thing…..right?
Oh my heart! I loved these two sooo much! Their work relationship already led to friends vibes, so it was only fair that things move forward from there! Freddie was so stinkin’ cute and charismatic, it was impossible not to be charmed by him! And Ivy was so independent and capable, but I loved her soft spot for Freddie and how she fell for him first—I mean, who could blame her??
I enjoyed the side story with her sister, how loving and accepting Ivy’s parents were, the baby donkey snuggling, and of course, seeing the Midnight Rush band members back together!
You definitely need to add this to your TBR!!!
I had soooo many favorite quotes, here are just a few:
“Freddie is too charming for his own good. Whether it’s Wayne or me or the entire global female population, he just has a way of winning people over. And that usually means he gets what he wants.”
“You know, this could backfire.” Ha. He has no idea. It’s already backfiring because I can’t stop thinking about unzipping his hoodie and crawling inside, latching myself onto his body like a baby koala.”
“If you had asked me yesterday what the cruelest form of torture would be, I would not have conjured up a shirtless Freddie crawling into my very tiny bunk to have a heart-to-heart about my living situation. But after last night? My answer has definitely changed.”
“I can’t love Freddie forever. Not if I want to find someone who will love me in return. But as long as I work for him, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop.”
“You’re a great singer, man. But you’ve never been much of an actor.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” He shrugs like he’s admitting something as casual as the forecast for tomorrow’s weather. “There’s no way you faked the way you just looked at her.”
August 30, 2025
This book is for all the girls who are young at heart and had favorite boy bands while growing up! Hahaha! Okay, it's much more than that, but this will definitely appeal to those who were fans of boy bands! Reminds me a bit of New Kids (did I just age myself there?)! Midnight Rush all the way!!!
I had so much fun reading this book. Freddie and Ivy are just the sweetest characters. They're genuine and kind and all the positive characteristics! They just made this book such a dream to read. Yes, there are some ups and downs, but not in an overly dramatic way. And some of it comes from secondary characters.
From that opening scene to the ending, my heart was fully invested. And very happy! *Happy Sigh* I might come across as gushing over these two, and full disclosure...I am!!! I can't help myself. This book just brought out all the happiness and joy of reading for me! Unrequited love has met its match!!! And oh what a match it is! Fake dating even got its foot in the door but was quickly sent packing because once you start reading this you'll know that there's no "fake" about Freddie and Ivy's love story!!! *Melting*
Let's just say I had a permagrin on my face the WHOLE time I was reading this one. My family was like what in the world is going on in that book?! *Smirks* I was laughing out loud, I was giggling, and yes, I sighed a few times (or a lot)!
Okay, gushing over...just read the book! And then you will understand the gushing and will be gushing yourself!
Content: Clean. Some kisses and nothing further. There is a scene at another celebrities house (the main characters are not involved, just show up there the following day) where there was a party with substances having been used and there is just a brief mention of noticing them. Some talk about the death of a character due to driving under the influence but done very tastefully.
I received a copy from Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
I had so much fun reading this book. Freddie and Ivy are just the sweetest characters. They're genuine and kind and all the positive characteristics! They just made this book such a dream to read. Yes, there are some ups and downs, but not in an overly dramatic way. And some of it comes from secondary characters.
From that opening scene to the ending, my heart was fully invested. And very happy! *Happy Sigh* I might come across as gushing over these two, and full disclosure...I am!!! I can't help myself. This book just brought out all the happiness and joy of reading for me! Unrequited love has met its match!!! And oh what a match it is! Fake dating even got its foot in the door but was quickly sent packing because once you start reading this you'll know that there's no "fake" about Freddie and Ivy's love story!!! *Melting*
Let's just say I had a permagrin on my face the WHOLE time I was reading this one. My family was like what in the world is going on in that book?! *Smirks* I was laughing out loud, I was giggling, and yes, I sighed a few times (or a lot)!
Okay, gushing over...just read the book! And then you will understand the gushing and will be gushing yourself!
