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Love's Encore #2
Your Name In Lights
ASIN B01DRI80ZS moved to the most recent edition
Your Name In Lights picks up where A Road Through Mountains ended. Minor spoilers ahead!
After eighteen years, the stars may have finally aligned to give Cecily and Rorie a second chance at happiness together. The trouble with stars, though: they don't stay aligned for long.
As Cecily settles into her life in sunny California, she imagines her biggest challenge will be learning to navigate her new reality as a divorced mother and publicly out lesbian. The last thing she expects is to land the acting role of a lifetime, far away from the loving support of her girlfriend and teenage son.
As disappointed as Rorie is at the prospect of a long distance relationship, she can't dwell on it for long. It's hard enough stepping in as a surrogate parent when Cecily's son arrives for college while she's away. But when a woman claiming to be her long lost mother appears, and may not be all she seems, Rorie knows she needs Cecily to come home soon.
Despite time, distance, and some very persistent paparazzi, Cecily and Rorie have found in each other a love to last a lifetime, but only if they can survive the dual pressures of fame and family.
Your Name In Lights picks up where A Road Through Mountains ended. Minor spoilers ahead!
After eighteen years, the stars may have finally aligned to give Cecily and Rorie a second chance at happiness together. The trouble with stars, though: they don't stay aligned for long.
As Cecily settles into her life in sunny California, she imagines her biggest challenge will be learning to navigate her new reality as a divorced mother and publicly out lesbian. The last thing she expects is to land the acting role of a lifetime, far away from the loving support of her girlfriend and teenage son.
As disappointed as Rorie is at the prospect of a long distance relationship, she can't dwell on it for long. It's hard enough stepping in as a surrogate parent when Cecily's son arrives for college while she's away. But when a woman claiming to be her long lost mother appears, and may not be all she seems, Rorie knows she needs Cecily to come home soon.
Despite time, distance, and some very persistent paparazzi, Cecily and Rorie have found in each other a love to last a lifetime, but only if they can survive the dual pressures of fame and family.
248 pages, ebook
First published June 28, 2016
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Miranda MacLeod
38 books457 followersOriginally from southern California, Miranda now lives in New England and writes heartfelt romances and romantic comedies featuring witty and charmingly flawed women that you'll want to marry. Or just grab a coffee with, if that's more your thing. Before becoming a writer, she spent way too many years in graduate school, worked in professional theater and film, and held temp jobs in just about every office building in downtown Boston. To find out about her upcoming releases, be sure to sign up for her mailing list or follow her on Goodreads!
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August 23, 2017
This series is definitely getting better and better. I am glad I stuck with it.
January 10, 2017
A great continuation of the series. Very much looking forward to book three.
May 1, 2023
After an 18 yr loveless marriage Cecily is divorced. Now she can be with the love of her life Rorie. This is a story of how they navigate, love, finding long lost parents, and Hollywood. 5 stars!
March 23, 2017
This book commits the crime of telling the reader the story rather than showing them. It relies on miscommunication between the main characters, and when they do have important conversations, finally, sometimes the reader isn't privy to them. They happen between the scenes we get to read. It made for a frustrating enough read that I found myself skimming the last third, just trying to get it over and done with. Normally once I start something, I finish it, but I won't be reading the last book in this series.
September 14, 2017
I don't know why I had the urge to continue reading this series but I had it.
I have to say that this one was slower than the first book. I think that this is a pretty good follow-up but I've had a few problems with it.
This book is a continuation to Cici and Rorie's story. They are together and they live close by to each other. However, Cici is trying to prove to herself that she can take care of herself without anyone's help, which leads us to her getting a job in another city and them being separated, so they have to deal with having a long distance relationship. I feel like it is a quite standard story and the writer is good enough to make it a bit more interesting. However, there are things that I would have avoided.
The first thing that I didn't enjoy is that there is a sort of biphobic subplot going on with one of Rorie's friends. She thinks that Cici is going to break Rorie's heart because she has been with a man before. She basically thinks that Cici is bisexual so in her head that makes her a cheater. She treats Cici pretty badly at the beginning of their relationship because of that "fear". Yes, she ends up coming around and ends up accepting Cici. However, the resolution of this behaviour, of this biphobic thinking is not the best because she only accepts her when she sees that Cici has had the chance to cheat on Rorie but doesn't. That's the resolution. There is nothing that points to her rethinking her biphobic views. Nothing.
