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Together on Parade
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Expected 25 Jun 26Trouble, that's what you are.
Hollywood, 1934: Montgomery Kincaid is striving to break out of the B pictures he's been relegated to, using his magically-enhanced charm whenever possible. But when his dream role goes to another movie star, he falls into a self-destructive spiral that threatens to destroy everything he's worked to build.
Enter: Hilliard Burke — Monty's best friend, soon-to-be-co-star, and now his studio-mandated roommate — in other words, someone to save Monty from his worst impulses.
The only problem is that Hilliard's been in love with Monty for years and rescuing his favorite disaster might wreck him in return.
As Monty settles into new-found domesticity, he discovers where his magic ends and his true self begins. And Hilliard will need to learn that protecting the magic in his own heart might be keeping him from real happiness.
Together, they must prove to all of Hollywood that Monty's career is salvageable. But what started as a temporary solution may turn out to be the saving of them both — if they can find the courage to admit that they're in love.
Hollywood, 1934: Montgomery Kincaid is striving to break out of the B pictures he's been relegated to, using his magically-enhanced charm whenever possible. But when his dream role goes to another movie star, he falls into a self-destructive spiral that threatens to destroy everything he's worked to build.
Enter: Hilliard Burke — Monty's best friend, soon-to-be-co-star, and now his studio-mandated roommate — in other words, someone to save Monty from his worst impulses.
The only problem is that Hilliard's been in love with Monty for years and rescuing his favorite disaster might wreck him in return.
As Monty settles into new-found domesticity, he discovers where his magic ends and his true self begins. And Hilliard will need to learn that protecting the magic in his own heart might be keeping him from real happiness.
Together, they must prove to all of Hollywood that Monty's career is salvageable. But what started as a temporary solution may turn out to be the saving of them both — if they can find the courage to admit that they're in love.
- GenresHistorical Romance
272 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 25, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Heartwarming and Healing.
If you need a warm, short read that would heal you from whatever rollercoaster you've been on, this is it.
This is not a book I would've normally picked for myself. Hollywood and celebrities in general aren't my cup of tea. This duo of authors, however, is. I know what to expect from them and they ALWAYS deliver. This book is no exception.
Hollywood, the 30s, in a queer normative world where people can just be, Monty and Hilliard serve us a delicious friends to lovers (never underestimate this flavour of angst) that would leave you wanting.
Hilliard is a darling. Monty can be a handful but is an indeering softie. They're that duo of friends who already behave like an old couple, never daring to take that last step. Until one day, or one night ~
I only wish it was longer. 270 pages? That's a crime 😭 Now I want Cal & Jessy's book!
**Thank you to the authors for the ARC/ALC. All opinions are mine**
If you need a warm, short read that would heal you from whatever rollercoaster you've been on, this is it.
This is not a book I would've normally picked for myself. Hollywood and celebrities in general aren't my cup of tea. This duo of authors, however, is. I know what to expect from them and they ALWAYS deliver. This book is no exception.
Hollywood, the 30s, in a queer normative world where people can just be, Monty and Hilliard serve us a delicious friends to lovers (never underestimate this flavour of angst) that would leave you wanting.
Hilliard is a darling. Monty can be a handful but is an indeering softie. They're that duo of friends who already behave like an old couple, never daring to take that last step. Until one day, or one night ~
I only wish it was longer. 270 pages? That's a crime 😭 Now I want Cal & Jessy's book!
**Thank you to the authors for the ARC/ALC. All opinions are mine**
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was lovely. Monty was charismatic, handsome and sassy as he struggled accepting that he got a role in a comedy instead of a musical, pressure to maintain a favorable reputation in the public eye, and his feelings for Hilliard as he lived with said best friend. Hilliard was kind, thoughtful, and encouraging to Monty as he tried to help him lay low after a few drunk mishaps. I wanted to give both main characters a hug, Hilliard for always doing his best to take care of others and Monty for pining after Hilliard and unsure whether anyone liked Monty without his magic. The interactions between Monty and Hilliard were charming, sweet, and often compassionate. It was a joy to see Monty and Hilliard find more confidence in themselves and the potential romantic relationship that has been developing all along. Overall, if you like old Hollywood movies, found family, cute pets, and best friends / roommates / workplace celebrity romance in a queernormative world, then I would highly recommend this book. I got a copy and these are my honest opinions.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was my favorite of the two books! Everything I already loved in When I'm In Your Arms is still flawless here, and the Old Hollywood vibes are immersive. The narrator is a joy to listen to.
I love myself a redemption arc and Monty works really hard for his. The chronic people pleaser in me can't help but feel for how he sees the world.
Hilliard, on the other hand, is the biggest green flag in all of Hollywood, with an impeccable fashion sense and Aziraphale vibes. He is really funny and that plays perfectly with Monty's whole persona.
Together on Parade, much like the movie they're shooting, is a comedy, and the authors have cast it perfectly.
(The same is true for When I'm In Your Arms, while we're at it.) Monty and Hilliard are intense, funny, caring, and a full-on domestic dream. Both on and off screen.
Thank you to the authors for trusting me with an audio ARC!
I love myself a redemption arc and Monty works really hard for his. The chronic people pleaser in me can't help but feel for how he sees the world.
Hilliard, on the other hand, is the biggest green flag in all of Hollywood, with an impeccable fashion sense and Aziraphale vibes. He is really funny and that plays perfectly with Monty's whole persona.
Together on Parade, much like the movie they're shooting, is a comedy, and the authors have cast it perfectly.
(The same is true for When I'm In Your Arms, while we're at it.) Monty and Hilliard are intense, funny, caring, and a full-on domestic dream. Both on and off screen.
Thank you to the authors for trusting me with an audio ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Slow burn romance in a Hollywood setting with sound, but maby no colour. Very stylish - and keeping to an idea, that Hollywood behind the scenes is serene and stylish as well. Featuring a little magic and a queernormative society there is something wonderful light about the story.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the regency setting of Bartleby and Half Moon Street more, which included more ethnic diversity of characters and real class struggles, while the racial struggles of the US do not appear in this story.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the regency setting of Bartleby and Half Moon Street more, which included more ethnic diversity of characters and real class struggles, while the racial struggles of the US do not appear in this story.
Review of advance copy received from Autore
I love how quiet and calm this book is, how these authors books usually are. The stories are told slowly, there is no drama, no fireworks, their slow burn best friends to lovers took a while to become reality but it was in a calm way, a very simple transition after the realisation their feelings were indeed reciprocated. I loved it. And I loved that it's old Hollywood romance, it feels like it even with the world being one where magic exists and a queernorm world too. How nice is that? Loved every second.
Review of advance copy received from Author
They did it again. Every book these two write together is just *chef's kiss*. Can't wait for the other book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A best friends-to-lovers book that feels like a warm hug.
Can't wait to read Cal and Jesse's book.
Can't wait to read Cal and Jesse's book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cuuute 🩷 full review to come!
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