Content: Clean. Some kisses and nothing further. There is a scene at another celebrities house (the main characters are not involved, just show up there the following day) where there was a party with substances having been used and there is just a brief mention of noticing them. Some talk about the death of a character due to driving under the influence but done very tastefully.
I received a copy from Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
August 28, 2025
ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG
(Midnight Rush Romance)
by: Jenny Proctor
@jennyproctorbooks
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss. Rule #2: See Rule #1...
“Sometimes you have to take the risk and hope for the best.”
-ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG, is a cute fake-dating rockstar romance with all the crackling sparks of delightful chemistry and tension closed-door story! It’s a lighthearted story with plenty of swoony moments as well as, tender heartfelt moments surrounding loss, which an extra layer of depth within. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all many little moments that add up to turning the light on to the possibility of more, that love has been there along the journey. Seeing dear characters open up, choose to trust, and embrace what’s been there along was wonderful! This is such a cute story worth the delightful read!📚🙌🏻❤️
“I’m not sure belonging is a place so much as it’s a person. I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
•Content: a sister who was lost in a tragic drunk-driving accident.(in the past), grief, some drinking/drunk side character scenario, one swear word used, parental indifference, mild sarcasm innuendo, kisses only (some make-outs).
“Maybe it isn’t about living big or living small. It’s more about living with people where you belong.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“For him, this risk will always be worth it.”
#onemoremadeuplovesong
#midnightrushromance
#jennyproctorbooks
“You’re beautiful exactly as you are.”
#allaboutthebestreads
“No secrets. No lies. That’s what I want with you.”
(Midnight Rush Romance)
by: Jenny Proctor
@jennyproctorbooks
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss. Rule #2: See Rule #1...
“Sometimes you have to take the risk and hope for the best.”
-ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG, is a cute fake-dating rockstar romance with all the crackling sparks of delightful chemistry and tension closed-door story! It’s a lighthearted story with plenty of swoony moments as well as, tender heartfelt moments surrounding loss, which an extra layer of depth within. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all many little moments that add up to turning the light on to the possibility of more, that love has been there along the journey. Seeing dear characters open up, choose to trust, and embrace what’s been there along was wonderful! This is such a cute story worth the delightful read!📚🙌🏻❤️
“I’m not sure belonging is a place so much as it’s a person. I’m pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I’m with you.”
•Content: a sister who was lost in a tragic drunk-driving accident.(in the past), grief, some drinking/drunk side character scenario, one swear word used, parental indifference, mild sarcasm innuendo, kisses only (some make-outs).
“Maybe it isn’t about living big or living small. It’s more about living with people where you belong.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“For him, this risk will always be worth it.”
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“You’re beautiful exactly as you are.”
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“No secrets. No lies. That’s what I want with you.”
September 7, 2025
Easily my favourite Jenny Proctor book (outside her Appies books)! 🤭
I’m not usually a rockstar romance fan. BUT!! Jenny made Freddie so likeable and down to earth that I couldn’t help love him and Ivy. Also, this is the year of fake dating rom-coms, and I’m not mad about it. 😂🫠
Cute, brimming with humour and heart, and a totally amazing!
Content: d*mn is used a couple times; swimming scene with guy in boxers and girl in bikini (it’s mentioned briefly, not focused on)
I’m not usually a rockstar romance fan. BUT!! Jenny made Freddie so likeable and down to earth that I couldn’t help love him and Ivy. Also, this is the year of fake dating rom-coms, and I’m not mad about it. 😂🫠
Cute, brimming with humour and heart, and a totally amazing!
Content: d*mn is used a couple times; swimming scene with guy in boxers and girl in bikini (it’s mentioned briefly, not focused on)
September 2, 2025
Jenny does it again! Obsessed with this series! 😍😍
October 21, 2025
All the feels! I love a celebrity romance and this one surpassed my expectations. Heartfelt, tension-filled, fake dating goodness. Genuinely wonderful characters, beautiful growth, and the perfect HEA. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Does more need to be said?