The other thing that I didn't particularly enjoy is the amount of miscommunication. I'm not a big fan of it in any romance novels, so it's not a surprise for me to dislike the amount of miscommunication that happens in this novel. I expected it the moment they had to live separatedly but I wasn't expecting this much.
I have to say that this one was slower than the first book. I think that this is a pretty good follow-up but I've had a few problems with it.
This book is a continuation to Cici and Rorie's story. They are together and they live close by to each other. However, Cici is trying to prove to herself that she can take care of herself without anyone's help, which leads us to her getting a job in another city and them being separated, so they have to deal with having a long distance relationship. I feel like it is a quite standard story and the writer is good enough to make it a bit more interesting. However, there are things that I would have avoided.
The first thing that I didn't enjoy is that there is a sort of biphobic subplot going on with one of Rorie's friends. She thinks that Cici is going to break Rorie's heart because she has been with a man before. She basically thinks that Cici is bisexual so in her head that makes her a cheater. She treats Cici pretty badly at the beginning of their relationship because of that "fear". Yes, she ends up coming around and ends up accepting Cici. However, the resolution of this behaviour, of this biphobic thinking is not the best because she only accepts her when she sees that Cici has had the chance to cheat on Rorie but doesn't. That's the resolution. There is nothing that points to her rethinking her biphobic views. Nothing.
The other thing that I didn't particularly enjoy is the amount of miscommunication. I'm not a big fan of it in any romance novels, so it's not a surprise for me to dislike the amount of miscommunication that happens in this novel. I expected it the moment they had to live separatedly but I wasn't expecting this much.
June 3, 2018
In the last book Cecily finally got a backbone and at the start of this book she moves to LA to start her new life.
The story was a little ‘bitty’, more like a series of short stories. The plot also seemed to rely too much on miscommunication between the couple and this became a bit annoying at times. However, I really did enjoy the book and I will be reading the third book.
The story was a little ‘bitty’, more like a series of short stories. The plot also seemed to rely too much on miscommunication between the couple and this became a bit annoying at times. However, I really did enjoy the book and I will be reading the third book.
March 19, 2021
Enjoyable sequel, if you liked the first book this is a good follow-up story following the lives of Cecily & Rorie...
February 15, 2020
Ceci has some obstacles to overcome. The main one being coming to believe that she can take care of herself. The extreme coupon adventure was eye opening. I enjoyed reading Ceci's wanting to uncover more of who she wanted to be wasn't related to her wealth. Learning of Rorie's family history was a good entry on MacLeod's part. She has to overcome her own self doubts. Tyler's college experience and love life round out family drama. I enjoyed the read and am on to the last in the series. I recommend the books for a good weekend read.
September 9, 2021
Cute and quick
I enjoyed the focus on Rorie and Cici's relationship but throughout the book, IMO, there were "chapters" missing. I didn't particularly like when the ending of a chapter hinted at something and the next chapter was knee deep into that something. And what happened between Cici and her dad? Why the sudden change of career for Cici? Overall, it was a good story. Let's see what book 3 brings(my OCD won't let me stop after this book).
I enjoyed the focus on Rorie and Cici's relationship but throughout the book, IMO, there were "chapters" missing. I didn't particularly like when the ending of a chapter hinted at something and the next chapter was knee deep into that something. And what happened between Cici and her dad? Why the sudden change of career for Cici? Overall, it was a good story. Let's see what book 3 brings(my OCD won't let me stop after this book).
July 16, 2017
Nice installment
In this installment we get to see Cecily come into her own. She may have gone the long way, but it was interesting looking path. We get to see how Rorie handles an unexpected roommate and her family drama. We also get to see whether or not these two can be there for one another.
In this installment we get to see Cecily come into her own. She may have gone the long way, but it was interesting looking path. We get to see how Rorie handles an unexpected roommate and her family drama. We also get to see whether or not these two can be there for one another.
