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Format: 459 Seiten , Illustrationen, schwarz-weiß , 21 cm

Edition: Dt. Erstausgabe, 1. Auflage

ISBN: 9783969760451

Series Statement: Bright falls 1

Content: Der Titel dieser queeren, romantischen Komödie ist Programm: Starfotografin Delilah Green schert sich (meist) um nichts und niemanden. Das lukrative Angebot ihrer Stiefmutter bringt allerdings einige Vorsätze ins Wanken. Die lesbische Delilah erklärt sich bereit, die Hochzeit ihrer Stiefschwester Astrid zu fotografieren. Claire und Iris, Busenfreundinnen der Braut, wissen, dass Bräutigam Spencer ein echter Looser ist. Sie lassen die Operation "Kackstiefel" anrollen. Delilah hält sich größtenteils aus der Sache raus, merkt aber bald, dass Claire ihr keineswegs gleichgültig ist. Ausgerechnet deren Ex-Partner sieht die schwierige Beziehung der beiden Frauen im richtigen Licht.

Language: German

Keywords: Fiktionale Darstellung

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Author information: Fritz, Franca

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780593625682

Series Statement: Bright Falls

Content: " An interior designer who is never without the perfect plan learns to renovate her love life without one in this new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn&rsquo, Care . 160 For Astrid Parker, failure is unacceptable. Ever since she broke up with her fiancé,a year ago, she&rsquo, been focused on her career&mdash,er friends might say she&rsquo, obsessed, but she knows she&rsquo, just driven. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn&rsquo, renovation, which will be featured on a popular HGTV show, Innside America , Astrid is thrilled. Not only will the project distract her from her failed engagement and help her struggling business, but her perpetually displeased mother might finally give her a nod of approval. 160 However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru&rsquo, granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Jordan is determined to preserve the history of her family&rsquo, inn, particularly as the rest of her life is in shambles. When that determination turns into some light sabotage to ruffle Astrid&rsquo, perfect little feathers, the showrunners ask them to play up the tension. But somewhere along the way, their dislike for each other evolves into something quite different, and Astrid must decide what success truly means. Is she going to pursue the life that she&rsquo, expected to lead or the one that she wants?"

Content: Biographisches: " Ashley Herring Blake is the author of the young adult novels Suffer Love , How to Make a Wish , ,nd Girl Made of Stars (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), ,nd the middle grade novels Ivy Aberdeen&rsquo, Letter to the World , The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James , ,nd Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea (Little, Brown). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @ashleyhblake and on the web at ashleyherringblake.com. She lives in Georgia." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 22, 2022 This sexy and heartfelt queer rom-com, the second in Blake’s Bright Falls series (after Delilah Green Doesn’t Care ), stars Astrid Parker, a “baby bisexual” interior designer who’s at loose ends after splitting from her “golden boy” fianc233" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Kristen DiMercurio's warm, expressive voice invites listeners to return to Bright Falls as interior designer Astrid Parker and carpenter Jordan Everwood prepare for a televised renovation of the Everwood Inn. After a disastrous first encounter, they initially bristle at their professional arrangement to work on the inn. The producer requests that the women play this up angle, which they do until their simmering chemistry threatens to undermine it. DiMercurio teases out the delightful tension created by the contrast between Astrid's polished veneer and Jordan's down-to-earth temperament as they continue with the ratings gimmick while concealing their burgeoning romance during outings with friends and renovation planning. DiMercurio's charming performance also enlivens supporting characters. This heartwarming affirmation of unexpected love and starting anew is an audio treat. J.R.T. � AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine"

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Content: " An interior designer who is never without the perfect plan learns to renovate her love life without one in this new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn&rsquo, Care . 160 For Astrid Parker, failure is unacceptable. Ever since she broke up with her fiancé,a year ago, she&rsquo, been focused on her career&mdash,er friends might say she&rsquo, obsessed, but she knows she&rsquo, just driven. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn&rsquo, renovation, which will be featured on a popular HGTV show, Innside America , Astrid is thrilled. Not only will the project distract her from her failed engagement and help her struggling business, but her perpetually displeased mother might finally give her a nod of approval. 160 However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru&rsquo, granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Jordan is determined to preserve the history of her family&rsquo, inn, particularly as the rest of her life is in shambles. When that determination turns into some light sabotage to ruffle Astrid&rsquo, perfect little feathers, the showrunners ask them to play up the tension. But somewhere along the way, their dislike for each other evolves into something quite different, and Astrid must decide what success truly means. Is she going to pursue the life that she&rsquo, expected to lead or the one that she wants?"

