Showtime: A Workplace Novella

by Stefanie DiDominzio

Most people don't start a new job expecting to fall in love, but sometimes feelings bloom when you least expect them. Gina has packed up her life and moved away to chase her dream of performing. She thinks drama belongs onstage, but she is about to learn that performers can be just as dramatic behind the scenes.
Joining a cast of seasoned theme park entertainers, Gina quickly goes from outsider to part of their tight-knit family. But it does not take long for the cracks to show. Rumors swirl, loyalties shift, friendships fracture, and Gina finds herself caught in the middle; she is pulled in different directions as she tries to prove herself, protect her heart, and turn this new place into a home.
In a world where every smile is part of the show, Gina must figure out who she can trust, and who might be hiding a little too well behind their character.

97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2025

Reviews

[Kit Scarlott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun short read full of playful banter and with just the right amount of drama~

[Gracie Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Showtime: A Workplace Novella is a fun, engaging quick read that I easily finished in one sitting. From the start, the pacing pulled me in, and it had that just one more chapter feel that makes a novella especially satisfying.

The workplace setting paired with a performance-focused backdrop made the story especially enjoyable and relatable. Having spent a lot of time on stage myself, I really appreciated how accurately the story captured the energy, pressure, and unique dynamics that come with performing while also navigating everyday work and relationships. It’s an entertaining novella that delivers just the right amount of romance and charm in a short format.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and I’m now following her on Amazon so I don’t miss future releases.

[Deborah Adele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella feels like sitting down with a cup of coffee and drifting into someone else’s hectic day. Gina’s first steps into the theme park entertainment world are vivid, lively, and full of unique personalities, and I enjoyed every moment of it.
The romance feels sweet and instant, the drama is just chaotic enough to be entertaining, and the whole story has that “read it in one sitting” vibe. It’s the kind of book you grab when you want something light yet emotionally fulfilling.
A great escape, easy read.

[Douglas Boyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its Showtime

Stephanie does it again with this novella, I loved the intros to each chapter \character and how the story unfold