November 30, 2020
This has a cliffhanger
You should be warned that this book has a cliffhanger. But since the next (last) book in the trilogy has already been written, it’s not a big deal.
The journey continues for Cecily and Rorie, but they always have each other’s backs - even when they don’t necessarily realize it.
You should be warned that this book has a cliffhanger. But since the next (last) book in the trilogy has already been written, it’s not a big deal.
The journey continues for Cecily and Rorie, but they always have each other’s backs - even when they don’t necessarily realize it.
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May 4, 2023celebrity/ second chance romance
I love a good celebrity romance. Here, the characters Rorie and Cecily seemed well suited for each other. They each had issues to work through and found support in each other. This is a low angst, finding your way in the world, romance.
I love a good celebrity romance. Here, the characters Rorie and Cecily seemed well suited for each other. They each had issues to work through and found support in each other. This is a low angst, finding your way in the world, romance.
February 6, 2024
Cici and Rorie are both in LA, at least for a little while. Book two is filled with all the crazy and drama and you just keep reading for more. The ending makes me happy I don’t have to wait for book 3.
May 15, 2024
LA Bound
Cecily has moved to LA to join Rorie. Her son has enrolled in firm school and she is building a career as a voice actor. Learning to be an adult is hard work and challenging the relationship. The continuing story of these two women is inspiring. Great author.
Cecily has moved to LA to join Rorie. Her son has enrolled in firm school and she is building a career as a voice actor. Learning to be an adult is hard work and challenging the relationship. The continuing story of these two women is inspiring. Great author.
July 7, 2018
Your Name in Lights is an excellent follow-up to A Road Through Mountains. The continuing development of Rorie and Cecily and their relationship to each other is moving.
April 21, 2020
Nice story. Cecile and Rorie are great main characters. Can’t wait til they get it together.
July 29, 2021
expensive production go brrrrrrr
b99!
b99!
October 20, 2021
Good read
I really enjoyed reading this book, just as much as the first one. I can't wait to read the third one and I'm really excited😍😍
I really enjoyed reading this book, just as much as the first one. I can't wait to read the third one and I'm really excited😍😍
May 21, 2022
Fantastic story
I keep forgetting when reading this that it was one of your first I've read many others I can't wait to start fifty percent illusion. Keep up the great writing.
I keep forgetting when reading this that it was one of your first I've read many others I can't wait to start fifty percent illusion. Keep up the great writing.
February 17, 2023
The first book in the series was cute. The second ramped up the Sapphic story. Overall, good series so far.
Cici certainly jumps headfirst into things.
Cici certainly jumps headfirst into things.
July 14, 2023
Book 2 as good as book 1
Rorie and Cici adventure continues. This is my second time around reading this. I am loving it all over again.
Rorie and Cici adventure continues. This is my second time around reading this. I am loving it all over again.
May 29, 2025
A feel-good romance with heart, and humor. Her Name in Lights is an engaging, heartwarming rom-com that blends old Hollywood charm with a fresh, modern love story. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and MacLeod's signature wit shines through in the snappy dialogue and lighthearted moments that balance the emotional depth.
What makes this story stand out is its mix of ambition, vulnerability, and the dream-versus-reality tension of life in the spotlight. The characters are likable and well-drawn, with just enough flaws to make them feel real. While a few plot elements are a bit predictable, the journey is so enjoyable that it hardly matters.
What makes this story stand out is its mix of ambition, vulnerability, and the dream-versus-reality tension of life in the spotlight. The characters are likable and well-drawn, with just enough flaws to make them feel real. While a few plot elements are a bit predictable, the journey is so enjoyable that it hardly matters.
October 3, 2016
2 young women forge thru time to come together as they form a lasting relationship forever .
The second book starts were the first left off. The beginning of Cecily's an Rorie's life together in California . As Tyler starts UCLA, Cecily starting Grant Studio's things look bright an new as her new adventure awaits her .18+
The second book starts were the first left off. The beginning of Cecily's an Rorie's life together in California . As Tyler starts UCLA, Cecily starting Grant Studio's things look bright an new as her new adventure awaits her .18+
June 29, 2016
Check out the full review with soundtrack and drink recommendation at:
https://lesreadoutloud.com/2016/06/28...
