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Stepping Stone
Motion picture producer Selena Ryan has the Fame and fortune and her integrity. Her reputation for playing fair in an industry rife with games has earned her respect from other producers, writers, and actors.
She’s learned the lesson that plenty of people would like to use her to get what they want―a starring role or some other way into the movies. Burned badly by actress Jennifer Lamont, who used her and left her with a devastating aftermath, she’s wary of everyone related to the industry.
When Gail Welles literally lands in Selena’s lap, she suspects another ploy. Jennifer’s sudden arrival back in her life is equally ill-timed and suspect. On the verge of producing her biggest film to date, Selena wants everyone to leave her alone, even if that means living without love.
Lights, camera and action are the backdrop for this lesbian romance novel of taking chances by Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker .
She’s learned the lesson that plenty of people would like to use her to get what they want―a starring role or some other way into the movies. Burned badly by actress Jennifer Lamont, who used her and left her with a devastating aftermath, she’s wary of everyone related to the industry.
When Gail Welles literally lands in Selena’s lap, she suspects another ploy. Jennifer’s sudden arrival back in her life is equally ill-timed and suspect. On the verge of producing her biggest film to date, Selena wants everyone to leave her alone, even if that means living without love.
Lights, camera and action are the backdrop for this lesbian romance novel of taking chances by Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker .
243 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Karin Kallmaker
81 books711 followersKarin Kallmaker has been exclusively devoted to lesbian fiction since the publication of her first novel in 1989. As an author published by the storied Naiad Press, she worked with Barbara Grier and Donna McBride, and has been fortunate to be mentored by a number of editors, including Katherine V. Forrest.
In addition to multiple Lambda Literary Awards, she has been featured as a Stonewall Library and Archives Distinguished Author. Other accolades include the Ann Bannon Popular Choice and other awards for her writing, as well as the selection as a Trailblazer by the Golden Crown Literary Society. She is best known for novels such as Painted Moon, Simply the Best, Touchwood, The Kiss that Counted and Captain of Industry.
The California native is the mother of two and lives with her wife in the Bay Area. You can catch her blogs at Romance and Chocolate: https://kallmaker.com/blog/. Find her on social media by searching for "Kallmaker" - there's only one.
In addition to multiple Lambda Literary Awards, she has been featured as a Stonewall Library and Archives Distinguished Author. Other accolades include the Ann Bannon Popular Choice and other awards for her writing, as well as the selection as a Trailblazer by the Golden Crown Literary Society. She is best known for novels such as Painted Moon, Simply the Best, Touchwood, The Kiss that Counted and Captain of Industry.
The California native is the mother of two and lives with her wife in the Bay Area. You can catch her blogs at Romance and Chocolate: https://kallmaker.com/blog/. Find her on social media by searching for "Kallmaker" - there's only one.
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April 15, 2020
The story moved awfully slow. The main characters had good chemistry but they spent a lot of time apart. So for most of the book I kept waiting for them to share a scene.
April 18, 2020
”There are three kinds of Hollywood parties—brawls, benefits and bright lights. As a rule, when an evening had all three, Selena Ryan attended them in that order. After a polite appearance at a brawl, she could be gone before the police were necessary, still stay awake during the speeches lauding everyone’s favorite charity of the evening, and arrive at the strut-posture-and-pose after the A-list had sated the paparazzi.”
Lights, camera and action are the backdrop for this novel of taking chances by Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker.
Stepping Stone is all about Hollywood. Not so much the glamour of it but the hard working side a movie producer faces making an independent movie. And we get to see it all through the eyes of Gail Welles - waitress by day but dreaming to get her break in the industry someday soon.
Her start is rather auspicious when she and a plate of food end up in the lap of top producer Selena Ryan. Selena is far from impressed and even suspects it might be a ploy to get noticed. It wouldn’t be the first time she gets used that way. Burned too often, Selena has become weary of actors and their motives for wanting to know her. Her recent devastating heartbreak, courtesy of the gorgeous Jennifer Lamont, is reason enough not to ever mix business and pleasure again.
But this being a romance (and a lovely slow burn one at that), we already know Selena will lose her heart again. But it’s a wonderful journey as we follow our cast throughout the making of this movie. Kallmaker really knows how to write Hollywood. The book was originally published in 2009. I read the book 4 years ago. Since then I forgot most of the details, so listening to the audio book version felt like it was all new again. I love that these older books get a new life now they are re-published for the growing audio book market.