Content: Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 22, 2022 This sexy and heartfelt queer rom-com, the second in Blake’s Bright Falls series (after Delilah Green Doesn’t Care ), stars Astrid Parker, a “baby bisexual” interior designer who’s at loose ends after splitting from her “golden boy” fianc233" Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 1, 2022 In the Oregon town of Bright Falls, Astrid Parker has recently canceled her wedding and is experiencing a downturn in her interior design business. Jordan Everwood, a carpenter who is experiencing trauma in her own life, is also suffering an upset in her career. They are forced to work together to renovate Jordan's family inn for a TV show that they hope will help them both get back in control of their lives. Astrid has come up with a design to modernize the inn, but Jordan wants to retain the history and unique design of the place. The producers encourage them to play up the tension between them, and they both have to decide what they want and what they're willing to do to get it. The story takes a little while to pick up speed, but once it does, the characters and relationship feel balanced and fresh. VERDICT Blake's second Bright Falls novel (after Delilah Green Doesn't Care ) is a good fit for readers looking for stories involving thirtysomething characters, bisexuality, strong friendships, and character growth. Be aware that parental emotional abuse is a significant element of the plot. --Sydney AshbyCopyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 15, 2022 A driven interior designer finds herself in new territory when she unexpectedly falls for a carpenter. After breaking things off with her perfect-on-paper fiance, Astrid Parker throws herself into her work as an interior designer. Astrid might seem uptight to her loud and lovable group of friends, but she knows she just holds herself to a high standard--one set years ago by her overbearing, critical mother. But one thing Astrid never counted on was carpenter Jordan Everwood, whom she runs into--literally--before realizing the two of them will have to work together on Astrid's latest renovation, the Everwood Inn. Astrid is tasked with redesigning the inn for an HGTV show called Innside America, and she's hoping the job will help revitalize her career. But Jordan isn't just the carpenter on the job--she's also the granddaughter of the inn's owner, and her sentimentality makes Astrid's job harder. Astrid wants to make every room sleek and modern, while Jordan wants to keep the inn quirky and dark. But their on-camera clashes lead to an off-camera attraction, and eventually Astrid begins to realize that her carefully laid plans might not be what she wants after all. In the second book in her Bright Falls series, following Delilah Green Doesn't Care (2022), Blake tenderly explores Astrid's journey to becoming more herself--which involves interrogating her career dreams and realizing that she's bisexual. Astrid and Jordan are both appealing characters, and Astrid's boisterous and endearing group of queer friends will make Bright Falls a town readers won't want to leave. A steamy, emotional, and charming romance about defining success on your own terms. COPYRIGHT(2022) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781549141621

Content: " A Stonewall Children's & Young Adult Honor Book!In the wake of a destructive tornado, one girl develops feelings for another in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish . When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks and hopes that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings?Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World exquisitely enriches the rare category of female middle-grade characters who like girls and children's literature at large."