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ BOOK #1, SPOILERS AHEAD!!
Cecily and Rorie are back! Your Name In Lights is book two of three in the Love’s Encore series. A Road Through Mountains was released this past spring, and the third installment, Fifty Percent Illusion is coming out in October. Three seasons of Miranda Macleod? Don’t mind if I do!
Fast forward six months from A Road Through Mountains: Cecily and Rorie finally have their second shot at luuuuurve and these two have a LOT of catching up to do. What would you do if you were separated from your true love for nearly twenty years? Maybe a better question would be, what wouldn’t you do? But as fate would have it, a hot minute after Cecily has finally settled in California, she’s already off to Portland for a once-in-a-lifetime acting gig that she can’t pass up. Meanwhile, Rorie has major mama drama that’s starting to brew, and it has the potential for changing life in a very drastic way. I’ll just leave it at that, so I don’t give anything away.
In Your Name In Lights, one of the things that I admired about Cecily was her tenacity to succeed. As she sets out on her new life in California, she’s determined to make it on her own, without having to rely on her inheritance and without relying on anyone else, including her new girlfriend. She’s not looking for handouts and she has pride and drive in creating her own success. Ooo girl, go on wit yo bad self.
Miranda Macleod also brings some interesting points for her readers to consider regarding the price of fame in this novel. Us non-celebrity folk don’t really have to worry about being followed by the paparazzi and having our pictures splattered on tabloid pages for the world to see. We don’t have millions of people who are watching us and scrutinizing our every word and action. We have the luxury of leading private lives, whereas celebrities are much more exposed and vulnerable to those that want to take advantage of their fame and wealth. It’s always easier to believe that the grass is greener on the other side, but there are always pros and cons to every place in life. Just as with the choices that we make, there’s always something to gain and something to lose in its place. Readers will have the opportunity of seeing the flipside of fame through the lives of Rorie and Cecily. Honestly, reading Your Name In Lights has made me a little more sympathetic towards celebrities. Money certainly doesn’t buy love or happiness.
As far as the writing for this novel, it’s exactly what you would expect from Miranda Macleod: entertaining and a pleasure to read. It was a bit slow to warm in the beginning, but it picks up the pace considerably towards the middle, and has a nice little cliffhanger at the end. I would recommend reading A Road Through Mountains and Your Name In Lights back to back. If you’ve already read A Road Through Mountains, take a quick skim before you dive into this novel. Sometimes, it helps to prep your palette before taking your next bite.
Another homerun from Miranda Macleod. I’m eager to read the final installment, Fifty Percent Illusion this fall!
https://lesreadoutloud.com/2016/06/28...
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ BOOK #1, SPOILERS AHEAD!!
Cecily and Rorie are back! Your Name In Lights is book two of three in the Love’s Encore series. A Road Through Mountains was released this past spring, and the third installment, Fifty Percent Illusion is coming out in October. Three seasons of Miranda Macleod? Don’t mind if I do!
Fast forward six months from A Road Through Mountains: Cecily and Rorie finally have their second shot at luuuuurve and these two have a LOT of catching up to do. What would you do if you were separated from your true love for nearly twenty years? Maybe a better question would be, what wouldn’t you do? But as fate would have it, a hot minute after Cecily has finally settled in California, she’s already off to Portland for a once-in-a-lifetime acting gig that she can’t pass up. Meanwhile, Rorie has major mama drama that’s starting to brew, and it has the potential for changing life in a very drastic way. I’ll just leave it at that, so I don’t give anything away.
In Your Name In Lights, one of the things that I admired about Cecily was her tenacity to succeed. As she sets out on her new life in California, she’s determined to make it on her own, without having to rely on her inheritance and without relying on anyone else, including her new girlfriend. She’s not looking for handouts and she has pride and drive in creating her own success. Ooo girl, go on wit yo bad self.