The narration was done by Abby Craden. She of the fabulous voice. There seems to be a growing demand for her voice acting and that doesn’t surprise me. She can make any book sound good. Not that this wasn’t a good book to begin with. If you love Hollywood and are curious to know what happens behind the scenes, this is your chance to find out.
I love how guileless Gail gets the break she has been longing for and in the process wins over the heart of once-bitten-twice-shy Selena. Selena’s ex (the Luscious Lamont) is not giving up without a fight. Oh no. There will be drama and joy, glitz and glamour and plenty of gossip but ultimately there will be a Hollywood ending. So get yourself some popcorn and press play.
Look out for the fabulous Buzztastic gossip sound bites. They are a hoot!
f/f explicit
Themes: Hollywood, making an independent movie and what comes with it, a broken heart, Barcelona, the tabloid press, Hollywood agents, auditions, schmoozing, reputation is everything.
5 Stars
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Lights, camera and action are the backdrop for this novel of taking chances by Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker.
Stepping Stone is all about Hollywood. Not so much the glamour of it but the hard working side a movie producer faces making an independent movie. And we get to see it all through the eyes of Gail Welles - waitress by day but dreaming to get her break in the industry someday soon.
Her start is rather auspicious when she and a plate of food end up in the lap of top producer Selena Ryan. Selena is far from impressed and even suspects it might be a ploy to get noticed. It wouldn’t be the first time she gets used that way. Burned too often, Selena has become weary of actors and their motives for wanting to know her. Her recent devastating heartbreak, courtesy of the gorgeous Jennifer Lamont, is reason enough not to ever mix business and pleasure again.
But this being a romance (and a lovely slow burn one at that), we already know Selena will lose her heart again. But it’s a wonderful journey as we follow our cast throughout the making of this movie. Kallmaker really knows how to write Hollywood. The book was originally published in 2009. I read the book 4 years ago. Since then I forgot most of the details, so listening to the audio book version felt like it was all new again. I love that these older books get a new life now they are re-published for the growing audio book market.
The narration was done by Abby Craden. She of the fabulous voice. There seems to be a growing demand for her voice acting and that doesn’t surprise me. She can make any book sound good. Not that this wasn’t a good book to begin with. If you love Hollywood and are curious to know what happens behind the scenes, this is your chance to find out.
I love how guileless Gail gets the break she has been longing for and in the process wins over the heart of once-bitten-twice-shy Selena. Selena’s ex (the Luscious Lamont) is not giving up without a fight. Oh no. There will be drama and joy, glitz and glamour and plenty of gossip but ultimately there will be a Hollywood ending. So get yourself some popcorn and press play.
Look out for the fabulous Buzztastic gossip sound bites. They are a hoot!
f/f explicit
Themes: Hollywood, making an independent movie and what comes with it, a broken heart, Barcelona, the tabloid press, Hollywood agents, auditions, schmoozing, reputation is everything.
5 Stars
Available for free with a Scribd subscription
August 12, 2018
4 stars. I really enjoyed this one, especially the characters. The Hollywood drama was engaging too. No real downsides to this book besides the slow burn taking forever and the book ending with them getting together. But it's satisfying enough and the rest of the book was excellent. I always enjoy books with proper character growth.
August 12, 2020
My very first Kallmaker! I have been waiting to start her books, and I'd say this was a good first "step" so to speak. Pretty pleased she has a collection of about 30 some more to get through.
MC Gail and MC Selena worked really well together as the leads in this book. I actually quite enjoyed that Ms. Kallmaker first appeared to describe them as rather plain. using words like "scrawny, awkward, dull-brown hair, poor haircuts" etc. But as the book goes on and the two get to know each other, these descriptors change for their eyes alone. Neat. I found Selena to be the kind of strong, assertive woman character that I enjoy, dedicated to her craft, powerful, multi-tasker but a soft and kind person underneath. She was burned bad in the past by an actress, Jennifer, who is a very convincing villain. Gail was a full on dynamic personality that I'm pretty sure i'd be good friends with.
However I found the book only took off after the half-way point, as there are a lot of dry details about the film industry to contend with. I see why the author did this, as it gave a fresh perspective on a career I know nothing about, but the characters hardly spend any time together. I did have to put this down a few times, but continued due to the strength of the writer. There is some sizzle and heat in a few short scenes, but nothing that explicit.