TW: Past loss of a sibling due to drunk driving
CW: Kisses more on the PG-13 side
TW: Past loss of a sibling due to drunk driving
CW: Kisses more on the PG-13 side
September 16, 2025
I thought this was such a fun read. I loved book one of this series, but thought the MCs in this one were so sweet.
The dynamic between Freddie and Ivy was electric. I loved the charged moments throughout this book before they shared their true feelings with each other. Ivy was the perfect compliment to Freddie’s personality.
Jenny created such a great MMC. The fun charismatic rockstar, yet sweet and patient with Ivy. If you’re looking for a sweet romance between singer and assistant, friends to lovers and fake dating then make sure to pick this one up!
The dynamic between Freddie and Ivy was electric. I loved the charged moments throughout this book before they shared their true feelings with each other. Ivy was the perfect compliment to Freddie’s personality.
Jenny created such a great MMC. The fun charismatic rockstar, yet sweet and patient with Ivy. If you’re looking for a sweet romance between singer and assistant, friends to lovers and fake dating then make sure to pick this one up!
October 15, 2025
An excellent second book in this series! I loved it and can't wait to read Jace's and Leo's stories!
Great characters, sweet love story, some witty banter, and a very satisfying HEA.
No profanity and PG kissing. Yay!
Great characters, sweet love story, some witty banter, and a very satisfying HEA.
No profanity and PG kissing. Yay!
August 21, 2025
Oh my goodness! You guys don't want to miss this one! I absolutely adore Freddie! I love that we get to know Freddie and Ivy better in this swoony Rockstar romance!
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
September 26, 2025
Okay I was expecting this to be a really quick read for this weekend. Maybe be 3 stars like the last one. Was not ready for a 5 star read!! Was it a generous rating? Maybe. BUT!!!!! It gave Along for The Ride vibes. And if you know me, one of my favorite books is Along for the Ride by Rachel Menkie (wattpad version). So it had to receive 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
We all love a book about a rockstar falling for some ordinary girl. But this was a rockstar and his assistant and it was so sweet because really they are best friends. And I like that he finds out his feelings early on, as does she, and they don’t find out how they both feel until the end. The last book I read kinda like this it was immediate and the rest of the book was blah. BUT NOT THIS BOOK!! Kept my interest the whole way through and while I wish I got more of the characters, it was a great book and well paced. But that could be I was getting Zachary Matthews and Kate Jackson vibes.
Either way, now that I know it’s a series I will be ready more by Jenny Proctor.
We all love a book about a rockstar falling for some ordinary girl. But this was a rockstar and his assistant and it was so sweet because really they are best friends. And I like that he finds out his feelings early on, as does she, and they don’t find out how they both feel until the end. The last book I read kinda like this it was immediate and the rest of the book was blah. BUT NOT THIS BOOK!! Kept my interest the whole way through and while I wish I got more of the characters, it was a great book and well paced. But that could be I was getting Zachary Matthews and Kate Jackson vibes.
Either way, now that I know it’s a series I will be ready more by Jenny Proctor.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Freddie & Ivy
- Dual POV
- Rockstar MMC
- PA to the rockstar FMC
- Best friends & boss & employee
- Found family
- Fake dating
- Funny meetcute
- On tour
✨ a few of my favorite things:
- They make a great team, and can basically read each others minds / anticipate each others needs
- The kisses!!!!!
- Wayne 😂
- The signals
- Carina & Ivy bonding 💕
- Laney having a heart to heart with Ivy
- Ivy’s family 🥹
- THE EPILOGUE 🥲
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Book 2 of the Midnight Rush Romance Series - ugh this book was so cute!!! It was light hearted and fun. It was exactly what I needed and I read it in less than 24 hours. Literally devoured the book, it was so good.
Freddie and Ivy have a fun relationship because they are such close friends while also working together. They are each others’ ride or dies. The loyalty and dedication is unrivaled. They also have so much fun together, with teasing and inside jokes. Once their feelings really started taking over the chemistry and flirting was so good 👏🏻 and no one could deny the sparks flying in the room.