Content: Biographisches: "Ashley Herring Blake lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two sons. She is the author of the young adult novel Suffer Love. Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World is her debut middle grade novel." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from January 1, 2018 After 12-year-old Ivy’s rural Georgia home is obliterated by a tornado, she heads to a shelter for the night with her parents, older sister, and twin baby brothers. There, Ivy ends up hanging out with her classmate June, a budding poet who admires Ivy’s drawing talent. The same night, Ivy’s treasured notebook goes missing—a book where she brought all her secrets to life, including the fact that Ivy thinks she likes girls. Worse, the person who has her notebook starts leaving notes in her locker, telling Ivy she should share her secret with someone she trusts. Black ( Suffer Love ) gives Ivy the deep-thinking soul of an artist, gently examining the trauma of losing her home, Ivy’s excitement about her crush on June, and her fears that people will judge her if they discover her secret. Blake dots Ivy’s world with sensitive and knowing conversation partners, young and old, with whom Ivy shares her questions and worries. This is an emotionally sensitive and elegantly written novel about loss and the first stirrings of love. Ages 8–12. Agent: Rebecca Podos, Rees Literary. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Chloe Cannon's narration of a family's escape from a tornado has the perfect mixture of anxiety and fear. When a tornado destroys Ivy Aberdeen's home, the 12-year-old manages to save her notebook in which she journals by drawing her deepest secrets. After her family is relocated to a temporary shelter and Ivy's notebook goes missing, she tries to discover who took it and is leaving messages written on her drawings in her locker.Cannon gives a unique vocal personality to each of the characters. She captures Ivy's uncertainty about her feelings for another girl, her loneliness within her family, and her moments of overwhelming emotion due to her current circumstances. A.L.S.M. � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine" Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://www.slj.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/schoollibraryjournal_logo.png alt=School Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from January 1, 2018 Gr 4-6- A sweet story of a first crush and being stuck in the middle. In the aftermath of a tornado, Ivy and her family find themselves without a home and dependent upon the kindness of others. Already often overlooked as the middle child, Ivy feels even more invisible now that her family of six shares a small hotel room. What's worse, Ivy is developing feelings for another girl at school,but after hearing the way her older sister reacted when her best friend came out, Ivy doesn't know who to talk to. Filling a much-needed gap in middle grade literature, this story addresses not just the topic of a first crush, but also the invisibility frequently felt by middle children. The protagonist struggles with the disappearance of a beloved journal after a tornado and a lack of privacy while sharing one room with her entire family. She is too young to help care for her twin brothers but old enough that she is often forgotten about. Ivy doesn't feel comfortable discussing her blossoming romantic feelings with her family but is able to find a trusted adult in whom to confide. Young readers will find Ivy's challenges very real and will sympathize with her choices, both good and bad. Give to fans of Tim Federle's Better Nate than Ever or Barbara Dee's Star-Crossed . VERDICT Relatable and engaging. A first purchase for public and school libraries.- Jenni Frencham, Columbus Public Library, WICopyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(5): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from December 15, 2017 Twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen finds comfort in drawing,she keeps a private sketchbook the way other kids her age keep written diaries.After a tornado destroys her home, her notebook, filled with things Ivy isn't ready to talk about or trust with anyone, goes missing, and she feels the last bit of her world drop out from under her. The images are telling,there can be no doubt that the white girl with the coiling mane of wild strawberry-blonde hair is 12-year-old Ivy or that she's holding hands with a dark-haired white girl in every picture. When her drawings begin turning up in her school locker, Ivy's biggest fear comes true: someone knows her secret. The mystery person encourages Ivy to come out, but whom can she trust? Is she even ready? Blake's (Suffer Love, 2016) first middle-grade novel is characterized by rich, descriptive prose. The tornado scene is filled with breathtaking urgency as Ivy and her family run for safety, and the descriptions of Ivy's contradictory and confusing feelings capture the heartbreaking difficulty of a non-normative early adolescence filled with questions of identity and belonging. Most characters are assumed white,the black lesbian who owns the inn where the Aberdeens stay after the storm and who steps in as a surrogate mother while Ivy's own is occupied with insurance and a sick baby, is engaged to a brown-skinned Latina.Ivy's story is no mere niche-filler in LGBTQ middle-grade realism--it's a standard-setter. (Fiction. 8-14) COPYRIGHT(2017) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "

Note: Auszeichnungen: American Library Association:Stonewall Honor Book Award

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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Format: 352 Seiten , 22 cm x 14 cm

Edition: 1. Auflage

ISBN: 9783734850301 , 3734850304

Content: Lila lackierte Fingernägel sind das Markenzeichen von Grace und ihrer Mutter Maggie. Dabei könnten sie sonst nicht unterschiedlicher sein: die ehrgeizige Grace will nach der Schule Musik studieren, denn sie ist eine begabte Pianistin. Ihre Mutter dagegen ist das personifizierte Chaos und stolpert von einer schlechten Entscheidung in die nächste, ohne zu verstehen, was sie ihrer Tochter damit antut. Erst als Eva in ihr Leben tritt, glaubt Grace, sich mit ihrer Hilfe endlich aus den Fängen ihrer Mutter und der engen Kleinstadt befreien zu können. Doch als Maggie immer mehr an Bodenhaftung verliert, steht auch die Zukunft der beiden Mädchen auf dem Spiel. Jetzt ist es an Grace, sich und Eva zu retten, und endlich zu lernen, wie man liebt und wie man loslässt.