MC Gail and MC Selena worked really well together as the leads in this book. I actually quite enjoyed that Ms. Kallmaker first appeared to describe them as rather plain. using words like "scrawny, awkward, dull-brown hair, poor haircuts" etc. But as the book goes on and the two get to know each other, these descriptors change for their eyes alone. Neat. I found Selena to be the kind of strong, assertive woman character that I enjoy, dedicated to her craft, powerful, multi-tasker but a soft and kind person underneath. She was burned bad in the past by an actress, Jennifer, who is a very convincing villain. Gail was a full on dynamic personality that I'm pretty sure i'd be good friends with.
However I found the book only took off after the half-way point, as there are a lot of dry details about the film industry to contend with. I see why the author did this, as it gave a fresh perspective on a career I know nothing about, but the characters hardly spend any time together. I did have to put this down a few times, but continued due to the strength of the writer. There is some sizzle and heat in a few short scenes, but nothing that explicit.
October 16, 2016
This book is not written in a typical Lesfic romance format. The story got off to a slow start. I thought the characters where never going to have their moment but when it happens boy is it worth the slow burn.
The book starts off giving a little background on Selena. She’s a movie producer, philanthropist and the owner of a broken heart, care of the very gorgeous and talented actress Jennifer Lamont. Selena is wary of love that could break her heart again and Gail Welles is everything that could wreck her.
Gail is a struggling actress and has given herself a time limit on making it in Hollywood before heading back to her hometown and starting again. Just when she thinks all is lost she gets her big break.
Gail never expected to be attracted to Selena and vice versa however the heart wants what the heart want. Selena doesn’t want to get her heart broken by another actress and she also doesn’t want to create another media buzz about sleeping with a cast member. There were so many moments for these women to make and every time I was left disappointed but wanting more.
I enjoyed Stepping Stone. 3.5 Stars.
I have just downloaded Kallmaker's next novel in the series Captain of Industry to keep going with Jennifer Lamont’s story…
Favourite Quote
'Maybe because she was rare. Rare and fine, a one-of-a-kind-woman. Sweet-natured without being humorless. Sexy, God yes, sexy. Blood rushed in her ears remembering Gail's words: The only power you have over me is what i give you.'
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The book starts off giving a little background on Selena. She’s a movie producer, philanthropist and the owner of a broken heart, care of the very gorgeous and talented actress Jennifer Lamont. Selena is wary of love that could break her heart again and Gail Welles is everything that could wreck her.
Gail is a struggling actress and has given herself a time limit on making it in Hollywood before heading back to her hometown and starting again. Just when she thinks all is lost she gets her big break.
Gail never expected to be attracted to Selena and vice versa however the heart wants what the heart want. Selena doesn’t want to get her heart broken by another actress and she also doesn’t want to create another media buzz about sleeping with a cast member. There were so many moments for these women to make and every time I was left disappointed but wanting more.
I enjoyed Stepping Stone. 3.5 Stars.
I have just downloaded Kallmaker's next novel in the series Captain of Industry to keep going with Jennifer Lamont’s story…
Favourite Quote
'Maybe because she was rare. Rare and fine, a one-of-a-kind-woman. Sweet-natured without being humorless. Sexy, God yes, sexy. Blood rushed in her ears remembering Gail's words: The only power you have over me is what i give you.'
https://lesreveur.com/2016/10/16/step...
June 24, 2023
This was such a nice re-read. I forgot what the story was about but I knew I had good feelings towards the story.
Hollywood story background. Slight age gap (although not much in my opinion) and boss-employee trope. This story was light but detailed about the intricacies of film making. The characters well easily loveable and easy to grow fond of. This is yet another example of how great Karin Kallmaker’s books are and how much they’ve saved me during my from coming out to my family.
Hollywood story background. Slight age gap (although not much in my opinion) and boss-employee trope. This story was light but detailed about the intricacies of film making. The characters well easily loveable and easy to grow fond of. This is yet another example of how great Karin Kallmaker’s books are and how much they’ve saved me during my from coming out to my family.
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April 22, 2023A solid romance with good character development. The characters are non-stereotypical, and they don’t fall in love at first sight. A satisfying read, but not one of my favorites.
A word of warning, though: there are a lot of typos and other mistakes (even a wonderful dangling participle that made me chuckle), and twice, she even changes her character’s name from “Selena” to “Serena.”
A word of warning, though: there are a lot of typos and other mistakes (even a wonderful dangling participle that made me chuckle), and twice, she even changes her character’s name from “Selena” to “Serena.”