I also loved the plot of being on tour and everything with Carina (Ivy’s sister) and getting to see Laney and the Midnight Rush guys again. All the side characters were perfect in their own ways! Cannot wait for Jace and Leo’s books!
Can’t recommend enough if you want a light hearted read with teasing banter, found family, passionate kisses, and the rockstar life.
This is a clean, closed door romcom with no cursing and passionate kissing with minimal physical details. Author has written content warnings at the beginning of the book.
**Thank you so much to Jenny for letting me read this ARC via NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy. No positive review was required. All thoughts are my own.**
Songs:
Tattoo by Hunter Hayes
Caramel by Sleep Token
Star of the show by Thomas Rhett
Shameless by Camilla Cabello
Sparks fly by Taylor Swift
Adore you by Harry Styles
Back to Friends by Lauren Spencer Smith
Suckers by Jonas Brothers
Maybe by Jake Scott
My greatest fear by Benson Boone
Freddie & Ivy
- Dual POV
- Rockstar MMC
- PA to the rockstar FMC
- Best friends & boss & employee
- Found family
- Fake dating
- Funny meetcute
- On tour
✨ a few of my favorite things:
- They make a great team, and can basically read each others minds / anticipate each others needs
- The kisses!!!!!
- Wayne 😂
- The signals
- Carina & Ivy bonding 💕
- Laney having a heart to heart with Ivy
- Ivy’s family 🥹
- THE EPILOGUE 🥲
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Book 2 of the Midnight Rush Romance Series - ugh this book was so cute!!! It was light hearted and fun. It was exactly what I needed and I read it in less than 24 hours. Literally devoured the book, it was so good.
Freddie and Ivy have a fun relationship because they are such close friends while also working together. They are each others’ ride or dies. The loyalty and dedication is unrivaled. They also have so much fun together, with teasing and inside jokes. Once their feelings really started taking over the chemistry and flirting was so good 👏🏻 and no one could deny the sparks flying in the room.
I also loved the plot of being on tour and everything with Carina (Ivy’s sister) and getting to see Laney and the Midnight Rush guys again. All the side characters were perfect in their own ways! Cannot wait for Jace and Leo’s books!
Can’t recommend enough if you want a light hearted read with teasing banter, found family, passionate kisses, and the rockstar life.
This is a clean, closed door romcom with no cursing and passionate kissing with minimal physical details. Author has written content warnings at the beginning of the book.
**Thank you so much to Jenny for letting me read this ARC via NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy. No positive review was required. All thoughts are my own.**
Songs:
Tattoo by Hunter Hayes
Caramel by Sleep Token
Star of the show by Thomas Rhett
Shameless by Camilla Cabello
Sparks fly by Taylor Swift
Adore you by Harry Styles
Back to Friends by Lauren Spencer Smith
Suckers by Jonas Brothers
Maybe by Jake Scott
My greatest fear by Benson Boone
September 19, 2025
Ivy Conway got the job of personal assistant to Freddie Ridgefield because she promised "she was not in danger of falling in love with" him. But after being with him almost 24/7 for several years, feelings have developed, although she's really good at ignoring them, until they share a spur-of-the-moment kiss to avoid some bad publicity. Now the world thinks they're a couple, and that kiss didn't feel very fake. Uh oh!
I loved Ivy! She’s smart, good at her job, and very aware of how dangerous it could be to fall for her insanely famous boss. The whole “Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss” premise sounds simple enough but you can feel the sparks flying off the page during that "fake kiss". I loved that Freddie isn't full of himself even though he's very successful. He's really down to earth when not on stage and I loved seeing him hanging out with Ivy's family.
Other things I loved about the book: dual POV, the easy banter between Ivy and Freddie, seeing the rest of the guys from Midnight Rush and that epilogue!! Seriously so swoony! One of favorite quotes "I'm not sure belonging is a place so much as it's a person. I'm pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I'm with you."