Language: German

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Language: German

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Format: 461 Seiten

Edition: Deutsche Erstausgabe, 1. Auflage

ISBN: 9783969760468 , 3969760461

Series Statement: Bright falls 2

Note: Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe 9783969810538 (ISBN)

Language: German

Keywords: Fiktionale Darstellung

Author information: Koop, Heinrich

Author information: Fritz, Franca

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Format: 386 Seiten

Edition: 4. Auflage

ISBN: 9780349432588

Language: English

Keywords: Fiktionale Darstellung

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ISBN: 9780593550588

Content: " A fake relationship after a horrible one-night stand is anything but an act in this witty and heartfelt new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake. 160 Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love. Her best friends are all coupled up, her siblings have partners that are perfect for them, and her parents are still blissfully married. And she&rsquo, happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn&rsquo, want any of that&mdash,ating, love, romance. She&rsquo,l stick to her commitment-free hookups, thanks very much, except no one in her life will just let her be. Everyone wants to see her settled down, but she holds firmly to her no dating rule. There&rsquo, only one problem&mdash,ris is a romance author facing an imminent deadline for her second book, and she&rsquo, completely out of ideas. 160 Perfectly happy to ignore her problems as per usual, Iris goes to a bar in Portland and meets a sexy stranger, Stefania, and a night of dancing and making out turns into the worst one-night stand Iris has had in her life. To get her mind off everything, Iris tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing , but comes face-to-face with Stefania, whose real name turns out to be Stevie. Desperate to save face in front of her friends, Stevie asks Iris to play along as her girlfriend. Iris is shocked, but when she realizes the arrangement might provide her with some much-needed romantic content for her book, she agrees. As the two women play the part of a happy couple, lines start to blur, and they&rsquo,e left wondering who will make the real first move"

Content: Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 21, 2023 Blake’s third and final Bright Falls romance (after Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail ) sends the series out on a high note with more spicy sex and genuine emotion. Iris Kelly is a romance novelist who doesn’t do relationships—but she does agree to an (awkward) one-night stand with eventual love interest Stevie Scott. With Iris struggling with writer’s block and Stevie hoping to become less anxious around sex, the pair decide on a mutually beneficial fake-dating scheme made less typical by the extents to which they take the ruse, including rehearsed pet names and steamy practice dates. Though there’s something a little after-school-special about the presentation of Stevie’s anxiety—“Stevie’s struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder were very real” comes four pages after the character is introduced—the anxiety itself is portrayed realistically, and the comfort Iris gives Stevie, as well as the balance Stevie gives to Iris, is appealingly sweet. Blake also does an admirable job of wrapping up the series, bringing all the past couples together one last time in a touching finale. This is a treat. Agent: Rebecca Podos, Rees Literary. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=https://www.booklistonline.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/booklist_logo.png alt=Booklist border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 15, 2023 In this fun and frothy queer romance concluding the popular Bright Falls trilogy (Delilah Green Doesn't Care, 2022), romance writer Iris and struggling actor Stevie meet on a night out. They've each had a terrible day: Iris is feeling pressure from her family to settle down (but she doesn't think that she's cut out for a relationship), and Stevie has had an uncomfortable encounter with her ex. They each decide that a one-night stand is the perfect solution to their problems. They head home for what should be a sexy hook-up until Stevie's anxiety gets the better of her and the night ends disastrously. However, after a series of believable misunderstandings, and Iris trying out for the community play that Stevie is acting in, they decide to fake-date. Through this relationship they face down the very different barriers to dating they each have. Filled with steamy sex scenes while also tackling emotional issues, this book will delight fans of the previous books in the series and will appeal to other rom-com readers as well. COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 1, 2023 The latest in Blake's Bright Falls series, after Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail , returns readers to their favorite characters. This time, Iris is the star, and she is struggling while watching her friends live out their romantic fantasies. In previous titles, readers saw bisexual Iris dating men and women, but now Iris is alone and feels at a loss. In an attempt to make herself feel better, she goes out on the town in Portland one evening, ending with a disastrous one-night stand with a woman named Stefania. Iris, who is also a romance novelist, feels incredibly stuck in her writing due to her current romantic situation, so she decides to join a play in hopes of breaking through her writer's block as well as her love block. Whom she finds there is unexpected: Stefania, a.k.a. Stevie. When Stevie asks her to fake-date, Iris is immediately wary, but figures it will help her write her next book, although things won't be as simple as she expected. VERDICT Blake continues to write compelling and lovable characters with engaging and empathetic storylines. Readers will love this foray back into Bright Falls. --Tegan BeeseCopyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: October 1, 2023 A bisexual romance author burned by love and an anxious actress fake-date in hope of keeping their meddling friends at bay. Iris Kelly is happily single, though her friends and family in Portland, Oregon, would have her believe otherwise. While she'd be perfectly fine entertaining one-night-stands at Lush, her favorite queer bar, those closest to her can't seem to stop intervening in her love life. Iris is the middle child of an Irish Catholic family, squished between picture-perfect married siblings and a mother who constantly sets her up with both men and women. After her latest relationship ended with her girlfriend's wife showing up, Iris is no longer in a happily-ever-after mood...to the detriment of her second romance novel, which has a deadline coming up. Stevie Scott is in a similar predicament,her best friend/ex-girlfriend Adri is now dating her other best friend, and they're all working together on the same gender-bent production of Much Ado About Nothing at a local theater. Stevie, who battles anxiety, fears she will never get back in the dating game--not that her friends ever let her forget it. Feigning confidence, Stevie tries her hand at Lush and meets free-wheeling Iris, though the date doesn't quite end in fireworks. But when Iris unknowingly shows up to audition for Stevie's play, they realize they can teach each other a few things about romance and sex while appeasing their nosy friends for a couple of months. As they coach each other through the ins and outs of casual dating and wooing, Iris and Stevie begin to find it difficult to keep their ruse strictly educational. The third and final installment of Blake's Bright Falls series features an eclectic and diverse, albeit overbearing, cast of friends. Iris and Stevie's attraction to each other is palpable, and Blake masterfully weaves a tale of growth where friendship, confidence, and passion ensue. A treat for fake-dating fans and happily-ever-after lovers alike. COPYRIGHT(2023) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "

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ISBN: 9780593747865

Content: " A fake relationship after a horrible one-night stand is anything but an act in this witty and heartfelt new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake. 160 Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love. Her best friends are all coupled up, her siblings have partners that are perfect for them, and her parents are still blissfully married. And she&rsquo, happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn&rsquo, want any of that&mdash,ating, love, romance. She&rsquo,l stick to her commitment-free hookups, thanks very much, except no one in her life will just let her be. Everyone wants to see her settled down, but she holds firmly to her no dating rule. There&rsquo, only one problem&mdash,ris is a romance author facing an imminent deadline for her second book, and she&rsquo, completely out of ideas. 160 Perfectly happy to ignore her problems as per usual, Iris goes to a bar in Portland and meets a sexy stranger, Stefania, and a night of dancing and making out turns into the worst one-night stand Iris has had in her life. To get her mind off everything, Iris tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing , but comes face-to-face with Stefania, whose real name turns out to be Stevie. Desperate to save face in front of her friends, Stevie asks Iris to play along as her girlfriend. Iris is shocked, but when she realizes the arrangement might provide her with some much-needed romantic content for her book, she agrees. As the two women play the part of a happy couple, lines start to blur, and they&rsquo,e left wondering who will make the real first move"

Content: Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 21, 2023 Blake’s third and final Bright Falls romance (after Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail ) sends the series out on a high note with more spicy sex and genuine emotion. Iris Kelly is a romance novelist who doesn’t do relationships—but she does agree to an (awkward) one-night stand with eventual love interest Stevie Scott. With Iris struggling with writer’s block and Stevie hoping to become less anxious around sex, the pair decide on a mutually beneficial fake-dating scheme made less typical by the extents to which they take the ruse, including rehearsed pet names and steamy practice dates. Though there’s something a little after-school-special about the presentation of Stevie’s anxiety—“Stevie’s struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder were very real” comes four pages after the character is introduced—the anxiety itself is portrayed realistically, and the comfort Iris gives Stevie, as well as the balance Stevie gives to Iris, is appealingly sweet. Blake also does an admirable job of wrapping up the series, bringing all the past couples together one last time in a touching finale. This is a treat. Agent: Rebecca Podos, Rees Literary. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Kristen DiMercurio returns triumphantly as narrator of the third Bright Falls novel. Romance writer Iris Kelly is the only one who is single in her Sapphic circle, and that's how she likes it. Or so she thinks until she meets a cute aspiring thespian. Unfortunately, Stevie Scott's generalized anxiety disorder leads to a disastrous first date. Life gets more complex when Iris and Stevie end up not only as the leads in a play directed by Stevie's ex but also playing fake girlfriends in real life. DiMercurio's familiarity with all the supporting characters pays off with well-established personalities and voices. When the writing expresses Stevie's anxiety or states how fantastic the characters' acting skills are, DiMercurio rises to the challenge. And the love scenes sound downright sultry. S.S. � AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine"

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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