April 14, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Always been intrigued by Holllywood's BTS politics w actors/producers/writers/agents, etc. Karin Kallmaker really dug inside the trenches of what happened when the cameras were off. Convincingly told w brilliantly insightful writing. I believed it. I think that's what happens in showbiz - all the publicity (real or concocted), backstabbing, lies, cover-ups, doing anything to hide one's homosexuality (which still happens in this day & age, unfortunately!)... The subject matter is still so timely even though this book was written almost a decade ago. Needless to say, I lapped it all up at top reading speed & was thoroughly satisfied by the end of it!
And if you're as intrigued as I was with the antagonist in this book (even though she got on me tits with her self-absorption, conniving behaviour!), I highly recommend KK's "Captain Of Industry" (yes, I'm plugging this book too because bloody hell, it's WORTH it, so there!) after reading "Stepping Stone," as KK so deftly expanded her character, back story & delved deeply into her psyche, her drive, her purpose that she became one of the more complex protagonists (one of me favs) I've come across in lesbian fiction.
I've since re-read this book alongside "Captain of Industry" just to get a complete picture of everyone involved in it & it was a blast! If you ask me, "Stepping Stone" & "Captain Of Industry" should be read as companion books. I wish I could post both reviews side by side here. But as such, you can read my review of "Captain of Industry" here...
Anyway, well done & thank you, Ms. Karin Kallmaker for giving us such compelling characters to root for!
And if you're as intrigued as I was with the antagonist in this book (even though she got on me tits with her self-absorption, conniving behaviour!), I highly recommend KK's "Captain Of Industry" (yes, I'm plugging this book too because bloody hell, it's WORTH it, so there!) after reading "Stepping Stone," as KK so deftly expanded her character, back story & delved deeply into her psyche, her drive, her purpose that she became one of the more complex protagonists (one of me favs) I've come across in lesbian fiction.
I've since re-read this book alongside "Captain of Industry" just to get a complete picture of everyone involved in it & it was a blast! If you ask me, "Stepping Stone" & "Captain Of Industry" should be read as companion books. I wish I could post both reviews side by side here. But as such, you can read my review of "Captain of Industry" here...
Anyway, well done & thank you, Ms. Karin Kallmaker for giving us such compelling characters to root for!
August 10, 2019
Loved the behind-the-scenes Hollywood setting for this book and also the atypical star/heroine of the character actress. Maybe slow to build for some but I loved the extra meat on this book beyond a short bare-bones romance and I love it when a romance has another dimension. The writing is, of course, divine.
A tie with Captain of Industry for my favourite Kallmaker and a perfect prequel for that book.
A tie with Captain of Industry for my favourite Kallmaker and a perfect prequel for that book.
April 23, 2014
The characters spent more time apart then together and their romance just didn't work for me.
September 18, 2025
4 stars. A very good and fast paced read. I’m trying to make an effort to go through my physical sapphic reads and this one was calling to me. It’s a romance between a famous film producer, Selena, who just got her heart broken and an up and coming actress, Gail. I really liked all of the characters in this including Jennifer, Selena’s ex. She wasn’t made into a villain which I appreciated. Selena and Gail had such good chemistry together. Both characters are likable and I appreciate that there was no big drama in this. It made for a light and easy read set in Hollywood.
December 10, 2019
I'm binge-reading Karin Kallmaker's books this month.
I four stars this one for the mains. There are so good characters I probably had a happy dance by myself reading their story on the coach. ^^
It's a feel good, funny story and minor characters are great (except the Awful ex but she has her own story)
The writer tropes seems to be
> awful birth families
> bereavement
> light miscommunication
> lava-hot sex scene
I four stars this one for the mains. There are so good characters I probably had a happy dance by myself reading their story on the coach. ^^
It's a feel good, funny story and minor characters are great (except the Awful ex but she has her own story)
The writer tropes seems to be
> awful birth families
> bereavement
> light miscommunication
> lava-hot sex scene
November 4, 2024
Love in fast forward with all the Hollywood appeal. Liked the MCs, cute plot, rags to riches, insta-love-ish. Overall cute book, great narration, plot was very easy going and no big plot twists.
January 23, 2019
My favorite Kallmaker book !! Reread for the XXXXème time with as much pleasure than the first !
January 29, 2010
I can hardly ever resist buying a new Karin Kallmaker novel. I don't like all of them, but when she has a good story to tell, she tells it well.
I have to admit I was a bit turned off by the Hollywood setting beforehand, it seemed the perfect setting for a shallow story.