If you love slow-burn romances, fake-dating, and found family, add this one to your TBR. I received a complimentary copy. All opinions in this review are my own.
I loved Ivy! She’s smart, good at her job, and very aware of how dangerous it could be to fall for her insanely famous boss. The whole “Rule #1: Do not fall in love with your very famous boss” premise sounds simple enough but you can feel the sparks flying off the page during that "fake kiss". I loved that Freddie isn't full of himself even though he's very successful. He's really down to earth when not on stage and I loved seeing him hanging out with Ivy's family.
Other things I loved about the book: dual POV, the easy banter between Ivy and Freddie, seeing the rest of the guys from Midnight Rush and that epilogue!! Seriously so swoony! One of favorite quotes "I'm not sure belonging is a place so much as it's a person. I'm pretty sure I can feel at home anywhere, as long as I'm with you."
If you love slow-burn romances, fake-dating, and found family, add this one to your TBR. I received a complimentary copy. All opinions in this review are my own.
October 13, 2025
ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG was the palate cleanser I desperately needed after being immersed in a series of heavy tomes with heavy subject matter. The story follows Freddie, a boy band pop star who has gone solo, and Ivy, his assistant who just might have harbored a crush on him for years. She’s making plans to move on from her crush and her job when a PR situation gone wrong pulls Ivy and Freddie closer than ever—which may not be such a bad thing.
I was pulled right into the story from the first scene. I love this kind of thing—for some reason stories about fame and creativity really engage me—but the writing style was also tight and propulsive, leaving me unable to put the book down because I had to know what happened next.
I’ve often rolled my eyes at people who say a book has too much drama. You need drama for a plot, right?! But this one might prove my thesis wrong. While there was conflict and uncertainty, ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG went down so easily. I was so eager to find out what happened next, but I was never unsettled or stressed. I felt like I was hearing a really lovely story about really lovely people. I’m so happy there’s a previous book in the series and more installments on the way, because I truly enjoyed spending time with these characters and their supporting cast of friends and family. If you need an escape from reality, you’ll find it here, and it’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
I was pulled right into the story from the first scene. I love this kind of thing—for some reason stories about fame and creativity really engage me—but the writing style was also tight and propulsive, leaving me unable to put the book down because I had to know what happened next.
I’ve often rolled my eyes at people who say a book has too much drama. You need drama for a plot, right?! But this one might prove my thesis wrong. While there was conflict and uncertainty, ONE MORE MADE UP LOVE SONG went down so easily. I was so eager to find out what happened next, but I was never unsettled or stressed. I felt like I was hearing a really lovely story about really lovely people. I’m so happy there’s a previous book in the series and more installments on the way, because I truly enjoyed spending time with these characters and their supporting cast of friends and family. If you need an escape from reality, you’ll find it here, and it’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
August 29, 2025
Freddie and Ivy were absolutely perfect. Their chemistry was topping the charts at #1.
Favorite parts:
-how much Ivy cared about her sister.
-the zing between Freddie and Ivy throughout the entire book. Their kisses to their close interactions.
-Ivy’s story of when she knew she was in love.
-Freddie being so genuine in all areas of his life.
Favorite Quotes:
It’s not like Freddie and I have never hugged before. I’m sure we have. But we don’t do it often enough for this to feel natural, which is why it’s so disconcerting that it does.
I’m about to perform in front of a hundred thousand people, and I’m not nervous about that. But the thought of telling Ivy I think her eyes are pretty makes me want to crawl out of my own skin.
“That’s when I realized I was in love with him. That’s when everything changed.”
…
If she’s telling the truth, does that mean…?
Is it possible she’s had feelings for me all this time?
The yearning that swells in my chest is almost painful.
I want her to be telling the truth.
Desperately.
Favorite parts:
-how much Ivy cared about her sister.
-the zing between Freddie and Ivy throughout the entire book. Their kisses to their close interactions.