Miranda Macleod also brings some interesting points for her readers to consider regarding the price of fame in this novel. Us non-celebrity folk don’t really have to worry about being followed by the paparazzi and having our pictures splattered on tabloid pages for the world to see. We don’t have millions of people who are watching us and scrutinizing our every word and action. We have the luxury of leading private lives, whereas celebrities are much more exposed and vulnerable to those that want to take advantage of their fame and wealth. It’s always easier to believe that the grass is greener on the other side, but there are always pros and cons to every place in life. Just as with the choices that we make, there’s always something to gain and something to lose in its place. Readers will have the opportunity of seeing the flipside of fame through the lives of Rorie and Cecily. Honestly, reading Your Name In Lights has made me a little more sympathetic towards celebrities. Money certainly doesn’t buy love or happiness.
As far as the writing for this novel, it’s exactly what you would expect from Miranda Macleod: entertaining and a pleasure to read. It was a bit slow to warm in the beginning, but it picks up the pace considerably towards the middle, and has a nice little cliffhanger at the end. I would recommend reading A Road Through Mountains and Your Name In Lights back to back. If you’ve already read A Road Through Mountains, take a quick skim before you dive into this novel. Sometimes, it helps to prep your palette before taking your next bite.
Another homerun from Miranda Macleod. I’m eager to read the final installment, Fifty Percent Illusion this fall!
August 4, 2016
This second instalment of Rorie and Cecily's trilogy was not a disappointment . Having read the first book and loved it I had high hopes for this one. Cecily moves
to Southern California to start a new life and be with Rorie. Her wish to learn to be independent causes a few problems for her though and she finds out its not easy living only on a pay check. Seeing how her career developed was fascinating and although it led to some separation from Rorie it was something she needed to do. The other characters around them were really well written and allowed facets of their personalities and relationship to come to the fore. I especially liked Rorie's group of lesbian friends and their little side bets.
The love story was of course integral to the book and it was both beautiful and very sexy. I'm glad Miranda Macleod let us see that love doesn't always run smoothly but needs work and time. Rorie's past regarding her parents was a brilliant addition and it was at times heart- wrenching. I was surprised at how affected I was by this part of the story.
Another winner and I can't wait for the final instalment!
I was given this ARC free by Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
to Southern California to start a new life and be with Rorie. Her wish to learn to be independent causes a few problems for her though and she finds out its not easy living only on a pay check. Seeing how her career developed was fascinating and although it led to some separation from Rorie it was something she needed to do. The other characters around them were really well written and allowed facets of their personalities and relationship to come to the fore. I especially liked Rorie's group of lesbian friends and their little side bets.
The love story was of course integral to the book and it was both beautiful and very sexy. I'm glad Miranda Macleod let us see that love doesn't always run smoothly but needs work and time. Rorie's past regarding her parents was a brilliant addition and it was at times heart- wrenching. I was surprised at how affected I was by this part of the story.
Another winner and I can't wait for the final instalment!
I was given this ARC free by Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
August 17, 2016
I love these two women!!!
Yes I definitely love Rorie and Cici. These two have struggled through so much with Cici and her frugal ways and then her show filming in Portland. This book was making me crazy but damn it was worth it. I teared up and I got mad and then I teared up some more but most of all I just can't get enough of Rorie and Cecily. I love this series to death.
A must must read love story that just never dies.
Yes I definitely love Rorie and Cici. These two have struggled through so much with Cici and her frugal ways and then her show filming in Portland. This book was making me crazy but damn it was worth it. I teared up and I got mad and then I teared up some more but most of all I just can't get enough of Rorie and Cecily. I love this series to death.
A must must read love story that just never dies.
August 7, 2016
If you read the first one why not the second...
I suppose it's hard to entertain about people who are happily in love. The author tried he best to incorporate live and its ups and downs to keep the story going. There was too much happening... And quickly dealt with... Aside from that if you have read the first book may as well read this one.
I suppose it's hard to entertain about people who are happily in love. The author tried he best to incorporate live and its ups and downs to keep the story going. There was too much happening... And quickly dealt with... Aside from that if you have read the first book may as well read this one.
October 26, 2016
Rorie and Cecily face new challenges as Cici embarks on a voice and television acting career and gains a sense of herself as a person, and Rorie confronts her past in a big way. A fun romantic and showbusiness read.
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