I'm happy to say it wasn't shallow. Both characters and story are developed well. It moves slowly and presents the perspectives of both main characters, you really get inside their heads and the attraction is palpable. The secondary characters are great as well, and the story, while not exactly taking unexpected turns, does avoid some lesfic romance clichés it could have fallen into easily. While reading I could point out certain scenes where things could have headed in a clichéd direction, but didn't. That made me very happy while reading it.
Reasons that attributed to why I liked the story was its length, 250 pages, I think, which makes it roughly 50 pages longer than the average lesfic novel. These 50 pages really show in terms of character and story development. Also, the end didn't feel abrupt at all, well rounded story from start to end.
On the down-side I once more have to note that Bella is the undefeated typo champion.
I have to admit I was a bit turned off by the Hollywood setting beforehand, it seemed the perfect setting for a shallow story.
I'm happy to say it wasn't shallow. Both characters and story are developed well. It moves slowly and presents the perspectives of both main characters, you really get inside their heads and the attraction is palpable. The secondary characters are great as well, and the story, while not exactly taking unexpected turns, does avoid some lesfic romance clichés it could have fallen into easily. While reading I could point out certain scenes where things could have headed in a clichéd direction, but didn't. That made me very happy while reading it.
Reasons that attributed to why I liked the story was its length, 250 pages, I think, which makes it roughly 50 pages longer than the average lesfic novel. These 50 pages really show in terms of character and story development. Also, the end didn't feel abrupt at all, well rounded story from start to end.
On the down-side I once more have to note that Bella is the undefeated typo champion.
February 26, 2015
I have always loved Karin Kallmaker's novels (almost all of them) and this one was no exception. What made it highly interesting is that it's about producing films. Having been a movie freak all my life it was very gratifying to finally learn what a film producer is actually doing!
The main characters are also highly sympathetic and believable.
I recommend!
The main characters are also highly sympathetic and believable.
I recommend!
February 1, 2021
One struggling actress waiting for her break. One scheming and self-serving leading lady angling for an award. One A-listed good-hearted hunk of an actor. One indie producer and her sure-to-succeed new movie.
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February 23, 2010Finalist, Lambda Literary Awards for Lesbian Romance
March 17, 2022
I’ve been a fan of Karin Kallmaker’s fiction since her first book with Naiad Press, In Every Port. I used to troll the shelves of Women and Children First (bookstore) every several months for her name and a new book to appear, but then life got in the way. Before my early retirement I traveled for work quite a lot and started reading lesfic again and now it’s one of my favorite hobbies.
I recently started looking for Kallmaker books again and am glad I did. If you plan to read Captain of Industry by Ms. Kallmaker, I might suggest reading this one first as Jennifer Lamont has a pretty big part in this book as a secondary character and the antagonist, although, from what I gather, you shouldn’t be obligated to do so. For me, I just think it shows you more of what a woman in Hollywood has to sink to sometimes to stay relevant and further her career. (I’m also very OCD about my authors and like to read their stories in the order they’ve written them. Especially since a lot of authors like to throw in “Easter eggs” from previous stories, which makes them a lot more fun for me.
This one is the show business trope, for lack of a better description. It’s about a struggling actress who may have to throw in the towel if she doesn’t get cast in something at least somewhat substantial soon. The other main character is an executive producer of indie films who knows how to play the Hollywood game, but has really become tired and jaded by that game.
I love the extra tabloid reporting we get at least in the beginning (or sometimes sooner) of each chapter that show how Hollywood gossip rags and internet shows try to manipulate the masses for advertising $$$$, in spite of what really happens and how even the people they feed off of also can and sometimes DO contribute to this. (To me, it illustrates just how celebrity driven our culture has become over real news, BUT, it certainly is used here very well to further the story.
All in all, this is a well written story. I would definitely recommend it.
I recently started looking for Kallmaker books again and am glad I did. If you plan to read Captain of Industry by Ms. Kallmaker, I might suggest reading this one first as Jennifer Lamont has a pretty big part in this book as a secondary character and the antagonist, although, from what I gather, you shouldn’t be obligated to do so. For me, I just think it shows you more of what a woman in Hollywood has to sink to sometimes to stay relevant and further her career. (I’m also very OCD about my authors and like to read their stories in the order they’ve written them. Especially since a lot of authors like to throw in “Easter eggs” from previous stories, which makes them a lot more fun for me.