-Ivy’s story of when she knew she was in love.
-Freddie being so genuine in all areas of his life.
Favorite Quotes:
It’s not like Freddie and I have never hugged before. I’m sure we have. But we don’t do it often enough for this to feel natural, which is why it’s so disconcerting that it does.
I’m about to perform in front of a hundred thousand people, and I’m not nervous about that. But the thought of telling Ivy I think her eyes are pretty makes me want to crawl out of my own skin.
“That’s when I realized I was in love with him. That’s when everything changed.”
…
If she’s telling the truth, does that mean…?
Is it possible she’s had feelings for me all this time?
The yearning that swells in my chest is almost painful.
I want her to be telling the truth.
Desperately.
October 15, 2025
What a sweet romance! Ivy is popstar Freddie Ridgefield's personal assistant since he has gone solo from Midnight Rush. She has loved him for many years, but he has no idea. She has started to feel like she is living her life for him and has none of her own, so she wants to move out of his house upon their break from the tour. (and maybe look for another job.)
But, since she does everything for his best interest, when a social media hungry woman is intent on making up stories about them, Ivy steps in to protect Freddie. They pretend to kiss and then create a fake dating scenario to avoid any bad press. The fans seem to love the idea of them together.
This story is told in dual POV between Ivy and Freddie. I am so thankful for that since we got to see Freddie start seeing Ivy in a new light and for him to recognize his feelings.
Thank you to the author and BookedwiththeEmilys for an opportunity to read. Thank you to the author for the gifted paperback. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
But, since she does everything for his best interest, when a social media hungry woman is intent on making up stories about them, Ivy steps in to protect Freddie. They pretend to kiss and then create a fake dating scenario to avoid any bad press. The fans seem to love the idea of them together.
This story is told in dual POV between Ivy and Freddie. I am so thankful for that since we got to see Freddie start seeing Ivy in a new light and for him to recognize his feelings.
Thank you to the author and BookedwiththeEmilys for an opportunity to read. Thank you to the author for the gifted paperback. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 31, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am going to keep this short and sweet because if I truly get started on how beautiful this book was I will never stop. This was a friends to lovers/fake dating/“workplace” romance with the perfect amount of pining. I love a “She falls first but he falls harder” moment and having a character like Freddie and the whole fame of it all made it even better. I grew up on boy band fanfics and this took EVERYTHING I love and miss from that era and put it into a beautiful story. There was so much chemistry between our two main characters and it was genuinely as funny as it was romantic. I have not read the first book in this interconnected world but after this I am definitely going back to that one and I cannot wait for the other books. The epilogue and the bonus epilogue were also amazing, I devoured this book while kicking my feet and smiling the entire time. Thank you so much to Jenny Proctor and NetGalley for this ARC!
I am going to keep this short and sweet because if I truly get started on how beautiful this book was I will never stop. This was a friends to lovers/fake dating/“workplace” romance with the perfect amount of pining. I love a “She falls first but he falls harder” moment and having a character like Freddie and the whole fame of it all made it even better. I grew up on boy band fanfics and this took EVERYTHING I love and miss from that era and put it into a beautiful story. There was so much chemistry between our two main characters and it was genuinely as funny as it was romantic. I have not read the first book in this interconnected world but after this I am definitely going back to that one and I cannot wait for the other books. The epilogue and the bonus epilogue were also amazing, I devoured this book while kicking my feet and smiling the entire time. Thank you so much to Jenny Proctor and NetGalley for this ARC!
October 11, 2025
The Brief: Ivy is Freddie’s personal assistant. No big. But he’s a rockstar. And she’s secretly crushing hard.
The Debrief: @jennyproctorbooks knows how to just bring the flirt and heart to a story. Freddie is so easy to like, even in his clueless moments, and I felt like he could be my neighbor. And still be on a billboard. The way Ivy just handled everything with classy finesse made me rethink my supposedly stellar organizational things. And oh that slow burn awareness was combustible. No amount of faking could look that good! And the ending. So perfect! My ramblings:
🎸the flirt is legit
🎸his protectiveness
🎸Ivy’s family
🎸the concert!