This one is the show business trope, for lack of a better description. It’s about a struggling actress who may have to throw in the towel if she doesn’t get cast in something at least somewhat substantial soon. The other main character is an executive producer of indie films who knows how to play the Hollywood game, but has really become tired and jaded by that game.
I love the extra tabloid reporting we get at least in the beginning (or sometimes sooner) of each chapter that show how Hollywood gossip rags and internet shows try to manipulate the masses for advertising $$$$, in spite of what really happens and how even the people they feed off of also can and sometimes DO contribute to this. (To me, it illustrates just how celebrity driven our culture has become over real news, BUT, it certainly is used here very well to further the story.
All in all, this is a well written story. I would definitely recommend it.
May 8, 2017
Uh. Well this was not what I was expecting at all. There was such an interesting build up and interesting ways in which it could have gone.... and it just really fell flat. There was a big emphasis on how the Aunt wasnt really healthy. So much emphasis was put on Jennifer and her ladder climbing antics and that kind of fell flat too. I do appreciate the deeper explanation on her actions but it was just kinda a moot experience. Its terrible that you get three quarters of the way through the book before your main pairing id talking about their love interest.... but it was flat because there was nothing that really stitched them together... and really? Married in the time frame that supposes to be where the book ties off...? I think not. >.>
May 28, 2021
An older (from 2009), very slow burn romance. Selena Ryan is an independent movie producer trying to get the funds and casting done for her lates film. Gail Wells is 29 and waiting tables auditioning for character roles as she isn't the glamours sort. When Gail lands a lead supporting part on the new Selena has to be reminded that Gail has been her waitress before. The slow burn is because since Selena is the boss nothing can happen during filming. I actually liked both main characters and but I was looking fo romance and not a how to for the film industry. The MC's barely have a half dozen conversations in the first half of the book and not much more in the second.
December 14, 2023
Hollywood story that is a true Gem. Romance, movie making drama.
Lena is a producer with integrity (unheard-of right) whose her last relationship left her mistrusting actress in general.
Gail is an actress looking for her first break. They meet in the moat awkward way but fate has more in store for them.
This story has so many great characters I just wanted to be friends or work on this movie set. The character dynamics was brilliant, the dialogue was awesome and I felt every ounce of the tension this romance growing couple had, LOVED IT. One I will reread often.
Lena is a producer with integrity (unheard-of right) whose her last relationship left her mistrusting actress in general.
Gail is an actress looking for her first break. They meet in the moat awkward way but fate has more in store for them.
This story has so many great characters I just wanted to be friends or work on this movie set. The character dynamics was brilliant, the dialogue was awesome and I felt every ounce of the tension this romance growing couple had, LOVED IT. One I will reread often.
December 21, 2020
3.0 - I liked the concept and really wanted to like the book but the execution fell flat.
The romance was really not convincing, they barely even spent enough time together to have developed any strong interest in one another.
I liked the career-focused elements but I would know if it was executed well since I don't know jack shit about Hollywood and the film industry in general.
Overall, it was good/decent. Not memorable but not bad either.
The romance was really not convincing, they barely even spent enough time together to have developed any strong interest in one another.
I liked the career-focused elements but I would know if it was executed well since I don't know jack shit about Hollywood and the film industry in general.
Overall, it was good/decent. Not memorable but not bad either.
September 11, 2025
I really enjoyed this! The characters were fleshed out, the storyline was interesting and well paced, and the writing kept me gripped throughout. Selena (40) and Gail (32) really felt like real people in the larger context of their work etc who happened to meet one another and connect. The romance aspect was unexpected but really lovely! I almost got more caught up in the film production side of things and thoroughly enjoyed the slow burn. I also was really happy to be reading a romance with older characters.
October 19, 2024
Great title. Kallmaker has brought the background of actors, producers and film makers to this tale of Hollywood and Spain. Such a good effort of the characters to keep relationships alongside social media blow outs. made impressive with Abby Craden 's narration
June 3, 2017
Simplemente me encanto, buena la historia, el desarrollo de los personajes y muy fluida la lectura.
Este fue el primer libro que leí de Karin Kallmaker y por ello pasó a ser mi escritora favorita.
Este fue el primer libro que leí de Karin Kallmaker y por ello pasó a ser mi escritora favorita.
July 9, 2020
I don't know why such low reviews. This is written well and is an interesting story. It isn't one that you see over and over again. I love this book and reread it often.
October 4, 2020
5 star just like 99% of Karin Kallmaker's books.
December 1, 2020
I really liked Selena. A very good read.
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