🎸”golden eyes”
🎸visit to the farm
🎸the swimming hole
The Rhyme: Ivy can totally take care of Freddie’s life, but her own hopes and dreams are harder to manage. Can Freddie realize what he has in Ivy before he does further unintentional damage?
August 26, 2025
I love the feeling I get after reading a book by Jenny Proctor. Her stories are so well written I feel like I’m part of them. I experience what the characters do, whether good or bad, but they always have the best endings. I’m left with such a happy heart and with hope that there is still good in the world.
I absolutely loved Freddie! He was such a sweet man who didn’t let fame consume him. Sure, he has his faults like any person, but he has such a great attitude and outlook on life. It would have been impossible for Ivy to not fall in love with him after years of being so close. The slow burn was starting to get to me (I can only handle so much) but it was worth it. Their love story is just beautiful!
I absolutely loved Freddie! He was such a sweet man who didn’t let fame consume him. Sure, he has his faults like any person, but he has such a great attitude and outlook on life. It would have been impossible for Ivy to not fall in love with him after years of being so close. The slow burn was starting to get to me (I can only handle so much) but it was worth it. Their love story is just beautiful!
August 30, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. Lighthearted, low-stress, and just a fun time with two characters who we get to watch realize just how much they mean to each other. Plus, a little bit of fake-dating, which is one of my favorite tropes!
Jenny Proctor is one of those authors that I will read just about anything she writes. And this book did not disappoint! There were a few minor things that I would have liked to see done differently (for example, I would have loved to see a scene where Freddie, his parents, and Ivy all interacted with each other in person), but that's just me being picky. And Jenny writes the kind of books that I get to be picky with because they're just that good. Can't wait to see what Jenny has in store for the remaining two members of Midnight Rush!
Jenny Proctor is one of those authors that I will read just about anything she writes. And this book did not disappoint! There were a few minor things that I would have liked to see done differently (for example, I would have loved to see a scene where Freddie, his parents, and Ivy all interacted with each other in person), but that's just me being picky. And Jenny writes the kind of books that I get to be picky with because they're just that good. Can't wait to see what Jenny has in store for the remaining two members of Midnight Rush!
August 30, 2025
I’m like a teenager swooning over her favorite band members again! Freddie has his moment to shine in this story, just as he did when he was the lead singer from the disbanded Midnight Rush. Now a solo artist, Freddie finds himself in a fake dating relationship with his personal assistant, Ivy, in an attempt to avoid bad press. Ivy wants to further her career but her crush on her boss makes it difficult. Both didn’t expect the change in their relationship to something more (and the kisses!). They just work as a pair: all the chemistry, the mutual support…meant to be. This closed-door rockstar romance combined all the comical and sweet moments of fake dating along with lovable characters with great character growth. 4.25 stars
Thanks to the author for the eARC.
Thanks to the author for the eARC.
August 28, 2025
I absolutely loved this book. I wish it were longer because by the end you will absolutely be wanting more of Freddie and Ivy!
Ivy has been working with Freddie who is likely the biggest pop star of our generation who broke out of a successful boyband called Midnight Rush ( so think one direction type vibes). And in order to save her sister, Freddie helps out Ivy and kisses her in front paparazzi and they start a fake relationship.
This book is dreamy and you can instantly feel the connection and chemistry between the two. The confession of feelings will have you kicking your feet loving every second!
Thank you to Victory Editing for an advanced copy!
Ivy has been working with Freddie who is likely the biggest pop star of our generation who broke out of a successful boyband called Midnight Rush ( so think one direction type vibes). And in order to save her sister, Freddie helps out Ivy and kisses her in front paparazzi and they start a fake relationship.
This book is dreamy and you can instantly feel the connection and chemistry between the two. The confession of feelings will have you kicking your feet loving every second!
Thank you to Victory Editing for an advanced copy!
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